EXCLUSIVE: Damon Dash Ordered To Sell Film Studio, Streaming Network

Damon Dash’s wife Raquel Horn has been ordered by a federal judge in New York to sell her ownership in Dame Dash’s business The Dash Group and his other assets, to help pay off a growing list of debts.

The rap mogul owes over $78,000 to author and filmmaker Edwyna Brooks.

Brooks sued Dash for copyright infringement in 2019, accusing him of distributing a film based on her Mafietta book series without her consent.

She won a $78,289 judgment in 2020, which Dash refused to pay. He countersued but lost.

As Dash continued to dodge payment, Brooks filed additional lawsuits accusing him of hiding assets and funneling money through shell companies like The Dash Group and Poppington LLC.

According to Brooks, Damon Dash owes nearly $100,000 in interest and legal fees on top of the original judgment.

After multiple failed attempts to collect, including the Roc-A-Fella auction, she pushed the court to force the liquidation of his remaining assets and a judge has ordered Dame’s wife to pay up out of her share in the businesses.

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has just appointed a receiver to oversee the sale of Horn’s interest in The Dash Group, which court filings say is owned 100% by his wife, Raquel Horn.

The Dash Group, which horn is owns several of Damon Dash’s most cherished assets: his America Nu streaming network, the CEOByDash website, the children’s book “Dusko Goes To Space,”

Dash is required to fully cooperate, including handing over documents and granting access to company records. The proceeds from the sale will go directly toward satisfying the judgment in Brooks’ favor.

The move comes just months after Dash was forced to auction off his one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records, a sale that brought in only $1 million, far less than expected.

That auction in November 2024 transferred Dash’s rights to the label’s most valuable asset, Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt album, to the state of New York.

From that sum, $193,877.57 went toward unpaid child support and another $1.7 million was applied to Dash’s outstanding state tax bill. That left nothing for the creditors who initiated the lawsuit that triggered the sale in the first place.

Brooks, filmmaker Josh Webber, and Muddy Water Pictures are still owed $823,000 from a separate judgment involving the film Dear Frank.

Dash’s financial troubles don’t stop there. He’s facing a $4 million defamation judgment for comments made about Webber, $823,000 tied to the Dear Frank case, and an $8 million tax debt to New York state.

He’s also preparing to file for bankruptcy, according to court filings. If Dash fails to comply with the court’s directives, he could be held in contempt or even face arrest.

The sale of Dame Dash Studios has not yet been scheduled. One good piece of news for Damon and his wife: the Brooks’ proceeds from the sale cannot exceed the $78,000, plus interest she is owed.

Kim Kardashian Delivers Powerful Testimony About $10M Jewelry Heist in Paris

Kim Kardashian described in vivid detail the terrifying night masked intruders stormed her Paris hotel room and stole millions in jewelry during her testimony Tuesday in a French courtroom, nearly nine years after the high-profile heist.

The reality star and business mogul appeared in court to testify against ten men accused of orchestrating the 2016 robbery, which took place during Paris Fashion Week.

Kim Kardashian told the court how she was zip-tied, gagged and forced into a bathtub by armed men who demanded her jewelry, including a $4.5 million ring gifted by then-husband Kanye West.

“I came to Paris for Fashion Week, and Paris is always a place that I love so much,” Kardashian said. “I always felt really safe… I’d stop in little hotels for hot chocolate; it was magical. But when I came for Fashion Week during that trip, it changed everything.”

The robbery occurred at the No Address Hotel on October 3, 2016. Kim Kardashian said she initially mistook the intruders for police officers, only realizing the truth when she saw the hotel concierge handcuffed and heard the men repeatedly asking for her ring.

“I was still in such shock, because honestly, a lot of terrorist attacks were going on in the world and me and my friends were talking about what was going on in the world,” she said. “I didn’t get what was happening and I didn’t get it was about my jewelry, even though they specifically asked for my ring.”

The Skims founder said she feared for her life during the ordeal, convinced she would be killed.

“At that point, I was sure that’s when they were going to shoot me,” she said. “So I said a prayer for my family and my mom and my sister and best friend. I absolutely did think I was gonna die.”

Kardashian, who was wearing only a robe at the time, also told the court she was “certain” she would be sexually assaulted. She pleaded with the robbers, telling them, “I have babies and I need to get home to my babies.”

Before Kim Kardashian took the stand, her former stylist and longtime friend testified that she heard her screaming in “terror” from another room in the hotel.

The accused, most of whom are in their 60s and 70s, have been dubbed “the grandpa robbers” by French media. The group is believed to have stolen roughly $10 million worth of jewelry during the heist.

The trial continues in Paris.

