Fatman Scoop’s Cause Of Death Confirmed

Fatman Scoop’s cause of death has finally been revealed after he collapsed during a Connecticut concert in August.

The Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner’s Office announced that Freeman’s death was natural, attributed to hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

The 53-year-old artist, born Isaac Freeman III, suddenly fell ill on stage on August 30 at a summer concert in Hamden Town Center Park.

Concertgoers were left stunned as just moments before collapsing, video footage captured Freeman vigorously engaging the crowd with his signature energy, shirtless and full of life.

Medical personnel promptly administered chest compressions and rushed Fatman Scoop to a nearby hospital.

Despite their efforts, Freeman’s family shared heartbreaking news the following morning, confirming his passing.

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Known for his booming voice and high-energy performances, Freeman secured his place in Hip-Hop history with the 1999 club anthem “Be Faithful.”

The hit not only topped charts but also became a staple in dance clubs worldwide.

His collaborations with music titans like Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, and Ciara further solidified his status in the industry.

Family, friends, and fans expressed their condolences and shared memories of the iconic artist on social media.

Freddy P Says “Making The Band” Cheesecake Episode Was For Beyoncé—Not Diddy

Former Da Band member Freddy P dropped a bombshell during a recent interview, revisiting one of the most infamous episodes in reality TV history—the moment when Diddy made the group trek across New York City to fetch cheesecake.

In a candid retelling from his perspective, Freddy P added a surprising twist to the story. He revealed to The Art Of Dialogue that Diddy’s purpose for sending the Making The Band TV series crew to walk across the Brooklyn bridge for cheesecake wasn’t actually for himself, after all.

In fact, Diddy wasn’t even the shot caller in the situation. According to Freddy P, Beyoncé was the individual who requested the dessert, and the Bad Boy Records mogul was simply the man who carried out the mission of delegating the task to Queen Bey’s temporary foot soldiers.

“A lot of people don’t know that cheesecake we went and got was for Beyoncé,” Freddy P said. “She was upstairs the whole time. People like, ‘Y’all walked to get a cheesecake?’ It was for Beyoncé! I’d do it again.”

The episode, which aired during the second season of Making the Band 2 has become a pop culture moment, often cited as an example of Diddy’s extreme methods of testing the dedication of his protégés. However, Freddy P clarified that he didn’t take the challenge at face value and remarked on the backlash he received from his fellow castmates based on how he handled the situation.

“If you say walk to the store or walk to get me some cheesecake, I’ll walk to get you some cheesecake—but I’m not walking back,” he said.

In true rebel fashion, Freddy and his bandmate Donon found a loophole, returning to the hotel hours before their counterparts by catching a ride instead of walking. When the rest of the group finally arrived, exhausted, Freddy recalled how Diddy reacted to the decision he made after the grouped served him up on a platter.

“He was like, ‘I ain’t tell you f###ing to walk back’,” Freddy P recalled.

It was a clear example of how Diddy’s commands were often open to interpretation, but Freddy’s nonchalant attitude towards authority didn’t come without consequences.

“You gotta know what you dealing with,” he said. “He’s going to see if you weak, of course. He’s going to see if you’re a pushover. But if you’re not, he might just f##k with you.”

Freddy P’s appearance on Making the Band remains one of the more memorable stints in reality TV, thanks to moments like the cheesecake walk and the raw behind-the-scenes drama. The series, which aired on MTV from 2002 to 2004, attracted millions of viewers and provided a rare, unfiltered glimpse into Diddy’s world and his notoriously high standards for those who dared to enter it. The show was known for pushing contestants to their limits, both mentally and physically, and it didn’t take long for fans to realize that Diddy was using these challenges to weed out the weak from the strong.

In recent weeks, however, Diddy has faced allegations far more serious than demanding cheesecake runs. Addressing these claims during the interview, Freddy P offered support to those who have come forward.

“I sympathize with anybody that ever endured any sexual assault from P or uncomfortable environments,” he said. “Prayers up for you… I still haven’t got there yet, but I hope you can find some type of peace.”

Despite the show’s original appeal, the resurfacing of Freddy P’s anecdotes in the context of Diddy’s recent legal troubles adds a darker layer to the once-beloved reality series. With federal sex trafficking charges looming over Diddy, the stories from former contestants like Freddy P may take on new significance for those looking back at Making the Band with a more critical eye.

Watch the full interview above.

Khloé Kardashian & Kris Jenner’s Wild Diddy Party Stories Resurface

Khloé Kardashian and Kris Jenner are among the latest members of their family clan to be dragged into the mysterious shroud surrounding Diddy.

Both Khloé and Kris have drawn a decent amount of scrutiny as of late due to their own comments about Diddy parties, which have caused many social media users to accuse them of attending the infamous “freak-off” parties. In a recently resurfaced clip from an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians, Kim Kardashian confronts her mother Kris about attending a party hosted by Diddy.

