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Nas Unreleased 1998 Track With D-Dot Resurfaces, Sparkes Talk Of Vault Music

By: Houston Williams Updated Category: Music
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Nas unreleased music rumors have resurfaced after a newly surfaced 1998 track produced by legendary Hitmen producer D-Dot began within the last week.

The track, reportedly titled “High,” was produced by Derrick “D-Dot” Angelettie and dates back to 1998, a pivotal moment in Hip-Hop history. Greats like DMX, Lauryn Hill, Big Pun, Juvenile and more emerged with landmark releases. While the song never officially surfaced during that era, its existence has been known through the years. Many wondered immediately what the Queensbridge lyricist could have waiting in the archives.

Nas is no stranger to revisiting his vault. The rap icon previously delivered two installments of The Lost Tapes, projects that gathered previously unheard recordings from earlier periods of his career. Both releases were praised for giving listeners access to songs that might otherwise have remained buried.

Now the resurfacing of the D-Dot collaboration has renewed talk that there could be even more unreleased work from that era. D-Dot, widely respected as one of the most influential producers associated with Sean “Diddy” Combs’ famed Hitmen production collective, was deeply embedded in the late 1990s Hip-Hop sound.

Nas remained a dominant voice in rap at the time, despite the influx of newer acts. Other artist, like DMX, have additional vaults as well. The idea that more unreleased material from that era exists is hardly far-fetched given the sheer volume of recordings artists.

Parents Appeal $1 Billion Lawsuit Over Kendrick Johnson’s Gym Mat Death

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A federal court has terminated a billion-dollar legal action filed by the parents of Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teenager whose remains were discovered inside a rolled wrestling mat at his high school gymnasium in January 2013.

The dismissal came down on Monday, with the judge citing multiple grounds, including immunity protections and procedural violations.

Johnson’s parents, Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson, initiated their federal complaint in 2023 and subsequently amended it multiple times to include various defendants.

The case named the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Lowndes County, the school district, the Valdosta-Lowndes Regional Crime Lab, newspaper publisher CNHI, and Gray Media as parties to the action.

The circumstances surrounding Johnson’s death have remained contentious for over a decade.

When his body was discovered at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, authorities initially characterized the incident as accidental.

The official investigation concluded that Johnson had climbed atop the wrestling mats, reached into an opening to retrieve a shoe, accidentally fallen inside, become trapped, and suffocated.

However, the family has consistently disputed this narrative.

The medical examination process became a central point of contention.

The initial autopsy performed by the GBI’s medical examiner determined that Johnson died from accidental positional asphyxiation, noting “no significant injuries.”

The family obtained an independent autopsy that revealed evidence of blunt force trauma, contradicting the official findings. A third autopsy later aligned with the original conclusion.

The Johnson family’s legal team argued that the initial GBI autopsy included unnecessary incisions designed to conceal injuries and that Johnson’s body was returned to the family without his brain and internal organs.

Additionally, they contended that law enforcement failed to properly preserve the crime scene and that the coroner reported a “very poor to worse” investigative climate upon arrival.

In 2021, Lowndes County Sheriff Ashley Paulk reopened the investigation following public pressure.

His 2022 synopsis reaffirmed the accidental death conclusion, stating that Johnson had climbed onto the mats, reached for his shoes, and became trapped.

Paulk expressed confidence in the findings, declaring, “I feel 100% sure there was no foul play.”

Kenneth and Jacquelyn Johnson filed an appeal to the dismissal on Wednesday, signaling their determination to continue pursuing the case through the appellate process.

Women find something suspicious after digging in the ground at their VRBO: ‘I looked up finger mushrooms and this looks too real’

By: Kahron Spearman Updated Category: Newsbreak
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An English summer vacation in Cotswold, Gloucester, took a briefly macabre turn for TikTok creator Skye Davis (@arsenicperoxide) when she and her sister discovered what they were convinced was a human finger on the grounds of their VRBO rental property.

In the video, Davis and her sister are poking around at what definitely looks like an old finger. It looks like it was detached from a body recently buried in a shallow grave.

“Guys, we think we found a finger,” she says.

The caption reads, “This summer at our vrbo in Gloucester my sister and I were taking a walk around the property when we found this, you can’t tell me that’s not a whole finger.”

This video got over 22 million views, and people believed what they saw.

“Everyone saying it’s a finger mushrooms, but that 100% looks like a real fingernail,” wrote one person. Another person on the finger mushroom tip wrote, “I looked up finger mushrooms and that is NOT a finger mushroom! That’s an actual finger!!!! I need to know more!”

VRBO Finger Find: Well… Actually

In a subsequent video, she explains the revelation. She says they went into her rental excited, telling their cousin that they believed they had found a finger. Davis’ cousin rains on their macabre parade.

He pokes around and picks up what isn’t flesh at all. Turns out the “finger” is a root.

The funny thing is that a few people in the comments section were fully convinced. One person wrote, “Yeah, but why is there a perfect size, shape, nail?” Another commenter said, “Yea no i dont believe it, it lit looks like a finger and a finger bone … it even has the bone structure at the very end.”

Another commenter mentioned a Japanese anime, “Jujutsu Kaisen,” writing, “That might be Sukuna’s finger.”

Per the show’s wiki page: “Ryomen Sukuna’s Fingers are twenty special grade cursed objects created by Kenjaku from the King of Curses, Ryomen Sukuna‘s fingers. Using these fingers, the Heian Era curse user was able to live on after his death, eventually reincarnating through Yuji Itadori over a thousand years later.”

In the series’ lore, Sukuna turned himself into a cursed object, or many, because his energy and soul were split up into his twenty indestructible fingers.

Where Is This Again?

Davis was near the Cotswolds, near the site of a notable annual event. The Cooper’s Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake is a dangerous annual tradition in Brockworth, Gloucestershire. Participants chase a seven-pound wheel of Double Gloucester cheese down a steep 1:2 gradient hill. It’s an event for masochists, since many of the competitors even end up with injuries, some severe.

