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Bhad Bhabie Defends Le Vaughn—Claims She Was On Drugs When She Posted Abuse Clip

By: London JennnCategory: News

Bhad Bhabie got emotional while discussing her relationship with Le Vaughn and admitted she still hits him despite past abuse allegations.

Bhad Bhabie broke down during a raw interview while reflecting on her turbulent relationship with Le Vaughn, admitting she’s the one who gets physical and defending her decision to stay despite past cheating and public abuse claims.

The 21-year-old rapper and influencer got visibly emotional on the Camila Araujo podcast while discussing her relationship with the father of her daughter, Kali.

“I am so happy that I didn’t leave him,” she said through tears. “Because I would never find what I have with him in anybody else. And it’s gotten so much better; it’s like a whole different ball game. I always think about it like damn if I would have left, I’d be missing out on this…”

Bhad Bhabie, born Danielle Bregoli, also admitted she would be “distraught” if Le Vaughn ever walked away.

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Despite previously posting a video in July 2024 that appeared to show Le Vaughn physically assaulting her, she now says she released the footage out of fear he would take their daughter after she learned he was cheating on her with Alabama Barker.

“He told me he was gonna take Kali, she explained. “I was going through a drug problem at the time, and I felt like he did have that over me, and he could use that against me. So I posted the video to put it out there that, like, oh, maybe hopefully he can’t take her with this being public. My point was to even it out to keep my daughter, not for the world to attack.”

The now-deleted clip reportedly showed Le Vaughn pushing her to the ground and using his knee to pin her down.

She also posted photos of a swollen eye and bruises. At the time, she captioned the video, “This man think he gonna take my daughter from me!! Say whatever you want but tryna take my baby is crazy.”

Bhad Bhabie Responds To Calls To Leave Le Vaughn

When asked why she stayed with him despite the violence and infidelity, she responded, “Just cuz I had a black eye once and he cheated on me means I should leave him forever and break up a family?”

She also revealed that she knew about his involvement with Alabama Barker before it became public. “I had just learned how deep it was over the phone,” she explained. “While I’m in Florida and he’s in LA at her house in her bed.”

The conversation took another turn when the host urged them to stop putting their hands on each other.

Bhad Bhabie admitted the relationship is still physically aggressive. “I’ll be real. I still smack Le Vaughn up sometimes, because he be needing it,” she stated. “But I don’t hurt him.”

“The Boondocks” Could Return But Rodney Barnes Says Classic Faces Serious Challenges

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: News

Who remembers the good old days of The Boondocks?

Created by Aaron McGruder and originally debuting on Adult Swim in 2005, The Boondocks wasn’t just a cartoon—it was a revolution.

Bold, satirical and unflinchingly honest, the show tackled race, class, politics and pop culture with razor-sharp wit. For many, it remains one of the most intelligent and daring animated series in television history.

But could it ever come back?

Rodney Barnes, one of the key writers behind the series, recently sat down with AllHipHop at Fan Expo in Philadelphia to discuss the show’s legacy and whether there’s any real chance of a revival. While he didn’t outright shut down the idea, his insights point to a more complicated reality.

“Never say never,” Barnes told us. “But it’s a different time. When we were writing The Boondocks back in the early 2000s, social media wasn’t what it is now. These days, as soon as you offend someone, it’s all over X [formerly Twitter]. Corporations don’t like that.”

Barnes acknowledged the cultural shift around satire. In a climate of hyper-polarization, a show like The Boondocks, which thrived on provocation, may face challenges. Getting green-lit could be close to impossible and would likely struggle to sustain itself.

Still, that hasn’t stopped fans from hoping. In fact, a reboot of The Boondocks was announced in 2019 for HBO Max, with McGruder returning and Sony Pictures Animation backing the project. Two seasons were ordered, and anticipation soared. But after numerous delays and behind-the-scenes issues, the project reportedly stalled—and was quietly shelved by 2022.

READ ALSO: Producer/Writer Rodney Barnes Talks “Boondocks,” “Sinners,” Batman & More

Barnes didn’t mention that version directly, but his words make it clear: even if The Boondocks returned, it would need to evolve.

“There’s not a lot of satire now. People don’t always see that the joke is saying something bigger than what it’s literally saying,” Barnes said. “It’s just a different time.”

While that might sound like a soft “no,” it’s not the end of the road. With creators like Barnes and McGruder still active in the industry—and a fanbase that refuses to let go—The Boondocks could rise again in a new form, one more suited to today’s media ecosystem.

Until then, we’ll keep rewatching, reflecting and hoping that Riley, Huey and Granddad make a return worthy of their legendary legacy.

Lizzo Sets Record Straight On 500LB Weight Loss Rumors

By: London JennnCategory: Rumors

Lizzo tackled weight loss rumors head-on during a new interview after lighting up Instagram with a remix of a viral song.

The Grammy-winning artist with Jason Lee of Hollywood Unlocked to discuss her recent transformation, but when Lee asked how much weight she had lost, Lizzo didn’t hold back.

“You’re crazy,” she said with a laugh before explaining why she’s kept the number private. “Because I don’t want people to clock my tea,” she added, laughing again.

Lizzo continued, “If I said the number, I don’t think people could do the math.”

