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Drake Begs Mystery Woman To Return After Emotional Amsterdam Concert Moment

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Drake paused his Amsterdam concert to share a heartfelt moment with a woman named Julia, and now he’s on a mission to reconnect after losing her in the crowd.

During his Wednesday (July 30) performance, a clip of the rapper bringing a woman onstage during “Yebba’s Heartbreak” quickly made the rounds online.

In the video, Drake wrapped his arms around her and told the audience, “Make some noise for her one time. She needed a hug.”

After a second embrace, he introduced her to the crowd. “This is Julia, everybody, this my new friend right here,” he said. “That’s what you got to sometimes; you got to show love.”

The moment went viral, and Drake jumped into the comments of one Instagram post. “Need to find her man,” he explained. “She’s a special spirit I lost her in the crowd after.”

Drake Tells Julia: “We Need You”

However, he didn’t stop there. He reposted the video to his Instagram Story with a direct callout: “Julia we need you back at the next show,” he wrote. “You are the best vibe.” He added, “Find us cause we can’t find you.”

The rapper also used the Amsterdam stage to reflect on his journey and values, telling the crowd, “Never give up, keep going. I didn’t get here by being a p############, I didn’t get here by being a snake… I got here by being good to people, being nice to people, and my karma is straight. That’s why I’m still on stage in 2025.”

Meanwhile, Drake officially pulled the plug on the remaining dates of his “Anita Max Win” tour in Australia and New Zealand on Monday (July 29), ending months of delays. The canceled shows included two nights in Auckland (February 28 and March 1), one in Brisbane (March 4) and one in Sydney (March 7). All shows were sold out, and refunds were issued to ticketholders.

Chuck D Salutes Busta Rhymes Ahead Of Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honor

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Busta Rhymes will be honored with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (August 1) at 11:30 a.m. PT, marking a major moment in his decades-long career.

The ceremony will take place at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard in front of East Town, with Big Boy hosting and appearances from Chris Rock, LL COOL J and Chuck D set to celebrate the occasion.

“He stretched the solo identity beyond a rapper in sight, story, style and sound beyond the category,” Chuck D tells AllHipHop. “He animated the position and expanded the Hip-Hop possibilities beyond the bars.”

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With more than 20 million albums sold globally, 12 Grammy nominations and seven Top 10 Billboard 200 debuts, Busta’s influence spans generations. His catalog includes over 60 million gold and platinum-certified records, and his rapid-fire delivery on tracks like “Break Ya Neck” even earned him a Guinness World Record in the early 2000s.

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will be adding Busta Rhymes, one of Hip-Hop’s most enduring and electrifying voices, as a new member of Hollywood’s iconic sidewalk,’” Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, said. “‘His talent and influence are undeniable. His star on the Walk of Fame will stand as a testament to his lasting impact on Hip-Hop music and how important it is to the American culture.”

Born in Brooklyn and raised in Long Island, Busta first broke through as part of Leaders of the New School before launching his solo career with 1996’s The Coming. His follow-up, When Disaster Strikes, is considered the turning point of his career. He followed that momentum with hits like “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See,” “Touch It” and “Break Ya Neck,” solidifying his place as one of Hip-Hop’s most dynamic performers.

BET Jams named “Put Your Hands Where My Eyes Could See” the Greatest Hip-Hop Video of All Time, and MTV once called him “one of Hip-Hop’s greatest visual artists.” JAY-Z and KRS-One have both referred to him as “the greatest performer of all time,” while Phife Dawg dubbed him “the James Brown of Hip-Hop.”

His list of collaborators reads like a hall of fame: Dr. Dre, Janet Jackson, Eminem, Missy Elliott, Snoop Dogg, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne and Dave Chappelle have all worked with the rap icon.

In 2022, he received the BMI Icon Award, and in 2023, he was honored with the BET Lifetime Achievement Award. The following year, he picked up the Global Icon Award at the MTV EMAs.

(By the way, it’s Chuck D’s birthday on August 1. Everyone go wish the Public Enemy legend a good day!)

Cardi B Settles Old Score With Rah Ali In Explosive Airport Confrontation Over Nicki Minaj Clash

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Cardi B revealed she confronted Rah Ali in a heated airport clash in Cannes, France, throwing a speaker at her during what she described as long-awaited payback for their infamous 2018 New York Fashion Week altercation tied to Nicki Minaj.

The Grammy-winning rapper didn’t hold back during a Thursday night (July 30) X Spaces chat, detailing how she tracked down Ali in a private lounge after spotting her at the airport while on the way to shoot her album cover.

“That’s where I’m a pop it off,” Cardi said, explaining she didn’t want to risk a public run-in that could land them in jail. “If you thought I was going to let that s### fly, you out of your f###### mind.”

The Bronx native said she couldn’t avoid a confrontation because Ali might later claim Cardi backed down.

“I can’t live and die knowing that somebody did put they hands on me and I never did nothing back,” she said. “B####, I’m from the Bronx, you from the Bronx. You know what’s up.”

Cardi said Ali stared her down in the lounge, prompting Cardi to take action.

“So that’s when I threw a JBL speaker on her head,” she said. “And she said, ‘You feel better about yourself?’ She’s acting like she’s gonna fight, but she wasn’t really like aggressive.”