Diddy Trial Day Two: Internet Reacts To Cassie Ventura’s Graphic Testimony

Diddy‘s ex-girlfriend of 10 years, Cassie Ventura, took the witness stand on Tuesday (May 13) as day two of the Bad Boy Records mogul’s trial got underway.

During her testimony, the 38-year-old former model went into graphic detail about her private life with Diddy, alleging he regularly abused her, plied her with drugs and forced her to participate in “freak-offs” that would last up to four days.

Ventura equated those experiences to having a “job.” She added, “There was no time to do anything else but do them then try to recover.”

The Twitter account Inner City Press has been providing updates about what’s going on inside the courtroom and netizens have been sharing their comments and opinions in every thread. Diddy is also a trending topic on the social media platform.

Par for the course, reactions are a mixed bag—from disgust and anger to doubt and sympathy for Ventura.

One person wrote, “Cassie got played in the worse way. I saw pictures of them and thought they were the cutest couple. Now it seems like it all was transactional. I find it crazy you date someone 10 years and never not once live with them. They always lived separate and I am sure he still was have freak off’s with his BM’s. It was just sex, drugs, abuse.”

Another added, “Sean Combs is in exactly the place he needs to be kept for the rest of his life, in a f###### cage. That’s where you’re supposed to keep rabid animals. I wish the death penalty was on the table, because people who do s### like that to other humans should be extinguished.”

Of course, there were also people who felt like the government’s case against Diddy was weak. As one person said, “A very experienced federal prosecutor who was there yesterday said the government charges are a stretch and it’s going to be so hard to prove.”

And yet another claimed, “This case is so weak the n#### could have paid me $100k to represent him and I’d win the case.”

During questioning by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson, Ventura recounted how her relationship with Diddy began after she signed to Bad Boy in 2006.

“It was a 10-album deal,” she said. When asked if she released any albums after 2006, she replied, “No.”

She testified that their relationship turned romantic in 2007 and soon became violent.

“Yes, it would result in violence, dragging,” she said when asked if they argued. “[He would] stomp me in the head if I was down.” She also testified the violence happened “too frequently” and that she’d get “black eyes and bruises.”

The trial is expected to last up to eight weeks. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He faces up to life in prison if convicted.

Did Tory Lanez Stabbing Spark Race War Behind Bars?

Yo. They tried to kill Tory Lanez. This isn’t regular drama. This is a straight-up war inside the walls of prison. Lanez got stabbed 14 TIMES in a California prison. Word is… this might be the start of a full-blown RACE WAR inside the pen. They are going wild in the p#####. Yeah, I said it. Yeah, it’s that deep. Here’s the scoop.

WAS THE STABBING A MURDER ATTEMPT?

It all went down early in the morning at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi — a name that already sounds like bad news. Around 7:20 a.m. local time, Lanez was attacked by another inmate in a common area. Bro was just trying to eat or something, and this dude came through trying to take Lanez out like it was a hit.

Here are the specs:

  • Seven in the back
  • Four in the torso
  • Two to the back of the head
  • One to the side of his face

Bruh… this wasn’t a warning. This sounds more like an attempted murder.

Both of his lungs reportedly collapsed. They rushed him to an outside hospital, where he was put on a breathing machine. Now? He’s breathing on his own again, talking and in “good spirits.” He’s thanking God and the fans. But let’s be clear… somebody tried to send this man to the upper room.

WHY DID THIS HAPPEN?

At first glance, you might think it’s over something silly. NOPE. The streets inside are saying this was racial. Word from the inside is Mexican inmates made the move, and the Black inmates are ready to respond. Can’t we all just get along? The prison is currently on lockdown, but when that yard opens up again things might get ugly.

“This wasn’t no random beef. It wasn’t personal. This was a hit. Strategic. Racial.” – Jail Source

The inmates aren’t looking at this like a fight between two men, they’re seeing it as a power move. A calculated strike against the Black community inside the walls.

WHY TARGET TORY?

You might be asking, “Why Tory though?”

Allegedy, Tory Lanez is a power player in prison.

  • He converted to Islam and goes by a new Muslim name.
  • He’s adapted to prison politics, running with the Muslims, the Black inmates
  • He’s been blessing folks with commissary, funding appeals for lifers and generally looking out for the brothers
  • But…we know Tory. He’s also reportedly been moving like a Don behind bars. Running the yard? Hmmmm. Allegedly dropping bags? Allegedly bringing in contraband? Allegedly pulling strings? This sounds crazy, but this is what is being said.

No matter what, Tory Lanez is an asset to somebody. In prison, assets turn into targets.

