Eddie Murphy revealed his son Eric Murphy quietly tied the knot with Martin Lawrence’s daughter Jasmin Lawrence, turning a longtime Hollywood friendship into a family bond.
The 64-year-old Eddie Murphy shared the surprise marriage news during an appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, confirming that Eric, 35, and Jasmin, 29, skipped the big ceremony and opted for a low-key church wedding instead.
“They got married, like, two weeks ago,” Eddie Murphy said. “They went off… Everybody was making the big wedding plans and they decided they wanted to do something quiet with just the two of them.”
Murphy, who has ten children, said the couple’s decision to keep things simple brought him even closer to longtime friend and Bad Boys co-star Martin Lawrence, 60.
“Yeah, we’re in-laws. And he doesn’t have to pay for that big wedding now,” Murphy joked.
The couple’s ceremony was stripped down to the essentials.
“They went off and they got married at the church. They just had the two of them and the preacher. They had a quiet little thing. So I think we’ll have like a big party or something,” Murphy added.
Eric is Murphy’s oldest child, born to ex-girlfriend Paulette McNeely. Murphy also shares children with Nicole Mitchell, Tamara Hood, Melanie Brown and his fiancée Paige Butcher, with whom he has two kids.
The couple’s romance had been public for years, but the wedding remained under wraps until Murphy’s reveal.
Mo’Nique spent Memorial Day weekend surrounded by family and forgiveness as she reunited with her eldest son, Shalon Jackson, following a long and public estrangement.
On Wednesday night (May 28), the Oscar-winning actress shared a series of heartfelt family photos on Instagram, including one of her and Jackson embracing and laughing.
The caption read simply: “GRATEFUL!!!! I LOVE US 4REAL!!!”
The reunion followed a turbulent period marked by public statements and emotional distance. Jackson, who had previously criticized his mother on social media, posted a video apology after the family gathering, acknowledging the pain caused by his past actions.
“Making those videos a year ago was a betrayal against our family, and I have to take full accountability for it,” he said. He thanked his relatives for their “patience” and “grace,” adding, “Bottom line, I was wrong, and I shouldn’t have said any of what I said.”
Jackson also admitted that his mother and her husband, Sidney Hicks, were justified in addressing his mental health struggles at the time.
“I just simply didn’t like it,” he said but acknowledged the backlash his family endured was undeserved.
Mo’Nique Previously Addressed Strained Relationship With Son
The mother-son relationship had been strained for years, with both speaking publicly about the rift.
During an appearance on the “Club Shay Shay” podcast, Mo’Nique addressed their separation.
We’re still very much separated,” she explained. “It’s one of those things where you have to pray to the universe and say let time do the healing, and that’s it. That’s it. Let time do the healing.”
Jackson responded on TikTok, calling her comments a “false narrative.” He said, “Neither one of us cares to put forth any effort to reconcile with the other. We are ‘separate,’ as she put it, because she doesn’t care to be my mother any more than I care to be her son.”
Mo’Nique has openly admitted she struggled with motherhood during the early years of her fame but said she has taken responsibility for those shortcomings.
The family spent the holiday weekend together, marking a significant step forward after years of silence and tension.
Diddy was accused in federal court Thursday (May 29) of violently ejecting a female assistant from his home while she was bleeding and in need of a tampon, marking one of the most disturbing moments yet in his ongoing sex trafficking trial.
The woman, testifying under the pseudonym “Mia,” described a hostile and abusive work environment during her time as Diddy’s assistant.
She told jurors that the incident began when Diddy ordered her to gather people for a task. When she told him she needed to change her tampon, he became enraged and hurled a bowl of spaghetti at her.
She said she was bleeding through her clothes with blood running down her leg when he screamed at her to leave, chased her out of the house barefoot and forced her to hide in a bush before she fled to a hotel.
Later in the afternoon, she provided more context for the incidents. Mia said Diddy once threw a computer at her head inside a trailer while Swizz Beatz was present.
The incident unfolded after she informed him that the Wi-Fi issue was being addressed. She recalled joking that she’d need to call Bill Gates, which allegedly triggered Diddy to throw the device at her, narrowly missing her head.
She also testified about an incident in Turks and Caicos, where she said Diddy dumped a bucket of ice on her while screaming. When she tried to retrieve her phone, fearing he would read private messages about his erratic behavior, she said he threw her into a pool.
Another confrontation allegedly took place at the offices of Revolt TV.