All of that for a wheel of cheese.

AllHipHop reached out to Davis for more information. The article will be updated upon a response.

@arsenicperoxide This summer at our vrbo in Gloucester my sister and I were taking a walk around the property when we found this, you can’t tell me that’s not a whole finger 😭 #scary #england #airbnb ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator

Dr. Dre Joins Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis For Global Hunger Relief Anthem

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Dr. Dre, Jimmy Jam, and Terry Lewis orchestrated a global music movement that proves artificial intelligence can serve humanity when wielded responsibly.

The trio produced “Someday Has Begun Part I,” a humanitarian anthem designed to mobilize resources for the 100 Billion Meals Challenge, which aims to feed 280 million people facing starvation across the next decade.

The production methodology represents a fundamental shift in how charity music gets made.

Jimmy Jam emphasized that the project remains fluid and evolving.

“This is a living, breathing thing that will continue to morph with new musical contributions while being a conduit to encourage financial contributions to feed the world,” he stated.

The production prioritized accessibility for artists, removing friction from the submission process.

Rather than gathering dozens of artists in a single studio, the team leveraged distributed recording technology to collect contributions from Stevie Wonder, Janet Jackson, Jon Bon Jovi, Chris Martin, H.E.R., Teyana Taylor, and more than 40 additional musicians worldwide.

Artists submitted vocals through voice notes, piano parts via video recordings, and guitar solos captured on personal devices.

This decentralized approach eliminated logistical barriers that would have prevented international participation.

The iHeart Theater hosted a live foundational session where Michael McDonald and Aloe Blacc will.i.am, Siedah Garrett, Taylor Dayne, and Giveon recorded the core chorus. Viewers accessed the session simultaneously through Zoom, creating real-time transparency around the creative process.

The entire production became documentary material, capturing how modern technology democratizes artistic collaboration.

AI functioned as a production tool rather than a creative replacement.

The software isolated vocals from background noise in video submissions, extracted guitar solos from voice note recordings, and aligned timing across disparate audio sources.

Jimmy Jam worked in Logic Pro while other contributors used their preferred digital audio workstations.

Everything eventually moved to Pro Tools, where Dre completed the final mix. This workflow respected each artist’s creative autonomy while enabling seamless integration.

Chris Martin submitted a piano part via voice note, which Jam and Lewis time-aligned and positioned after the bridge, layering children’s voices underneath.

Grace Bowers recorded her guitar solo on video, which producers isolated and embedded into the track.

Jon Bon Jovi sang over the piano track that Jam and Lewis sent him, allowing them to remove the instrumental and preserve only his vocal.

The 100 Billion Meals Challenge, co-founded by Tony Robbins and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Governor David Beasley, has already delivered 62 billion meals since its inception.

The organization targets vulnerable populations across the United States and globally, addressing the reality that one child dies from hunger-related causes every ten seconds.

Warner Music’s AI Revolution demonstrates how the industry increasingly embraces technology to expand creative possibilities.

This represents AI’s legitimate value when deployed ethically, respecting intellectual property while amplifying creative reach.

‘I have been gate keeping this for years’: North Carolina woman goes to Planet Fitness. Then she reveals how to use the HydroMassage chairs without a Black Card

By: Nina Hernandez Updated Category: Newsbreak
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A North Carolina influencer goes to Planet Fitness to reveal how to use the hydro chairs without a Black Card membership. Viewers tell her it’s not that secret or that effective a hack. Here’s why.

TikTok creator Brittany (@ohhsoyourbrittany_) posted a video with her “secret” on Jan. 9. “Listen, if you don’t have a black card membership but you still want to use the HydroMassage chairs at Planet Fitness, let me show you a secret,” she says. 

The video cuts to Brittany in one of the massage chairs. HydroMassage chairs use water to massage users. It is supposed to stimulate blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and promote relaxation.

“Alright, guys, as you can see, I’m where the HydroMassage chairs are, and this is what you do,” she says. “You go to the login screen, and you type in these numbers … And boom, now you can enjoy a free massage.”

Viewers React to the North Carolina Woman’s Planet Fitness HydroMassage ‘Secret’

In the comments section of the video, viewers reacted to Brittany’s decision to not only use the hack but also share it on a public platform.

“They can see you did that from the front desk,” wrote one viewer. Brittany replied, “Oh really?”

A second person said, “Everything doesn’t need to be posted on the internet. They will change this.”

A third person said, “Just pay the $5 extra a month and be done with it.” Someone else said, “I’m a Planet Fitness employee. Definitely do this at your own risk. It would be chaos, though. People have reservations and are waiting in line.”

Another employee pointed out, “Those codes are different at every club.”

This Isn’t the First HydroMassage Code Leak

Planet Fitness Black Card membership holders can use the HydroMassage chairs at no additional cost. The base membership fee is $15, and the Black membership is generally $25 per month. 

The kiosks generally require a token, sign-in credential, or front desk activation. Because Planet Fitness employees have access to a code they can input into the kiosk to get the machines started, occasionally, one of the codes pops up online.

Last year, a member posted to Reddit’s r/PlanetFitnessMembers asking who was giving out the codes and reporting that it could cause an issue for the next person in line. “I often have to ask a PF employee to restart a massage chair because it is sometimes used by someone that has the code and it doesn’t work properly after they leave,” the person wrote.

The person said they asked an employee about another member who was allegedly using an employee code. “So I ask if there are no consequences to using a code and [the employee] tells me she’s made a note because they come in often,” they wrote. “My question. Who’s giving out the code?”

One employee wrote in to say it has consequences for staff. “When I see my codes posted anywhere I change them,” they wrote. “It’s so inconsiderate and makes staff get yelled at when we assign someone to a chair and someone is in it and they shouldn’t be. Just go to the desk and do it like you’re supposed to.”