The scene, originally filmed as a lighthearted moment between the mother-daughter duo, has taken on new significance in light of Diddy’s recent arrest and federal charges. The clip offers a glimpse into the long-standing connection between the Kardashian-Jenner family and Diddy, as well as the type of high-profile company the disgraced Bad Boy Records founder has kept for years.

Spoiler alert, Rick Ross gets name-dropped by Jenner during the exchange, which began with Kris casually informing Kim about her plans.

“Just having a little drink before my car picks me up,” Kris says as she prepares for the event.

Kim, curious about where her mom is headed, asks, “Where are you going?” to which Kris responds, “I’m going to go to join Diddy this. He’s doing that…Rick Ross is doing a little concert this afternoon.”

At first, it appears as though the production team of the reality show was attempting to capture Kim visibly surprised by her mother’s plans, as she questioned whether attending a rap concert is appropriate for Kris’s age and lifestyle. However, through the lens of the current events, it seems as though Kim’s concern may have been rooted in something deeper.

“When are you going to act your own age?” Kim said. “It’s like rap crew like Rick Ross and Diddy. Do you think this is your crowd?”

Kris, unfazed, confidently replies, “I know a thing or two about rap music,” she said. Who is the boss? Me.”

In another clip that has since resurfaced and began trending on social media, Khloé appears to confess that she stayed up all night after taking a jet at 5:30 a.m. to attend a Diddy party. While the conversation originally seemed like harmless banter, both Kris and Khloé’s connection to Diddy has now come under fire following the mogul’s arrest.

As a result, the entire Kardashian-Jenner family’s long-standing ties to Diddy are being re-examined. Over the years, Kris and her daughters have been seen at several of his events, and the friendship between Diddy and the reality TV family has been well-documented. While no major developments have directly confirmed the Kardashians have had anything to do with the “freak-off” parties, details on the evidence confiscated during the raids of Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami earlier this year have sparked widespread speculation

Federal authorities have hit Diddy with a RICO indictment, alleging years of abuse, coercion and sex trafficking. But amid the laundry list of crimes—kidnapping, bribery and even arson—one detail shines (literally) brighter than the rest: baby oil.

More than 1,000 bottles of the slippery substance were found during a search of his Miami and Los Angeles residences. According to the indictment, “freak-offs”—a term Diddy used for his lavish, drug-fueled sex parties—required meticulous preparation.

Ashanti Pumps Iron & Breast Milk During Gym Session

Ashanti revealed her dedication to post-pregnancy workouts on Tuesday (September 24). The new mother shared clips of herself exercising in the gym while pumping breastmilk.

“So, it just got real,” she said on Instagram Stories. “Gotta finish before I get on the StairMaster.”

She quickly posted the update, “F it … ima just keep em on.”

“Ok,” Ashanti said as she continued pumping on the StairMaster. “By any means necessary.”

Ashanti and her husband Nelly welcomed their baby boy Kareem Kenkaide Haynes in July. The newborn is Ashanti’s first child.

“My son definitely dictates everything now,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “He is the priority overall and I don’t care what it will take, what I have to do, I’m just going to give everything and my all to my son. This little boy has my entire soul wrapped around his finger.”⁠

Last month, Ashanti showed off her body roughly four weeks after giving birth to her son.

“Funny how life’s plans aren’t…always on time.. lol,” she joked on Instagram. “I’ve been waiting to be a mom for a long time now but nothing could prepare me for EVERYTHING motherhood brings! This is what postpartum looks like I’m loving these super cozy @fridamom shorts! I’m so proud of my body for giving me my baby, baby, baby, baby, boy.”

Ashanti quietly married Nelly in late 2023. The couple legally tied the knot just a few months after confirming rumors of their rekindled romance.

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Boosie Badazz & T.I. Clash With Their Sons Over Filming Videos With Guns

Old footage of Boosie Badazz and T.I. reprimanding their sons spread on social media on Tuesday (September 24). The clip showed the rappers questioning why King Harris (T.I.’s son) and Tootie Raww (Boosie’s son) were using guns at a music video shoot.

“Why y’all always gotta have guns?” Boosie asked in a frustrated tone.

King Harris said it was “not illegal to have a gun,” which didn’t sit well with his father.

“Well, in the manner in which you portraying [it] and the lifestyle, the s### don’t look legitimate, sir,” T.I. told his son. “Can’t do it! What kind of parent gonna support their kids [doing this]?.’”

He continued, “So, m############ [police] pull up and they say, ‘Hey, hey, who these belong to?’ Who raise their hand? Somebody got to raise their hand.”

Boosie started to raise his voice at one point, warning King Harris and Tootie Raww about gun possession.