Mia said Diddy grabbed her phone and locked himself in a bathroom. When she tried to get it back, he slammed the door on her arm multiple times, leaving her with bruises.
She told the court that after these incidents, she was suspended without pay at Diddy’s request.
She also recounted a moment when he claimed to have sent compromising photos of her to his own phone, which she interpreted as a form of intimidation. She said she knew he was lying because no such photos existed.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
Blueface surfaced in new photos from behind bars this week during a prison call with his mother, Karlissa Saffold, and the internet had plenty to say about his fuller face and fresh ink.
The snapshots, shared by Saffold, marked the first time she had seen or spoken to her son in nearly two years.
“This my first time seeing and hearing my baby in almost 2 years,” she wrote on Instagram. “Never take hugging and loving your kids no matter how old they are for granted!!! They will always be our babies.”
The photos show the two speaking through a video call, with Blueface noticeably bulkier and sporting additional face tattoos. Observers online didn’t hold back, with comments like “He Too Comfortable In There,” “My boy eatin,” and “He’s getting big.” One user added, “More face tats is crzy.”
The West Coast rapper is currently serving a four-year sentence for violating probation tied to a 2021 assault case. He is expected to be released as early as June or July 2025.
Despite their rocky past, Blueface and his mother appear to be mending their relationship. For Mother’s Day, he sent her a message from jail: “Happy mothers day mom I love you an all your efforts…I will be their for yah next mothers day i promise i miss you i hope you like the Flowers I sent we got this momma let’s turn it around.”
He also issued a public apology, acknowledging the strain caused by outside influences: “I want to apologize to you for letting any female influences effect our relationship. I thought a few females may have loved me more than you but I was wrong.”
Saffold replied: “I love you more than life itself. Love make us do so crazy s###.”
Clipse has announced its first album in more than 15 years, LET GOD SORT EM OUT, will arrive on July 11 in partnership with Roc Nation.
Executive produced entirely by fellow Virginia native and longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams, the highly anticipated project serves as the follow-up to 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. It also reestablishes the duo’s relationship with artist KAWS, who designed the cover art.
While there have been rumors about who will appear on the project (names like Kendrick Lamar and John Legend have been thrown around), fans will get an official taste of the project with “Ace Trumpets,” which is scheduled to arrive on DSPs Friday (May 30). To build excitement, Clipse has shared a visual teaser on Instagram.
The caption reads, “LET GOD SORT EM OUT. THE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM BY @clipse. RECORDED AT @louisvuitton HEADQUARTERS, PARIS, FRANCE. EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY @pharrell WILL BE RELEASED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH @rocnation ON JULY 11, 2025.”
Hailing from Virginia Beach, Clipse was active primarily between 1994 and 2010. They were celebrated for their gritty lyricism centered on the realities of drug dealing, particularly cocaine, earning them a reputation as pioneers of “coke rap.”
Discovered by Pharrell, who—along with Chad Hugo as The Neptunes—produced much of their work and played a pivotal role in their career, Clipse eventually went on hiatus, with both members pursuing solo careers. Pusha T became president of Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label and released several acclaimed solo projects.
No Malice, after a personal transformation, shifted his focus to more positive and spiritual themes in his music. Despite rumors of a permanent split, Clipse reunited for guest appearances, including Kanye West’s “Use This Gospel” in 2019.
Diddy was accused of sexual assault and physical abuse by a former personal assistant during testimony Thursday (May 29) in his ongoing federal sex trafficking trial in New York.
The witness, identified only as “Mia,” described a hostile and controlling work environment under Diddy, claiming she endured violent outbursts, sexual misconduct and extreme sleep deprivation while employed by the Hip-Hop mogul.
Her testimony marked the 12th day of the high-profile proceedings.
Mia told the court she was once forced to stay awake for five consecutive days while working for Diddy. She said she relied on extended-release Adderall to remain functional but eventually experienced blurred vision, hearing loss and hallucinations before being allowed to rest.
She said he gave her permission to sleep only after she broke down crying.
She also testified that Diddy physically assaulted her on multiple occasions, including throwing her against a wall, dunking her in a pool, slamming her arms in a door and dumping an ice bucket on her head.
She further alleged that he sexually assaulted her more than once during her time as his assistant and later as director of development and acquisitions at Revolt Films.
Mia said she was hired after meeting with a recruiter, human resources and a woman named Toni Baez Fletcher. She claimed her first meeting with Diddy took place in his apartment while he was wearing only underwear.