PRISON POLITICS

A multi-millionaire celeb helping one side, flexing and reportedly walking like a king behind bars? YIKES. This might be payback for no Mexicans in Sinners, too. I kid. Anyway, this wasn’t just a fight. Now they are talking retaliation. Kids, stay out of jail. Stay in school.

THE GOOD NEWS

Tory Lanez is alive. But now, his story just turned into something bigger: politics, race, power and pain.

Stay tuned. But more importantly, stay safe. In Tory Lanez’s case, stay dangerous.

One more thing: ya’ll celebrating his pain and near murder will see Karma in a major way.

-illseed out

Cassie Ventura Claims “Freak-Offs” Became Her Job For Diddy

Cassie Ventura told a federal courtroom Tuesday (May 13) in New York that participating in sex acts orchestrated by Diddy became so consuming that it replaced her music career during her time under contract with the music mogul.

The 38-year-old singer took the stand as a prosecution witness in the federal case against Diddy, who has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution.

Her testimony painted a disturbing picture of her relationship with the 55-year-old music executive, which began after she signed a 10-album deal with Bad Boy Records in 2006. Only one album was ever released.

“The freak-offs became a job,” Ventura said under oath. “There was no time to do anything else but do them, then try to recover.”

When asked how long these encounters consumed, she replied, “The longest was four days, significant periods of time.” Ventura said she wrote “hundreds” of songs during her time with Diddy but most were never made public.

Ventura said she wrote “hundreds” of songs during her time with Diddy, but most were never made public.

“Some got leaked on the internet, some on mixtapes,” Ventura said, revealing that aside from her debut, Cassie, the other nine were never released and she was never paid for recording them.

The courtroom also heard Ventura describe the emotional and physical toll of her relationship with Diddy.

Her testimony comes as federal prosecutors build their case against Diddy, who has denied all allegations and maintains his innocence.

The charges stem from a broader investigation into alleged abuse and exploitation tied to Diddy’s business and personal dealings.

After more than 10 years together, the couple officially ended their relationship in 2018.

Cassie Says Diddy Introduced Her To Oral Sex, Provided Ecstasy & “Stomped” On Her Head

As the Diddy trial continued on Tuesday (May 13), Cassie Ventura took the witness stand and described years of alleged abuse and manipulation by Diddy.

Ventura explained how she was coerced into sex acts, physically assaulted and signed to a decade-long music deal that yielded just one album.

The testimony from the 38-year-old singer and former model came as part of the prosecution’s case against the 55-year-old music mogul, who’s pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution.

During questioning by Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson, Ventura recounted how her relationship with Diddy began after she signed to his Bad Boy Records label in 2006.

“It was a 10-album deal,” she said. When asked if she released any albums after 2006, she replied, “No.”

She testified that their relationship turned romantic in 2007 and soon became violent.

“Yes, it would result in violence, dragging,” she said when asked if they argued. “[He would] stomp me in the head if I was down.”

When asked how often the violence occurred, she answered, “Too frequently. I would get black eyes and bruises.”

Prosecutors showed surveillance footage from the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles, where a 2016 incident occurred. Ventura identified the location and said it followed what she described as a “freak-off.”

Cassie initially agreed to participate in the encounters because she “wanted to make him happy” but added, “It wasn’t something I wanted to do, at least not that frequently.”

She said she feared saying no because “I didn’t know what no could turn into.” When asked to clarify, she said, “Making him angry.” She also said she believed Diddy had “blackmail materials.”

Ventura also described being introduced to oral sex by Diddy early in their relationship.

She also detailed a trip to Miami with Kerry Morgan and Dallas Austin, where she said she had sex with Diddy and took “Blue Dolphin” ecstasy on a boat.

She said she had previously taken ecstasy unintentionally when it was placed “in Gatorade.”

The couple officially ended their relationship in 2018 after more than a decade. In 2019, Ventura married personal trainer Alex Fine, who was removed from the courtroom as Ventura testified.

Diddy has denied all criminal allegations and previously issued a public apology after CNN released surveillance video of the 2016 hotel incident, calling his behavior “inexcusable” and saying he was “truly sorry.”

Derek Chauvin “Not Getting Out” Amid MAGA Push To Free George Floyd’s Killer

Calls from MAGA-aligned voices to pardon Derek Chauvin have been shut down by Minnesota attorney general Keith Ellison, who declared the disgraced officer “still owes Minnesota 22 and a half years” for the murder of George Floyd.

Ellison made his stance clear on MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation” as conservative commentator Ben Shapiro and others pushed a petition urging former President Donald Trump to pardon Chauvin’s federal civil rights conviction. “He’s not getting out,” Ellison said flatly.