The conversation came just days after she dropped a sizzling remix to PlutoNotDaBratt’s viral hit “Whim Whammie” on Saturday (May 24), where she rapped outside her home in a bikini, flaunting her Yitty brand and noticeably slimmer figure.

In the remix, Lizzo spits, “B#### it’s Lizzo/Call me Lizzy/I been fat and I been skinny/B###### still ain’t f###### with me.”

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Meanwhile, speculation about Lizzo’s weight loss has swirled online, with some claiming she’s dropped “500 lb.”

Lizzo addressed the chatter directly. “Why are y’all putting a number on me,” she asked. “It kind of annoys me so part of me is like should I say the number to dead it? Or should I leave it a mystery?”

She also took a moment to call out society’s treatment of larger bodies.

“I think bullying fat people is the only socially acceptable form of bullying,” she said.

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Lizzo Reaches “Weight Release” Goal

Back in January, Lizzo celebrated hitting her “weight release” goal, which she uses to describe her wellness journey focused on body neutrality and mental health.

“Today when I stepped on my scale, I reached my weight release goal. I haven’t seen this number since 2014!” she wrote on Instagram.

The post included a photo of her in a crop top and leggings, along with details of her progress: a 10.5-point drop in BMI and a 16% reduction in body fat since starting her routine in January 2024.

“Let this be a reminder you can do anything you put your mind to. Time for new goals!” she added.

Drake Surprises Kai Cenat’s Streamer University With Closing Ceremony Speech

By: London JennnCategory: News

Drake dropped a surprise video message during the closing ceremony of Kai Cenat’s Streamer University on Sunday (May 26) at the University of Akron, praising the Twitch star’s impact on digital media and calling streaming the “ideal profession.”

The superstar rapper appeared on the big screen during the final day of the weekend-long boot camp, catching attendees off guard with a heartfelt tribute to Cenat and the program’s participants.

“To be able to organize this incredible academia event and gather you all together in one place is something that has never been done before,” Drake said. “It’s an extraordinary feat, and I want you all to show the most love that you possibly can for your dean, the one and only Kai Cenat.”

Cenat, teasing a mystery guest, told the crowd that Drake had been watching “the entire time” before unveiling the pre-recorded message.

Drake continued his praise, calling streaming a legitimate career path.

“I feel that streaming is the IDEAL profession,” he added. “It’s my belief that the individuals that attended this program and that are sitting watching this video are the next shift in media.”

The surprise capped off Streamer University, a creator-focused boot camp founded by Cenat and held May 24–26. The event brought together aspiring streamers for hands-on workshops in content creation, monetization and audience building.

The weekend featured appearances from top internet personalities, including Duke Dennis, DDG, ImDontai, Cookingwithkya, and other Cenat’s AMP (Any Means Possible) crew members.

Kai Cenat Collaborating With Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR

Earlier this month, Cenat also revealed he’s directing the music video for “SOMEBODY LOVES ME,” a track from Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR’s joint project $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

During a livestream on Saturday (May 17), Cenat announced a contest for up-and-coming directors to submit 30- to 60-second video treatments for the song.

“Y’all also get to play a part,” Cenat said. “We are choosing somebody who loves me. Everybody who loves directing, everybody who loves to come up with treatments and s###. 30 seconds to a minute of an idea of what y’all got.”

The top 20 submissions will each receive $15,000 to produce their clips.

Angela Bassett Hopes To Inspire First Woman POTUS

By: Mike WinslowCategory: AHHplus

Angela Bassett stepped into the role of commander-in-chief twice on screen this year and says she’s hoping her portrayals help pave the way for a real woman to take the White House.

The two-time Oscar nominee plays President Erika Sloane in the upcoming summer blockbuster Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and previously portrayed President Evelyn Mitchell in the Netflix political thriller Zero Day.

“Whenever I’m portraying them, I’m hoping and waiting for the day where life will imitate art. We’re not there yet, obviously,” Bassett told People.

Bassett has long been outspoken about the importance of representation and believes her presidential roles may help audiences imagine new possibilities.

“Maybe (it’s) for some people to see representation. We always talk about that idea of seeing yourself in film and theatre, seeing what’s possible, human interaction,” she said. “So I think … the film is aspirational in its way, so one day, one day. We’ll get there.”

The United States has come close to electing a woman president twice in recent years—first with Hillary Clinton in 2016 and then with Kamala Harris in 2024.

Both lost to Donald Trump, who secured 312 electoral votes to Harris’s 226 in the most recent election.

Excerpt: Angela Bassett used her presidential roles and her personal platform to push for Kamala Harris’s election and hopes to see a woman lead the U.S. soon.

Jaafar Jackson’s Michael Jackson Film Faces Major Release Shakeup

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Jaafar Jackson’s long-awaited portrayal of his uncle in the Michael biopic will now hit theaters in 2026, pushing past its original 2025 release window due to strategic scheduling shifts by Lionsgate.

The film, which marks Jaafar Jackson’s first major acting role, was initially slated for October 3, 2025.

But during a recent earnings call, Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer confirmed the studio is reconsidering its timeline.

“In regard to our Michael Jackson biopic, we’re excited about the three and a half hours of amazing footage from producer Graham King and director Antoine Fuqua, and we will be announcing a definitive release strategy and timing in the next few weeks,” Feltheimer said.