“When y’all got drugs around those legal guns, it’s not legal!” Boosie said.

T.I. added, “That’s called possession of a firearm in commission of a crime, sir. That is felony.”

The trap music pioneer wondered why his son and Tootie Raww needed violent imagery for their music.

“Why y’all don’t have no m############ love music?” T.I. wondered. “Y’all got girls right here. Why don’t you talk about being in love, man? Why don’t you talk about wanting to lay down and you know?”

King Harris responded to the clip of his father and Boosie once it went viral. T.I.’s son dismissed any concerns.

“I’m not that guy,” King Harris said. “I’m for entertainment purposes only. Do not take me serious … Don’t take s### serious. I’m seeking attention. There ya go. That’s what I do … I’m a very nice guy. I wouldn’t harm a fly. I wouldn’t squash a bug, ya hear me? I don’t condone guns. I don’t condone guns. Yeah, everything is all props.”

King Harris used the clip as an opportunity to pitch a reality show with Tootie Raww. T.I.’s son urged the Zeus Network to pick up the potential series.

Ice Spice Moves On From “In Ha Mood” Theft Allegations

Ice Spice settled a lawsuit accusing her and producer RiotUSA of stealing the D.Chamberz song “In That Mood” for their track “In Ha Mood.” According to court documents obtained by AllHIpHop, the case was dismissed with prejudice – meaning it cannot be refiled – on Monday (September 23).

Attorneys for Ice Spice, RiotUSA and D.Chamberz informed a New York court they resolved the lawsuit on Friday (September 20). Terms of the settlement weren’t disclosed.

D.Chamberz sued Ice Spice, her producer and others for copyright infringement and unjust enrichment in January. He claimed the defendants “unlawfully exploited” his song with “actual knowledge and fraudulent intent.”

“By every method of analysis, ‘In Ha Mood’ is a forgery—copied from plaintiffs, who wrote, performed, recorded and produced their original song ‘In That Mood’ … approximately 18 months before ‘In Ha Mood’ made its debut,” D.Chamberz’s lawyers argued. “To be sure, any proper comparative analysis of the beat, lyrics, hook, rhythmic structure, metrical placement, and narrative context will demonstrate that ‘In Ha Mood’ was copied or principally derived from ‘In That Mood.’”

D. Chamberz believed RiotUSA was listening to Hot 97 when the radio station played “In That Mood” in 2021. The plaintiff also cited other ways the producer may have been exposed to the song.

“Riot follows DJ Drewski on Instagram and …. has listened to DJ Drewski’s radio show on Hot 97 during which In That Mood has been played,” the rapper’s lawyers contended. “Similarly, RiotUSA’s father, Ephrem Lopez a/k/a ‘DJ Enuff’ (himself a well-known DJ and radio personality on Hot 97) follows D.Chamberz on Instagram and has, from time to time, actively engaged with D.Chamberz’s social media content. Based on all of the facts and circumstances known to plaintiffs, as described above, it is probable – or, at the very least, reasonably possible – that defendants heard the work and knew about the work prior to the creation and publication of ‘In Ha Mood.’”

Ice Spice released “In Ha Mood” in 2023. The song was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2024.

Public Enemy #1: Macklemore Booted From Festival Following Anti-America Chant

The Las Vegas-based Neon City Festival dropped Macklemore from its lineup on Tuesday (September 24). Neon City organizers removed him from the bill days after he led a “F### America!” chant at the Palestine Will Live Forever benefit festival in Seattle.

“Please note: Macklemore will no longer be performing due to unforeseen circumstances,” Neon City announced.

Macklemore has been an outspoken supporter of Palestine amid Israel’s war on Gaza. He released the protest song “Hind’s Hall” in May.

“We see the lies in ’em/Claiming it’s antisemitic to be anti-Zionist/I’ve seen Jewish brothers and sisters out there and riding in/Solidarity and screaming ‘Free Palestine’ with them/Organizing, unlearning and finally cutting ties with/A state that’s gotta rely on an apartheid system/To uphold an occupying violent/History been repeating for the last 75/The Nakba never ended, the colonizer lied/If students in tents posted on the lawn/Occupying the quad is really against the law/And a reason to call in the police and their squad/Where does genocide land in your definition, huh?” he rapped.

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Macklemore dropped “Hind’s Hall 2” featuring Anees, MC Abdul and Amer Zahr on September 20. The sequel addressed Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

“Hey Kamala, I don’t know if you’re listening/But stop sending money and weapons or you ain’t winning Michigan/We uncommitted and hell no we ain’t switching positions/Because the whole world turned Palestinian/I see the murdered children of Gaza and I see my babies/Life being stripped from the bombs we’re making/When will Congress decide a Palestinian’s life is just as precious as an Israeli’s/We don’t own the earth, don’t own the earth/We’re killing each other over some lines in the dirt/We bleed the same blood, feel the same hurt/Palestinian life, does it have the same worth?/What happened to us?” Macklemore rapped.