She said he did eventually put on clothes after the HR representative left.
According to Mia, she was paid $50,000 annually and was told she would be on a two-week trial period. She said she initially felt excited about the opportunity but quickly realized the job demanded far more than she expected.
She described Diddy’s behavior as unpredictable and said his mood could shift without warning. She claimed she could not leave his presence without permission and once faced retaliation after sneaking out at 2 a.m. while he was asleep.
She said Diddy’s security team contacted her and warned that he was sending people to find her.
Mia testified that she was routinely punished when Diddy was displeased. She said the consequences included verbal abuse, threats to her job and insults to her intelligence.
She also claimed she was required to spend time with Cassie and follow Diddy’s instructions without question.
She told the jury that disobeying him led to “something very scary,” describing the punishments as unpredictable and terrifying.
Diddy has pleaded not guilty to federal charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. If convicted, he could face life in prison.
Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly shelled out $2 million to keep Gina Huynh from testifying in his federal sex trafficking case, according to his former bodyguard Gene Deal, who claimed in a new interview that prosecutors are struggling to bring her into court because she’s been “paid off.”
“They want the prosecution to hurry up to bring Gina in so Gina could paint the picture that like everything was consenting because she’s been paid off,” Deal said during his appearance on The Art of Dialogue.
Gene Deal, who worked closely with Diddy during the height of his Bad Boy Records era, alleged that Huynh accepted a multimillion-dollar payout and other perks to stay quiet.
“She took the $2 million payment from Diddy,” he added. “I think Diddy may have gave her 2 million or something like that. Got her in school, gave an apartment out in LA. Still was messing with him. Come on, man. Brainwashed.”
Huynh, widely believed to be “Victim-3” in the federal indictment against Diddy, has not been confirmed as a witness in the trial despite being subpoenaed. Prosecutors have acknowledged her role in the case, but her appearance remains uncertain.
“This is the one who disappeared,” Deal added, describing Huynh as a “hostile witness.”
“But she did talk to the federal government,” he added. “They do have emails and everything from her and her lawyer. So she had to be somewhat involved in that.”
Earlier this month, CNN reported that Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo told the court Huynh “is out of the case. Gina is not coming.” Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik pushed back, saying Huynh was “very much a part of this case.”
“The government can call Gina if it wants to,” Agnifilo said. “It might be difficult. It might be hard to do. They are the United States of America. They can get Gina into this courtroom if that is what they want to do.”
The federal trial continues as prosecutors weigh their next steps.
Sharay “The Punisher” Hayes, a former escort who testified in Sean Diddy Combs’ federal sex trafficking case, publicly apologized to Cassie Ventura during a CNN interview, expressing regret for his involvement in encounters she later described as abusive.
“I would apologize because I had no idea, no indication of what she was going through,” Hayes said during the televised segment. “Obviously, my involvement kind of furthered her suffering. Me knowing that as a man, being raised by a single mom and a grandma, just the thought of partaking in a scenario where a woman is possibly being abused is tough to hear.”
He added, “I would just apologize and tell her that I was really remorseful and regret if I contributed to a bad experience for her.”
Diddy Hired “The Punisher” For Multiple “Freak-Offs” With Cassie Ventura
Hayes, who worked as a dancer and escort, testified earlier this month that he was hired by Diddy for eight to 12 so-called “freak offs” with Ventura over roughly two and a half years. He said he often didn’t realize who the couple was until after the fact.
According to Hayes, he was told to meet Ventura in hotel rooms and instructed, “I was specifically told to not acknowledge her husband.”
He also claimed Diddy would sometimes observe the encounters while wearing a veil or hijab, which made the environment uncomfortable for him as a performer.
“I didn’t see any violence or aggression or anything that would constitute what his accusations are,” Hayes said during another recent interview.
He added, “I just look at as accusations now based on my interaction… I just didn’t see anything that aligned with what the charges are, but I am also naive to the interpretation of the law.”
Hayes said he hasn’t had any contact with either Diddy or Ventura since 2015.
Ventura has testified that she was coerced into participating in the “freak offs” and subjected to manipulation, blackmail and psychological abuse by Diddy.
Cardi B erupted after reality TV star Hazel E shared a string of alleged direct messages from the rapper, following a recent interview where Hazel implied Cardi used sexual favors to advance her music career.
On Wednesday (May 15), The former Love & Hip-Hop cast member posted a screenshot of a heated message, allegedly from Cardi.