He added, “I would note that it is likely we will move Michael out of the fiscal year.” That fiscal year ends March 31, 2026, which means the film is now expected to premiere sometime after April 1 of that year.

The biopic, titled Michael, is a sweeping musical drama centered on the life and legacy of Michael Jackson, the global pop icon whose influence on music, dance and pop culture remains unmatched.

The production carries a reported budget of $155 million and is being helmed by director Antoine Fuqua, known for Training Day and Emancipation, with Oscar-nominated producer Graham King behind the scenes.

As reported by Variety, the film may be split into two parts, though Lionsgate has yet to confirm that detail officially.

The cast includes Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson and Kat Graham as Diana Ross.

The project has drawn attention not only for its subject matter but also for the decision to cast a member of the Jackson family in the lead role.

The studio is expected to finalize and reveal its updated release strategy in the coming weeks.

Spike Lee Likely Done Working With Denzel Washington—Here’s Why

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Spike Lee confirmed that his upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest will likely mark the end of his decades-long creative partnership with Denzel Washington.

The movie will cap a five-film run that helped shape modern American cinema.

Speaking at a press conference during the Cannes Film Festival, Lee said, “I think this is it – five. He’s been talking about retirement, so… Even though he just did another deal. I thought you said you were retired Denzel, what’s up?! But those five films together, those stand up.”

Their latest project, Highest 2 Lowest, is a stylish reimagining of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 thriller High and Low. In the film, Washington plays a powerful music executive whose life is upended when his driver’s child is abducted in a case of mistaken identity.

The movie also stars Jeffrey Wright and A$AP Rocky, and is set to hit U.S. theaters in August.

Washington, who did not attend the press conference, was present at the film’s premiere and photocall. His appearance made headlines after a tense moment with a photographer on the red carpet.

Lee and Washington last worked together on 2006’s Inside Man and the director admitted the long gap between collaborations caught them both off guard.

“It’s an 18-year gap and we were surprised it was like yesterday, because we didn’t lose a step,” Lee said.

Reflecting on their 1992 film Malcolm X, Lee didn’t hold back when discussing what he believes was an Oscar snub for Washington. “Malcolm X, what he did with that film was amazing. And no disrespect to my brother Al Pacino, I love him. But Denzel, in my opinion, should have won,” Lee said, according to Variety.

“But we don’t do our work for awards, which are nice, but it’s the work that is going to stand above all awards.”

Highest 2 Lowest will be released in the United States in August.

Dr. Dre Opens New $200M High School In Compton

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Dr. Dre headlined the ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday (May 14) for the newly unveiled $200 million Compton High School campus, where his $10 million donation helped build a performing arts center that now bears his name.

The 31-acre site in the heart of Compton features an Olympic-size pool, a sprawling gym and modern classrooms designed to support academic and creative growth.

The school’s Performing Arts Center, a sleek facility equipped with professional-grade technology, is a tribute to Dr. Dre’s commitment to education and the arts in his hometown.

“The new Compton High School and Performing Arts Center is a world-class educational facility that is poised to become the center for innovation and creativity, bringing this life, this thing that we dreamed about, to a reality for all the students in this city,” Dr. Dre told ABC News_.

The Hip-Hop icon, born Andre Young, spoke to students, educators and community leaders about the importance of resilience and opportunity.

“It’s a certain kind of grit that gets cultivated navigating the streets and the grit carried me further than I could ever imagine,” Dr. Dre said during his speech. “But I’m also excited to see the kind of talent that emerges when grit is paired with a first-rate education. So dream big because I did.”

The new campus replaces the original Compton High School, which opened in 1896.

The updated facility is part of a broader effort to revitalize education in the area and provide students with the tools to succeed in creative and academic fields.

Construction on the new school began in 2021 and was completed earlier this year.

Drake Proclaims OVO Fest Will Make Triumphant Return In 2025

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Drake was a special guest at Central Cee’s headlining show on Saturday night (May 24) in his hometown of Toronto, where he proclaimed OVO Fest would return before the end of the year.

“OVO Fest is back this year,” he told the crowd, although he didn’t offer any further details.

Drake founded the music festival in 2010, but the last iteration of it took place in 2022, when he invited Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Nelly Furtado and more to join him in his city. Past guests include The Weeknd, 50 Cent, J. Cole, Big Sean and Lauryn Hill.

Drake’s career has been marred by his now-infamous beef with Kendrick Lamar. It began last year with Lamar’s verse on Future & Metro Boomin’s track “Like That.” From there, it exploded into multiple diss tracks firing from both sides.

The final installment in the contentious battle, Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” resulted in a career high for the former Top Dawg Entertainment artist. Not only did it land him the coveted Super Bowl Halftime Show gig in February, it also earned Lamar five Grammy Awards at the 2025 ceremony, including Record and Song of the Year.

But perhaps most importantly, it enraged Drake to the point he filed a legal complaint against Universal Music Group, alleging the company enabled the release and widespread promotion of “Not Like Us,” which Drake claims falsely portrayed him as a criminal and incited public outrage.

In his lawsuit, Drake asserts that UMG “approved, published and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a rap track” that he argues was designed to convey the “unmistakable and factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile,” prioritizing corporate interests over his safety and well-being.