Macklemore performed at Palestine Will Live Forever on September 21. He faced backlash for saying “F### America” after clips from the event surfaced on social media.

Metro Boomin Blames “Stan Culture” For Making Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef “Weird”

Metro Boomin discussed Drake and Kendrick Lamar’s feud at the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit in Cincinnati, Ohio. The acclaimed producer, who’s worked with both men but aligned with Lamar in the beef, thought the battle was good for Hip-Hop.

“I feel like the competition is great for the game,” Metro said. “Hip-Hop has always been more of a competitive genre. Even if just keeping it on music and it’s like not serious how everybody tries to make it. It’s just about — with Hip-Hop, there’s a lot of ego involved. You know so it’s really like you’re supposed to feel like you’re the best. Everybody from the highest to the lowest guy is supposed to at least feel like you’re the best.”

He added, “When two of the top dogs in the game … both feel like you’re the best, it’s like, ‘OK, now we gotta have a showdown.’ We saw it with Jay-Z and Nas before.”

Metro viewed the battle positively, but he disliked one aspect of it. He criticized “Stan culture” for its role in Drake and Lamar’s feud.

“I just feel like more today it’s more like Stan culture is—it makes it kind of weird,” he said. “Back in the day, Jay-Z and Nas went at it, but I was a fan of both of them. And most people were. It was like, ‘OK, it’s OK.’ It’s not like, ‘I hate this side. I hate this side.’ The internet makes it a little too wild now. But I feel like [the battle was] good for the game.”

Metro suggested he harbored no ill for Drake despite the two dissing each other during the high-profile battle.

“As far as me being diplomatic, I mean, it’s just entertainment at the end of the day,” the producer said. “And I have love and respect for all my collaborators. I just want to see everyone do the best and help push this forward. ‘Cause we’re all here to deposit in and uplift this genre and push it forward. This is our era, so it’s really our responsibility to keep pushing it forward for the next one and so forth.”

Drake and Lamar’s 2024 battle began when the K. Dot dissed the OVO star on Future and Metro’s “Like That.” Drake took shots at Metro on the diss tracks “Push Ups” and “Family Matters.” Metro responded with an instrumental diss titled “BBL Drizzy.”

EXCLUSIVE: Diddy’s Legal Woes Escalate With New Sexual Assault Lawsuit Over Alleged Rape In 2001

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another daunting legal challenge as he remains locked up in MDC jail without bail for racketeering and sexual trafficking.

A new lawsuit has surfaced in the Southern District of New York, accusing Diddy and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, of drugging and violently raping plaintiff Thalia Graves at the Bad Boy Records studio in 2001.

According to the complaint, the attack left Graves with severe physical and emotional trauma that has haunted her for over two decades.

In the legal filing obtained by AllHipHop Graves, then 25 years old, was lured to the studio under false pretenses after being offered a drink that was allegedly laced with a drug.

She claims that she briefly lost consciousness and awoke to find herself bound and restrained.

Both Diddy and Sherman allegedly subjected Graves to brutal sexual abuse despite her cries for help, as described in the lawsuit.

The traumatic incident resulted in long-lasting psychological scars, and Graves has since endured depression, anxiety, and recurring panic attacks.

This case, however, is not just about the initial assault.

Graves alleges that the defendants compounded her suffering by secretly videotaping the attack and disseminating the footage to others.

Graves was made aware of the existence of this recording in late 2023, which sent her into another spiral of emotional distress.

Diddy’s arrest in September 2024 on charges of racketeering and sex trafficking—stemming from a separate case—has only magnified the scrutiny he faces.

The indictment references a long history of abuse and violence toward women, supported by his business empire’s resources, power, and influence.

In the last year, multiple civil lawsuits have been filed against Diddy for similar accusations of sexual violence, revealing a pattern of predatory behavior.

As Graves’ lawsuit heads to court, the plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages, along with demands that any remaining footage of her assault be destroyed.

The case raises disturbing questions about the extent of Diddy’s misconduct and the complicity of those who worked under him.

Snoop Dogg & Death Row Strikes Deal With Same Company That Rescued De La Soul’s Catalog

Snoop Dogg and Death Row Records has struck a new partnership with Reservoir Media, the same company that was instrumental in getting De La Soul’s first six albums on DSPs.

According to Music Business Worldwide, the agreement covers domestic publishing for Snoop Dogg’s entire catalog, future works and the publishing catalog of Snoop’s Death Row Records. Other singles included are 2Pac’s “Hail Mary,” “I Ain’t Mad At Cha” and “Picture Me Rollin” in addition to albums like Dr. Dre’s The Chronic and Snoop Dogg’s Doggystyle.