“Keep my name out your f##### mouth,” the message began. “You constantly got my name in your mouth and I never spoked on you and disrespected you…name who I f##### for a track? I never f### no rapper nor music exec to be where I’m at the only man in the industry I f##### I married …I got pick by Mona Scott herself to be on love and hip hop not my p####.”
Cardi continued, branding Hazel E “a weirdo” and “miserable ass b####” and referencing her claims of a stolen kids’ birthday idea.
“You evil and weird you hate on people that you never met,” she continued. “I can’t only imagine what you do to people close.”
The outburst came after Hazel E, who has a long-standing grudge against Cardi, implied during a recent interview on Shirley’s Temple, that Cardi’s rise in the industry may have involved more than just talent.
Hazel E Accuses Cardi B Of Being “Downfall” Of Stefon Diggs
Hazel followed up by posting more screenshots of what she claimed were additional DMs from Cardi, showing the two going back and forth.
The messages also included Cardi defending her ex-husband, Offset, and current boyfriend, Stefon Diggs, after Hazel accused her of being “the downfall of yet another man.”
That comment appeared to reference unverified rumors about Diggs being involved with pink cocaine during a yacht party with Cardi.
The feud between the two women has largely been one-sided, with Hazel repeatedly making claims about Cardi over the years.
In the past, Hazel also accused Cardi of mimicking her daughter’s birthday party theme and claimed she helped Cardi secure the “Bodak Yellow” video.
Cassie Ventura once tried to flee a hotel balcony to escape Diddy after he tracked her down and threatened to leak explicit tapes, according to testimony in his ongoing federal trial.
Celebrity stylist Deonte Nash told a jury that in 2013, Ventura was so terrified after learning Diddy had found her hiding at a hotel that she attempted to climb over a balcony to get away.
“She was going to climb over the balcony,” Nash testified. “She started heading that way.” He added, “It wasn’t the first floor.”
Nash said the two had gone to the hotel after Diddy kicked them out of his home. But when Diddy arrived at the hotel, Ventura panicked.
Nash testified that he managed to sneak Ventura out through a side door before she could act on her desperation.
According to Nash, Diddy repeatedly used the threat of releasing sex tapes—referred to in court as “freak-off” videos—as a tool to manipulate and intimidate Ventura.
Diddy would threaten to send the tapes to her parents’ workplaces “to get them fired.” He also allegedly told Ventura he was “the only one who could protect her.”
Nash also testified that Ventura confided in him about being pressured to attend sex parties and said she didn’t want to participate.
He claimed Diddy would insult her with words like “s###” and “ho” when she resisted.
The stylist described a pattern of abuse and control that spanned years, including threats to Ventura’s career and family, as well as physical and emotional intimidation.
Cassie Ventura, who recently testified for nearly a week in Diddy’s federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, reportedly welcomed her third child—a baby boy with husband Alex Fine—on Tuesday (May 27). The couple also shares two daughters, Frankie, 5, and Sunny, 3.
Drake just made music history, racking up another mind-boggling accolade, but didn’t say a word about it.
The Toronto rapper now holds the record for the most Diamond-certified singles in RIAA history, hitting a total of 10 as of Tuesday (May 28).
The latest tracks to reach the coveted 10-times Platinum milestone are “Hold On, We’re Going Home” and “Best I Ever Had,” both certified in May. They join a stacked list that includes “God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” “SICKO MODE” with Travis Scott, “Life Is Good” with Future, “No Guidance” with Chris Brown, and “Love Me” with Lil Wayne.
The Recording Industry Association of America confirmed the milestone, stating: “Drake has the most RIAA Diamond Certifications of any artist, ever.”
That puts him ahead of Garth Brooks and Post Malone, who each have nine Diamond plaques to their names.
Drake is also the first artist to hit double digits in Diamond certifications across both singles and albums.
True to form, Drake acknowledged the achievement with a silent flex—posting the news to his Instagram Story without a caption.
But that wasn’t the only headline he made this week.
During a surprise appearance at Central Cee’s show in Toronto on Saturday (May 24), Drake dropped a bombshell. He revealed OVO Fest is officially coming back this summer.
“I’ll see you this summer, by the way,” he told the crowd. “OVO Fest will be back this year.”
He also turned to Central Cee and added, “We’ll need you there for that.”