AllHipHop contacted Brittany via TikTok comment and direct message for comment. We also contacted Planet Fitness via email for comment. We will update this story if either party replies.

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Lil Poppa Honored By Fans And Family At Jacksonville Funeral Service

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Lil Poppa was laid to rest in Jacksonville on Saturday as hundreds gathered at Shiloh Metropolitan Baptist Church to pay respects to the 25-year-old rapper who took his own life in Georgia last month.

The service marked the end of a brief but impactful career that resonated with listeners nationwide through his emotional storytelling and melodic trap sound.

Friends, family, and supporters filled the church on West Beaver Street for the public funeral, which was also livestreamed on the artist’s YouTube channel so fans unable to attend could participate in the final farewell.

The atmosphere reflected the weight of losing someone so young, with attendees sharing memories of a rapper who connected deeply with his community through music that explored pain, struggle, and resilience.

The rapper’s journey in Hip-Hop began in 2018 when he released his mixtape Under Investigation, establishing himself as a voice for his generation.

His breakthrough came in 2022 when he signed with Collective Music Group, the label founded by Yo Gotti.

That partnership elevated his profile and led to projects like Almost Normal Again, which showcased his ability to blend vulnerability with hard-hitting production.

According to First Coast News, the funeral service drew crowds who wanted to honor the artist’s legacy and support his family during this difficult period. Security was strictly enforced throughout the event to maintain order and respect for those grieving.

Lil Poppa’s music resonated with listeners because it reflected his lived experience.

His collaborations, including work with Polo G on tracks like “Eternal Living,” demonstrated his range and ability to connect with other artists who shared his artistic vision.

Jacksonville’s music scene lost one of its brightest emerging talents, but Lil Poppa’s recorded work ensures his voice will continue reaching listeners for years to come.

Pitbull Transforms Childhood Home Into Eight-Story Mr. 305 Headquarters In Wynwood

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Pitbull is transforming a 720-square-foot childhood home into an eight-story music company headquarters in Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood this year.

The Grammy-winning artist’s Mr. 305 Records will occupy the new 11,200-square-foot building designed by Deforma Studio, featuring a striking black-and-white graffiti-style mural that stretches from street level to the rooftop.

The Wynwood Design Review Committee votes on the project on Tuesday, March 10, determining whether the development moves forward to the city zoning administrator for final approval.

The original structure, built in 1927 and measuring just two bedrooms, sits at 25 Northeast 28th Street on a 1,750-square-foot lot. Rilea Group, the Brickell-based development firm, is handling construction and has already secured city approval for demolition.

The new headquarters will contain 9,700 square feet of office space, allowing Pitbull’s label to consolidate operations in a location deeply connected to his personal history.

“Given the personal significance of the site, we are approaching the opportunity with care and look forward to thoughtfully bringing new life to the property as part of Wynwood’s continued evolution,” Rilea Group stated in a recent statement about the project.

The building design incorporates Wynwood’s industrial heritage through reclaimed brick, glass, and decorative metal accents.

To achieve the eight-story height, developers requested three bonus floors beyond the neighborhood’s standard five-story zoning limit.

In exchange, they committed a cash contribution to the Wynwood public trust fund, a standard practice for density bonuses in the area.

Pitbull, born to Cuban immigrant parents, has expanded his business ventures far beyond music in recent years.

His SLAM Academy charter school, founded in 2013, operates in Miami’s Little Havana and provides tuition-free education. He was inducted into the Miami Children’s Health Foundation Hall of Fame in 2015 for his philanthropic work supporting youth health initiatives.

The site sits adjacent to Rilea’s Mohawk at Wynwood mixed-use project with loft apartments, which is expected to begin construction in spring 2026.

The development represents a significant investment in Wynwood’s continued transformation as a cultural and commercial hub.

If approved, construction on the Mr. 305 headquarters could commence later this year, marking another chapter in Pitbull’s evolution as both an artist and Miami entrepreneur.

The zoning administrator will make the final decision after the committee’s recommendation.

Ye Says Former Employee Was Stank With Body Odor In Court Testimony

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Ye answered “Yes” when his lawyer asked if former employee Tony Saxon had bad body odor during court testimony Friday, marking the only definitive response he gave all day.

The rapper spent hours on the witness stand in a $1 million wrongful termination lawsuit, frequently saying “I don’t recall” to nearly every question about his relationship with Saxon and the Malibu mansion renovation project.

Saxon claims Ye hired him as a project manager in 2021 to oversee construction at the $57 million beachfront property. According to ABC7, Saxon alleges he was paid only once despite working 16-hour days, managing contractors, overseeing demolition, and handling construction logistics.

He was fired after seven weeks and now seeks $1 million for unpaid wages, unsafe working conditions, and wrongful termination.

Ye arrived at the downtown Los Angeles courthouse dressed entirely in black.

Throughout his testimony, he appeared disinterested and exhausted, frequently yawning and closing his eyes for extended periods.

At one point, Saxon’s attorney Ron Zambrano turned to a colleague and mouthed, “Is he asleep?” according to Rolling Stone. When asked if he needed a break, Ye declined.

The testimony revealed Ye had vague recollection of hiring Saxon and couldn’t identify who officially brought him on.

When pressed about specific details regarding compensation, project scope, and working conditions, Ye’s answers remained minimal.

His wife, Bianca Censori, testified Thursday, stating she worked on the project before Saxon arrived and only interacted with him briefly.

Saxon’s lawsuit details harsh conditions including makeshift sleeping arrangements on the property.

He claims Ye’s renovation plans constantly shifted, creating chaos on the job site.

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday.

50 Cent Faces New Leadership at Starz After Byron Allen’s Acquisition

By: Nolan Strong Updated Category: News
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50 Cent is about to have a completely different dynamic at Starz now that Byron Allen just became a major player in the network’s future.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Allen dropped $25 million to grab a 10.7 percent stake in the streaming platform, and this move could reshape how the rapper-producer operates his entire television empire.

