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Nicki Minaj Ripped By Stephen A. Smith Over JAY-Z Super Bowl Subs 

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Stephen A. Smith unleashed on Nicki Minaj for her heated rant after Kendrick Lamar was announced as the headliner for the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show. Minaj believed Lil Wayne should have been selected to perform in New Orleans and subbed Hov in a string of tweets.  

Smith addressed the criticism on his podcast, calling out Nicki Minaj and defending JAY-Z. 

“I respect you, I respect your work, I respect what you accomplished [but] who else [are] you going to get in a beef with?” he asked before listing artists she’s had issues with in the past. “Every time we turn around it’s something, Nicki. You disagree with the decision, you disagree with the decision, [but] you got to talk to a brother like that?” 

The veteran broadcaster then gave the Roc Nation boss his flowers, pointing out his role in getting Hip-Hop acts to perform at the Super Bowl.  

“And why are we talking about JAY-Z like he some damn sellout or something?” Smith questioned. “Need I remind y’all all the Hip-Hop artists, all the R&B people that have been performing at Super Bowl Halftime over the last few years since he’s been involved in 2019?” 

Smith then mentioned acts that performed in the coveted show before Hov’s involvement, including The Who and Coldplay.

“Do you know how hard it is for a Black man to pull off what JAY-Z pulled off? How unappreciative can you be?” Smith yelled. “It ain’t about you as an individual it’s about us. All of us. As Black people. And that brother right there, JAY-Z, has been front and center in pushing the envelope. You gon’ call him a sellout? You gone use the n-word to describe him?… He don’t deserve that.” 

Nicki Minaj Calls Out JAY-Z

While Nicki Minaj didn’t name JAY-Z in her posts, the implication was clear.  

“Denying a young black man what he rightfully put into this game for no other reason but your ego,” Nicki Minaj wrote. “Your hatred for BIRDMAN, Drake & Nicki got you punishing Lil Wayne?!?!!! LIL WAYNE!!!!!!!!!! THE GOAT?!!!!!!!!!!! Nola what’s good?!!!!!! Eminem stood firm on having 50Cent come out. A white man. S### sad. House N###ER TINGZ. but it’s GOOD FI DEM!!!!!!! No loyalty ? Welp. then n###az will keep son’ing you!!!!! #DTLR #GagCityDC LMFAOOOOOOOOOO GOODAZ FI DEL GAL U AH GOODAZ FI DEM.” 

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Chance The Rapper Announces Chicago Outreach Event Amid $100K Donation From Raising Canes

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Chance The Rapper is following up the buzz he’s generated following his recent single “3333” with a multipronged philanthropy event in partnership with Raising Canes.

On Thursday (September 12), the Chicago native will celebrate and receive a check with the $100,000 donation Cane’s gifted to his youth empowerment charity SocialWorks. Starting at 10 a.m. CT, the Grammy Award-winning lyricist will be at the Raising Cane’s in Wrigleyville, located at 3700 North Clark Street. There, he’ll hand out box combos and interact with eager fans and “Caniacs” alike. From there, Chance will head to Michele Clark Magnet High School, with a Cane’s food truck in tow and serve students food over the lunch hour.

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Since Chance The Rapper founded SocialWorks in 2016, the organization has created an immense footprint in the community through its engagement in the enrichment of at risk youth. The charity has helped thousands of youths over the years by focusing on key areas of need for the youth, including education, mental health, homelessness, and performing in literary arts.

As a result, SocialWorks has developed a number of civic engagement initiatives, focused on providing accessibility and the opportunity to foster leadership and positivity while building a sense of community among the youth. Of the initiatives active through this point include OpenMike, New Chance: Arts & Literary Fund and Kids of Kingdom, among others. earlier this year in April, social works, took over the historic Rem Theater in Chicago for a one night only benefit concert supporting Chicago’s youth—which Chance headlined himself.

The announcement of the partnership between SocialWorks and Raising Canes follows the release of Chance’s transparent new single “3333.” In addition to discussing his point-of-view of fans and content creators making video saying he fell off, the Acid Rap artist breaks down his recent appearance at the Minnesota State Fair—where his ticket sales generated well below the 14,000-person capacity at the venue. No matter the case, Chance chose to rally on with the performance, which he documented in the official video for the touching single.

Flavor Flav Fulfils Olympics Promise To Jordan Chiles At MTV VMAs 

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Flavor Flav is making good on his promise to Jordan Chiles, surprising her with her very own custom diamond-encrusted bronze clock after she was stripped of a medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

On Wednesday night (September 11), the Public Enemy founding member gifted Chiles the stopwatch while they presented the award for best collaboration at the 2024 MTV VMAs. 

“I just want to turn this into a little Olympic moment for a second if y’all don’t mind,” Flavor Flav began. “Ay yo Jordan, I know they tried to take your medal away from you, but you know what? I got you something that they can’t take away from you.” 