He further expanded his complaint to include UMG’s alleged role in negotiating and promoting Lamar’s performance of the song at high-profile events such as the 2025 Super Bowl and Grammys, contending that these broadcasts introduced the allegedly defamatory material to millions of viewers and led to increased threats against him and his family.

UMG has strongly denied Drake’s allegations, calling the claims “utterly without merit” and arguing that the lyrics in question are protected artistic expression typical of competitive rap battles. The label also emphasized that Drake himself has engaged in similar lyrical rivalries and that the subjective opinions of online commenters don’t constitute defamation.

Despite UMG’s motion to dismiss, the court has allowed the discovery process to proceed, meaning both sides will have to provide documents and evidence related to the case.

Jussie Smollett Calls Out Cops After Settlement Revelation

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

Jussie Smollett closed a chapter in his years-long legal saga Tuesday (May 21) by settling a lawsuit with the city of Chicago and announcing a $10,000 donation to a nonprofit that supports survivors of police violence.

The former Empire actor, 41, agreed to pay $50,000 to Building Brighter Futures Center for the Arts, a Chicago-based group that mentors underserved youth through creative programs.

The payment resolves a civil case brought by city officials seeking reimbursement for the cost of investigating Smollett’s widely publicized 2019 assault claim, which police later alleged was staged.

Smollett also revealed he made a separate $10,000 contribution to the Chicago Torture Justice Center, an organization that provides mental health and legal support to victims of police misconduct.

The donation came with a pointed message.

“I’m grateful to have had the resources to defend myself. So many do not. They are backed into corners to take deals or confess to crimes they did not actually commit,” Smollett wrote in a statement posted to Instagram.

“Though I was exonerated by the Illinois Supreme Court in a unanimous decision and the civil case will now be dismissed, I’m aware that it will not change everyone’s mind about me or the attack I experienced,” he added.

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Smollett’s legal troubles began in January 2019 when he told police he was the victim of a racist and homophobic assault in downtown Chicago.

Weeks later, authorities accused him of orchestrating the incident and charged him with multiple counts of felony disorderly conduct. He was convicted in 2021 but maintained his innocence throughout.

In a major reversal, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned his conviction in 2024, citing procedural errors during the prosecution.

The ruling cleared Smollett of criminal wrongdoing, though public opinion remains divided.

Declaring himself “innocent in the eyes of God” and the “criminal justice system,” Smollett said he hoped his donation would help communities “healing from the violence of the Chicago Police Department.”

“To anyone who has had to prove they have in fact been violated, you know how difficult this can be to navigate. I stand with and for you,” he wrote.

Ex “(White) Rapper Show” Host MC Serch Breaks Silence On Series Creator Sacha Jenkins’ Death

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

The (White) Rapper Show aired on VH1 in 2007, created by the team behind Ego Trip magazine, including Sacha Jenkins and Elliott Wilson.

The show featured 10 white rappers competing in the South Bronx for a $100,000 grand prize, with MC Serch of 3rd Bass serving as host. It lasted only one season but was notable for exploring issues of race, appropriation and authenticity in Hip-Hop, using humor and competition to provoke discussions about what it means to be a “real” rapper and how white artists fit into a predominantly Black musical tradition.

Jenkins, who’s credited as an executive producer on the show, died on May 23 from multiple system atrophy. As tributes poured in, Serch was noticeably quiet—until now. MC Serch Breaks Silence On Series Creator Sacha Jenkins’ Death On Sunday (May 25), he took to Instagram to pen a lengthy caption, touching on his history with Jenkins and what led him to becoming the host of The (White) Rapper Show.

“It took me a few to come around to this post,” Serch began. “Sacha Jenkins and I had been friends for quite some time. We would talk about lyrics consistently. He loved @ocditc and would remind me that his favorite OC line was off of ‘Word…Life’ album and the song of the same title. ‘I like lips with natural juices.’ He would say it in a way that cracked a smile to show he appreciated the sentiment but also just how dope it was. SHR was a writer in the purest form. When he talked to me about hosting the show, I was already doing radio in Detroit. So coming home to shoot he pilot took some doing.

“I had to do my radio show live from NY to Detroit in the AM, and then shoot the pilot the rest of the day. There was no doubt that the show would be picked up. It was so well written and thought out. The way @egotripland always did things. Elliot, Gabe, Rollins and the VH1 team all crafting this social experiment that really delivered. It gave me a chance to peruse TV and for the next 8 years I lived of off pilots and failed attempts to launch a show. However my family was well cared for. TV had budgets.”

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But MC Serch’s trip down memory lane turned to regret as he continued. He ultimately expressed some sorrow over what sounds like a fractured relationship.

“The last time I saw Sacha was coming to NY for an interview with @robertjkenner @dannybones64 about Illmatic,” he went on. “He was in the @massappeal offices and was sitting next to @bittenbender and he waived. They were in a meeting and I was late. When I got seated I found out that there was a serious medical emergency back home and I simply got up and ran out. I got a text from him that I kept. ‘Regardless, I hope that your family is safe. be well.’ The truth is we did not speak after that. Not a word or a text. Life started life-ing and we had things to do.