Reservoir celebrated the announcement with an Instagram post. The caption read: “It’s the D-O-Double G. Welcome the legendary @snoopdogg and the @deathrowrecords catalog to the Reservoir family.”

De La Soul’s Maseo, who was among the commenters, chimed in with a few fire emojis in support of the move.

“Legendary artists only need one name,” Reservoir EVP, Global Creative Director Donna Caseine said. “Snoop is part of that echelon. From music, to brands, television, and film, his acumen represents excellence. For the last three decades he has been a pillar of hip-hop music and popular culture. He helped write Death Row Records into music’s history books. It is an honor to support Snoop’s vision and work with the Death Row family alongside Jaslin Levy, Sabriya Dublin, Sara Ramaker and their entire team.”

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Reservoir Media acquired the Tommy Boy catalog in June 2021, which included De La Soul’s first six albums, including 1989’s 3 Feet High & Rising, 1991’s De La Soul is Dead, 1993’s Buhloone Mindstate and 1996’s Stakes Is High. The acquisition put an end to De La’s decades-long war with Tommy Boy founder Tom Silverman and the albums finally arrived on DSPs in March 2023.

It was a bittersweet victory, considering Dave AKA Trugoy the Dove had died unexpectedly just weeks earlier. But in an interview with AllHipHop, Pos and Maseo insisted that doesn’t spell the end for De La Soul.

“The plan is definitely to step out and put my best foot forward to make AOI 3 a reality,” Mase said. “We are definitely looking to complete that mission. Pos has other ideas that he’s trying to bring to fruition. We got the blessing of friends and family—and Dave’s family in particular— for us to keep moving forward. We were actually kind of summoned to it.

“We went to Dave’s memorial at his house, and everybody that we grew up with was like, ‘Y’all know y’all gotta keep going.’ And on so many levels I feel like we have to and, at the same time, we want to. We still got a lot in the tank.”

Nicki Minaj Responds To Rumors She Shaded Beyoncé Amid JAY-Z Subs 

Nicki Minaj is responding to accusations she shaded Beyoncé for posting on Instagram to distract from the NYC rapper’s ongoing issues with JAY-Z. 

The BeyHive and the Barbz have been going at in on social media in recent days over the two artists’ recent posts. On Monday (September 23), Beyoncé shared a set of sultry images on Instagram, promoting her new whiskey, SirDavis.   

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She followed up with another similar series of caption-less photos featuring her brand.  

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Meanwhile, Nicki Minaj shared a cryptic post on X (Twitter), sparking claims there was more than meets the eye to Beyoncé’s posts.  

“Robot on timing,” Minaj wrote in a since-deleted post.  

The seemingly unrelated posts caused a stir online, with Barbz accusing Beyoncé of trying to distract from Nicki Minaj’s recent remarks about JAY-Z. In addition to her complaints about the Super Bowl headliner, she claimed Hov never paid her for her deal with Tidal. 

Meanwhile, the BeyHive claimed Nicki Minaj was subbing Beyoncé with the robot tweet. “That lady deleted that tweet because she knows who she can play with,” one fan shared. “Beyoncé is not one of them.” 

However, Nicki Minaj emphatically denied the rumors, responding to a TikTok accusing her of calling Beyoncé a robot.  

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“This is an absolute lie,” she commented. 

Minaj also shared a pair of tweets urging “No. For real. Stop.” She added, “Not every day be a dikk. Some days suck one. Goodness. Enough already. #GagCitySanFrancisco who’s ready?!?!!!” 

Despite her recent claims against JAY-Z, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé have enjoyed a good relationship over the years, collaborating on “Flawless (Remix)” and “Feeling Myself” in 2014.  

Earlier this year, the singer sent Minaj a sweet handwritten card thanking her for gifting Bey some Pink Friday Nails. 

“Onika, I just received your nail collection and I love them. Thank you so much for thinking of me and congratulations on your launch and the tour. Love, Beyoncé,” the card read. 

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MDC Source Claims Diddy Isn’t Eating Over Fear He’ll Be Poisoned

A former federal inmate with an inside source at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn claims Diddy isn’t eating out of fear he’ll be poisoned. Speaking to News Nation, Wall Street Prison Consultants Founder Larry Levine claims the source told him Diddy has been starving himself, referring to him as “paranoid.”

“When people go into custody, they have anxiety, they’re depressed, a lot of things going through their mind and one of the things they do is they stop eating. Look what happened to Jeff Epstein. I got people every day, ‘Do you think they’re going to Epstein him?’ I don’t know. Imagine if someone paid someone off on the inside to actually poison his food, give him a heart attack and he dies? No one would really think anything of that. That may be one of the reasons he’s not eating.”