50 Cent’s relationship with Starz has been rocky for years. He’s gone on social media rants about delayed renewals, creative control issues, and what he sees as the network dragging its feet on greenlighting projects.

The tension between Fif and the network has been real, and it’s played out publicly more than once. But now there’s a new voice in the room, and Allen isn’t the type to sit on the sidelines.

Allen owns The Weather Channel, which he acquired for around $300 million in 2018. He also controls Allen Media Group, 27 local TV stations across the country, and streaming platforms like TheGrio and Local Now.

His net worth sits around $800 million, making him one of the most serious media moguls in the game. This isn’t some passive investor. Allen has already signaled he’s ready to get involved in Starz’s operations and strategy.

50 Cent built an empire at Starz that includes Power, the flagship series that launched in 2014, along with Power Book II: Ghost, Power Book III: Raising Kanan, Power Book IV: Force, and the hit series BMF, which chronicles the rise and fall of the Black Mafia Family.

He’s also got Power: Origins in development. That’s a massive catalog of content that’s been central to Starz’s identity.

The question now is whether Allen’s arrival changes the conversation.

Allen’s filing with the SEC made clear he’s not just a passive stakeholder. He said he may engage in communications with shareholders, management, and the board about Starz’s operations, prospects, and business strategies.

Translation? He’s ready to have a say in how things run.

With Allen now holding significant influence at Starz, 50 Cent might finally have someone at the table who understands the value of his content and moves fast.

Pepa Was Ringside When Daughter Was KO’d

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Olympic Champion Jade Jones Knocks Out Treach and Pepa’s Daughter In Boxing Debut

Jade Jones walked into a boxing ring with Olympic gold in her past and Pepa & Treach’s daughter standing across from her, and the result was a second-round knockout that instantly got people talking.

The two-time Olympic taekwondo champion made her long-awaited boxing debut in this Boxing Derby and wasted absolutely no time introducing herself. Jones has been dominating taekwondo mats around the world, but was clear on the new mission. She wants to become a two-sport world champion. And there was one person standing in front of her goal.

Standing opposite her was Egypt Criss, who has legendary all in her blood. She is the daughter of Anthony “Treach” Criss from Naughty By Nature and Sandra “Pepa” Denton of Salt-N-Pepa. So yes, expectations were high

READ ALSO: Treach Steps Out Solo With Ice-T & New Mixtape

But rap does not matter much once the bell rings.

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Jones is now 32, but she showed the composure of an Olympics star. The Flint native methodically closed distance and landed clean shots before unleashing a series of three sharp left hooks that sent Criss to the canvas. It was ugly. Pepa was ringside in the fight and that was highlighted by the cameras. But, they did not show her when the KO happened.

This may have been a set up.

Jones did not just randomly jump into boxing. She has been training seriously with former professional boxer Stephen “Swifty” Smith at Liverpool’s 4 Corners Gym. This place builds disciplined fighters. Less is known about Egypt, but I expected her to win.

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We have been following Egypt for some time now. At one point, she was rapping heavily. And even has a song with Treach.

For Jones, this debut was not simply about testing the waters. She is ready to compete, not just play around.

Can an Olympic taekwondo legend actually climb the ranks of boxing and chase another world title? We are about to find out.

EXCLUSIVE: Shyne Reveals How He Bridges Political Divides In Belize

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Shyne opened up about his political philosophy and leadership approach during his recent AllHipHop interview, revealing how he navigates the complex world of Belizean politics.

The former Bad Boy Records artist, now an opposition leader, explained his centrist approach to governance in the Caribbean nation. Shyne emphasized his commitment to bringing people together rather than creating division.

“My approach right now is to bring everybody together, right?” Shyne told AllHipHop during the extensive interview. “I want to be a centrist, but not to like go on a crusade, but just in my actions is all about finding solutions.”

The Brooklyn-born politician has made bipartisanship a cornerstone of his political career in Belize. He believes working across party lines serves the people better than partisan politics.

“I’ve always been bipartisan,” Shyne explained. “I’ve always found that that is the only way to serve the people because it can’t be that your opponent would have a great idea that maybe just needs some finetuning or maybe it doesn’t, right?”

Shyne provided a concrete example of his bipartisan approach by praising Belize’s current Minister of Tourism despite their political differences. He actively works with the minister because tourism benefits the entire country.

“We’re political opponents. He’s from a different political party, but I think he’s one of the best ministers of tourism ever,” Shyne said. “I direct all traffic to him and whatever I could facilitate because that’s for Belize. It’s not for him.”

The rapper-politician views himself as a global leader who uses his platform for positive change. His approach extends beyond Belize’s borders to impact humanity worldwide.

“My approach is I’m a global leader and I lead in whatever I do whether I’m in politics, whether I’m in entertainment,” Shyne stated. “So I will use my platform, I will use my voice, I will use my power for the betterment of humanity.”

Shyne’s political transformation represents one of Hip-Hop’s most remarkable career pivots. He went from serving 10 years in prison to becoming one of Belize’s most prominent political figures.

The 47-year-old leader credits his spiritual growth and evolved mindset for his current approach to politics. He focuses on healing and helping rather than creating conflict.

His political philosophy centers on practical solutions rather than ideological battles. Shyne believes effective leadership requires putting people’s needs above party politics.

The former rapper has previously congratulated Donald Trump on his 2024 election victory, demonstrating his diplomatic approach to international relations.

Shyne’s interview comes as he prepares for his May 2nd concert at King Theater, celebrating the 25th anniversary of his debut album. The show represents his return to music after years focused on politics.

Shaq’s Viral Moment With 6’9” Model Ekaterina Lisina Has The Internet Talking

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Shaquille O’Neal has met millions of people in his lifetime. But when the 7’1” NBA legend finally stood next to a lady who could almost look him in the eye. And he appeared smitten.