“There has been a tremendous sense of loss at this season of my life. We are at that age. However I really had hoped that I would have had time to sit with Sacha and just make amends. To let him know who I am today. That there were so many words left unsaid between us. As a writer I am sure he would understand that but the truth is that Sacha did not waste words. He savored them. They were precious. Words and language. Through every form. Description, definition, explanation and expansion.”

Jenkins was 54 at the time of his death. Memorial details have yet to be announced.

“Freak-Off” Sex Worker “The Punisher” Breaks Silence, Thinks He Helped Diddy With Testimony

By: Mike WinslowCategory: News

An exotic dancer and sex worker known as The Punisher walked into the courtroom expecting to support the prosecution in the high-profile case against Diddy but was left confused about why he was even called to testify, telling Fox News Digital that his statements may have helped the defense.

The Punisher, whose real name is Sharay Hayes, was brought in as a witness to describe his involvement in private sex parties—referred to as “freak-offs”—allegedly organized by Diddy and his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

He testified that he was first contacted in 2012 to perform what he thought would be a typical striptease.

Instead, he was in an intimate setting at the Trump International Hotel and Tower in New York, greeted by Cassie in a bathrobe and wig.

“Honestly, going into the courtroom… I thought I was prepared for it, but it was extremely nerve-wracking,” The Punisher told Fox News Digital.

“You can’t really prepare yourself, and I had no idea it was going to be that many people, that many rows and tables. So I wanna say, for about half of the testimony, I couldn’t even locate where he was. It was a really intense atmosphere,” he said.

During his testimony, The Punisher revealed that his freak-off sessions with Diddy and Cassie involved mutual use of baby oil and sometimes included Diddy wearing a hijab to conceal his identity.

He estimated he participated in 8 to 12 encounters over about two and a half years. The Punisher said he never saw Diddy use drugs or appear intoxicated, a detail that contrasts with Cassie’s earlier claims that drugs were often involved.

Despite the graphic nature of his testimony, The Punisher said he never witnessed any discomfort from Cassie during the events.

That detail may have weakened the prosecution’s case rather than strengthened it.

“I really thought my testimony, because there was nothing negative, nothing whatever, I really thought it was something that the defense would benefit from,” The Punisher said.

While prosecutors used The Punisher’s testimony to support their claims of a pattern of control and exploitation, his own reflection suggests he may have unintentionally helped Diddy’s legal team.

“I’m not a legal analyst or anything, but sometimes I said, well, maybe the prosecution just wants to question me and have everything in case the defense calls me,” The Punisher added. “Because I really couldn’t understand how I was significant to their case. But there’s probably something there that I’m just unaware of.”

Al B. Sure!, Diddy & Kim Porter: Kim’s Friend Rips Into Al B. For Allegedly Lying

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

Al B. Sure! and the mystery of Kim Porter’s death continues to resurface like a bad ex in your DMs. Literally! Al has kept it just cryptic enough to keep us watching. The former Uptown crooner, who once had the ladies swooning (and some men), has kept the Diddy conspiracy going. But now, the internet isn’t the only one side-eyeing him. Kim Porter’s best friend is officially done.

Al B. Sure! was once that guy. Uptown Records. Andre Harrell. Light-skinned heartthrob looks, wavy hair and stardom. But fast-forward a few decades, and that spotlight has dimmed, but the current chaos has done right by him.

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Al B. has kept us talking for years! Over This! Bro, who shares a son, Quincy, with the late Kim Porter, has steadily implied that something wasn’t right about Kim’s untimely passing in 2018. Her official cause of death was pneumonia.

Sudden, yes. But it’s not unheard of.

To this day, Al B. Sure! has hinted at foul play, pointing fingers at Sean “Diddy” Combs. The Diddler adopted Quincy and raised him as his own. That’s dag on near motive, but let us continue because it gets murky here.

Quincy is firmly planted in Camp Diddy. But, Al B. keeps painting a picture that Diddy had a hand in his own near-death experience involving organ failure. These aren’t minor claims. This is high-drama material. Movie stuff.

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Now, Kim Porter’s best friend, Lala, has had enough. She’s calling Al B. Sure! a liar, flat-out. According to her, he wasn’t around when Kim got sick. He didn’t check in, even though he spent an hour with her months before her death. He wasn’t by her side, though. More importantly, she accuses him of hurting the children, Kim’s living father and others left behind.

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Here’s the issue for folks in the news game, especially those of us at AllHipHop. We were the first to even whisper that this situation deserved more eyes. Years later, we still don’t know more than we did then. It is exhausting, unfair and we deserve better. We’ve walked the tightrope covering this, but when do we demand actual answers? Might be time to stop altogether.

Al B. Sure! step up! It feels like cloud-chasing.

What do you think?

-illseed out!

 

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Lawyers Snap On Expert Witness, Want “Junk Science” Testimony Tossed

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg)Category: Exclusives

Diddy’s legal team moved to strike expert testimony from his ongoing trial over the weekend after his attorneys accused the government’s witness of repeatedly ignoring court-imposed limits.

His defense filed an emergency motion to Judge Arun Subramanian asking that the entire testimony of Dr. Dawn Hughes be removed, arguing that her statements were “unfairly prejudicial” and went far beyond what the court had permitted.