Levine goes on to speculate Diddy might possibly be considering a Kosher diet after he was visited by a dietician. However, Diddy’s alleged hunger strike certainly hasn’t been proven. A fan in the comment section, who claims to have a friend who works in the same spot Diddy is being held,  says they have first-hand knowledge that Diddy is doing just fine.

“This is cap,” the person said. “My bro works in the shu unit where he is being held. THIS IS NOT TRUE. Puff cool, and meeting with lawyers everyday and eating good. Stop it.”

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Diddy was arrested at a luxury hotel in Manhattan on September 16 and charged with three counts: sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution in New York. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. His attorneys were working hard to get him out of prison to await trial, but a judge has denied bail multiple times. Diddy’s attorney ultimately decided to stop attempts to get him transferred to Essex County.

“Following the September 18, 2024 court appearance, the court ordered a status update from counsel concerning any request related to the location of [Diddy’s] detention,” attorney Marc Agnifilo wrote. “At this point, there is no request from counsel that the court take any action.”

Diddy was recently placed on suicide watch, a routine procedure for high-profile inmates.

Lil Durk Announces His TV Debut In “Power Book II: Ghost” 

Lil Durk is exploring new avenues, venturing into acting with a role in 50 Cent’s#### series Power Book II: Ghost. 

The Chicago rapper kept his role under wraps for over a year, nearly managing to keep it a secret until his debut later this week. However, episodes featuring Lil Durk leaked online recently, spoiling the surprise.  

On Monday evening (September 23), Durkio’s Ghost co-star Gianni Paolo, who plays Brayden Weston, revealed the news on Instagram. Lil Durk fans won’t have long to wait to see his official TV debut; he’s set to appear in Thursday’s episode.  

Paolo shared an Instagram carousel featuring footage of Lil Durk on the Ghost set.  

“We kept it a secret for a year and a half and they wanna leak it two days before the mf episode,” Paolo captioned the post. “Cats out of the bag now big bros TV debut Thursday at midnight @lildurk Can’t wait for y’all to see.” 

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Lil Durk Shares Sneak Peak Of “Power” Appearance

Lil Durk shared the post on his Instagram story alongside a text exchange congratulating Michael Rainey Jr. for landing the role of Tariq St. Patrick on Power ahead of its spin-off and sequel, Power Book II: Ghost. He also posted a still from the show on X (Twitter).

Meanwhile, on Sunday (September 22), Durk revealed his extensive criminal record has been wiped clean. He took to social media with a post announcing the good news.  

“Everybody should get second chances at life. It’s about what you do with it. Alhamdulillah! My background wiped and clean of all cases. I ain’t a felon anymore,” he tweeted. “Who would have thought? I want to thank everyone who helped push my vision forward. Thank you from the bottom of my heart #THEVOICE.” 

In addition to his appearance on Ghost, Lil Durk is feeding his fans with new music this week. He teased a snippet of his upcoming single “Turn Up A Notch,” promising to drop it before Friday (September 27), if fans leave enough comments.  

“I’m ready to feed the streets,” he wrote. “But 20k comments I’m dropping early.” 

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U.K. Rapper Tion Wayne Appears To Viciously Kick & Punch Man In Dubai Fight 

Tion Wayne appears to have gotten into another violent altercation in Dubai, this time seemingly fighting a man during a night out on the town. 

On Monday night (September 23), clips surfaced online of the British rapper punching and kicking an unidentified man. Someone yells “stop” as Tion Wayne comes into the frame and abruptly punches a man in the face, knocking him to the ground.  

A man who appears to be staff then follows Tion Wayne as he storms off, leaving his victim attempting to stand, all while clutching at his nose.  

The man manages to get on one knee before Tion Wayne returns, aiming a kick at the man’s face and following up with another blow. Wayne gets in one more punch before being escorted away from the scene.  

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Tion Wayne was seen partying in Dubai on Monday night with fellow British rappers Fredo and Russ Millions.  

Tion Wayne Fights Dutchavelli In Dubai

The “Body” hitmaker has been involved in more than one physical altercation in the city. Back in 2022, he got into a fight with fellow U.K. rapper and brother of Stefflon Don, Dutchavelli. 

“There was six of you against one. I was the only man that was scrapping with you,” Dutchavelli explained, claiming Tion Wayne jumped him. “You man are not on nothing,” he added. 

Additionally, in 2020 Tion Wayne got into it with fellow U.K. rapper Headie One while on a flight back from Dubai.    

Meanwhile, earlier on Monday, Dutchavelli claimed he was on the run because his former collaborator turned rival snitched on him. 

“It was an incident that happened in Tion Wayne’s block,” he said in a social media video, explaining a shooting that left several people hospitalized. “Three n##### got [shot], and you’re tryna tell me the feds are looking for me fam? This is why I haven’t been about,” he said, adding that people aren’t “sticking to the code.” 