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The woman in question is Ekaterina Lisina, the 6’9” or 6’10” Russian model who holds records as one of the tallest professional models in the world. When she recently linked up with Shaquille O’Neal, the encounter didn’t exactly stay formal.

What started as a simple photo moment quickly turned into something far more animated.

In the now-viral clip circulating online, Shaq pulls Lisina close, wraps his arms around her waist and kisses her while the cameras roll. The crowd around them seems amused, but the internet, of course, had opinions.

Some viewers laughed it off as classic Shaq energy. The Hall of Famer has built a reputation for being playful, larger than life and occasionally a little outrageous in public moments.

Others were not so sure.

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A portion of the online conversation suggested the moment looked a bit too comfortable for a first meeting, especially with cameras rolling. Social media debates kicked off almost instantly about whether the moment crossed a line or was simply harmless fun.

But Lisina herself seems to have settled that argument.

Based on the clip and her own social media posts afterward, the towering model appeared completely unbothered by the interaction. In fact, she leaned into the moment. Lisina was laughing during the clip and later shared it on Instagram and TikTok, describing the meeting enthusiastically and even joking that she was sweating from nerves.

From her perspective, it looked like a playful encounter between two very tall celebrities enjoying the novelty of finally meeting someone near their own height.

And let’s be honest. For Shaq, that almost never happens.

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At 7’1”, the basketball legend rarely runs into people who can stand eye-to-eye with him. Lisina, who measures 6’9”, is one of the few.

So what looked like a viral controversy to some might simply be a moment of tall-person excitement caught on camera.

Either way, the clip is spreading fast and the debate continues. But if the people actually involved are laughing about it, the internet might be arguing over nothing more than a big hug that got a little extra enthusiastic.

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Smokey Robinson’s Fifth Amendment Strategy Draws Fire From Furious Lawyers

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Litigation tactics are escalating in the Smokey Robinson sexual assault case as his legal team faces mounting pressure from accusers’ attorneys over discovery disputes.

The Motown legend’s representatives have become the focal point of a contentious battle over document production and witness cooperation in California courts.

According to TMZ, attorneys representing six accusers filed four separate motions to compel additional discovery on Tuesday, claiming months of delays and incomplete responses have stalled the case’s progress.

John Harris, representing four of the plaintiffs, told media outlets that Robinson and his wife, Frances, have provided deliberately evasive responses designed to obstruct the litigation process.

The core dispute centers on Robinson’s invocation of the Fifth Amendment, even for routine procedural questions unrelated to the core allegations. Harris argues this constitutional protection shouldn’t function as a blanket shield against answering discovery requests in civil proceedings.

Robinson’s legal team counters that the accusers are manufacturing delays to gain leverage and damage his career through negative publicity.

Robinson’s attorney, Christopher Frost, responded with a statement asserting,

“As this case progresses, the evidence, the crucial element that will guide us, will show that this is simply an ugly method of trying to extract money from an 85-year-old American icon, $50 million to be exact.”

Frost also criticized what he called the “bizarre theatrics” of the plaintiffs’ legal strategy, suggesting they’re orchestrating media attention to pressure Robinson into settlement.

The contrast in litigation participation is stark.

All six accusers have already completed depositions, with some sitting for questioning as many as four separate times.

Robinson filed a $500 million countersuit against the accusers and their attorneys, which Harris describes as an intimidation strategy designed to discourage the plaintiffs from pursuing their claims.

The original lawsuit began in May 2025 when four former housekeepers accused Robinson of sexual battery and misconduct.

Two additional accusers, including a male former employee, later joined the case. Smokey Robinson maintains his innocence and has characterized the allegations as part of an organized extortion scheme.

‘I never thought that I would be making this video’: Iowa driver gets fired from UPS. Then he reveals he lost his job to AI

By: Kahron Spearman Updated Category: Newsbreak
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A former UPS driver from Iowa, Preston Riemenapp (@prestothebesto_3), says he lost his job not because he stole time or deceived his employer, but because the company needed him gone and eventually found a way to make it happen.

Riemenapp posted a video saying he was fired on Feb. 24, after two separate termination attempts. “I never thought that I would be making this video,” he said.

“As of February 24, ‘26, I am no longer a UPS driver,” he said. “I’m still in shock with everything. I can’t believe that I was let go. I’ve always done the right thing. I never misled anybody.”

The first attempt stemmed from allegations that he and two coworkers committed “time theft” by purchasing snacks and using the bathroom during their shifts. He says management watched it happen without saying a word.

“They had allowed us drivers to continue making this mistake even when they had supervisors—they didn’t let us know that, ‘Hey, this is a problem,’” he claimed. But he called the premise absurd: “We make $50 an hour to do that job and [get] health insurance out of our union. Why would anybody wanna try to steal time?”

The other two drivers were reinstated, and Riemenapp was initially reinstated as well.

The UPS Driver’s Final Straw

The second, and final, termination came after he misdelivered packages while working the “heaviest route in the building” on roads he’d never driven, during the recent snowstorm that covered much of the country.

“It was the most difficult—like, you had to have weeks, sometimes months, of experience on this route … to know the area,” he said.

When management asked days later whether he’d confirmed a particular customer’s last name, he couldn’t remember. “I’m on two different routes I’d never been on,” he said. “I mean, just start when you don’t know an area, and you follow a GPS all day.”

Riemenapp says management twisted that uncertainty into a confession: “They twisted my statements up … and they deemed it dishonesty.”

He went back to the businesses himself to find out what actually happened. “I ended up going to the businesses where my management team had said they went. … The owners of the business, the employees, were all advocating, like, ‘No, this was not what we were intending.'” He says the manager who claimed to have investigated the complaint never actually did.