Drake performing Nokia tonight at Central Cee’s concert and announcing OVO Fest is back in Toronto for 2025 with him being one of the guests. 🔥🦉
The festival, which launched in 2010, hasn’t been held since 2022. That last edition featured a Young Money reunion with Nicki Minaj and Lil Wayne. Drake is yet to announce lineup, venue or dates, but the return has already stirred buzz across social media.
Diddy’s former bodyguard Gene Deal allegedly assaulted a man who was harassing him outside of the Manhattan federal courthouse, where the Bad Boy Records mogul is currently on trial.
In a video shared by The Art of Dialogue, an interviewer reported Deal got into an “altercation” with a YouTuber who goes by “D Not.” Apparently, D Not had been calling Deal “Uncle Phil” and other nicknames before Deal decided to take action. In all fairness, Deal warned D Not he would knock him out if he continued, and he made good on his promise.
Following the incident, Deal was asked not to return to the courthouse for a few days.
Deal has been one of Diddy’s most outspoken critics amid his former boss’s ongoing federal trial for racketeering and sex trafficking. Deal, who has publicly shared his experiences and even authored a book about his time working for Diddy, has alleged that Diddy used Bad Boy Entertainment to organize illicit gatherings known as “freak-offs” for himself and others, suggesting that these activities point toward racketeering charges.
In recent interviews, Deal predicted that Diddy will not be able to withstand the pressure of the trial and will ultimately “crack” under the weight of the testimonies and evidence, possibly accepting a plea deal to end the ordeal.
Deal has emphasized that the courtroom environment, where Diddy must face allegations sober and without distractions, will be particularly difficult for him.
Beyond these predictions, Deal has also claimed that the prosecution has been somewhat lenient, arguing that there could have been even more charges brought against Diddy. He has connected the testimonies—especially those describing threats, violence and coercion—to the broader narrative of sex trafficking and abuse, asserting that Diddy’s alleged pattern of behavior extended far beyond isolated incidents.
Deal’s willingness to testify and his public statements have drawn both support and criticism, with some accusing him of trying to “drag Diddy’s name through the mud,” while others see him as a key witness with crucial insider knowledge. Deal maintains that he has substantial proof to back his claims and has stated he feels no remorse for Diddy’s current legal troubles, insisting that the consequences are a result of Diddy’s own actions.
Billionaire Elon Musk has announced that his tenure as head of Donald Trump’s cost-cutting task force is nearing its conclusion.
Posting on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Musk expressed gratitude to Trump for the chance to help oversee the Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as Doge.
Musk served as a “special government employee,” a role that allowed him to work in a federal capacity for up to 130 days each year. With Trump’s inauguration on January 20, Musk is set to reach that annual limit by late May.
His departure follows recent criticism of Trump’s signature budget bill—a cornerstone of the president’s legislative agenda—which Musk described as “big, beautiful,” but ultimately disappointing.
“As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending,” Musk wrote on X. “The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.”
As my scheduled time as a Special Government Employee comes to an end, I would like to thank President @realDonaldTrump for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending.
The @DOGE mission will only strengthen over time as it becomes a way of life throughout the government.
According to the BBC, the White House will begin the process of formally offboarding Musk from his government role on Wednesday night.
Musk’s exit comes after he voiced disappointment with Trump’s budget proposal, which includes multi-trillion dollar tax cuts and increased defense spending. In an interview with CBS, the SpaceX and Tesla CEO warned that the bill would expand the federal deficit and “undermines the work” being done at Doge.
Musk, a prominent Republican donor, leaves after a turbulent stint in politics that made him one of Trump’s closest advisers, even as Tesla’s profits declined sharply.
Tesla recently cautioned investors that financial challenges may persist, declining to provide a growth outlook and noting that “changing political sentiment” could significantly impact demand for its vehicles.
On a recent earnings call, Musk informed investors that his involvement with Doge would “drop significantly” and that he planned to dedicate much more of his time to Tesla.
NBA YoungBoy received a presidential pardon from Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28), clearing the rapper’s federal convictions tied to two separate gun possession cases in Louisiana and Utah.
The Baton Rouge native, born Kentrell Gaulden, had been sentenced to nearly two years in federal prison after pleading guilty in December 2024 to charges stemming from a 2020 arrest during a music video shoot and a later case in Utah.
His legal team confirmed the pardon, though they did not submit the application themselves. The 24-year-old artist addressed the news in a statement posted to Instagram.