Flavor Flav then whipped out the oversized bronze clock and placed it around Jordan Chiles’ neck. “Wow, I don’t even know what to say here,” she said. “Thank you so much.” 

Flav had another surprise in store, adding, “As y’all know I am an official sponsor for the United States Olympic Water Polo Team, so that’s why I wanted to turn this into an Olympic moment. And guess what else? I got your prize money too. I just wanted to surprise you with that.” 

Flavor Flav Shows Off Jordan Chiles’ Custom Bronze Clock

Last month, Flav vowed to gift Chiles a clock after the bronze medal she won for her floor exercise was stripped over a score dispute. 

“USA gonna Fight the Powers that be for our girl Jordan Chiles,” Flavor Flav tweeted. “But in the meantime between time, I gots ya this one of a kind Bronze clock. Thankx to @ROCK’N STONES for creating this gem so quickly!!!” 

Flavor Flav came to the aid of the U.S. Water Polo Women’s team after learning of their financial struggles. He has committed to sponsoring them and the Men’s National Team for the next five years. 

He hopes that won’t be his only role in the 2028 Olympics, though. Flav recently submitted his application to be the Olympic torchbearer for the Los Angeles Games. 

Snoop Dogg Has Hot Box Session With Kai Cenat Backstage At VMAs 

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Kai Cenat can tick hotboxing with Snoop Dogg off his bucket list after linking the West Coast rap legend backstage at the MTV VMAs. 

On Wednesday (September 11), the Twitch streaming sensation hopped on Instagram Live with Unc while the famed cannabis connoisseur was rolling his weed. 

“How fast can you roll up a blunt,” Kai Cenat Asked Snoop Dogg. “I can roll a blunt up before this song is over,” he replied. Cenat then spotted a huge jar of Death Row weed, showing off to the camera.  

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Snoop Dogg first teased Death Row Cannabis in December 2022 before launching the following year with a line inspired by Tupac Shakur.  

Last October, Snoop Dogg called into Kai Cenat’s Twitch stream to chop it up. “One day we got to have a hot box session,” Cenat insisted. “When we link up, we got to.” 

Judging from the videos backstage at the VMAs, it appears he finally got his wish. 

Elsewhere during the Live, Snoop Dogg told the ladies to holla at his nephew. “Can’t you see we look alike,” he said. Cenat then teased something with Snoop, adding, “A lot of things coming soon too.” 

Snoop Dogg has made a remarkable transition from gangsta rapper to global icon. He’s the beloved rapper turned entrepreneur who is besties with Martha Stewart and captured worldwide attention with his unique commentary at the 2024 Olympics. 

“You think about all the things that I went through and where I’m at,” Snoop Dogg said in a new People Magazine cover story. “It’s a lesson: to let the world see growth, how somebody can go from being hated, banned from countries, thrown in jail [for] weed, to now America’s most lovable person. But it’s the same person.” 

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Tyla & Halle Bailey Address Viral Onstage Moment At MTV VMAs 

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Tyla scored a major win at the MTV VMAs on Wednesday night (September 11) but found herself going viral for all the wrong reasons after social media latched on to an onstage interaction with Halle Bailey. 

The “Water” hitmaker scooped her first MTV Video Music Award, the first for a female African artist and a South African artist overall. However, before delivering her acceptance speech, she asked for help to hold the trophy, turning to award presenters Hally Bailey and Lil Nas X for assistance.  

“You guys know me and holding awards,” she told the audience. “I’m not strong enough.” 

While Bailey smiled at Tyla, standing in place, Lil Nas stepped forward to take the award from her.

Social media users found the clip hilarious and couldn’t get over Halle Bailey’s refusal to hold the Moonman statuette. 

“I love that Halle kept her feet planted like you better figure it out,” one person wrote. “Plus, they’re the same size, if it’s heavy for you…” 

Another added, “tyla can’t hold her own award??? halle looked at her like girl what.” 

Nonetheless, Tyla wasn’t here for the uproar and quickly shut down the notion of any drama between her and Halle Bailey. 

“Y’all make everything weird,” she tweeted after the ceremony. “I was not asking my girl Halle… We just girls , S### I WON A VMAAAA.” 

Bailey replied, “exactly,” alongside a pair of red heart emojis. “Love u babes congrats.” 

Tyla used her acceptance speech to teach fans about the rich diversity of African music. 

“The global impact that ‘Water’ has had on the world just proves that African music can be pop music too,” she explained. “This is so special but bittersweet because I know there is a tendency to group all African artists under Afrobeats. Even though Afrobeats has run things and has opened so many doors for us, African music is so diverse. It is more than just Afrobeats.”  

She continued, “I come from South Africa. I represent amapiano. I represent my culture, and I just want to shout out [to] all the Afrobeats artists in this category with me.”  