Cardi added that her security stepped in before things escalated further, and police quickly arrived to break up the scene.

The confrontation was the first time the two had crossed paths since the 2018 Harper’s Bazaar Icons party, where Cardi and Nicki Minaj’s feud boiled over into a viral brawl.

At the time, Minaj claimed Ali had punched Cardi “eight to nine times,” leaving a visible bump on her forehead. Cardi disputed that version of events.

Rah Ali Recalls Cardi B Airport Run-In

Earlier Thursday, Rah Ali gave her own account of the Cannes incident during an interview, claiming Cardi approached her at the airport and asked, “What’s wrong with you?”

Ali said Cardi began yelling, “You got me f##### up,” and shouted, “You thought I wasn’t going to get my lick back.” She claimed Cardi threw shoes and bags at her before airport staff intervened.

Ali said she tried to remain calm but stood up in case things turned physical. “You look so stupid,” she recalled telling Cardi. “Grow up.”

“Ultimately the end result was nothing,” Ali said. “She went about her business,” adding that Cardi was the “aggressor” just like in 2018.

Cardi’s version of the story painted a different picture. She said Ali’s security had grabbed her during the 2018 fight and that she had waited years to settle the score.

Where Paper Planes By Roc Nation Really Fly: A Coast-to-Coast Look at the Retailers Moving Culture

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Paper Planes isn’t just a brand, it’s a movement stitched together by vision, hustle, and a community that knows what it means to dream big. Born from Roc Nation’s creative roots and Jay-Z’s blueprint for greatness, Paper Planes doesn’t just drop collections, it drops statements.

To catch that energy in person, you don’t go to big-box stores or scroll algorithms. You head to the independents. from the boutiques and local legends, where every rack tells a story. From Brooklyn’s flagship store, where the split-flap display clicks like a subway sign for dreamers, to Detroit’s Puffer Reds and culture hubs in Atlanta, Dallas, and the Bay, these shops are more than retail.

They’re launchpads for the next wave. Each one brings its own flavor, from exclusive pre-launches and artist collabs to events that turn shopping into a block party.

Whether you’re in Philly, Miami, or out West in LA, you’ll find Paper Planes flying high where real style lives. Every crown, every tee, every jacket is intention in motion, just like the streets that lift them.

Here’s to the shop owners and the day-one fans: you’re not just wearing a brand, you’re moving culture. And wherever you find a Paper Planes retailer, you’re standing at the next chapter’s takeoff point.

Down South: Where Planes Stay Landing

Gold-N-Threadz – 2700 SW 6th Ave, Amarillo, TX 79106
JJ Boxx – 4515 Village Fair Dr. #A9, Dallas, TX 75224
Hook Up – 12300 North Freeway, Suite 466, Houston, TX 77060
Sole Lounge – 5959 Richmond Ave Suite 220, Houston, TX 77057
Lee Baron – 2 Financial Plaza Suite #120B, Huntsville, TX 77340
ICON (Memphis) – 1219 Southland Mall, Memphis, TN 38116
PhatKaps – 789 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37013

The Midwest Is All In

Recesss – 10010 Halls Ferry Rd, St. Louis, MO 63136
Enzo – 1577 West Greenfield Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Hangtime – 11 East 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46205
TNN One – 630 East Broadway, Louisville, KY 40202
Oneness – 431 Jersey St, Lexington, KY 40508
Corporate – 2643 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Puffer Reds (Ypsilanti) – 113 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Puffer Reds (Wayne) – 35002 W Michigan Ave, Wayne, MI 48184
4Men Southfield – 29121 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034
Cityman – 18900 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126
Fashion Bistro – 18212 West Ten Mile Rd, Southfield, MI 48025
Krispy Addicts – 19434 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221

Culture Strongholds: Atlanta to NOLA

Nacirema – 2841 Greenbriar Pkwy SW Suite N54, Atlanta, GA 30331
Wish ATL – 447 Moreland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30307
Sole Play – 1956 Duluth Hwy Suite 108B, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Alchemy 213 – 217 20th Street N, Birmingham, AL 35203
Politics New Orleans (Metairie) – 3213 17th Street Suite 1, Metairie, LA 70002
Nouveau – 814 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Nouveau2 – 197 Westbank Expwy, Gretna, LA 70053
Phenom – 5725 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503

The Coastal Connection: NY to Cali

Premium Blue / Blue Jeans – 3528 Broadway, New York, NY 10031
Capsule Harlem – 383 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027
Capsule Bronx – 14 W Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10468
Sneaker Bar – 762 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10455
4U House of Fitteds / MyFresh – 2559 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10467
IMAX Fashions – 1466 Rockaway Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11236
Tom Dick and Harry – 709 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Woodstack Flatbush – 1355 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210
Woodstack Greenpoint – 742-44 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222
Woodstack Sheepshead Bay – 2309 Ave U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
Woodstack Brownsville – 190 E 98th St, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Woodstack Newark – 494 Clinton Ave, Newark, NJ 07108
Lounge 128 – 128 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102
Eblens Yonkers – 2349 Central Park Ave, Yonkers, NY 10710
Gravity – 3760 East Tremont Ave, Throgs Neck, NY 10465
Woodstack Lindenwood – 133-40 79th Street, Howard Beach, NY 11414
Platinum – 526 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147
Free Press – 160 North Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406
The One – 802 Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Gift – 495 Union Street Suite 2138, Waterbury, CT 06706
Sneaker Junkies – 290 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02906
Urbanity – Space 1019 Bellevue Square, Bellevue, WA 98004