“I want to thank President Trump for granting me a pardon and giving me the opportunity to keep building – as a man, as a father, and as an artist,” he wrote. “This moment means a lot. It opens the door to a future I’ve worked hard for and I am fully prepared to step into this.”
NBA YoungBoy’s legal troubles began on September 28, 2020, when he was arrested outside his grandfather’s home in Baton Rouge while filming a video.
Authorities found a Masterpiece Arms 9mm and a .45 caliber Glock Model 21 in his possession. He later faced a separate charge in Utah, which was included in his plea deal.
The rapper is currently preparing for his first headlining tour, the MASA Tour, which launches in Dallas this September.
NBA YoungBoy now joins a growing list of rap artists who have received clemency from Trump.
Lil Wayne was granted a full pardon in January 2021 after pleading guilty to federal firearm possession. He had faced up to a decade in prison before Trump intervened.
Wayne had publicly endorsed Trump during the 2020 campaign, citing his criminal justice reform efforts.
Kodak Black also benefited from Trump’s clemency in 2021. He was serving a 46-month sentence for falsifying information on federal firearm documents.
Trump commuted Kodak’s sentence after he had served nearly half his term, citing his charitable work and community support.
Smokey Robinson, the 85-year-old Motown singer, has filed a $500 million cross-complaint for defamation and elder abuse against four former housekeepers, who accused him of sexual harassment and rape in a $50 million lawsuit earlier this month.
Robinson’s countersuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, alleges the women and their attorney, John W. Harris, conspired to make “slanderous statements” about him and his wife, Frances Robinson, at a press conference on May 6, with the intention of extorting money from the couple.
Robinson claims the four women and Harris fabricated the sexual assault allegations and used a press conference to make defamatory statements outside the protection of litigation privilege. The countersuit specifically references Harris calling Robinson a “serial and sick rapist” at the press event, arguing that while legal privilege may protect statements made in court filings, it does not extend to statements made to the media.
The complaint accuses the women of deleting text exchanges and photos from Frances Robinson’s phone, but includes purported texts showing friendly communications, such as birthday wishes and invitations to family events.
The Robinsons describe their treatment of the housekeepers as exceptionally generous, providing gifts including money for dental work, vacations, concert tickets, and even a car. The countersuit asserts that while the Robinsons were generous, the plaintiffs were allegedly plotting an “extortionate plan” to obtain more money and destroy their reputations.
Robinson’s team has moved to dismiss the women’s lawsuit and requested that the plaintiffs refile using their real names rather than pseudonyms, arguing the allegations are so detached from reality that they cannot identify who’s being accused of what.
The countersuit also includes claims of emotional distress and financial elder abuse, and alleges theft of a safe and bank records from the Robinson household, suggesting possible involvement by one or more plaintiffs.
The four women, identified as Jane Does, allege Robinson isolated them at his homes in California and Las Vegas, repeatedly forcing them into non-consensual sexual acts over many years, with the earliest alleged incident occurring in 2007.
Each woman claims to have been raped, and their lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages for sexual assault, sexual battery, false imprisonment and gender violence. The women say they were reluctant to report the alleged abuse due to fear of job loss, immigration consequences and intimidation by Robinson’s celebrity status.
California law permits plaintiffs in civil cases, especially those involving sexual assault, to proceed under pseudonyms (such as Jane Doe) if revealing their identities could result in specific harm, such as retaliation or further stigmatization. The court must balance the plaintiffs’ privacy interests against the defendant’s and the public’s right to know the parties’ identities.Smokey Robinson is seeking $500 million in damages for defamation and elder abuse, naming both the four women and their attorney as defendants.
The original sexual assault lawsuit against Robinson remains pending, and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has initiated a criminal investigation into the allegations. Attorneys for the women haven’t commented publicly on the countersuit as of the latest filings.
El Funky, Deportation and Trump: A Cuban Rebel’s American Irony
WTF is El Funky? This dude and deportation were made into a dynamic duo in 2025. The Donald is not even thinking about him right now. But here we are. The Cuban rapper faces deportation proceedings in the home of the brave, land of freedom of speech. Well, he might be back in Cuba singing his hit song soon.
El Funky is a voice on the song “Patria y Vida,” the blistering 2021 protest anthem that lit up Cuba’s government. The song rallied against communism and people noticed. Even U.S. lawmakers took note. Florida Senator Marco Rubio used the song as a political weapon.
Funky Man, a card carrying MAGA Hermano, is now 30 days away from being forced out of the country. His residency application under the Cuban Adjustment Act, a law specifically created to offer safe haven to Cuban dissidents, was denied.