She named Tems, Ayra Starr, Lojay, Rema, Wizkid, and Burna Boy before adding, “Africa to the world.”

Katt Williams, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg React To Shannon Sharpe’s Viral Video 

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Shannon Sharpe was the talk of social media after accidentally hopping on Instagram Live while having sex. 

Sharpe turned the air blue on Wednesday (September 11), as stunned followers tuned in only to hear him getting busy. He later confessed that he was in the act but accidentally went live due to his lack of technical know-how.  

Social media users had a field day, sharing clips and teasing the former NFL star and current ESPN personality. However, several other celebs joined the party and got in on the jokes. 

Shannon Sharpe revealed that Katt Williams called him after it happened. “The first thing out his mouth, guess what he said Ocho?” Sharpe said to his “NightCap” co-host. “You ain’t gay today.” 

Rick Ross joked that Sharpe was trying to film a private tape but went live instead.  

Ay Yo. Shannon Sharp,” Rozay began. “We forgive you cuz we know you old n##### don’t know how to work that technology. You was vibing with your little shone last night. You were trying to film it and when you tried to sit that muthafucka down on that little dresser, that muthafucka went live.”

Gillie Da Kid also joined the troll patrol, mocking Sharpe with an impression of his bedroom sounds.  

Snoop Dogg reacted to Sharpe discussing the mishap on “Nightcap.”  He stitched a video of the explanation while pulling faces, teasing Sharpe and laughing. 

“What’s understood don’t need to be explained,” he captioned the video. “U beat it up.” 

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Shannon Sharpe Explains “Embarrassing” Instagram Live

Shannon Sharpe admitted that he was having sex and was stunned to learn he was livestreaming.  

“Obviously I am embarrassed, he said during an emergency “NightCap” episode. “Someone that is extremely, extremely private and to have one of your most intimate details – the audio – heard for the entire world to hear. I’m embarrassed for a number of reasons.”  

He added, “My phone wasn’t hacked. It wasn’t a prank. It was me being a healthy, active male. Ya’ll thought I was bulljiving, Unc get it in.”    

GloRilla Suffers Awkward Wardrobe Malfunction Onstage At VMAs 

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GloRilla risked major embarrassment during an energetic performance at the MTV VMAs on Wednesday night (September 11).

The Memphis native rocked the stage opening with “Yeah Glo,” before whipping off her jacket and smoothly transitioning into a lively rendition of her summer anthem, “TGIF.”

However, things almost went dramatically wrong about two and a half minutes into her performance as Glorilla’s bra top nearly flew off. Nonetheless, Glo barely skipped a beat, holding onto her top with one arm while continuing to wow the crowd.

Fortunately, one of the backup dancers spotted the wardrobe malfunction as GloRilla took the stage and quickly sprang into action. Glo continued to perform as her dancer fastened her top, allowing her to finish the set.

Elsewhere during the VMA’s, GloRilla’s “Wanna Be” collaborator and touring partner Megan Thee Stallion performed a melody of hits from her self-titled album, released earlier this year.

The H-Town Hottie also hosted the awards show, wearing a dazzling array of outfits throughout the night. Although she escaped a wardrobe malfunction, unlike GloRilla, Megan ran into trouble with her imitation of Britney Spears’ iconic “I’m a Slave 4 U” performance outfit.

Her bold choice to use a real snake in her homage quickly went wrong. “Okay …Okay! Stop the music,” she instructed. “I’m just playing. I don’t know this snake, this snake don’t know me.”

As handlers began extracting the snake from Megan’s body, she let out a scream. “Oh My GAHHHHHHHHHH!” she squealed. “I tried to hold it down for Britney,” she added. 

Meanwhile, social media users praised GloRilla for overcoming the wardrobe malfunction like a pro. Check out some reactions below.

 

LL COOL J Honors Def Jam With Iconic Hit Medley At MTV VMAs—& Public Enemy

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LL COOL J hit the MTV VMAs stage to lead a tribute to the legendary Def Jam record label, celebrating its 40th anniversary.  

On Wednesday night (September 11), the rap icon kicked off the homage with “Headsprung,” performing in front of a crowd wearing his signature red Kangol hats. Several people in the audience waved images of a goat, as he got into his single “The G.O.A.T.,” which popularized the “greatest of all time” phrase.  

Public Enemy’s Chuck D and Flavor Flav took the reins to perform “Bring the Noise,” before LL took it back with “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Rock the Bells,” “Around the Way Girl” and “Goin’ Back to Cali.”   

He also delivered some songs from his new album The FORCE, “Passion” and “Proclivities” before rounding out with “Doin’ It.”  

Busta Rhymes introduced LL COOL J, calling him a “true trailblazer… also my hero.” He added, “He’s not only a hip-hop innovator, he’s not only a godfather, big homie and a mentor. He was the first artist to release an album on Def Jam and a force to be reckoned with.” 