Florida & The West

ICON (Tampa) – 123 S Kentucky Ave, Tampa, FL 33801
Shoe Gallery – 244 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132
Sneakertown – 19151 S Dixie Hwy Suite 101, Miami, FL 33157
All Star 119 – 1529 NW 119th St, North Miami, FL 33167
Creative Soul – 4323 Mills Cir. #110, Ontario, CA 91764
Kings – 4889 Holt Blvd, Montclair, CA 91763
DRIP LA – 6376 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028
Men’s Land / Metro Fusion – 20700 S Avalon Blvd #315, Carson, CA 90746
Exclusive – 5308 Pacific Ave, Stockton, CA 95207
Capital Agenda – 405 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Washington D.C.

XaZa Sneakers & Apparel – 811 Florida Ave NW Suite A, Washington, DC 20001

Ty Dolla $ign Settles “Vultures 1” Case—Kanye West Not So Lucky

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Ty Dolla $ign has officially been dropped from a copyright infringement lawsuit tied to an allegedly unauthorized sample used on Vultures 1, the debut album by Hip-Hop duo ¥$, which pairs him with Kanye West, now known as Ye.

The legal complaint, filed by Memphis artists Criminal Manne, DJ Squeeky and the estate of the late Kilo G, accused the ¥$ track “F*k Sumn” of being “riddled” with unlicensed elements from their 1994 song “Drink a Yak (Part 2).”

However, in a motion submitted Wednesday, attorneys for the trio confirmed they had reached a tentative agreement with Ty Dolla $ign and Create Music Group, effectively removing both from the case.

The lawsuit remains active against Ye, whose alleged use of the sample was described in court documents as both “blatant” and “brazen.”

Filed in 2023, the case adds to Ye’s growing list of legal battles over sampling.

Since 2019, the rapper has been named in at least 10 similar lawsuits, including a notable dispute with the estate of Donna Summer, which was resolved last year.

The settlement with Ty Dolla $ign and Create Music Group was disclosed in a court filing dated Wednesday.

Adam Sandler Explains How Eminem Ended Up In “Happy Gilmore 2”

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Adam Sandler pulled off a power move for Happy Gilmore 2 by convincing Eminem to show up in the film for a hilarious cameo—and he almost didn’t make the call.

While chatting on The Dan Patrick Show, Sandler spilled the beans on how he got Slim Shady to play Donald’s kid in the movie. If you remember, Donald was that cranky dude from the OG Happy Gilmore who kept trash-talking Happy mid-swing.

That role was originally played by the late Joe Flaherty. Sandler admitted he wasn’t sure if bugging Em was a good idea.

“I love Eminem. I’m friends with Eminem, but I don’t want to bother the man,” Sandler said. “Everybody kept saying, ‘Eminem would be so funny in this part.’ I was like, ‘I don’t want to ruin this guy’s time.”

But eventually, he gave in and hit up Marshall anyway.

“Let me bug Marshall and give him a call and say, ‘Dude, I know it’s a pain in the a—, but it’s pretty funny. You mind shooting out to us for a day?’”

Turns out Em was all in—and loved the idea. Happy Gilmore 2 is now streaming on Netflix.

EXCLUSIVE: Feds Fight “Dangerous” Diddy’s Attempt To Get Out Of Jail Before Sentencing

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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The feds say Diddy is just too damned dangerous to be let out of jail before his October sentencing and accused him of trying to dodge accountability after his felony conviction under the Mann Act.

In a sharply worded response filed late Thursday night (July 31), prosecutors rejected Diddy’s motion for release from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, arguing he failed to meet the legal standard for post-conviction bail and remains a threat to others and a potential flight risk.

“The defendant’s temper and violence were unpredictable,” U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton wrote in the filing. “It is ‘impossible’ for the defendant—having repeatedly conceded his propensity for violence at trial—‘to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he poses no danger to any other person or the community.’”

Diddy, 55, was convicted on July 2 on two felony counts related to transporting individuals across state lines for illegal sexual activity. He was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.

His legal team filed a motion asking for his release on a $50 million bond while awaiting sentencing set for October 3, and simultaneously also asked for an acquittal or a new trial.

Prosecutors said the motion to reconsider bail was both late and lacking in merit. They argued Diddy’s team failed to present any new evidence, changes in law or significant errors in the original ruling that would justify a reversal.

Diddy’s attorneys claimed the conditions at MDC Brooklyn were unsafe and warranted his release, but prosecutors pushed back, saying the facility had improved significantly in recent years.

They noted increased staffing, fewer lockdowns and better medical care, and pointed out that Diddy had not reported any personal safety concerns since being detained.

The defense had also argued that Diddy’s case was exceptional and that he did not act with commercial intent or exploit vulnerable individuals.

