Nipsey Hussle’s Clothing Brand Announces “Marathon Burger” To Rick Ross’ Delight

The Marathon Clothing brand recently dropped a bombshell on Instagram after hinting at the grand opening of a burger joint poised to carry forward the indomitable legacy of late Los Angeles rapper Nipsey Hussle.

In a pair of posts shared via the official Instagram account for the clothing brand, digital renderings of the purported storefront and branded packaging product designs teased the first location of Marathon Burger would be opening “soon.”

In an Instagram post AllHipHop shared covering the news of the grand opening, Maybach Music Group mogul and Nipsey’s frequent collaborator Rick Ross shared his excitement for the culinary center by adding a fire emoji in the comments section.

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Though details remain scarce, speculation is rife about the exact location of this much-anticipated eatery. It’s worth noting, though, that there was a restaurant in Compton for decades called Marathon Burger, which was located at the 600 block of Compton Boulevard, that closed nearly two years ago without warning. Many believe Marathon Burger will find its home in the heart of South Central Los Angeles, possibly at the recently renovated “Nipsey Hussle Square” on Crenshaw Boulevard.

The plaza, now a significant landmark, was purchased by Nipsey Hussle’s family and has undergone extensive renovations to honor the late rapper. Fans can’t help but imagine Marathon Burger nestled in this historic spot, serving up delicious bites while paying tribute to Nipsey Hussle’s enduring influence on the community. This would be a fitting homage to Nipsey, who once said, “It’s about giving back to the people and the neighborhood that raised you.”

Since Nipsey Hussle’s tragic shooting death on March 31, 2019, the Marathon Clothing brand has soared to new heights, turning grief into growth. The brand’s landmark deal with Puma is a testament to Nipsey Hussle’s vision and entrepreneurial spirit, resulting in a line of apparel that reflects his unique style and ethos. This partnership has only expanded the brand’s reach and impact, ensuring Nipsey’s legacy continues to inspire.

Check out the renderings of the forthcoming burger spot above.

Married Kanye West Accused Of Sending Model Inappropriate Messages

Kanye West is in the headlines again after influencer Mikaela Lafuente claimed that he sent her “inappropriate” messages.

Lafuente, 22, alleges that the 47-year-old rapper reached out on Instagram, inviting her to “hang out” and listen to his latest album.

The messages, sent in March, initially seemed suspect to Lafuente, who thought they might be from a fake account.

“It was funny. Bryce and I were in Vegas when I saw Kanye West’s message in my Instagram DMs,” she shared with the DailyMail, referring to her boyfriend.

“At first, I didn’t believe it and assumed it was a fake account, but it wasn’t. The message was pretty odd as I had never spoken to him or seen him in person before.”

West’s first message contained a casual “Back in Cali” followed by an invitation to get together.

Uncomfortable with the proposition, Lafuente declined the offer, citing his marital status and their significant age gap.

“I don’t think it’s acceptable to be messaging other women when you’re married. It’s not acceptable and it’s something I’d stand behind forever,” Lafuente stated.

She expressed concern that others might not refuse such advances, adding, “If he texts other girls, I know I said no, but others might not. I do not support it. Maybe they (him and his wife) have an agreement and Bianca knows about it and is cool with it, but we will never know this.”

She emphasized her commitment to her relationship, saying, “I have a boyfriend I love dearly and love very much and he (Kanye) has a wife.” Notably, after her refusal, Kanye liked her rejection message and subsequently deleted his previous messages.

Kanye West has been married to Bianca Censori, 29, since December 2022.

Kodak Black Claims Child But Cuts Off The Mother Over Car Window Vandalism Incident

Kodak Black was recently involved in a verbal confrontation with the mother of his child following a vandalism incident that occurred last month.

In case you missed it, Kodak’s baby momma gained significant attention on social media after vandalized his car and proceeded to post about it. The woman, in a fit of rage, broke out the windows of Kodak Black’s car and shared the aftermath of the destruction in a series of posts on her social media accounts. The vandalism reportedly took place on June 12, after one of Yak’s other baby mothers posted a video of him sleeping at her home.

Now, in a new video that has surfaced on social media, Kodak Black appears to face the woman for the first time since her outburst. However, instead of patching things up, it appears as though the “ZeZe” rapper is more interested in moving on as a co-parent.

“You just want f##k,” Kodak said to the woman after she confessed she had been celibate since having relations with him. “You don’t want to love or build nothing. You don’t want to love and build nothing bro. That’s crazy. It’s all right bro.”

As the woman continued to plead her case and lure Kodak in with physical affection, he continued to deflect her attempts.

“I’ve been there for that thinking—see how you talking right now? That’s how I fell for that s##t last time,” he said.

Kodak Black then accused the woman of being eclipsed by the mindset of the City Girls while also making it clear he had no reservations when it comes to the child they share—despite her behavior.

“I don’t regret this little n###a right here though,” he said pointing to the baby. “I don’t my regret this little n###a. Feel me—soon you thinking you straight and you vibing like, ‘oh this is a new person,’ here you go again on some stupid City Girl s##t. Some Ft. Lauderdale girl stupid ass s##t again.”