“I think they’re pushing for it because they want to agitate and outrage people,” Ellison added. “I don’t know if Trump is going to pardon Chauvin or not, but if he does, it doesn’t change his prison sentence. He still owes Minnesota 22 and a half years, and he’s going to do it either in Minnesota or somewhere.”

Despite the noise online, including Elon Musk amplifying Shapiro’s video on X (Twitter) with the comment “Something to think about,” legal experts say a federal pardon wouldn’t touch Chauvin’s state murder conviction. 

That sentence, handed down in June 2021, runs longer than his federal time and remains unaffected by presidential action.

Donald Trump Addresses Campaign To Pardon Derek Chauvin

When asked about the campaign, Trump claimed ignorance. “No, I haven’t even heard about it,” he told reporters.

Ellison called the pardon push “blatant disrespect for the law” and “blatant disrespect” for Floyd’s family.

Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted by a jury on three counts—unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter—after kneeling on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes during a 2020 arrest. 

Floyd, who was handcuffed, repeatedly told officers he couldn’t breathe. The killing, caught on video, ignited global protests against police brutality and systemic racism.

Chauvin later pleaded guilty to federal charges for violating Floyd’s civil rights. In that plea, he admitted he willfully deprived Floyd of his right to be free from unreasonable seizure, including unreasonable force by a police officer.

His state sentence is set to end in December 2035. His federal term, which runs concurrently, ends in November 2037.

Diddy Trial: Aftermath Of Hotel Assault On Cassie Ventura Described In Courtroom Testimony

Sean “Diddy” Combs stood at the center of explosive courtroom testimony this week as a former hotel security guard turned LAPD officer described the aftermath of the 2016 assault on Cassie Ventura and claimed the Hip-Hop mogul tried to pay him off to stay silent.

Israel Florez, who was working security at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City at the time, told jurors he saw Ventura with a “purple eye” after the incident and found Diddy in a towel, sitting with a “blank stare … like a devilish stare, just looking at me.” 

Florez said the music mogul then pulled out a wad of cash and told him, “Don’t tell nobody.” 

Florez responded, “I don’t want your money.”

The testimony comes after CNN aired surveillance footage from the hotel showing Diddy chasing Cassie Ventura down a hallway, throwing her to the ground, kicking her, dragging her, and hurling an object at her. 

The video, recorded in March 2016, was released publicly last May and is now a central piece of evidence in Diddy’s federal criminal trial.

Florez said he tried to check on Ventura after the assault but was stopped by one of Diddy’s bodyguards. He said he saw her crouched in a corner, shielding her face. 

Later, when Florez and another guard returned to Diddy’s suite to remind him of hotel rules, Diddy allegedly grabbed the other guard’s phone, accusing him of recording their conversation. 

Florez testified that he had to physically restrain Diddy to get the phone back.

Despite attempts by Diddy’s legal team to keep the video out of court, the judge ruled it admissible. Cassie Ventura is expected to take the stand to testify against Diddy.

Prosecutors say the footage supports their case that Diddy engaged in a long-running pattern of control and abuse.

YNW Melly Denied Bond Again After Six Years Behind Bars

YNW Melly was denied bond for a third time on Monday (May 12) in a Florida courtroom where a judge ruled he will stay behind bars until his double murder retrial begins in September.

The 25-year-old rapper, born Jamell Demons, has now spent more than six years in custody following his 2019 arrest in connection with the shooting deaths of two close friends, Christopher Thomas Jr. and Anthony Williams, both part of the YNW music crew.

Prosecutors allege Melly staged the killings to look like a drive-by in October 2018.

His legal team pushed for pretrial release, offering house arrest and round-the-clock monitoring. They also cited what they described as “cruel and inhumane” treatment by the Broward County Sheriff’s Office during his incarceration.

However, the judge wasn’t swayed, remarking, “The court finds no basis for release,” ABC 6 South Florida reports.

Prosecutors argued against bond, pointing to “overwhelming evidence” including phone data and ballistic reports. They also noted Melly is facing additional charges for allegedly trying to tamper with witnesses.

The rapper’s first trial ended in a mistrial in July 2023 after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict. If convicted in the upcoming retrial, Melly could face the death penalty.

YNW Melly Argues Jail Conditions An Attempt To “Break Him Psychologically”

In November 2024, Melly filed a federal lawsuit against the Broward Sheriff’s Office, claiming he’s been subjected to extreme isolation and denied basic human contact.

The complaint says he’s been held in administrative segregation for years, without access to phone calls, visits, television or newspapers.

The lawsuit claims Melly is being “unlawfully detained under conditions that infringe upon First, Sixth, Eighth, Fourteenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.”