“To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the only person ever convicted of violating the statute for conduct (for) anything like this,” his lawyers wrote. “It is undisputed that he had no commercial motive and that all involved were adults.”

They also argued that Diddy typically hired male escorts through legal businesses and that the individuals involved voluntarily traveled and participated in the activities.

Still, prosecutors emphasized that Diddy’s conviction triggered mandatory detention under federal law unless “exceptional reasons” applied—and they said this case didn’t qualify.

The court has not yet ruled on the bail reconsideration request. For now, Diddy remains in custody at MDC Brooklyn.

Quavo Launches Emergency Fund After Two Rocket Foundation Affiliates Killed In Atlanta

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Quavo responded to a deadly weekend of gun violence in Atlanta that claimed the lives of two people connected to his Rocket Foundation by launching a trauma therapy fund aimed at helping families and youth cope with the aftermath.

Eighteen-year-old Deshawn Johnson and Aaron Hines—a local mentor known as Coach Ball—were among five people killed in separate shootings across the city. Both had ties to the Rocket Foundation, which Quavo founded in 2022 after the fatal shooting of his nephew and fellow Migos member Takeoff.

Johnson had recently participated in the Rocket Camp, a summer program focused on youth development and violence prevention. Hines, a respected youth football coach and grant recipient from the foundation, was honored at a vigil attended by hundreds of young athletes earlier this week.

“What he preached for was peace and blessings. So it’s like, stop, gun violence and all. That wasn’t supposed to happen,” Fox 5 Atlanta reported from the memorial.

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In response, the Rocket Foundation announced the creation of the Therapy Support Fund, which will provide mental health services to those directly affected by gun violence. The initiative will also support two local organizations—Hope Hustlers and Offenders Alumni—that are actively working to reduce violence in Atlanta neighborhoods.

“The Rocket Foundation is committed to providing real time support for the mental health needs of impacted families and youth,” the foundation said in a statement. “This fund will provide trauma expert therapeutic services for children and families and support grantee organizations- Hope Hustlers and Offenders Alumni, who are leading frontline community violence intervention efforts to end the cycle of violence, and offer ongoing mentorship and support in affected neighborhoods.”

According to Fox 5 Atlanta, multiple people were injured in the shooting that killed Johnson. Police recovered more than 100 shell casings at the scene, but no arrests have been made. In Hines’ case, a 36-year-old suspect has been taken into custody.

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The Rocket Foundation was born out of tragedy in November 2022, when Takeoff, born Kirsnick Khari Ball, was shot and killed outside a Houston bowling alley. His death sent ripples through the rap community and deeply affected Quavo, who was present during the incident.

“This is a huge problem in our community, in our culture, gun violence. And just being a victim, of course, it’s so personal to me,” Quavo told Rolling Stone last year.

He described the Rocket Camp as “a 10-week summer Rocket camp, violent intervention program to just start off with the younger generation and get they mindset on a positive type of time.”

“When I grew up, I went to camp, that’s where I learned how to swim, that’s where I learned how to play football, that’s where I learned how to get along with other people,” he said. “But now I watched my basketball goal be taken down in the community, I watched my programs be not funded and just ran out of money because the parents was running it and they had no plug or no government official, nobody who just funded them every month or funding them every year regardless of the fact that we don’t have the families that make enough money to keep these programs running. So that’s what the Rocket Foundation is about.”

The Rocket Foundation is currently accepting donations to support the Therapy Support Fund.

Kevin Gates Getting Divorced For Second Time In Less Than 3 Months

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Kevin Gates is back in divorce court for the second time in three months and this time it’s his longtime partner and confirmed wife Dreka Gates, who is pulling the plug on their nearly decade-long marriage.

Dreka hit the courthouse in L.A. on Wednesday (July 30) and filed to end things with Kevin, according to court docs obtained by TMZ. She listed July 10 as the day they called it quits and cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason she’s done.

They tied the knot back in October 2015, so this split lands just a few months shy of what would’ve been their 10th anniversary. The two share two kids — 12-year-old Islah and 11-year-old Khaza.

Dreka wants joint custody and also checked the box for spousal support. But she also wants the court to block Kevin from receiving any support from her.

No word yet on whether there’s a prenup in play, which could make things messy if this goes sideways. Kevin’s team isn’t talking. His rep told TMZ he’s “unfortunately” choosing to stay quiet right now.

Here’s where it gets outlandish — this is Kevin’s second divorce in less than three months. He was also reportedly briefly married to Brittnay Renner earlier this year and they called it quits after just 52 days.

They reportedly got hitched on April 6 and were legally split by May 28. Renner opened up about the quickie marriage during an interview and said she has no regrets.

Kevin’s thing with Renner supposedly ended in May of 2025, but if Dreka’s saying they split in July, that means Kevin might’ve been legally tied to both women at the same time.

GloRilla’s Arrest Turns Political—Congressman Demands Marijuana Charge Be Dropped

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GloRilla was arrested in Forsyth County, Georgia, on felony drug charges after calling police to report a home invasion, prompting a state lawmaker to demand the case be dropped and push for new legislation.

Democratic Rep. Eric Bell is urging prosecutors to dismiss the charges against the Memphis rapper. Bell says her arrest after reporting a burglary sends the wrong message to crime victims.