Earlier on Wednesday, LL COOL J dropped off the nostalgic video for his Eminem collab, “Murdergram Deux” video. The duo recreates several album covers from Hip-Hop’s golden era, including LL’s 1987 album Bigger and Deffer.  

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Eminem also performed at the award show, kicking off the show with a performance of “Houdini.” While LL COOL J’s VMA performance featured audience members wearing his iconic red hat, Em had a stage full of blond wing-wearing clones.  

Jelly Roll made a virtual appearance from tour to perform “Somebody Save Me,” with Eminem.  

Shannon Sharpe Clears The Air Over Viral Instagram Live: “I’m Embarrassed” 

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Shannon Sharpe scheduled an emergency episode of “Nightcap” to address the viral Instagram Live stream of his very intimate encounter with a lady friend. 

On Wednesday (September 11), the former NFL star and current ESPN personality shocked fans who tuned into his IG Live only to hear him seemingly engaged in sexual activity. Shannon Sharpe admitted that his account wasn’t hacked, and he was having sex but was unaware he was live.  

“Obviously I am embarrassed, he began. “Someone that is extremely, extremely private and to have one of your most intimate details – the audio – heard for the entire world to hear. I’m embarrassed for a number of reasons.” 

He continued, stating that he strives to be “professional at all times,” even in private. “I’m very disappointed in myself, not for the act,” he said, “but for the audio to be heard I’m disappointed in myself. I let a lot of people down.” 

Shannon Sharpe Admits Instagram Account Was Not Hacked

Despite a post on his Instagram Stories claiming he was hacked, Sharpe confessed that was untrue. He also denied staging the stream, insisting it was an accident.  

“I threw my phone on the bed, engaged in an activity,” Sharpe said. “I did not know IG live. I’ve never turned IG live on so I don’t know how it works and all of sudden my other phone started going off.” 

Sharpe revealed his phone was blowing up, with people calling him on Facetime before the Live was taken down. He eventually spoke to his marketing partner who made him aware of the NSFW situation while another person ended the livestream. Sharpe was “shocked” to learn what happened, admitting “my heart sank.”  

He concluded, “My phone wasn’t hacked. It wasn’t a prank. It was me being a healthy, active male. Ya’ll thought I was bulljiving, Unc get it in.”   

Elon Musk Goes Viral After Weird, Sexist Reaction To Taylor Swift Endorsing Kamala Harris

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Elon Musk’s remark to Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris sparked widespread reactions on social media.

The pop icon, facing criticism for her previous political reticence, announced her support for Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, ahead of the November presidential election.

Following the debate between Harris and Donald Trump, Swift endorsed Harris and Walz in a detailed Instagram post.

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The “Childless Cat Lady,” was a nod to insulting comments made by Trump’s vice-presidential candidate, JD Vance.

Elon Musk reacted on X with a post that quickly gained traction: “Fine Taylor you win I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”

The tech mogul, an outspoken Trump enthusiast and father of 12 with three different women, later responded with a laughing emoji to a user’s comment: “Oh my God, this has really become an Elon vs Taylor Swift election now.”

Swift’s declaration drew significant support from a slew of celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez, Blake Lively, Oprah Winfrey, Demi Lovato, and Chrissy Teigen, all of whom liked her post on Instagram.

Walz, Harris’ vice presidential choice, expressed his gratitude for Swift’s endorsement during an MSNBC interview.

“I am incredibly grateful to Taylor Swift and I say that as a fellow cat owner,” Walz said. “That was eloquent and that was clear and that’s the type of courage we need in America to stand up.”

Taylor Swift stepped into the political spotlight days after being criticized for embracing Brittany Mahomes, perceived as a Trump supporter, at the US Open.

Mahomes is the wife of Patrick Mahomes, teammate to Swift’s boyfriend and football player, Travis Kelce.

Kendrick Lamar Drops New Heat—Is He Dissing Drake Again?

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Kendrick Lamar decided to drop a new single in the middle of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night (September 11). The track arrived via Instagram, just like the Drake diss “6:16 in L.A.” did in May, and is loosely titled “Watch the Party Die.” Over a sparse yet soulful beat, Kendrick does what he does best—raps.

Serving as the first song since his Drake killshot, “Not Like Us,” it seems Kendrick is in album mode and still has some things to get off his chest. There are several lines that could be interpreted as a Drake sub.

“If you parade in gluttony without giving truth to the youth, the graveyard is company/Just tell us what casket to choose,” he raps. “They party more than b######, tell me what are you working for?/They glorify scamming, you get chipped over this credit card.”

He continues, “I feel for the women that deal with the clown and nerd s###/Can’t blame them, today they ain’t really got much to work with/How many b###### harder than a lot of you n#####?/Would trade all of y’all for Nip, I can’t be proud of you n#####.”