His attorney, Michael Pizzi Jr., said, “They’re attempting to break him psychologically and achieve a result unattainable through the judicial process. They are to wear down mentally preventing him from even speaking to or visiting with his mother or brother.”

The complaint also states, “Demons is a black male whose current detention conditions shock the conscience and could not even be imagined in this day and age even in a third-world country that has no guard rails protecting human decency and dignity.”

YNW Melly’s retrial is scheduled to begin in September 2025.

Diddy’s Girls Leave Trial Twice As Escort Describes Lurid Acts

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ daughters, Chance, D’Lila and Jessie Combs, exited a Manhattan federal courtroom twice on Tuesday (May 12), as disturbing testimony about their father’s alleged sex crimes became too graphic to bear.

The three teens, seated quietly during opening arguments, stood and walked out during testimony from Daniel Phillip, a male escort who claimed he was hired by Cassie Ventura—Diddy’s former girlfriend—for sex acts while the Hip-Hop mogul watched and masturbated.

Phillip testified that he was paid up to $6,000 for encounters with Ventura while Diddy observed from the corner. 

He also alleged that Ventura once asked him to urinate on her during one of the so-called “freak off” parties.

“Cassie was actually the one that asked me to urinate on her,” Phillip told the court. “She asked me if I had ever done that before she told me to do it. Apparently I was doing it wrong because they both told me.”

Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson said Ventura would testify that she “felt as if she was choking” during the act, which prosecutors allege was orchestrated by Diddy as part of a pattern of humiliation and control.

Diddy’s Daughters Leave Court Holding Hands

The daughters returned to the courtroom later in the day to witness additional evidence, including 2016 hotel surveillance footage that allegedly shows Diddy shoving Ventura to the ground and kicking her while she lay still.

Prosecutors claim Diddy recorded many of the sex acts and used the footage to threaten Ventura, saying he would release the videos as “reminders of the most humiliating nights of her life” if she ever disobeyed him.

Johnson described the “freak offs” as drug-fueled sex parties involving escorts and illegal behavior, with Diddy allegedly using violence and manipulation to dominate Ventura.

Cassie Ventura is expected to testify, possibly as early as Tuesday (May 13).

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Spark Chaos At Knicks Game With Public Debut

Cardi B made her relationship with NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs official Monday night (May 12) as the two arrived hand-in-hand at Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the Knicks-Celtics playoff series, ending months of speculation with a courtside debut that left little to question.

The 32-year-old Grammy winner and 31-year-old Buffalo Bills star sat next to Mary J. Blige, Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Kendall Jenner, casually showing affection throughout the game.

Cardi B and Diggs’ appearance marked the first time the pair publicly stepped out together, despite previous sightings at high-profile events like Coachella and the 2025 Met Gala.

The Knicks pulled off a 121-113 win, taking a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. However, much of the buzz in the arena and online centered around Cardi and Diggs’ very public confirmation.

Stefon Diggs Protects Cardi B As Fans Flock To Glimpse New Couple

Fans and paparazzi swarmed the new couple after the game as they attempted to exit the arena. A visibly frustrated Diggs shielded Cardi as he attempted to clear a path through the chaos.

Rumors of their relationship first surfaced in October 2024 and picked up steam around Valentine’s Day, but the couple had avoided being photographed together until now.

That changed the moment they walked into the Garden holding hands, with social media lighting up almost instantly.

Cardi B, who filed for divorce from Offset in July 2024, has remained relatively quiet about her personal life recently.

Offset, for his part, appeared unbothered by the headlines. When asked about Cardi’s new relationship, he tweeted, “I’m happy for her !!”

The former couple secretly married in 2017 and share three children: daughter Kulture, 6, son Wave, 2 and a third child born September 7, 2024.

Offset posted a video promoting his appearance on Hot Ones just hours after Cardi and Diggs were spotted together. The clip sparked a wave of comments referencing the new couple.

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Replies included, “Did you see cardi and stefon?” and “i bet that’s how you feel after seeing those pics.”

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Doris Burke Catching Heat Over Perceived “Kniggerbockers” Pronunciation During Playoff Game

ESPN sports analyst Doris Burke is catching some flak over what sounded like a racial slur to people watching The New York Knicks vs The Boston Celtics on television.

The incident happened when Knicks player Mikal Bridges sank a jump shot at the 3:21 mark, to give the New York Knicks a 111-104 lead over the Celtics.

The basket gave the Knicks the largest lead of the series on the road to extending their lead 3-1 at Madison Square Garden.

“The postseason clutch time has been a nightmare for the Boston Celtics. You know who it hasn’t been a nightmare for? The New York Knickerbockers,” Burke said.

Unfortunately for Doris Burke, it sounded as though she put too much emphasis on the letter “g” while pronouncing the Knickerbockers, making it sound as if she said “n##### bockers.”