“She deserves support, not punishment for trying to protect herself and her home. We cannot send the message that doing the right thing puts you at greater risk,” Bell told Fox5 Atlanta.

Authorities responded to a break-in at GloRilla’s Georgia home around 1:30 A.M. on July 20. According to the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office, someone inside the house fired a weapon at three intruders who fled the scene.

No injuries were reported and the suspects remain unidentified.

While investigating the burglary, deputies claimed they smelled marijuana and obtained a search warrant. They later said they found cannabis “in plain view” inside the master bedroom closet.

Two days later, on July 22, GloRilla surrendered to authorities on charges of felony marijuana possession and possession of a controlled substance. She was released the same day after posting a $22,260 bond.

Bell is using the incident to promote House Bill 464, which he introduced to shield crime victims from arrest over unrelated minor offenses when seeking help from law enforcement.

“HB 464 is not about going easy on crime. It is about being smart about justice,” Bell said. “No one, regardless of fame, background or zip code, should fear being criminalized for doing the right thing.”

The proposed bill would give legal immunity to individuals who report certain crimes and are later found to have minor infractions, such as outstanding warrants or drug possession.

Bell argues this would encourage more victims to come forward without fear of arrest.

GloRilla has publicly criticized deputies for focusing on her instead of the suspects who broke into her home. On July 24, she posted online that police prioritized cannabis over catching the people who invaded her property.

Bell said her case is part of a larger pattern where Black victims are disproportionately criminalized when seeking help. “Unfortunately stories like hers are not rare,” he said.

EXCLUSIVE: Issa Rae Sued, Writers Say “One Of Them Days” Is Rip-Off

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Issa Rae is getting dragged into court after three Los Angeles creatives say her movie “One of Them Days” is lifted from their original screenplay.

Writers Joshua Isaacson, Shon Oku and Tyrone Perry claim they penned a script back in 2020 called One of Those Days and registered the copyright. Fast forward to 2025, and they say Rae’s team dropped a flick with a nearly identical title and a storyline that hits way too close to home.

The trio filed their lawsuit on July 30, naming Issa Rae’s company Color Creative, Sony Pictures, TriStar and screenwriter Syreeta Singleton. They’re accusing them of copyright infringement, idea theft, and conversion—basically saying Rae and crew jacked their story and ran with it like it was theirs.

According to court docs, the writers say they shared their screenplay with producer Danny Hamouie in late 2023, the first time anyone outside of the trio had ever seen the script.

They never heard back from Hamouie, who is not named in the lawsuit.

Next, they later handed it over to Roman Arabia and his partner Xavier Charles, who own a company called Green Eggs Go H.A.M. (GEG), in April 2024, hoping to secure some funding.

GEG passed on the project, but the twist? Charles used to work on Rae’s show Insecure. Weeks after that rejection, news broke that Issa Rae was gearing up to produce a film called One of Them Days.

The writers claim the movie, which hit theaters on January 17, 2025, copies their script’s entire flow—plot, characters, and all. They even brought in screenwriting expert John Brancato, who backed them up, saying the “underlying story structure” was way too similar.

The movie, directed by Lawrence Lamont and written by Singleton, starred Keke Palmer and SZA. It followed two friends trying to hustle up rent money.

The film pulled in over $51 million on a $14 million budget and was a box office win for Sony and TriStar. Now, the original writers want that bag. They’re asking for damages, attorneys’ fees and a jury trial to settle the dispute.

The lawsuit says the Issa Rae and others involved with the flick “misappropriated Plaintiffs’ original expression and passed it off as their own without authorization, credit, or compensation.”

Whether Rae’s crew copied or not, this case could end up costing somebody a lot more than rent money.

Cardi B Gets Big Break Over Wild Brawl At OB-GYN Office

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Cardi B scored a big legal W in LA this week after a judge tossed out a bunch of stuff that could’ve made her look bad in court.

She’s prepping for trial next month over claims she roughed up a security guard named Emani Ellis outside a Beverly Hills medical office back in 2018—while she was pregnant and trying to keep it quiet.

According to Rolling Stone, the judge gave her team the green light to split the trial into two parts and shut down any talk about her money unless she’s found liable first.

The court also blocked anything about her past—including fights, police run-ins, gang rumors, strip club history or anything the media’s said about her.

The judge also shut down testimony from a retired cop and a psychologist that Ellis’ team wanted to bring in.

Ellis filed the lawsuit in 2020, claiming Cardi B smacked her around, spat on her, dropped racial slurs and got her fired. She even said Cardi’s nails cut her face so bad she needed plastic surgery.

But Cardi’s lawyer, Peter Anderson, says there’s an eyewitness who saw Ellis go after Cardi instead. He also pointed out that Ellis told them she only takes aspirin now and then, yet she magically saw a new doctor last week who prescribed her antidepressants.

He called it “gamesmanship” and “preposterous.”

Cardi’s expected to show up and testify, but her schedule’s tight. She’s got three kids and a new album, Am I the Drama?, dropping September 19.

Her lawyers might ask for a delay if the trial doesn’t kick off on time.

Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis While Wrapping $73M Tour

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Justin Timberlake closed out his two-year Forget Tomorrow Tour with a personal revelation and a message of resilience, telling fans Thursday (July 31) that he’s been quietly battling Lyme disease while performing across the globe.