Dr. Hughes, a board-certified forensic psychologist known for her work in high-profile cases like Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard and R. Kelly’s federal trial, was called by prosecutors as a “blind expert.”

She did not examine any individuals in the case but offered general insights into trauma, memory and abuse dynamics.

The court had ruled that Hughes could only speak on “coping strategies, delayed disclosure, and memory” and offer limited context on why abuse victims may stay in relationships.

Hughes was explicitly barred from discussing “coercive control” or speculating on the motivations of alleged abusers.

Despite that, Diddy’s attorneys say Hughes repeatedly referenced banned terms like “interpersonal violence” and “coercive control” and that prosecutors encouraged her to do so through their questioning.

“Hughes…continually used the prosecutors’ questions as merely prompts to begin speeches that quickly veered into outright advocacy,” defense attorney Alexandra A.E. Shapiro said.

Shapiro argued that Hughes’ responses often went beyond the scope of the questions, making it difficult for the defense to object in real-time.

“Right off the bat, the government showed that it had no intention of abiding by the Court’s ruling and that whatever instructions it gave Hughes about the permitted scope of her testimony were woefully inadequate,” Shapiro said.

The defense also took issue with Hughes’ tone and delivery, accusing her of trying to emotionally sway jurors by using inclusive language like “we” and “you.”

“Hughes also repeatedly personalized her testimony for the jury, seeking to enlist the jurors’ empathy in her campaign…None of this was accidental. Hughes is a highly experienced witness and knew exactly what she was doing,” Shapiro stated.

Another point of contention was Hughes’ explanation of memory. She told jurors that memory is subjective and that inconsistencies should not be interpreted as dishonesty.

The defense labeled that “junk science” and said it could mislead the jury.

“The government chose to put on an expert witness knowing that the testimony it elicited would violate the Court’s ruling—knowing that if it and its witness pushed hard enough, the defense would not be able to keep out all of the improper and unfairly prejudicial testimony,” Shapiro added.

Diddy’s team wants to strike all of Hughes’ testimony, arguing that the government’s conduct could taint the trial.

The trial is scheduled to resume on Tuesday (May 27).

Raekwon Eulogizes “Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mice & Men” Creator Sacha Jenkins As Cause Of Death Emerges

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Raekwon is among the many Hip-Hop heavyweights paying tribute to Sacha Jenkins, who died suddenly at the age of 54 (although some outlets are reporting 53). Jenkins, who created the Showtime series Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mice and Men, forged a close relationship with The Chef.

“MY MAN HUNIT GRAN!” he wrote in the caption. “Dam. rest well king ! MR. #SACHAJENKINS you will be missed. #historian #father #universalbuilder in the culture. condolences to the family and friends of this great man.”

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Jenkins, an influential hip-hop journalist, filmmaker and cultural historian, died on Friday (May 23). His death was caused by complications from multiple system atrophy, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects both the central and autonomic nervous systems, as confirmed by his wife, journalist Raquel Cepeda.

Jenkins died at his home, and his family requested privacy as they mourned his loss in an Instagram post. It read, “Please respect our family’s privacy during this difficult moment and refrain from posting before we as a FAMILY get the opportunity to make a formal announcement.”

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Jenkins’ career was marked by a deep commitment to documenting and elevating Hip-Hop culture across multiple media. He began by launching one of the first graffiti-focused magazines, Graphic Scenes & Xplicit Language, and went on to co-found the Hip-Hop newspaper Beat Down and the seminal 1990s magazine Ego Trip, which blended Hip-Hop and skateboarding culture and later inspired VH1 reality shows like The (White) Rapper Show.

As a filmmaker, Jenkins directed acclaimed documentaries such as B######’: The Sound and Fury of Rick James, Fresh Dressed and Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues. He earned an Emmy for his work on the aforementioned Wu-Tang Clan: Of Mics and Men. He also served as creative director for Mass Appeal and wrote for several major publications, including Vibe, Rolling Stone and SPIN.

Producer/Writer Rodney Barnes Talks “Boondocks,” “Sinners,” Batman & More

By: Chuck Creekmur (@ChuckCreekmur)Category: Exclusives

At this year’s Fan Expo in Philadelphia, AllHipHop’s Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur caught up with one of the most influential creative voices in television, comics and pop culture—Rodney Barnes.

Barnes is known for his work on The Boondocks, Everybody Hates Chris, and more recently his acclaimed horror comic Killadelphia. He continues to leave a deep imprint across multiple mediums, including the acclained Lakers series Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty With a resume, ahem CV, that includes screenwriting, producing, and crafting iconic characters, his storytelling brilliance stretches from animated satire to the supernatural.

In this candid conversation, Barnes opens up about his East Coast roots, the evolution of The Boondocks, adapting comics for the screen and his enduring love for Swamp Thing. He explains why authenticity and connection still matter in Hollywood. Delve into the mind of a true culture-shaper.

AllHipHop: Chuck Creekmur here with AllHipHop and Certified Squad. We’re here with Rodney Barnes—the legend, the writer, the storyteller. What else are you nowadays?

Rodney Barnes: Just writer / producer primarily. I mean, TV more than anything else, but I got this love for comic books that I just can’t let go.

AllHipHop: Much respect. A lot of people don’t know The Boondocks is on your résumé.