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Tiny Harris Addresses Massive Win In O.M.G. Dolls Lawsuit: “Did This For The Culture” 

Tameka “Tiny” Harris is celebrating her victory in a years-long legal battle after a judge awarded her and husband T.I. nearly $71 million in their lawsuit against MGA Entertainment, the company that makes O.M.G. Dolls. 

Tiny took to Instagram Live on Monday (September 22) outside the courthouse to thank their fans for all the support throughout the ups and downs of the legal process.  

 “We did this for the city, we did this for the culture,” a jubilant Tiny began. “It was a hell of a fight. This fight been started in 2020 and it’s now ‘24; we couldn’t be more happy.” 

She also expressed her gratitude to the jury for believing their story. “I honestly wanted to come on here to say we wanted to thank the jurors for just seeing us through this man and just believing in what we said,” she added. “They heard our story and they knew we wasn’t lying.” 

The jurors awarded T.I. and Tiny $17.8 million in real damages. However, jurors also awarded a whopping $53.6 million in punitive damages at the conclusion of the three-week trial. Jurors reportedly determined that MGA Entertainment O.M.G. Dolls violated the intellectual property rights of the OMG Girlz pop group T.I. co-owns. 

After six hours of deliberation over two days, the jury found the infringement was “willful,” and said the misappropriation was “done with malice, oppression or fraud.” 

Meanwhile, Tiny urged fans to check out the OMG Girlz new single, “Motion,” promising more music to come.  

“They on that grown and sexy s### man, it’s new and improved,” she revealed. “We coming back with more music and it’s going to be bigger than ever. We just appreciate y’all everybody that’s been down with us.” 

Diddy Predicted Arrest For Wild Parties In Throwback Clip  

Diddy predicted his downfall during a 1999 interview, claiming he would be arrested over his wild parties. 

After Diddy’s arrest last week, social media users dredged up old clips of Diddy and others referencing his now infamous bashes.  

The Bad Boy Records boss, who faces life in prison on federal charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, once told Entertainment Tonight that his celeb gatherings would likely land him behind bars.  

“They won’t even give me a permit for the parties, man,” Diddy said. “They don’t want me to throw the parties no more. But we ain’t gon’ stop. We gon’ keep having fun, bringing people together from all walks of life.

“You’re gonna hear about my parties, they’re gonna be shutting them down, they gon’ probably be arresting me, doing all types of crazy things just ‘cuz we want to have a good time.” 

Diddy also claimed “It’s a lot of people out there that feel intimidated” by his parties but insisted he’s simply uniting “people from all walks of life.” 

Diddy Says “You Need Locks On The Doors” To Stop Women Leaving Parties

Another resurfaced interview from a 2002 appearance on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” features Diddy joking about preventing women from leaving his parties.  

He revealed he keeps his party guests supplied with plenty of alcohol and water, arguing you need to have what women want to keep them there.  

“If you don’t have what they need, they’re gonna leave,” Combs said. “Gotta keep ‘em there. You need locks on the doors.” 

O’Brien responded by saying, “This is sounding kind of dangerous now,” but Diddy replied, “it’s a little kinky,” before continuing to give tips for throwing a good party. 

“You need a lot of heat,” Diddy said, adding that he turns the air conditioning off at his parties because heat affects alcohol. “Everybody gets a little bit more comfortable and loose,” he explained. 

Dame Dash Claims He Punched Steve Stoute For “Talking Cute” In Front Of JAY-Z 

Dame Dash is calling out Steve Stoute for allegedly lying about two previous altercations between them. On Monday (September 23), Dash took to Instagram Live to respond to the music executive’s recent remarks.  

Dame Dash called Stoute a “b#### ass n#### who makes up the stupidest stories,” before denying his account of their two previous confrontations.    

According to Dash, he once ran into Stoute while with two women, one of whom began hitting Stoute with a bag. Dash claims he was about to “knock his ass out,” when the other woman he was with jumped between them. He claims Stoute threw the woman to the ground and then “tried to run home.” 

“You’re so embarrassed about the truth that you gotta lie,” Dash said. 

He then recalled another violent incident with Stoute at his office involving JAY-Z. Dash was there with his son, brother and cousin. “He thought ‘cuz JAY-Z was in the room that he could get cute,” Dash said. “He started talking cute in front of my son.” 

Dash claimed he warned Stoute to stop, but he refused to listen. “I just gave him a nice left hook, smack,” he stated. “I didn’t want to hurt him, I just thought that he was being threatening around my child.” 

He added, “Now y’all should understand why certain people hate me. Because they can’t get over getting smacked. And they conspire to actually stop me from moving forward. They’re all weirdos.” 

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Steve Stoute Recalls Altercations With Dame Dash

Stoute detailed a very different version of their encounters during a recent appearance on The Pivot podcast. He addressed Dash’s previous claim that he slapped Stoute over an $18,000 debt. 