“Among other things, I’ve been battling some health issues, and was diagnosed with Lyme disease — which I don’t say so you feel bad for me –– but to shed some light on what I’ve been up against behind the scenes,” Timberlake wrote in a lengthy Instagram post reflecting on the tour’s end.

The Everything I Thought It Was singer said he initially kept the diagnosis private but chose to speak out now to help others understand the toll it has taken on him physically and mentally.

“If you’ve experienced this disease or know someone who has — then you’re aware: living with this can be relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically,” he wrote. “When I first got the diagnosis I was shocked for sure. But, at least I could understand why I would be onstage and in a massive amount of nerve pain or, just feeling crazy fatigue or sickness.”

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Despite the symptoms, Timberlake said he made a conscious decision to keep performing.

“I was faced with a personal decision. Stop touring? Or, keep going and figure it out. I decided the joy that performing brings me far outweighs the fleeting stress my body was feeling. I’m so glad I kept going.”

The 43-year-old artist said pushing through the illness helped him prove his “mental tenacity” and gave him “so many special moments” with his audience.

“I was reluctant to talk about this because I was always raised to keep something like this to yourself,” he wrote. “But I am trying to be more transparent about my struggles so that they aren’t misinterpreted.”

Timberlake also expressed a desire to support others living with Lyme disease, adding, “Sharing all of this with the hope that we can all find a way to be more connected. I’d like to do my part to help others experiencing this disease too.”

He ended the post by thanking his crew, band and concertgoers, calling them “the stuff of LEGEND.”

“There really is no way to put into words the feeling of being on a stage and getting to share the experience of live music with all of you,” he wrote. “It’s a vibration of frequency that is unmatched. Sacred to me. I honestly don’t know what my future is onstage but I’ll always cherish this run! And all of them before!”

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Timberlake also gave a heartfelt shoutout to his wife, Jessica Biel, and their two sons, Silas and Phin.

“My heart is filled with gratitude! Love each other. Be good to each other. Don’t take it for granted. To Jess, Silas, and Phin… nothing is more powerful than your unconditional love. You are my heart and my home. I’m on my way.”

Timberlake’s message comes after some concertgoers criticized his recent performances, calling them low-energy. Despite that, the tour grossed $73.2 million across 41 shows as of late May, according to Billboard, placing him among the top 10 touring acts of the year.

The tour launched in April 2024, one month after the release of his latest album. Timberlake joins a list of celebrities, including Shania Twain, Avril Lavigne and Justin Bieber, who have also gone public with Lyme disease diagnoses.

EXCLUSIVE: Sean Kingston’s Legal Team Implodes—Lawyer Now An Adversary

By: Grouchy Greg Watkins (@GrouchyGreg) Updated Category: Exclusives
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Sean Kingston is done with his lawyer and his lawyer might be even more done with him.

Robert A. Rosenblatt, who was representing Kingston in his federal fraud case, is trying to distance himself from the singer after their attorney-client relationship crashed and burned.

The drama’s been bubbling for months, but now Rosenblatt is officially begging the judge to let him walk away from the case, claiming things between him and Kingston are so bad they’re basically on opposite teams.

This all hit the fan after Kingston fired off a blunt email back in May telling Rosenblatt to zip it.

“I am writing to formally request that you cease speaking to the media or any other third parties regarding my case, as the information being shared is incorrect and potentially damaging. I also want to remind you of the importance of maintaining attorney client privilege…Furthermore, do not speak on my behalf to the prosecutor, judge or anyone else from this point forward,” Kingston said.

Rosenblatt first tried to ditch the case back in May 2025, but the court blocked him. Now he’s back with receipts saying the relationship is toast. Kingston doesn’t trust him and has accused him of leaking information to a local journalist.

Rosenblatt swears he didn’t, but the damage was done.

“It is apparent from [Kingston’s] emails and texts that he does not want the undersigned to ‘talk judges or prosecutors’ on his behalf,” Rosenblatt wrote. “He did not oppose the withdrawal of counsel in the state case. Further, it is clear that irreconcilable differences have terminated the attorney-client relationship to the extent that it has become adversarial.”

Rosenblatt says Kingston’s got another lawyer, Zeljka Bozanic, who will handle things from here, including sentencing. The feds don’t care if Rosenblatt dips either, so he’s asking the court again to let him off the hook.

Kingston has already been convicted on multiple fraud charges along with his mom, Janice Turner. The feds say they ran a million-dollar scam using fake wire receipts to score luxury cars, jewelry and even a massive LED TV.

Turner’s already been sentenced to five years in prison. Kingston’s hearing is set for August 28 and he’s looking at up to 100 years, though prosecutors only want around six and a half.

Ksoo Convicted Of Killing Rival Rapper After Father Testifies Against Him In Court

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Ksoo and his cousin, ATK Scotty, were both convicted of first-degree murder in the 2020 killing of rival rapper Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick Jr., a violent culmination of a long-running Hip-Hop and gang rivalry in Florida.

Jurors returned guilty verdicts after hearing weeks of testimony tying the two to the deadly ambush outside a Jacksonville shopping plaza.