Riemenapp’s union, he says, had the evidence to fight for him but didn’t push hard enough. Now he’s looking for an attorney: “I’m not gonna let this keep me down. God is gonna get me where I’m supposed to be—whether it’s in a different place or back at the company.”

He ended the video with a warning to other drivers. “It’s so obvious that the company is doing this, and there’s nothing we can do about it. If you’re a driver out there going through this, I know what you feel like now. We have families, we got bills, and I’m at a standstill.”

One person wrote, “If companies want to cut costs, they can start by cutting CEO’s salaries in half.”

Many questioned his union. “Your union needs to do better, keep pushing them to advocate for you,” said one commenter.

“You need to contact Sean O’brien, the president of the Teamsters Union, and share your story with him,” suggested another commenter.

“Sorry this happened to you!” said a well-wisher. “In addition to finding an attorney, please file a complaint with the EEOC. This could turn out to be a class action lawsuit. Be encouraged!”

The Reality of UPS Firings

The reality of Riemenapp’s situation is that he was possibly just an easy catch in UPS’s human resources dragnet.

UPS plans to cut up to 30,000 workers in 2026 through attrition and a second voluntary separation program for full-time drivers. It also plans to deploy automation across its network and to close two dozen buildings in the first half of the year.

This is on top of the 48,000 jobs UPS cut last year, per HR Executive. The driving force behind this is the company’s decision to dramatically reduce its reliance on Amazon, which it has restructured as a client for much lower volume. UPS is pivoting away from Amazon shipments to move toward higher-margin customers.

UPS said that involuntary layoffs could occur depending on how many drivers accepted the severance package. This could mean Riemenapp was offered the package, as many other drivers were, and did not accept it. So, the company may have opted into Plan B.

UPS’ AI Overhaul

UPS has been running a sweeping, multi-billion-dollar technology transformation called the “Network of the Future” that replaces human labor, with broad surveillance baked into it.

The company has been going long on RFID readers pretty much in all facets of its logistics business. The next phase, called “Smart Driver,” goes even further. It will display to drivers exactly where each RFID-tagged package is in a loaded vehicle. It’s supposed to improve driver productivity and reduce on-road exceptions.

It also means UPS will be able to see mistakes in real time and use AI to monitor and evaluate all parts of the process. The idea is that if they can run tighter, more efficient routes, the company won’t need as many drivers.

And this goes for whole warehouses for processing. “We have 127 buildings that are automated,” CEO Carol Tomé told investors. “We are adding another 24 in 2026. The cost per piece in these automated buildings is 28% less than the cost per piece in our conventional buildings.”

AllHipHop reached out to Riemenapp, UPS, and Teamsters Local 238 (Greater Iowa) for more information. This article will be updated upon response.

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Lizzo Unveils New Look In Houston & Stuns Everyone

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Lizzo commanded the stage in Houston on March 6, wearing a form-fitting pink mini dress, proving her two-year transformation extends far beyond the numbers on a scale.

The Grammy-winning artist delivered a confident performance that silenced critics who questioned her journey, demonstrating that her evolution represents genuine personal growth and renewed energy.

Over the past 24 months, Lizzo has shed 60 pounds while reducing her body fat by 16 percent through intentional fitness and dietary changes.

She’s consistently referred to this process as a “weight release journey” rather than a traditional weight-loss program, emphasizing the distinction between shedding pounds and reclaiming her sense of self.

The transformation began in 2023 following a difficult period when she felt “severely depressed” and “deeply suicidal” after facing a lawsuit from former backup dancers.

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In a November 2025 Substack essay, Lizzo addressed the criticism head-on.

“It was never about being thin for me,” she wrote. “I don’t even think it’s possible for me to be considered actually thin. I will always have the stretch, and the skin of a woman who carries great weight. And I’m proud of that.”

This statement reframed her entire narrative, shifting focus from appearance to autonomy and self-determination.

The artist emphasized that her decision to pursue health changes shouldn’t diminish her previous advocacy for body positivity.

“If a woman wants to change, she should be allowed to change,” Lizzo declared, rejecting the false choice between self-acceptance and personal transformation. She remains steadfast in her identity, stating, “And I love myself as I’ve loved myself no matter what the scale says.”

Her Houston performance represented more than a concert appearance.

The pink dress, the energy, the command of the stage all communicated one clear message: Lizzo’s journey belongs entirely to her, and she’s moving forward with purpose and confidence.

Chrisean Rock Snaps After Blueface Says Jr Is Not His Kid

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Chrisean Rock fired back with receipts after Blueface claimed their son Jr isn’t his biological child, exposing a pattern of control and public disrespect that forced her to establish firm boundaries.

The rapper took to X and his Twitch stream to announce that he’s stepping away from fatherhood, stating that “I can no longer continue the plot. It doesn’t feel right as a present father in all my kids’ life to be discredited as a absent father to a child that is not biologically mine,” while attributing Jr’s paternity to Ronnie, Chrisean’s deceased ex-boyfriend.

Chrisean’s response came swiftly with direct evidence.

She shared DM exchanges revealing Blueface’s attempts to manipulate her into compliance, along with her own statement addressing the core issue.

“No one is denying anyone access out of spite. As a mother, my responsibility is to protect my child. Less than a week ago, my son was publicly disrespected from Blue and I will never normalize that,” she wrote, highlighting his repeated public attacks on Jr’s intelligence and appearance.

The DMs showed Chrisean clearly explaining her position: “I’m not diminishing you as a father, but I’m not going to pretend everything is okay when you’ve repeatedly disrespected our son publicly for clout.”

She documented instances where Blueface mocked Jr on streams and made derogatory comments about the child’s hair, creating an environment she deemed unsafe for visitation.

What makes this situation particularly telling is that Blueface has previously admitted to conducting secret DNA tests on Jr, yet he’s now using paternity denial as leverage after Chrisean refused to let him maintain access without accountability.