Social media immediately lit up. On her Instagram account, her last post was lit up with questions.

“The New York what? one user asked, while another person chimed in, “Did Doris really say that? or am I tripping?”

Things got weird for the Boston Celtics, too. At the 2:58 mark, Jason Tatum turned his ankle and went down after scoring 42 points.

Tatum was rushed back to the locker room in a wheelchair and was out of the game for good, which helped the Knicks take the lead in the series with the score of 121-113.

So far, Burke has yet to address the perceived slight.

Doja Cat Reveals Breast Implant Trouble After Performance

Doja Cat addressed a visible complication from a past cosmetic procedure after taking the stage at iHeartRadio’s Wango Tango in Huntington Beach, California, on May 10.

The Hip-Hop artist turned heads in a shimmering aqua mini dress, fishnet tights and silver heels during her performance at the 102.7 KIIS FM event.

Doja Cat’s plunging neckline, accented by a glittering choker and dangling earrings, drew attention, but her follow-up post got people talking.

“Don’t clock my contracted implant, it’s all I ask,” she wrote on X.

The term “contracted implant” refers to a condition known as capsular contracture, where scar tissue around a breast implant tightens and hardens.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, this can cause the implant to shift or appear distorted, and in some cases, lead to discomfort.

The issue typically surfaces within two years of surgery and may require corrective procedures.

One supporter replied to her post, “We were too mesmerised by the show to notice.”

Doja Cat has previously spoken about undergoing breast reduction surgery and liposuction on her hips and thighs in 2023.

Tory Lanez Stabbed 14 Times In Prison Yard—Horrific Details Emerge

Tory Lanez suffered multiple stab wounds during a violent altercation with another inmate at California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi on Monday morning (May 12).

The rapper is hospitalized with collapsed lungs and serious injuries while serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion.

According to close to Tory Lanez Instagram, he was stabbed 14 times—seven times in the back, four in the torso, twice in the back of the head and once on the left side of his face.

The attack caused both of his lungs to collapse and he was placed on a breathing machine before being stabilized. He was transported by ambulance to a civilian hospital in Bakersfield where he is now breathing on his own.

“Despite being in pain, he is talking normally, in good spirits and deeply thankful to God that he is pulling through,” a rep for Tory Lanez said in a statement. “He also wants to thank everyone for their continued prayers and support.”

The motive behind the stabbing remains unclear and prison officials have not released the identity of the assailant.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation has launched an internal investigation into the incident.

Tory Lanez is currently serving the decade-long sentence without the possibility of parole after being convicted in December 2022 on three felony counts: assault with a semi-automatic firearm, carrying a loaded unregistered firearm in a vehicle and discharging a firearm with gross negligence.

The charges stem from the July 2020 shooting of rapper Megan Thee Stallion following a party at Kylie Jenner’s Los Angeles home.

Lanez has consistently maintained his innocence, claiming he was wrongly convicted. He was sentenced in August 2023 and has been incarcerated at the Tehachapi facility since then.

Monday’s stabbing marks the first publicly known violent incident involving Tory Lanez since his imprisonment.

Rihanna & Cardi B: The Rumor Baby Report

So here’s what’s buzzing: Rihanna is pregnant with baby number three. Naturally, people are nosey, myself included. The main question is why is she and A$AP Rocky having babies back to back to back? The leading rumor? Rihanna wants a girl—desperately. With two boys already, sources say she’s going hard trying to add a little princess to their growing family.

READ ALSO: A$AP Rocky Reveals Rihanna’s Baby Name Plan

Now, here’s where things get a little crazy. The internet is saying that Rihanna might be having twins. Yes, twins. I have seen this several times. Nobody knows for sure, but the speculation is running rampant online, fueled by AI-generated images. I hate that, so we don’t know what is what. Showing Rihanna and Rocky in a fake baby show. Of course, Rihanna and Rocky haven’t confirmed any of this, so take it all with a whole salt shaker.

Meanwhile, Cardi B is stirring the rumor pot too. She and Offset are officially done, divorced and moving on. But when someone asked Cardi if she was pregnant again, she responded in a way that hinted she might want more kids. But look at what is also on the internet, pics of her looking…

Some have said this is nothing more than Photoshop nonsense, but The Daily Mail has the originals and it is real. Naturally, folks jumped to the next question: who would she have more kids with? Some say it could be Offset, but if you follow Cardi, you know there are other names out there. No one’s bold enough to ask her directly, but they will take pics of her like a weirdo.