Prosecutors said Lil Buck, a member of the rival group KTA, was targeted after releasing a diss track mocking the 2019 death of Willie Addison, Ksoo’s half-brother.

The state argued Ksoo jumped out of a car and chased Lil Buck down, shooting him multiple times.

The prosecution’s case leaned heavily on surveillance video, cellphone data, social media posts and lyrics, as well as testimony from Ksoo’s own father and a former associate turned cooperating witness.

Dominique “Butta” Barner, who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in exchange for his cooperation, told jurors he was part of the plan and identified Ksoo as the shooter.

“He got out and started shooting. I seen it,” Barner testified, adding that the killing was retaliation for Addison’s death.

Ksoo’s father, Abdul Robinson Sr., also testified against his son. He identified the rapper in dashcam footage showing a hooded figure opening fire.

Both Ksoo and ATK Scotty were tried simultaneously but before separate juries. Ksoo’s brother, Abdul Robinson Jr., faces related charges in a separate trial.

Prosecutors said the murder was part of a broader feud between two Jacksonville groups — Ace’s Top Killers (ATK), which includes Ksoo and rapper Yungeen Ace, and Kill Them All (KTA), which included Lil Buck and the late rapper Julio Foolio, who was shot and killed in June 2024.

Yungeen Ace offered up support to the now convicted killers just as their trial started.

“I’m behind yall..see yall soon,” he wrote.

EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Drags Film Producer Back To Court Over Alleged Agreement Breach

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: News
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Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson is dragging film producer/entrepreneur Ryan Kavanaugh back to court in Los Angeles over what he says is a blatant breach of a settlement agreement tied to their dispute over the film Skill House.

According to a motion filed by Jackson and his company NYC Vibe LLC, the rapper-turned-mogul claims Kavanaugh, along with Skill House Movie LLC and GenTV LLC, agreed to a nine-point settlement earlier this year but later tried to change the terms. The motion asks the court to enforce the original agreement, which 50 Cent’s legal team says was accepted in writing and should be binding.

“Here it [the proposed settlement agreement] is,” 50 Cent’s counsel wrote. “Kindly say yes or no. Mr. Jackson will unfortunately and adamantly not accept any further negotiation.” Kavanaugh’s team responded the same day with an unequivocal “yes,” according to the filing.

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The dispute centers on a series of email exchanges that 50 Cent’s attorneys argue formed a complete and enforceable contract. “Thats fine. Thank you for getting this done,” 50’s lawyer replied after the agreement was accepted.

But things unraveled quickly. Despite agreeing to finalize the deal “immediately,” Kavanaugh’s side allegedly delayed for weeks, then returned with redlined versions of the agreement that altered key terms. Plaintiffs say those last-minute changes amounted to a “material breach” and forced them to seek a preliminary injunction in June ahead of the film’s release.

The motion, which will be heard on Thursday (August 28) in Los Angeles Superior Court, argues that courts routinely uphold settlement agreements even if a formal contract hasn’t been signed, so long as both parties agreed to the essential terms.

“The law is clear that settlement agreements are favored and enforceable where, as here, the parties have agreed to all material terms and objectively manifested their intent to be bound,” the motion states.

50 Cent’s team says they stopped pursuing other legal actions based on the belief the deal was done. But when Kavanaugh’s camp allegedly tried to walk back the terms, they had no choice but to return to court.

The hearing is scheduled for Thursday (August 28) at 10 a.m. PT before Judge Hernán D. Vera at the First Street Courthouse in downtown Los Angeles.

Hulk Hogan Died While Battling Cancer—Racist Controversy Still Won’t Go Away

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: AHHplus
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Hulk Hogan died from a heart attack at his Clearwater home on July 24, and newly released documents confirm the 71-year-old wrestling legend had been quietly battling cancer.

The official cause of death was listed as acute myocardial infarction, according to medical records obtained by multiple outlets.

The documents also revealed that Hogan had a history of atrial fibrillation and chronic lymphocytic leukemia—an illness that affects white blood cells. He had never publicly disclosed the cancer diagnosis.

Clearwater police said Hogan went into cardiac arrest at his residence and was treated by Clearwater Fire & Rescue after a medical emergency call came in.

He was then transported to Morton Plant Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The WWE Hall of Famer will be cremated, as noted in the official report.

Hogan is survived by his wife, Sky Daily, whom he married in September 2023, along with his children, Brooke and Nick and two grandchildren, Oliver and Molly.

Hulk Hogan’s death has people talking—but not everyone’s saying RIP. A lot of people never forgot the leaked tape where he dropped the N-word like it was nothing.

The tape ruined his image, the WWE dropped him, he was booted from and reinstated to the Wrestling Hall of Fame, and he became a divisive, MAGA-loving, Trump supporter.

Now that he’s gone, people are split. Some are showing love, saying he made their childhood. Others believe the man died a racist.

Is Hulk Hogan’s Daughter Upset Over N-Word Or Just Skipping Funeral Over Regrets?

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Brooke Hogan is making headlines again, but this time it’s not for reality TV or a failed pop single. It’s for some mess. Her family and dad’s funerals and fortune. See? The daughter of pro wrestling legend Hulk Hogan is reportedly steering clear of her father’s funeral and his money. This is the same daughter that Hulk Hogan died a disgrace. He was booed his last outing and that was just the tip of the iceberg. He was a pop culture icon that ruined his own legacy with racist rants and a cringeworthy apology.