As the clip continued, Kodak Black went on to blast the woman for the window breaking incident, questioning how she even got access to his property in the first place before concluding, “you didn’t even have to do all that.”

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While it is unclear whether Kodak Black patched things up with the mother of his child, it’s worth noting that his love life is messy right now, even without their tumultuous relationship in the mix. Yak was also reportedly engaged to rapper Mellow Rackz and bouncing back and forth between the mothers of his children throughout the engagement.

Watch the full video of Kodak Black’s interaction with the woman above.

Meagan Good Justifies Dating Jonathan Majors: “I Have Peace In My Heart”

Meagan Good discussed her relationship with Jonathan Majors on TODAY With Hoda & Jenna on Tuesday (July 9). The actress defended her decision to date Majors when asked if any of her friends advised her against it due to his domestic violence case.

“Every friend advised me, but at the end of the day, one thing I know is I can always look at myself in the mirror when I trust my spirit,” Good said. “When I trust God, when I ask God, and when I move to the beat of my own drum, I can always look and say, ‘OK, I’m proud of that.’ No matter [what] happens, I have peace in my heart and I have harmony in my heart. And it’s only when I do something based on someone else saying, ‘Well, I think you should do this,’ [that issues arise].”

She continued, “And I take everyone I love’s opinion and advice into account, for sure. But at the end of the day, I’m the one who has to live my life. And I’m the one who has to get to heaven one day, prayerfully, and give God an account of what I did. So, I want to be responsible for the choices I make. And also, I want to live the life I want to live.”

Good and Majors started dating after the latter was arrested for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in 2023. Majors was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. A judge sentenced him to probation and a 52-week domestic violence counseling program in April.

Marvel Studios fired Majors after he was convicted of assault and harassment. He portrayed Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Majors secured his first acting role since his conviction when he was cast in the independent film Merciless in June. Martin Villeneuve, the brother of Dune filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, is directing Merciless.

Chlöe Bailey Uses Black Eyed Peas Reference To Combat Negative Criticism About Her Body

Chlöe Bailey is using a combination of her quirky personality and a 2000s-era Black Eyed Peas hit to combat hot takes critics are making on social media about her body.

In a recent live stream she broadcasted ahead of her birthday, Bailey expounded on her fitness journey by directly addressing fan feedback she discovered while scrolling on social media. In particular, she targeted a tweet from a fan, who alleged she had gotten “too skinny” and wasn’t thick anymore as a result of the weight loss.

With a light-hearted yet snarky retort, Bailey shot down the critical tweet while also posing a fair warning to individuals who think it’s a good idea to make negative comments about her body under the guise of social media.

“I saw something that was on Twitter because y’all know I’d be stalking sometimes,” she said. “Y’all be careful what you say because I be seeing the shady s##t y’all be saying. But also I saw something that said, ‘Oh, I got worried Chloe got too skinny. She wouldn’t be thick anymore.'”

Bailey used a reference to the Black Eyed Peas’ 2005 hit “My Humps,” which appeared on the Monkey Business album to troll the Twitter (X) user.

“No, I still got my junk in my trunk,” she teased. “So that tweet made me laugh. Actually made me laugh because I’m trying to get, well, I did get snatched but more snatched than how I was, but I’m still thick.”

Bailey laughed a bit before saying, “OK guys, I’m going to go now. Bye. Love you” and ended the video by promoting her upcoming content from the BET Awards along with thanking fans for their birthday wishes.

Bailey similarly responded to criticism about her sex appeal earlier this year on social media after theories began being speculated that she was too goofy to act sexy.

“It’s not an act, honey,” she said. “But not everybody will have access to that. Women can be both. Women can be multi-faceted. Lady in the streets but a freak in the sheets.”

Ultimately, Bailey says her music, which she described as her “diary,” epitomizes who she is. “That’s where you’ll see a part of me y’all don’t have access to,” she explained. “It might be surprising.”

Young Thug’s Lawyer Seeks To Blow Up RICO Trial By Removing 2 Judges & Prosecutors

Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel further complicated the rapper’s RICO trial in Georgia on Monday (July 8). According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Steel wanted Judge Rachel Krause to recuse herself from handling the defense’s bid for Judge Ural Glanville’s dismissal in the case.

Steel also sought the removal of two prosecutors. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution was the first to report on his supplemental motion.

Judge Krause was tasked with deciding if Judge Glanville must step down from the YSL RICO trial. Steel accused Glanville of aligning with prosecutors to coerce a witness to testify against Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams. Steel filed a motion seeking Glanville’s recusal. Glanville paused the trial until Krause ruled on the matter.

Steel questioned Krause’s impartiality in a supplemental motion. Young Thug’s lawyer noted Glanville contributed to Krause’s re-election campaign.

“This Motion also timely moves to recuse the Honorable Judge Krause based upon the fact that she sits on the Fulton County Superior Court Bench with Judge Glanville and that in April 2024, Judge Glanville contributed two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars to the Honorable Judge Krause’s re-election campaign,” Steel wrote. “Mr. Williams’ trial has been ongoing since January 4, 2023 and therefore includes April 2024.”