Rodney Barnes: We don’t do résumés anymore. [Laughs] Just LinkedIn now.

AllHipHop: How you doing, man?

Rodney Barnes: I’m good, just busy here in Philly. I try to hit the East Coast towns once a year since I live in L.A.—Baltimore, Philly, D.C. I love coming to these cities.

AllHipHop: What about New York?

Rodney Barnes: We do New York every year. It’s always wild—kind of like San Diego [Comic-Con].

AllHipHop: How’s Fan Expo going for you?

Rodney Barnes: It’s not as busy on Sunday, but Friday and Saturday were great. Those are always the hot days for business.

AllHipHop: Let’s talk about your work. You’ve got several titles out. Have any been converted into shows yet?

Rodney Barnes: Killadelphia has been optioned. That’s the one people ask about most. Levantine Films optioned it. We’re doing our best to get it set up, just shopping it around.

AllHipHop: Killadelphia is such a dope concept. Why Philly?

Rodney Barnes: I loved the name. When I was a kid in the Boy Scouts, we’d come to Philly for field trips—see the Liberty Bell, all that history. Juxtaposing the idea of democracy with the social ills of today—it felt like the perfect setting.

AllHipHop: Delaware wasn’t hard enough for you? [Laughs] We used to call Wilmington “Kilmington.” [For the record, I never did that.]

Rodney Barnes: [Laughs] Philly sounds a lot harder. But I actually have an idea for something set in Delaware. Can’t say it on camera yet, though.

AllHipHop: Now about The Boondocks. Any chance it comes back?

Rodney Barnes: Never say never. But it’s a different time now. Back then, social media wasn’t like it is today. Now you can offend someone and they’ll jump on Twitter—or “X”—immediately. Corporations don’t like that. We had way less oversight back in the day.

AllHipHop: It’s a whole new world. How do you feel about The Boondocks being a part of your legacy?

Rodney Barnes: Very proud. I was doing My Wife and Kids and Everybody Hates Chris during the day, then working on The Boondocks at night. It was a great mix that helped me find my voice as a writer.

AllHipHop: What are you most proud of overall?

Rodney Barnes: Just being able to do it this long. Making a living through creativity. If you’d told 8-year-old me that I’d be doing comics, TV, and film, I’d have called you crazy. But I did it—coming from Maryland to L.A., and actually making it work.

AllHipHop: I see you with everybody—Xzibit was one recently.

Rodney Barnes: [Laughs] When you grow up in a small town, friendships just happen. But in Hollywood, it’s different. I value real relationships, People who love their families, who you can relate to. If we can build together and make money? Even better.

AllHipHop: Final question—favorite superhero growing up?

Rodney Barnes: Swamp Thing. Then Batman. I liked the darker stuff, especially when it leaned into horror. Bernie Wrightson and Len Wein’s Swamp Thing from the ’70s, then Alan Moore’s run—that was my favorite. I’ve written Batman, but one day I will write Swamp Thing.

AllHipHop: That’s dope. Rodney, thank you, brother.

Rodney Barnes: Thank you, man. Appreciate you.

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LGP QUA UPDATE: Arrests Made In Murder But Danger Still Looms

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

LGP QUA was gunned down on a Philadelphia street during a botched robbery and now two 19-year-olds are behind bars while a third suspect remains on the run.

Philadelphia police announced the arrests of Joshua Thomas-Coleman and Abdul Boyd in connection with the May 11 killing of the rising Hip-Hop artist, whose real name was Qidere Johnson.

Both men face murder charges.

Investigators say the pair, along with a third man identified as Amir Earley, attempted to rob LGP QUA of his jewelry near M and East Luzerne Streets just before 5 p.m. on Mother’s Day. (May 11).

The confrontation ended with gunfire.

Surveillance footage captured all three suspects wearing masks and carrying guns. After the shooting, they fled in a vehicle driven by the third suspect, according to police.

Authorities are still searching for Earley, 21, who is considered armed and dangerous. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to his arrest and conviction.

LGP QUA was laid to rest on Saturday (May 24). Nearly 500 mourners gathered to honor his life and legacy.

Police continue to search for Earley as of Saturday.

GloRilla Invokes Michael Jackson After Nose Job—Cardi B Offers Advice

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

GloRilla leaned into the internet chatter about her appearance by swapping her Instagram profile photo with an image of Michael Jackson, confirming speculation she had a nose job.

The Memphis rapper’s new look went viral after she posted a selfie to her Instagram Stories, prompting a wave of comments and comparisons.

She addressed the rumors directly on Twitter/X, writing, “& DID. Ion internet s### and I don’t do mess! It was an innocent repost yall bsn.”

The conversation around her rhinoplasty grew so loud that Cardi B stepped in to defend her since the Bronx rapper underwent nose surgery in 2020.

“It took me like six to seven months for my nose to settle,” she said. “I was freaking out.”

Cardi also urged people to consider the emotional toll of cosmetic surgery recovery.

“Be gentle when somebody comes on social media and you know that they just got their nose done,” she said. “Be very gentle because they are on medication, pain medication and they just did a very different transition.”

Cardi B continued, “You’re looking practically at a new person. So you’re very sensitive and like the comments and the dragging, it f#### with your head. So be gentle.”