Rumor has it that Brooke isn’t just sitting out the funeral, she also not taking any part of the reported $25 million estate. That is a different type of standing on business. People are theorizing. Is this Brooke’s way of distancing herself from the Hulkster’s racist past? Did those N-bombs bother her that much?

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That would be a powerful stand. But hold up.

Insiders suggest this may have less to do with race and more to do with unresolved family drama. The word is Brooke wasn’t even speaking to either of her parents before her dad’s death. Her public statement after his passing was heavy but also hinted at a complicated relationship. Plus, word is that Hulk’s divorce and second marriage created a major rift with Brooke.

There is more. Brooke is married to a former NHL player and apparently living a comfortable life. So maybe she doesn’t need the money. I know I always need more. Maybe she doesn’t want the circus. Maybe she just doesn’t want to fight the new wife and the family over a will. Or maybe…she feels guilt over how things ended with the Hulkster.

The comments section can be hard on people. Some are calling her out her name. And some say she’s not a true. Is she really siding with Black folks by walking away from her father’s legacy? That’s unclear.

Hulk Hogan’s legacy won’t be repaired by a casket or Brooke’s feelings. And Brooke Hogan isn’t rushing to rewrite history—or claim her piece of it.

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Young Thug Gives Rising Florida Rapper The Nod That Could Change Her Life

By: London Jennn Updated Category: News
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Young Thug didn’t need a contract or a studio to make a decision Wednesday (May 15) when rising Florida rapper Kamikazzz spit a freestyle that left him visibly impressed and seemingly ready to welcome her into the YSL family.

In a video posted by Kamikazzz, the Atlanta rap star listens closely as she delivers a rapid-fire verse directly to him. The moment builds until someone off-camera asks if he’s going to sign her. Without hesitation, Thug nods.

Kamikazzz, clearly overwhelmed, captioned the video with raw emotion: “THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANK GOD FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY IF ONLY YALL KNEW BOYYY EVERYONE COUNTED ME OUT SAID I WAS OVA WIT BUT GOD ALWAYS HAVE THE LAST WORD I LITERALLY MANIFEST THIS SHT #YSL BTCHHHH !!!!”

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The co-sign from Thug could be a major break for the Florida newcomer. Though no official paperwork has been announced, the video has already sparked buzz online about her potential future with YSL Records.

Meanwhile, Metro Boomin revealed that Young Thug will appear on his upcoming mixtape A Futuristic Summa, dropping Friday (August 1).

The producer teased the collaboration with a teaser on Instagram.

“U know it’s no way possible I’m dropping without my real brudda @thuggerthugger1,” he wrote. “We taking it back to ICFN days.”

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The project is expected to include about 20 tracks and features a mix of new voices and Southern rap heavyweights, including Future, Lil Baby, Gucci Mane, Quavo, T.I., 2 Chainz, Waka Flocka Flame and Young Dro.

50 Cent Mercilessly Clowns Benzino’s Freestyle: “TF Wrong With Him?”

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50 Cent wasted no time mocking Benzino over his latest freestyle, using social media to drag the former Source editor and reignite their years-long beef.

The G-Unit founder posted a clip of Benzino’s new trap-style freestyle on Twitter (X) and didn’t hold back. “Yo this is the worst s**t I heard this year, TF wrong with him he 60 years old bro. Nah this ain’t it!” he wrote alongside the video.

The jab is the latest in a series of public shots 50 Cent has taken at Benzino, a feud that has stretched across decades and platforms. While it’s unclear if 50 Cent believed the freestyle contained subliminal disses aimed at him, he rarely misses a chance to escalate their rivalry.

Their animosity dates back to the early 2000s, when Benzino was co-owner of The Source magazine and used the publication to criticize Eminem, 50 Cent’s longtime collaborator. That sparked a bitter back-and-forth, with diss tracks, interviews and social media posts fueling the fire. Over the years, the feud has morphed into a mix of personal insults, snitching accusations and even boxing threats.

Benzino recently challenged 50 Cent to a fight, saying, “We can get in the ring, and I’ll beat your ass Curtis. Yeah. Me and you could get in the ring for that money. 3 rounds, I’ll whoop you. You big and sloppy and too stiff. And I don’t believe all that golden glove s###. Alright, we gon’ put that to the side. Mayweather, holler at me. Believe me. I’ll be his Huckleberry.”

He didn’t stop there. In the same video, Benzino added, “I don’t give a fk about no Internet. I’m solid. 50 Cent, you’re a psy. My nephew, you’re a psy. If there’s any real, real issues, I’m not hard to find. But that’s a fact. What I just said was fact. And the paperwork’s out there. So I don’t want to hear about no snitching st. I don’t want to hear it.”

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Despite Benzino’s repeated challenges, 50 Cent has mostly responded with ridicule, often brushing off the threats with memes and sarcastic posts. The two have never come to physical blows, but their verbal war shows no signs of cooling off.

The freestyle that triggered the latest round of insults was posted online earlier this week.