“If I could vote, I would have voted for Trump,” he recently said. “He’s the strongest president when it comes to Cuba.” The MAGA crowd is not coming to his rescue, but there is hope.
Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar, a Republican out of Florida, is pushing to keep him here. “El Funky is a political refugee who deserves the full protection of U.S. immigration law,” she told Politico. “We are working with the USCIS to ensure they understand the serious risk of torture and political persecution he faces if returned to Cuba.” Maybe he can make a red hat that says “MACA” – Make Cuba Great Again! Get the heck outta here with that MAGA mess.
He’s asking for help. “I have 30 days to leave the country or I will be deported,” he said on Facebook. “I ask all my Cuban brothers and sisters who know of my anti-communist history and the members of Congress of this country, who need your support more than ever today.”
Nah, buddy. Trump is helping his lighter-skinned comrades in MAGA.
Donald Trump announced Tuesday (May 27) that he plans to fully pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, the reality TV couple best known for their hit show, Chrisley Knows Best.
The Chrisleys became household names for showcasing their picture-perfect, Southern, faith-driven family. It was all a facade. In 2022, the couple was convicted of orchestrating a scheme that defrauded banks in Atlanta out of more than $30 million and attempting to dodge federal taxes. BLOOP!
Now, despite their prison sentences, they’re being granted a get-out-of-jail-free card — courtesy of Trump.
Larry Hoover had his federal life sentences commuted by former President Donald Trump on Wednesday (May 28) under the First Step Act.
The Gangster Disciples co-founder was convicted in 1997 of running a nationwide criminal enterprise from inside prison.
Federal prosecutors said Hoover continued to do it direct gang operations while locked up, which led to six life sentences on top of his original state conviction.
Hoover is still serving a 150-to-200 year state sentence in Illinois for a 1973 murder, with no release date in sight, so the pardon doesn’t mean the 73-year-old will be walking free anytime soon.
Larry Hoover’s attorney Jennifer Bonjean issued a statement to the Chicago Tribune regarding the pardon.
“The courts have demonstrated a complete unwillingness to consider Mr. Hoover’s rehabilitation,” Bonjean wrote. “Sometimes the courts do not do the right thing. But thanks to the work of so many advocates and supporters keeping Mr. Hoover’s voice alive and ultimately the president taking action to deliver justice, we are thrilled to see Mr. Hoover released. Now it’s time for the IDOC to do the right thing.”
Trump’s decision came after a petition was filed under the First Step Act, a bipartisan law passed in 2018 that allows retroactive sentencing relief for certain federal inmates.
Hoover’s legal team argued that his federal sentence was excessive and that he no longer posed a threat to society. Still, the commutation only affects his federal time.
The Illinois Department of Corrections confirmed Hoover must continue serving his original sentence for the 1973 murder of William Young, a drug dealer he ordered killed. That conviction alone carries a term that could keep him imprisoned for life.
Hoover’s name resurfaced in pop culture when Kanye West and Drake joined forces for the “Free Larry Hoover” benefit concert in Los Angeles on December 9, 2021.
The event, held at the L.A. Memorial Coliseum, was intended to raise awareness about prison reform and advocate for Hoover’s release.
The two rap giants performed together after years of tension, with West saying the goal was “to show people that we can be unified.”
The concert drew national attention and reignited debate around Hoover’s incarceration and the broader issue of sentencing reform.
“WORDS CAN’T EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE FOR OUR DEVOTED ENDURING PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP FOR FREEING LARRY HOOVER,” Kanye West wrote on Twitter (X) in addition to thanking Drake.
In a 2022 court filing, Larry Hoover renounced his association withThe Gangster Disciples, saying, “I am no longer a member, leader, or participant in any gang and I denounce and disassociate myself from any gang activity.”
Shannon Sharpe has postponed his 2025 Nightcap NSFW Tour with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson as he faces a $50 million sexual assault lawsuit filed in Nevada.
The decision was announced during an episode of their podcast, where Sharpe addressed the situation directly.
“We’ve decided to postpone the Nightcap tour,” he said. “It’s going to be even bigger, even better. But Ocho and I have come to the conclusion that this is the best thing as of right now, was to postpone the tour. We look forward to seeing each and every one of you in 2026.”
The eight-city live show was initially set to kick off June 13 in Baltimore, with scheduled stops in Philadelphia, Charlotte, Detroit and Los Angeles.