Elsewhere, Kendrick bemoans American culture as he yearns for a better future.

“The flashy n#### with nasty decisions using money as a backbone/I want his head cracked before he’s back home/The radio personality pushing propaganda for salary/Let me know when they turn up as a casualty/I want agony
assault and battery/I see a new earth filled with beautiful people making humanity work.”

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“Not Like Us” landed at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Kendrick Lamar’s second Drake diss to top the chart following Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.”

The track followed “Meet the Grahams,” his response to Drake’s “Family Matters.” K. Dot called Drake a predator on “Meet the Grahams,” equating the Canadian’s alleged misdeeds to those of embattled movie executive Harvey Weinstein then doubled down on “Not Like Us.”

“Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young,” he begins. “You better not ever go to cell block one/To any b#### that talk to him and they in love/Just make sure you hide your lil’ sister from him/They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs/And Party at the party playing with his nose now/And Baka got a weird case, why is he around?/Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles.

“Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, Dot, f### ’em up/Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, I’ma do my stuff/Why you trolling like a b####? Ain’t you tired?/Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor.”

“Not Like Us” will likely be one of a number of songs Kendrick will perform during the 2025 Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in February. For now, check out his latest above.

Fat Joe Defends JAY-Z Amid Super Bowl Controversy: “Be Careful What You Wish For!”

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Fat Joe has come to the defense of JAY-Z, following backlash from fans after the announcement that Kendrick Lamar, not Lil Wayne, will headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans.

Rap figures such as Nicki Minaj, Juvenile, Birdman and more have spoken out in support of Lil Wayne following the announcement despite Weezy being a hometown hero and favorite for the event. Additionally, many fans who were hoping to see the Carter V rapper on one of the world’s largest stages, have also added to the immense discourse on the situation. On Tuesday (September 10), Fat Joe took to Instagram Live to set the record straight, praising JAY-Z’s involvement in bringing Hip-Hop to the NFL.

“Years ago, the beef with the NFL was that Black people wasn’t represented and they was doing us wrong, even though we was the talent,” Fat Joe said. “But then they put JAY-Z and Roc Nation to do the shows, and they brought out Dr. Dre, Eminem, everybody,” he said. “Number one ratings, Rihanna. This, they killing it.”

In light of the criticism JAY-Z is facing for not choosing Lil Wayne to perform, Joe argued that the decision making process is far more complex than fans realize.

“So yeah, JAY-Z’s a big voice, but he got to go through the NFL ranks, the Roger Goodells’, everything like that so they could come out with who’s performing at halftime,” he explained. “It ain’t just one man’s decision that I know of.”

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Fat Joe took his defense even further, warning that without JAY-Z’s influence, Hip-Hop might still be locked out of the NFL entirely.

“How about if he wasn’t doing these shows,” he questioned rhetorically. “It’d be no Hip-Hop. If he wasn’t doing the Halftime, the Roc Nation—there’d be no Hip-Hop because there never was Hip-Hop,” Joe said passionately.

He drove the point home by concluding with a blunt example of what could be the reality for the Super Bow without JAY-Z.

“You’d be listening to ‘Cotton Eye Joe’ at halftime.”

Since JAY-Z and Roc Nation started booking the Halftime Show, viewership has spiked dramatically. The 2022 Halftime Show featuring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Mary J. Blige drew an audience of 103.4 million viewers—up from the 96.7 million viewers who tuned in the previous year. Similarly, Rihanna’s 2023 performance amassed 118.7 million viewers, making it one of the most-watched Super Bowl Halftime shows of all time.

Fat Joe’s message is clear in supporting the notion that while some fans may be disappointed, JAY-Z’s involvement has been a game-changer for Hip-Hop’s visibility on one of the world’s largest stages. As he put it best, “Be careful what you wish for.”

T.I. & Tiny Seek Court-Ordered Settlement After Sabrina Peterson Refuses To Pay

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T.I. and his wife Tiny Harris asked a judge to dismiss the remaining claims in Sabrina Peterson’s defamation lawsuit for disobeying a court order. According to court documents obtained by In Touch Weekly, the couple claimed Peterson refused to pay roughly $96,000 to cover their legal bills.

“She has willfully violated a court order,” the couple’s lawyer Andrew Brettler wrote. “And, while wasting judicial resources, she forced [T.I. and Tiny] to incur significant legal fees defending a litany of claims, most have which have already been thrown out.”

A judge ordered Peterson to pay $96,703 after dismissing several claims in her lawsuit against T.I. and Tiny in October 2023. The couple said Peterson had until January 15 to pay them, but she openly bragged about refusing to do so on social media.

T.I. and Tiny argued their legal battle couldn’t continue until Peterson paid them. They said Peterson abused the legal system with eyes on an out-of-court settlement.