READ ALSO: Cardi B Hides In Plain Sight With Stefon Diggs In The Hood

And now, the internet’s doing what it does best. Some are clowning Cardi for wanting more kids, questioning her mental state or throwing shade about her lack of music. But honestly, if she wants a big family, let her have one. Women like Cardi and Rihanna have proven they can balance family and fame—even if relationships don’t always work out. That’s not entirely on them. I’m just hoping we get some new music out of all this.

Come on Cardi!

-illseed out

Male Dancer Claims Baby Oil-Obsessed Diddy Had Cassie Role Play Airport Scenario

Diddy was described in federal court Monday (May 12) as orchestrating a string of sexually explicit encounters involving male dancers, baby oil and degrading acts toward Cassie during the first day of testimony in his sex trafficking trial.

One wild moment came when male dancer Daniel Phillip testified that Diddy once tried to direct him and Cassie to act out an “airport fantasy” role play.

“One time, he tried to have us role-play, like we had just met at an airport. We weren’t good, so we skipped that,” Phillip said under oath.

Phillip, who was called to testify by Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, said he was first hired to perform at a bachelorette party at the Gramercy Park Hotel.

He expected to dance, but the night quickly turned into something else.

“She was in the hotel room in a red wig, stockings and sunglasses. She gave me a few hundred dollars,” Phillip said, referring to Cassie. “There was a man on the right side of the room.”

That man, he said, was Diddy, wearing a white robe, a bandanna over his face and a baseball cap. “From his voice, I recognized him as Sean Combs,” Phillip said.

Phillip said Cassie paid him for sex while Diddy watched. Afterward, she handed him “a couple of thousand dollars more.”

Over time, Phillip said he was summoned to multiple locations, including Diddy’s Essex House residence and Cassie’s West End Avenue apartment.

The dancer described repeated sexual encounters, often involving excessive use of lubricant.

“How often did you use baby oil?” Comey asked.

“Every time,” Phillip replied. “Sean Combs said we didn’t have enough baby oil on. He’d say, y’all slow down, separate from each other.”

Phillip also testified that Diddy directed him to urinate on Cassie.

“How many times, if any, were you told to urinate on Ms. Ventura?” Comey asked. “They told me not to do it all at once,” Phillip said. The defense objected, but the judge allowed the testimony.

He also recalled being recorded by “Mr. Combs, with cell phone and camcorder. He took a photo of my driver’s license, for insurance,” Phillip said.

When asked what he understood that to mean, Phillip responded, “He was threatening me.”

Phillip said he was once offered drugs by Diddy. He described a moment when he arrived and found Cassie “slumped over.”

Diddy told him, “It’s not going to happen this time.” The dancer also recounted witnessing violence.

“After I saw Sean Combs hit Cassie, I couldn’t do it anymore,” he said. He described Diddy yelling, “B#### when I tell you come over, you come over.”

When asked if he intervened, Phillip said “no,” because of Diddy’s imposing bodyguards.

Phillip said he eventually stopped participating. “I couldn’t do it anymore,” he said. “But I never asked for money. I was happy to get involved with people with such notoriety.”

Diddy, 55, has pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution. He faces 15 years to life if he is convicted.

Harlem Rapper Charles Hamilton Just Called Out Donald Trump—Find Out Why

Charles Hamilton Resurfaces With GoFundMe Plea as He Slams Trump and Battles for Survival

Rapper Charles Hamilton once had the makings of a Hip-Hop revolutionary. The brother was born from the promise of a now-bygone New York rap renaissance. The Harlem native showed flashes of brilliance that made many believe he was next in line. But in the internet era, silliness began to overshadow raw talent, and Hamilton’s career unraveled in real time.

His lyrical skill was never the issue and this is why we are still talking about him. Those of us at a certain age, remember when a woman he was dating punched him in the face during a filmed freestyle session. Not a good look. That spread online like wildfire and marked a turning point. As his mental health struggles became public, his once-bright trajectory dimmed, eventually fading into the abyss.

Now, years later, Hamilton has re-entered the public with a plea for help. In a series of social media posts, the rapper revealed that he’s living on government assistance (food stamps). And guess who he blamed? Donald Trump. He said Trump’s policies have discontinued his benefits.

“I’m p##### off,” he said. “My food stamps got cut off. I’m a musician. I shouldn’t have to get a job.”

The statement sparked immediate conversation online. Some sympathized. Others questioned his unwillingness to find alternative means of support–a job. Sonic has launched a GoFundMe campaign asking for financial help to keep him afloat and, in his words, allow him to continue making music. I don’t know if this should be enabled.

To this day, Hamilton retains a cult following of fans who believe in his musical gift. Whether those loyal listeners will open their wallets is yet to be seen. He’s trying to survive on his own terms. I hope Hamilton finds peace in a world where many Black men quietly endure hardship.