“Over $18,000, Dame and I had an altercation,” Stoute said. “We had two altercations. We’re in an office…it was like 10 guys in the room, I was by myself, and we got into an altercation, no doubt. Yelling, fighting, whatever.”  

He went on to describe the altercation with the two women, claiming it was Dash who pushed a woman he was with before running off.  

“I smacked the s### out of you and that was it get over it,” Dash wrote, sharing a clip from Stoute’s interview. “And me running from you in front of my girl is the funnest s### I ever heard 10 dudes in the room is crazy. we are both over 50 now go get some therapy and move on.” 

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Nicki Minaj & Eve Share Heartfelt Exchange After Eve’s Candid Confession About Insecurities 

Nicki Minaj and Eve are sharing their mutual appreciation after the Ruff Ryders rapper admitted she once felt so insecure about Nicki Minaj that she went into therapy.  

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Eve made the revelation during her press tour for her new memoir Who’s That Girl?, explaining that she had to mentally prepare for filming with Minaj on Barbershop: The Next Cut in 2016

Nicki Minaj Shows Love to Eve

Nicki Minaj seemingly caught wind of the interview and took to social media to give Eve her flowers in a glowing tribute post. She praised her for being a trendsetter and for candidly sharing her vulnerabilities. 

“Dear Eve, The various things you’ve shared recently, are groundbreaking (in my opinion) for so many reasons,” she began. “First, thank you. The level of grace; the level of emotional & spiritual maturity it takes to be this vulnerable & transparent is a sign of TRUE peace, happiness, fulfillment, & mastery of self. Self reflection @ its height. I always say that I think accountability is the sexiest trait a person can have. I was one of the kids in NY watching Ruff Ryderz on TV.” 

Minaj recalled, “You took the game by storm, that there were some ppl who couldn’t hide their insecurities. Even tho it’s swept under the rug now, I remember that you handled it with grace but ALSO a big sprinkle of unapologetic TALENT & charisma. You soared & soared. Classic music w/the illest team, to the BIG SCREEN.” 

The NYC hitmaker also reflected on her own nerves before shooting the movie and admitted she believed Eve disliked after their first day on set. She also thanked Eve for “not do to me what was done to you.” 

“You looked like a pro & I admired that so much,” she explained. “Women feel so much pressure to compete & it’s a shame b/c we usually have so much in common & could rlly benefit from one another just as human beings.” 

Minaj added, “I KNEW that YOU could tell deep down inside that I really liked YOU. So you went easy on me. lol Loved the way the movie turned out.” 

Eve responded, thanking Nicki Minaj for the kind words, insisting “the feeling is mutual.” 

“Thank you so much for this. I really appreciate it,” she wrote. “I have nothing but respect and am so proud to have seen you grow from strength to strength over the years as an artist, mom and always stayed true to yourself, lord knows it’s not easy for us ya’ll.” 

Meek Mill Fires Back At Diddy Rumors, Plans Investigation: “Something Not Right” 

Meek Mill is attempting to distance himself from the scandals surrounding Diddy and intends to launch an investigation into the case. 

Diddy shared a close relationship with the Philly rapper in recent years, and Meek has faced scrutiny amid the ongoing lawsuits and subsequent indictment. Now that Diddy is facing life behind bars on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, Meek Mill wants to clear his name once and for all.  

 On Monday evening (September 23) Meek took to social media to distance himself from Diddy, repeating claims that he’s the victim of a smear campaign. 

“I wanna hire an investigative team 100k cash to find out every specific detail involving meek mill name to “Diddy” Case,” he tweeted. “I also want them to look at who is powering the media involving “meek” anything to do with buddy! “Something not right.” 

Meek Mill continued, explaining the need for an investigation, adding, “The streets know wassup with me thats not the case….We talking about business side ,somebody powering these bad campaigns with “meeek mill” again I got 100k for a thorough investigation of who’s powering and how exactly my name connect to this…” 

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In his lawsuit against Diddy, producer Lil Rod referenced a “Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj” as being involved in the allegations. While Meek has consistently denied the allegations, the rumors persist. 

Despite the gossip, Meek Mill continues to deliver a steady stream of music to his fans. After releasing “CYBER TRUST” last week, Meek dropped another new song titled “Robbie Son.” 

Daylyt & J. Cole Cook Up On “A Plate Of Collard Greens”

J. Cole has finally got a collaboration with an emcee that he’ll have some difficulty cooking. Luckily, he and Daylyt are not on that type of time. The pair flow effortlessly over a beat roduced by Python p & Saint Pat. This is beautiful and speaks volumes to the depth of Coles’s love of the culture. And Daylyt, an accomplished battle rapper, is no slouch in his adoration either.

Check it out.