According to reports, Chrisean has already provided DNA documentation proving Blueface is the biological father, making his sudden reversal appear retaliatory rather than genuine.

The dynamic reveals a troubling pattern where Blueface weaponizes fatherhood claims based on whether Chrisean complies with his demands.

Chrisean’s stance centers on protecting Jr from ongoing public humiliation and establishing consequences for disrespect, not denying paternal involvement outright.

Blueface’s latest move suggests that when boundaries are enforced, he escalates rather than adjusts his behavior.

‘Why would you send a TOTAL stranger $650???!!!!!’: Travel nursing assistant takes $60 Uber to see Miami tattoo artist for $650 appointment. Then she realizes Denzel bamboozled her

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A travel nursing assistant and TikTok influencer booked an appointment with a Miami tattoo artist. Then, when she arrived at her tap-out session that she and a friend had already spent $650 on, she realized it was a scam. 

Woman Finds Miami Tattoo Artist on TikTok

DajLife described in a video with over 184,000 views that she found a Miami tattoo artist on TikTok who had what she thought was a particularly diverse and well-rounded portfolio. @Inkbydenzel, an account with 6,640 followers, had been posting since 2023 and looked genuine to her. He had posts dating back to the week prior with half and full sleeves that looked professional, given their style. That, alongside the tattoo artist’s low prices, seemed like an appealing quality, DajLife said. 

She said she reached out to the artist via his phone number, as he listed it as a preferred form of contact. According to her, she immediately started to notice something was off. She said it took him a full day to respond to her inquiry regarding pricing. Then, she said he asked for the full price of the appointment upfront instead of offering her an opportunity to pay a deposit. 

DajLife said she went ahead and agreed to pay the fee upfront, and he let her know she could come in “whenever” for her tattoo session. That’s when he sent the address and let her know she needed to send payment, the TikToker said. 

Due to a technicality with the design she wanted, @Inkbydenzel asked for $150 more, according to DajLife. The TikToker said she agreed and had her friend send over a combined $650 for the appointment. 

Things Start Feeling Strange the Day of the Appointment

DajLife said she started to feel extremely sketched out by the situation right before the appointment. She said she texted @Inkbydenzel to ask whether or not the address he had sent was correct, but he did not answer. She ended up arriving at a random building with no sign of the artist, she said. The TikToker added that when she called the man over and over again, he did not respond. According to her, he had blocked her number. 

She said she and her friend took a $60 Uber about an hour away from their town to get to his location. So, they ended up having to take a $60 Uber back home. That added $120 to an already expensive $650 trip.

Do Tattoo Artists Normally Ask for the Full Price Upfront?

Most tattoo artists do not ask for the entire payment for a tattoo upfront. Typically, artists will ask for a booking deposit that’s around 10–20% of the tattoo’s cost. That deposit will then be applied to the tattoo when a client comes to get one. 

For that reason, many viewers said that @Inkbydenzel didn’t seem like a real tattoo artist. However, commenters say there were a number of other signs that @Inkbydenzel is a scammer. 

DajLife described @Inkbydenzel as having an absurdly low price for his services. “We talked about it. So, long story short, he said tattoos for a tap-out session for two people was $500,” she recalled in her video. 

A tap-out session for just one person is usually a minimum of $500. But tap-out sessions can range from $500 to $3,000. Across his page, he has notably low industry rates that don’t typically match normal costs for tattoos. Full sleeves, for instance, do not normally cost $350, especially for the quality of work he was posting. They can range from $1,550 to $12,000+. That, alongside the fact that he doesn’t normally take deposits, paints a picture of a potential scam.

Commenters Weigh in on the Tattoo Situation 

While many commenters felt bad about DajLife’s situation, others mentioned that it was a bad idea to send a full payment before the appointment. 

Even if ignoring his abnormally low prices, commenters said that @Inkbydenzel’s Instagram page has very obvious signs of being somewhat scammy. For one, there are commenters who claim that Denzel has messages on his page from 2024 stating that the tattoos are clearly “not [his] work.” 

“Just saw the page. I see comments from last year saying ‘not your work.’ Y’all didn’t see that?” one viewer asked. 

It’s unclear which posts the commenter is referring to from 2024, but @Inkbydenzel does have a number of posts from 2024–2025 where commenters ask for his public Instagram. Instead of providing it, Denzel asks that the commenters message him via text, something that raises an eyebrow. 

That’s partially because his former Instagram page, @iinkbydenzel, is no longer publicly available on Instagram. He also does not provide any shop site for his portfolio or any relevant additional pages based on his TikTok posts. Both of those factors, alongside the extremely small amount of public information about his business, point toward it being a scam.

Another added that “all his post[s] have 1-3 comments. What good artist page ain’t poppin? Def a lot of red flags.” That was another thing that stood out about his business. 

DajLife replied to one viewer asking whether she saw red flags, saying, “It’s 2026…. his most recent at the time was 3 days, 5 days a week or so,” which explained how she may not have seen anything out of the ordinary.

DajLife’s Update on the Tattoo Situation 

In an update to her TikTok page, DajLife told her audience that she went to the police concerning the situation. She said officers let her know that there was little she would be able to do, as sending her the wrong address for a bait-and-switch isn’t a crime in her area. DajLife and her best friend were allowed to file a police report, but she said officers told them it was unlikely anything would happen with it. 

Then, she said they contacted Apple Pay. She said they let her know that Apple Pay is primarily for transactions between friends and family. It’s not meant for business transactions, so there was little they could do to support her. 

Ultimately, she said her friend had to file a dispute with her bank. DajLife said she couldn’t do much to alleviate the situation. Instead, they just had to go through the legal process of disputing the charges.

DajLife also said she noticed that @Inkbydenzel temporarily limited his comments after she made her post. Since then, though, he’s opened his comments back up for new posts. 

“I clearly wasn’t thinking straight,” DajLife said to close off the video. While she indicated that she did her research before reaching out to @Inkbydenzel, she still ended up in the wrong spot with the wrong artist. 