Kelis Comeback? Yes, Please

Kelis just stepped back into the spotlight. It might not be headline news to the average scroller, but it is for those of us who’ve been quietly rooting for her.

This is a big moment. AYYYYYEEEEEE! Over the weekend, she posted a cryptic-but-clear video of herself back on stage. The caption, subtle as it may be, had fans raising eyebrows and hopes: new music is on the way.

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For context, Kelis became a global phenomenon in 2003 and was a sonic disruptor way before Doechii. Her collaborative relationship with The Neptunes’ Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo produced numerous hits, including “Milkshake.” Her debut album, Kaleidoscope (1999), was way ahead of its time. Tracks like “Caught Out There” and “Good Stuff” made her a trendsetter.

It got pretty complicated after that. Hits like “Bossy” and “Trick Me” kept the music coming. But a high-profile marriage to Nas, messy divorce and very public battle over her music rights really didn’t age well. So, Kelis made a sharp left turn away from the industry. She trained as a saucier at Le Cordon Bleu, launched a successful cooking career, released a cookbook (My Life on a Plate) and has become a holistic lifestyle entrepreneur. Love it. Her farm in Temecula, California? Goals. Her skincare? All-natural. Her vibe? Thriving. I am in love all over again.

But somewhere along the way, and even my stalker self can’t figure this out, Kelis dipped out of the U.S. I think. Apparently, she took her kids and energy overseas. Now, this could be a high level social media strategy, but she posts in Africa A LOT. Nevertheless, she’s been less about fame, more about peace. She’s evolved.

It could be a comeback and more like a reawakening. I don’t want to get all goofy about it, but it just feels different. Others have done this in the hot spotlight of celebrity, but Kelis has don’t it from the side.

And, by the way, we gonna forget about Bill Murray.

-illseed out

André 3000’s “Garbage” Piano EP Has Jazz Heads Like Matthew Shipp P##### Off

André 3000 is out here looking like a Black Beethoven. Bro had a literal piano strapped to his back, and then there’s the (slightly) unexpected EP of solo piano improvisations, 7 piano sketches. Not everybody is happy.

The project is a follow-up to New Blue Sun. There he was playing the flute.

“These piano sketches are improvisations,” André wrote in a personal note alongside the release. OK. “To conjure them up, I spread my fingers out on the keys and randomly but with purpose move them around until I find something that feels good or interesting… I cannot name which notes, keys or chords that I’m playing.”

Sounds like a way out in case somebody like jazz pianist Matthew Shipp comes to the party. Well, here we are.

Shipp is an acclaimed improviser and avant-garde figure in his own right. He may not be as famous, but he’s accomplished. And he’s talking very loudly. Shipp has made it clear that he’s not feeling André’s new work, calling it unserious. Keeping it real, he called it “f##king crap.” WOW.

Shipp seems to feel André’s “dabbling” comes off more like musical cosplay than genuine craft. Here’s what he said:

so a friend called me up and mentioned that Andre 3000 has a piano album out–i was like what . I checked it out on youtube — my impression of it. I think it is complete and utter crap -horrific-god awful insipidly wretched nothing . oh my f###### god this is some atrocious s#### — is he some type of f###### a###### ? is he a complete and utter dilletante ? I could go into detail about why each cut is stillborn –but why bother –it does not even deserve the attention of a critique it is so dreadful . the guy is not a pianist -that is the beginning and the end of it — what an ugly piano sound — lets not even talk about telling a story with harmony.

sounds like he listens to a bunch of music gets a couple of gestures in his head –sits down in a stream of consciousness and gets at some gesture for a few bars of something that he has not internalized -and barely knows on the most superficial level and then he loses the thread–of course there is zero composition going on in the improvisations –no language to speak of just a few cliches in his head that he can’t actually play the cliche but he hits and tries at it until he peters out quickly.

wow — he is so horrible at playing harmony –so many horn players that piano is not their instrument play so much better — this sounds to me like pure fraud —- what a lack of respect for the discipline by someone who in my opinion is a complete a###### for doing this — it is depressing that this garbage will get any attention because he has a name and fame — there is nothing refreshing about the naivety of it –it is just downright dreadful and awful–true f###### crap –insipidly wretched nothing.

Read the full statement here.

Can an untrained artist—a musical genius in another genre—enter a new lane without disrespecting the tradition? Hmmmmmmmm…André never claimed to be Herbie Hancock, but this is a chat we should be having. But jazz greats like Shipp aren’t handing out participation trophies.

André 3000 isn’t chasing the charts or Hip-Hop. He’s looking for peace. I will admit, this time feels different…this felt like a rollout. What do you think?

-illseed out