“[Peterson] and her attorneys took advantage of the legal system by filing a ‘kitchen sink’ complaint, hoping that the nature of their allegations would attract enough media attention, which would then, in turn, put pressure on [T.I. and Tiny] to settle,” Brettler contended. “[Peterson] and her lawyers never had any intention of diligently prosecuting this case.”

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TI. and his wife were accused of damaging Peterson’s reputation by denying her allegations of threats and sexual abuse. Peterson sued the couple in 2021.

An appeals court dismissed several claims, including trade libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress and intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage, in June 2023. The court allowed Peterson to continue pursuing defamation and false light invasion of privacy claims against T.I. and Tiny.

T.I. and Tiny asserted they never defamed Peterson. The couple awaits a judge’s ruling on their latest bid for dismissal.

Diddy Says Dawn Richard Is Opportunist Desperately Seeking Payday

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Diddy’s lawyer Erica Wolff responded to Dawn Richard’s lawsuit in a statement on Wednesday (September 11). Wolff claimed Richard’s allegations were false and suggested the singer had ulterior motives for suing Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs.

“Mr. Combs is shocked and disappointed by this lawsuit,” Wolff said. “In an attempt to rewrite history, Dawn Richard has now manufactured a series of false claims all in the hopes of trying to get a payday — conveniently timed to coincide with her album release and press tour. If Ms. Richard had such a negative experience with Making the Band and Danity Kane, she would not have chosen to continue working directly with Mr. Combs for Dirty Money, nor would she have returned for the Making the Band reboot in 2020 or agreed to be featured on The Love Album last year. It’s unfortunate that Ms. Richard has cast their 20-year friendship aside to try and get money from him, but Mr. Combs is confidently standing on truth and looks forward to proving that in court.”

Richard accused Diddy of sexual abuse, sex trafficking, fraud and more in her lawsuit. The singer said Diddy subjected her to years of “inhumane working conditions.” She also recalled witnessing him abuse his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who sued the mogul in November 2023.

Diddy started working with Richard when she auditioned for the reality show Making the Band. The girl group Danity Kane was formed on the show and signed to his label.

Richard continued collaborating with Diddy after Danity Kane disbanded. She was a member of the Diddy-led trio Dirty Money.

The former Bad Boy Records artist joined a sizable list of people who’ve sued for sexual assault and accused him of sex trafficking over the past year. Ventura was the first woman to file a lawsuit against Diddy. He quickly settled with her out of court.

Diddy hasn’t reached settlements with the rest of his accusers, denying their various allegations. His legal troubles go beyond the civil cases as he’s under federal investigation for sex trafficking.

 

Future Reveals “MIXTAPE PLUTO” Release Date With Cryptic Instagram Post

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Future has finally put a date on the release of his highly anticipated MIXTAPE PLUTO project after delivering a flurry of snippets.

On Wednesday (September 11), the diamond-certified, 3x-Grammy Award-winning rapper formally shared details of his new project, including what appears to be the cover artwork. “F*** the publicity I got this out the mud MIXTAPE PLUTO 9-20-24,” Future wrote in the caption of the post.

Along with publicizing the September 20 release date of the project, Future also shared the pre-save/pre-add link for the mixtape and dropped multiple new products via his official website FREEBANDZ.com, such as physical CD copies of MIXTAPE PLUTO. Additional items include bundles with limited edition t-shirts, and two vinyl variants in both black and green.

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The comments section of the post promptly erupted with messages of support from Future’s close associates such as his FREEBAND GANG signee Doe Boy, among others.

“It’s crazy u still getting better & better after all this time, built different [goat emoji],” Doe Boy wrote in a comment. Chief Keef’s artist Lil Gnar also chimed in, adding, “Streets ready 4 it.”

Throughout the past month, Future has continued to give fans a glimpse into the world of MIXTAPE PLUTO with the release of new teasers, including a snippet for the song “TOO FAST.” Future also previously shared clips for various tracks purportedly appearing on the mixtape, including a snippet of his collaboration with Travis Scott, which ignited a frenzy across social media over the past few weeks.

Earlier this week, Future wrapped up a sold-out arena run with Metro Boomin, the critically acclaimed WE TRUST YOU TOUR. The run saw the two superstars traverse across North America – including historic nights at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, Atlanta’s State Farm Arena, and Los Angeles’ brand-new Intuit Dome. Billboard called the show “a testament to how deep Future’s catalog and bag of hits really is” while GQ celebrated the fact that “two great albums and a rejuvenated live show confirm Future’s powers are as strong as they’ve ever been.”