GloRilla hasn’t released a formal statement but has leaned into the jokes, even reposting memes comparing her to Jackson. She’s set to perform at the 2025 BET Awards on Monday (June 9), where her new look will likely be on full display.

GloRilla has not publicly confirmed any other cosmetic procedures to date.

Papoose Drama Heats Up As Claressa Shields Recruits Nicki Minaj In Remy Madness

By: Houston WilliamsCategory: Rumors

So you may have noticed I haven’t said much about the Remy Ma and Papoose mess. That’s because I found the whole situation sad and disappointing. We’ve got two 40-somethings out here arguing in public like kids. I said a little bit here and there, but I wasn’t breaking down every post or comment. That said, something interesting just popped up that’s worth unpacking.

You probably know by now that champion boxer Claressa Shields is dating Papoose. And she’s all in. She wants kids, she wants a future, she wants the whole nine. FAM-LEE! I hope Papoose is fully on board, because they’re moving fast. But here’s where it gets weird. Claressa recently slid into Nicki Minaj’s DMs.

Now, if you’ve followed Hip-Hop for even a minute, you already know about the savage beef between Nicki and Remy Ma. That wasn’t just a little lyrical jab session. It was a war. Remy’s diss track “SHEther” was one of the most vicious, personal, cutthroat takedowns in battle rap history. It had people ducking and covering it up. Nicki went ghost for a while after that one. And yeah, the two were once cool, but that is dead.

Now here’s the plot twist: Papoose has claimed he wrote 90% of Remy Ma’s bars. A lot of people have speculated that he’s the true pen behind “SHEther,” which only makes this next part wilder. Claressa DM’d Nicki Minaj. Sis, what are we doing? The word out there is she wants her at her next fight which is coming up.

If Claressa knew the history, she’d understand why that move might not land well. Sure, she throws punches in the ring, but may not know this battle left permanent scars. Nicki’s been known to hold a grudge. Word on the street is Nicki isn’t too happy finding out (or being reminded) that Papoose may have ghostwritten one of the most disrespectful diss tracks ever aimed at her. Yeah, I do not think she will be jumping back into the worst beef of her life.

To be fair, Nicki has mentioned before that Papoose was behind the lyrics. I never liked that line t hat mentioned Aretha Franklin. Aretha did shade her first. LOL!

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Da Band’s Freddy P Thinks Diddy Will Kill Cassie Ventura If He Beats His Case

By: AllHipHop StaffCategory: News

Da Band’s Freddy P recently sat down with The Art of Dialogue, where he discussed Diddy’s ongoing trial.

During the conversation, Freddy was asked why Cassie Ventura waited years to file her lawsuit against the Bad Boy Records mogul. The simple answer? Money.

“You running around, she know everything,” Freddy said. “She know you got 30 million here, 20 million there, maybe a house full of cash, and you think I’m leaving empty-handed? You gotta understand, after you been slutted out, beat up, got all types of STDs, you leaving empty-handed? You gotta be the dumbest in the world.

“When women leave, they try to burn the house down, because they don’t want to see what they helped you build go to another B. That ain’t happening. If you think that’s gonna happen—’cause they can’t beat you up—so either they try to go to the police, or they burn the house down.”

Cassie Ventura filed the civil suit against Diddy in November 2023, alleging physical and sexual abuse that stretched over a decade. Diddy settled less than 24 hours later to the tune of $20 million. The lawsuit sparked an investigation into Diddy, and he was arrested last September on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.

Now in the second week of trial, Ventura has already taken the witness stand against Diddy. Freddy P believes if Diddy ends up beating the case, he will go after Ventura to enact revenge.

“You see, she testifying,” he said. “She want that gone, because she know if he don’t go, chances are I’m dead. And it might not happen now; it’s going to be something that happens in five to ten years. But if Puffy beat his case, that out of there. If he was smart, he’d stay away from him, because you know.”

When asked to clarify, Freddy replied, “Y’all don’t know Puffy. Y’all think this man some sweet homosexual or something. Like, you costing me everything. He’s a malicious person. He’s had a mentality of ‘I will not lose’ for so long. Anybody—from the smallest, from the janitor to the CEO—if you did something he didn’t like, he has got his revenge. From the janitor to the CEO in the building, he don’t care how small you are. You’re not going to play Puffy. And she knows what I know.”

Freddy also suggested people connected to Diddy are in fear for their safety.

“Everybody know that,” he continued. “[Ventura] gonna have to move to the south of France or somewhere. Everybody—everybody’s scared. The ones who didn’t support, the ones who thought he was burnt, they scared. They don’t want to see him beat the case. They thought he was fried, which he might be, but I don’t—I mean, me and Bows was having this conversation.

“She was like, ‘Yo, I don’t think this gonna do life, y’all. I can’t see him doing life.’ I’m like, me either. But I don’t think he gonna get away with nothing. I think he going to probably get a 15-year sentence, do 10, have the rest suspended or something like that. But life? I don’t think he gonna catch life. So a lot of people who be out here that wasn’t talking before, talking now, who was supportive, not supportive, who was a friend and not a friend—now they may see him again. And that’s where he at right now. He just waiting. A lot of people gonna pay the piper if he get out.”

Week three of Diddy’s trial continues Tuesday (May 27) after the Memorial Day holiday.