But with serious allegations now surrounding Sharpe, the tour has been pushed back a full year.
The lawsuit, filed April 20 in Nevada, accuses Sharpe of rape, emotional distress and sexual battery during what the plaintiff described as a “rocky consensual relationship” that lasted two years.
The woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that Sharpe recorded private encounters without her knowledge and threatened her life.
She claims he raped her twice, including once in January, without using protection.
Sharpe has denied the allegations. His attorney, Lanny J. Davis, dismissed the case as “filled with lies” and called it a “cynical attempt to shake down Mr. Sharpe.”
Look, I’m no street disciple, so don’t quote me like I’m quoting the Ten Commandments of the code. But from what I understand, if you start talking about someone else’s case to help get them jammed up, that’s snitching. Those are the rules, right? And if I’m wrong, feel free to check me in the comments.
But I gotta ask: Is Suge Knight snitching on Diddy?
Let’s be clear. Suge isn’t trying to get out of jail. He’s already doing a lot of time. But is he helping build the perception that Diddy was abusive and running a criminal organization? That’s where things get complicated.
Suge recently chimed in from behind bars, backing up Capricorn Clark’s testimony. She used to be Diddy’s personal assistant and also used to work for Suge Knight. That part alone is CRAZY WILD. How did someone go from Death Row to Bad Boy? That’s like switching teams during an all-out war (it was the early 2000s). Did she carry secrets from one camp to another? Was she some kind of insider? It’s suspicious no matter how you look at it.
Clark testified in court on Tuesday (May 27), claiming she was terrified of Diddy. Suge Knight doubled down on that in an interview with TMZ, saying she feared Diddy would kill her if she crossed him. Suge might not be under oath, but that kind of statement still hits hard in the court of public opinion.
Remember, Diddy once left a “freak-off” with a gun just for Suge. That’s not just industry drama, that’s warfare. Capricorn was in the middle.
So here we are: Suge Knight, a man once considered a silent enforcer—a “mad man”—is talking more than a little. Not to save himself but maybe to bury Diddy.
Snitching or setting the record straight? You decide.
Wu-Tang Clan kicked off their farewell tour plans with a surprise performance in Ohio on Friday (May 23) and the debut of the Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule.
The traveling vault will accompany the group across all 27 dates of their final run, Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber, launching on Thursday, June 6, in Baltimore.
The Hip-Hop legends introduced the capsule during an unannounced show at comedian Dave Chappelle’s YS Firehouse venue in Yellow Springs, where Chappelle joined the group on stage and contributed a signed vinyl from his personal collection.
“This band is a miracle of cooperation,” Dave Chappelle said. “What happens when friends can get through the tough times of their friendship and stick together? What could they accomplish? They didn’t do it for the money. They didn’t do it for the fame. But my god, they did it for love and they did it for the culture.”
The intimate performance, part of Chappelle’s “Soundcheck Series,” provided a rare preview of the tour for approximately 250 attendees.
“From the basements of Staten Island, we created something timeless. And now we invite you to be part of that inspiration,” said RZA, the group’s founder. “In every city, we will be putting something new inside this time capsule. Something from your city to connect with all the Wu cities and Wu fans around the world. This Wu-Tang Forever Time Capsule will only be seen in the Shaolin Temple VIP. We invite you to be part of this legacy.”
The Shaolin Temple VIP Experience includes premium seating, limited-edition merchandise and the opportunity for attendees to contribute a personal item to the vault.
Each city will add something new, creating a collective archive of the tour’s journey.
Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber will hit major cities, including Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Houston, Seattle and Chicago. Shows in Boston, Philadelphia and New York have already sold out. The tour will also feature Run the Jewels as special guests.
“Wu-Tang Clan has shown the world many chambers throughout our career; this tour is called The Final Chamber,” RZA said. “This is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture. Most importantly to touch our fans and those who have supported us throughout the years. On this tour we’re playing songs we’ve never played before to our audience and me and our production team have designed a Wu-Tang show unlike anything you’ve ever seen. And to top it off we’ve got the amazing Run the Jewels on our side.”
The tour will spotlight tracks from the group’s entire discography, including deep cuts and unreleased live performances, as well as hits from their debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) and their Grammy-nominated, quadruple-platinum sophomore release Wu-Tang Forever, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Wu-Tang Clan recently wrapped the first-ever Hip-Hop residency in Las Vegas.