Appropriately titled, the tour was in support of Future and Metro Boomin’s explosive, chart-topping collaborative albums released earlier this year, WE DON’T TRUST YOU and its follow-up, WE STILL DON’T TRUST YOU. The albums highlight the duo’s magnetic chemistry–which Rolling Stone calls “seamless”–and went on to capture the entire music industry’s attention, piquing competitive interests in ways not seen in years. The albums officially landed Future his ninths and tenth number 1 albums on the Billboard 200, while the single “Like That” featuring Kendrick Lamar spent a blistering 3 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This run became, as Billboard stated, “the biggest story in rap.”

Drumma Boy Recalls Leaking Waka Flocka Flame’s Latest Diamond Hit Featuring Wale & Roscoe Dash

By: Devon Jefferson Updated Category: Rumors
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Drumma Boy has shared the surprising backstory of Waka Flocka Flame’s early anthem “No Hands” featuring Wale and Roscoe Dash.

In an Instagram post he shared on Tuesday (September 10), the Memphis-bred producer shared a video of the new plaque he received now that “No Hands” has been certified diamond by the Recording Industry of America. In the short clip, Drumma Boy remarks on leaking the record himself, telling his cameraman “they ain’t even want this song I had to leak this one.” In the caption of the post, he continued, essentially patting himself on the back for having the foresight to leak the record in light of its new milestone.

“IMAGINE me HAVING to LEAK this 1 [stressed smiley face emoji] WE ENDED UP 10 Xs PLATTY‼️ CERTIFIED DIAMOND [diamond emoji],” Drumma Boy wrote in the caption.

As he continued, Drumma Boy went on the thank Waka, Wale and Roscoe, along with Gucci Mane, who played a significant role in the creative process of this record while he was fresh out of jail.

“Shid i got SUMMO records im FIXIN to LEAK too den FYM! NAH FR [salute emoji] @laflare1017 4 BOOKIN @patchwerkstudio 1st day out! @wakaflocka @urdjuice @wale @itsricitoo & MOST OF ALL… THANKS TO YALL, THE FANS, THE DJS‼️ LISTEN 2 THIS TRACK B#TCH‼️ #HitsOnly.”

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Artists such as Gillie Da King and producer Zaytoven, among others, showed love to Drumma Boy in the comments section of the original post.

“Ayyyyee yo! 🔥🔥🔥 inspired!,” Lex Luger wrote.

“Congrats,” Murder Beats added.

Waka Flocka’s “No Hands” was a major hit when it was released in 2010. The track peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in January the year following and hit No. 1 on the Hot Rap Songs Chart at one point.

Check out the post above and revisit the 2010s anthem below.

Keznamdi Ignites Ghana with New Track “Pressure” and Upcoming Video

By: Staff Writer Updated Category: Music News
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Jamaican reggae sensation Keznamdi is on fire! Fresh off the success of his latest track, “Pressure,” the artist is ready to take things to the next level by releasing a brand new music video shot in the vibrant heart of Ghana. This news has fans buzzing with excitement as Keznamdi bridges cultures and sounds in a way that only he can.

Ghana, known for its rich cultural heritage and music scene, is the perfect backdrop for Keznamdi’s latest visual masterpiece. The video promises to be a colorful celebration of life, rhythm, and tradition, showcasing the stunning landscapes and warm spirit of the Ghanaian people. You can almost feel the energy as he blends reggae with Afrobeats, creating a sound that resonates across borders.

Keznamdi has always been passionate about collaboration and cultural exchange. By shooting his video in Ghana, he not only pays homage to the African roots of reggae but also highlights the growing synergy between reggae and hiphop soul, two genres that are taking the world by storm. The fusion of sounds in “Pressure” is a testament to his commitment to celebrating diversity through music.

Keznamdi’s decision to shoot in Ghana speaks volumes about his respect and admiration for the rich cultural tapestry of the country. His presence in Ghana further solidifies the connection between Jamaican and African music, fostering an environment of collaboration and unity. The impact of this cultural exchange is profound, as it opens doors for more artists from both regions to collaborate, share ideas, and create music that resonates with a global audience.

Talk about Keznamdi lyrics & then quote

Pressure, we unda pressure

The youth got no options

And we need some action

Everything a get higher

Yeh we down to the wire

Youth a turn da crime

And him nah care bout di time

Economy a crash and we dont got no choice

Out a road dog hungry fi take ya three points

Father watch over we

The rich a live large

And the poor man down

Talk about the both the vibe of the song pressure how it touch on Deep lyrics and how the video describes a deeper love to the passion.

Case Closed: Justin Timberlake Strikes DWI Plea Deal

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Justin Timberlake accepted a plea deal in his drunk driving case. Timberlake agreed to plead guilty to a traffic violation and pay a fine in exchange for prosecutors dropping a driving while intoxicated charge, per multiple reports.

The 43-year-old singer will reportedly pay a fine of roughly $300 to $500. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office said he will enter his plea on Friday (September 13).