AllHipHop reached out to @Inkbydenzel via his booking phone number and TikTok direct message. We’ve also reached out to DajLife via email and TikTok direct message. We’ll let you know if either party responds.

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Maine woman goes to Home Depot. Then she spots a Farberware microwave for $27: ‘This is normal?’

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Is this microwave deal too good to be true? A woman visiting Home Depot is confused when she finds a Farberware microwave for just $27. It leads viewers to wonder what the price of a microwave actually should be and why Home Depot is offering one at such a low price.

Summer Nadya (@SummerNadya) shares a less than 10-second video at Home Depot that seems to have really captured folks’ attention. The video has 51,700 views and 77 comments despite its short length. In the video, Nadya is walking down the aisle at Home Depot when she spots a seemingly wild sale.

“Can someone tell me if this is normal?” says the text overlay of the video as Nadya spots the $27 microwave.

Micro-priced Microwave

This bargain treasure happens to be the Farberware Classic 700 Watt Microwave in the color black. While Nadya found it for just $27, the box says it was originally $70. In fact, it’s still listed for $89.99 on Home Depot’s site. At more than 50% off the site’s price, Nadya did indeed find a deal.

Viewers weigh in with different opinions and skepticism.

“Is $27, was $79. Deal,” confirms one viewer.

“For $27, I’d buy one and keep it for when mine croaks!” says another.

“They will stop you upfront from purchasing it, no kidding this has happened to me at Home Depot,” says one person.

“Yup, clearance sale. That microwave model won’t be coming back so they’re just getting rid of it,” adds another.

Is This Microwave Really a Steal?

Again, yes. On average, most microwaves cost much more than $27.

Consumer Reports‘ “Microwave Buying Guide” lays out a few things to consider when buying a microwave.

First, do you want it to be on the counter or built into a cabinet space? The latter is more expensive.

Second, how strong do you want your microwave to be? They usually range in power from 700 watts to as high as 1250 watts. Additionally, microwaves come with all kinds of tricks nowadays, like convection baking, racks to stack food, and even air frying.

Lastly, there are aesthetic features like color and materials. All these different features will affect the price of a microwave.

The Consumer Reports guide says that countertop microwaves, like the one Nadya found, typically start at around $60. However, larger models or models with unique features can be as expensive as $500. With this Consumer Reports guide putting small countertop microwaves starting at $60, Nadya’s find might go down in history as the best microwave deal the internet has seen.

AllHipHop has reached out to Nadya for comment via TikTok message and comment and to Home Depot via email.

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Bentley Bugz Busted For Pimping Out A 16-Year-Old

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Federal prosecutors brought charges against rapper Bentley Bugz this week in connection with a months-long sex trafficking operation targeting a minor across multiple states.

He faces three federal counts, including sex trafficking of a child and interstate prostitution, following his extradition from Miami to Brooklyn Federal Court on March 6, 2026.

The 37-year-old allegedly orchestrated the exploitation of a 16-year-old girl throughout the summer of 2024, forcing her into commercial sex work with multiple clients in New York City and beyond state lines.

Court documents reveal created explicit photographs and videos of the victim, then distributed them as online prostitution advertisements to solicit customers for paid sexual encounters.

Prosecutors say the rapper used physical violence and intimidation to maintain control over the teenager during the two-month trafficking period.

In recorded statements captured during the investigation, Bentley Bugz allegedly threatened the girl with severe bodily harm, stating he would “personally break your bones” and leave her injured in a hotel room without access to medical care.

The threats accompanied documented instances of facial assault and verbal degradation designed to keep the victim compliant and prevent escape attempts.

U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella characterized the crimes as particularly egregious in his statement to the court.

“The defendant preyed on a vulnerable child and sold her body for his own profit, while subjecting her to physical violence and threats,” Nocella said. “With today’s arrest, Francois is being held to account for his cruel and depraved crimes.”

Homeland Security Investigation officials recovered the explicit content from Bentley Bugz’s iCloud account, including video evidence where his voice can be heard directing the victim’s actions during recorded sexual encounters.

The digital evidence provided crucial documentation of the trafficking operation and the defendant’s direct involvement in the exploitation.

Bentley Bugz remained in federal custody following his Friday arraignment in Brooklyn Federal Court.

Cardi B Addresses Ming Lee Attending Her Concert: “She Needs Guidance”

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Cardi B addressed the controversy surrounding Nicki Minaj’s sister Ming Lee attending her Houston concert and sitting in her VIP section.

The rapper explained her reasoning for not engaging in drama with the younger family member, emphasizing her current mindset around kindness and personal growth.

During a recent livestream, Cardi B discussed the incident.

Cardi B said, “I feel like that young lady, I feel like she needs like guidance. I feel like she just needs guidance. She’s a young girl.”

She continued, explaining her approach to the situation: “I’m not going to play somebody, like if somebody comes to see me and there’s no issue, I don’t want to play nobody in their face and try to be funny if they not on that type of timing.”

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The rapper emphasized that her current life trajectory has shifted her perspective on conflict.

“I feel like life right now is so beautiful and I feel like being kind has taken me. I’ve been so kind and I just been over like thinking, before I react and stuff like that and I feel like that’s paying off,” Cardi B explained.

She acknowledged the tension between herself and Nicki Minaj but made clear she has no intention of extending that conflict to family members.

“I’m not going to be beefing and doing the most with somebody that I don’t know, they’re 19 years old, 18 years old. I don’t know. Like, I just I’m too grown for that. And I’m too I feel like I’m too too blessed for that.”

Ming Lee had previously responded to the backlash on her Instagram story, defending her decision to attend the concert.

She stated that family drama shouldn’t dictate personal choices and encouraged people to move beyond the divisive narrative.

Her response indicated she sees no contradiction in supporting both artists, regardless of their public rivalry.