Timberlake’s deal helped him avoid the harshest punishment for DWI. The charge carried a maximum sentence of one year in jail and a $2500 fine.

Police arrested Timberlake for DWI in June. He refused to take a breathalyzer test. A Sag Harbor cop said it was “ascertained that [Timberlake] was operating [his] vehicle in an intoxicated condition in that his eyes were bloodshot and glassy, a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage was emanating from his breath, he was unable to divide attention, he had slowed speech, he was unsteady afoot and he performed poorly on all standardized field sobriety tests.”

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Timberlake’s lawyer Edward Burke claimed the singer wasn’t intoxicated following the arrest.

“The most important fact to know about this case is that Justin was not intoxicated and should not have been arrested for DWI,” Burke said. “The police made a number of very significant errors in this case … Sometimes the police make mistakes and this is just one of those instances.”

He added, “[Timberlake] cooperated with the police officers at all times and treated them with the respect they deserve. He also respects the entire judicial process … But the fact remains, he was not intoxicated, and they made an error in arresting him for it. We are confident that this charge will be dismissed.”

According to police, Timberlake said he had one martini when asked if he’d been drinking. He spent about nine hours in custody.

Shannon Sharpe Stuns Fans By Streaming NSFW Content On Instagram Live

By: AllHipHop Staff Updated Category: Rumors
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Shannon Sharpe went viral for the wrong reasons on Wednesday (September 11). The former NFL star and current ESPN personality streamed what appeared to be him having sex on Instagram Live.

Fans following Sharpe on Instagram were shocked when they started watching his livestream. Many viewers assumed Sharpe didn’t realize he was broadcasting to the public while others wondered if he was hacked. A message saying he was hacked circulated on social media, but it no longer appeared on his Instagram.

WWE wrestler Ron “R-Truth” Killings was one of the people watching Sharpe’s livestream. R-Truth joked about the social media mishap in the comments.

“Yoo UNC that’s no PG,” he wrote.

Sharpe never shied away from discussing sex on his shows Club Shay Shay and Nightcap with Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson. Sharpe infamously lusted over Megan Thee Stallion in 2023, claiming he’d have “her opening up like saloon doors.”

“Her knees good,” he said. “I’d have her stretched out like a quarter to three.”

Sharpe apologized to Megan when he interviewed her in July.

“Meg, before we go any further I want to apologize to you personally,” Sharpe said. “I always wanted to sit down and have a conversation with you. I didn’t know if that was going to be possible. But I was always hoping that I got an opportunity to bump into you because I made a comment. I think it was September or October [2023]. I told a joke, I said it in jest, but I believe the joke would have been just as funny had I left you out of it. So, for any unwanted attention, harm, shame [or] embarrassment that I caused you or your family, I want to say as a man, as I sit here before you, that I apologize.”

Megan accepted his apology.

“I appreciate that,” she told him.

Check out some of the reactions to Sharpe’s shocking Instagram Live below.

50 Cent Questions Hurricane Chris’ Intelligence As Beef Ramps Up

By: Justin Ivey Updated Category: News
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Hurricane Chris may regret antagonizing 50 Cent. The G-Unit boss trolled Hurricane Chris by reacting to a viral clip of the Shreveport native struggling to pronounce “educational.”

“This is what happens when the edunacational system fails you IN THE 50 states of America,” 50 Cent captioned the clip, intentionally misspelling “educational” on Instagram.

Hurricane Chris responded, “I was talking too damn fast.”

50 Cent and Hurricane Chris’ beef stemmed from the Humor & Harmony festival in Shreveport. Hurricane Chris, arguably the most famous rapper from Shreveport, criticized 50 Cent for not booking local artists and spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to the city’s police department.

“You threw a m############ concert in Louisiana and didn’t book no Louisiana legends, ain’t put no bankroll in any Louisiana legends’ pockets, but you paid the police half a million dollars,” Hurricane Chris said. “What type of b#### ass s### is that?”

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50 Cent set up shop in Shreveport, making it the home of G-Unit Studios. Shreveport officials praised 50 Cent for his investment in the city, but Hurricane Chris saw things differently.

“Shreveport had cheap ass land, he came and bought that s### and a n#### don’t give a f### about f###### with us,” Hurricane Chris said. “He just showed you that by paying the police a half a million dollars when we got young n##### out here starving. We got young n##### out here killing each other. That f###### money could have went to anything to help the youth. We don’t need more money invested into the police.”

Hurricane Chris claimed his attack on 50 Cent was a “big misunderstanding” in an interview with Shreveport’s KSLA.

“I definitely had no malice,” he said. “It was just me wanting to see my community be respected. I had already seen him come into the community and disrespect the culture and names. And it came out because I was in one of those moods.”

Hurricane Chris took shots at 50 Cent after speaking to KSLA, declaring he could out-rap the TV mogul.