Steel believed Fulton County prosecutors Adriane Love and Simone Hylton should be removed if Glanville exits Young Thug’s trial. Steel claimed Glanville, Love and Hylton “prejudiced and tainted” the slow-moving trial by privately meeting with key witness Kenneth Copeland in June.

“Mr. Williams’ trial is Constitutionally broken based upon the unconscionable misconduct of Judge Glanville, lawyer Love and lawyer Hylton, all working together in an effort to convict Mr. Williams,” Steel argued. “The criminal justice system in Fulton County, in the State of Georgia and in America has been attacked by the conduct of these three (3) actors.”

Steel added, “This injustice must end, immediately, beginning with Judge Glanville removed and disqualified from Mr. Williams’ case. Thereafter, this Motion is also timely made for lawyer Love and lawyer Hylton to be removed and disqualified from Mr. Williams’ trial and the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office must be investigated for their improper conduct, if any, outside of the actions of lawyer Love and lawyer Hylton.”

Young Thug has remained in jail since his 2022 arrest. He maintains his innocence.

Angela Simmons Catches Hell For Posing In Bathtub Full Of Oreos

Angela Simmons drew the ire of social media by appearing in a bathtub full of Oreos on Tuesday (July 9). Simmons posed with cookies to promote a collaboration between her Angela’s Cakes brand and restaurant chain Slutty Vegan.

“Fried Oreos anyone?” Simmons wrote on Instagram. “Soooooo excited for my official launch with @sluttyveganatl!!! Our @eatangelascakes Fried Oreos will be available at all Slutty Vegan locations beginning Friday, July 12th‼️”

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Social media users lampooned Simmons in the post’s comments and on X (formerly known as Twitter). They believed the promotional tactic was corny and ridiculous. Keke Palmer showed support for Simmons amid the negativity.

“The way these people are hating in your comments is something VICIOUS!” Palmer wrote. “I’m so blown back. Just know you doing EVERYTHING RIGHT. I have never seen people so pressed. Whew.”

Simmons elicited more online backlash a week after stoking controversy by bringing a gun-shaped purse to the 2024 BET Awards. She apologized in response to social media outrage over the purse.

“I want to address the recent incident involving the green purse I carried at the BET Awards,” she wrote. “When I chose the purse, I believed it was cute and unique and I made a poor decision in using it as an accessory to amplify my beauty. I deeply regret that this item, which symbolizes a gun, was inappropriate and insensitive, especially given my personal and community experiences with gun violence.”

She added, “I understand the pain and hurt this has caused, especially to those who have been directly impacted by gun violence. For my entire life, I have exemplified peace, unification and the resolution of gun violence in America … By carrying this purse, I did not intend to promote gun violence in any way. It was a mistake that does not define who I am or my commitment to ending gun violence. To anyone who was hurt or offended by my actions, I offer my deepest apologies.”

Check out some reactions to Simmons in a tub of Oreos below.

Julia Fox Comes Out As Lesbian, Apologizes To Ex-Boyfriends

Julia Fox has announced her identity as a lesbian in a recent TikTok video that has garnered widespread attention.

The model and actress, who gained fame from her previous relationship with Hip-Hop icon Kanye West, addressed her sexuality explicitly for the first time.

Julia Fox responded to a TikTok post by comedian Gracin, who commented on the irony of lesbians having boyfriends.

Gracin’s video stated, “I love when I see a lesbian with their boyfriend. It’s like, Aw, you hate that man. You literally hate him.” In her response video, Fox said, “Hey, that was me. I was that lesbian. So sorry, boys. Um, won’t happen again.”

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Although this is Fox’s first public declaration as a lesbian, she has spoken openly about her sexuality in the past.

In 2022, during an interview with Ziwe, she revealed her curiosity about exploring relationships with women.

“I, like, have been thinking about it a lot recently. Because I do think maybe I have some, you know – I have a gay bone and I need to explore that a little bit more. Like maybe my ex-boyfriends weren’t wrong when they were calling me a lesbian and complaining that I never wanted to have sex with them,” she shared.

Fox also made headlines when she revealed she has been celibate for two years.

She mentioned that intimacy was not a focal point during her relationship with Kanye West in January 2022.

“There, like, wasn’t any” sex during their time together, she explained to the New York Times. “It wasn’t really about that.”

Bhad Bhabie “Confused” By Reaction To Her Post About Boyfriend Abusing Her

Bhad Bhabie clarified past comments regarding Le Vaughn, the father of her child, after accusing him of domestic violence. The internet personality/rapper claimed she never said she was staying with him despite his abuse on Tuesday (July 9).

“I wasn’t gonna speak on this but who said I was staying?” she wrote in response to an Instagram user calling on her to leave Le Vaughn. “What about that post made y’all think I’m staying? Bc I said I love him? Bc I said he’s gonna get help? I’m so confused and apparently so are y’all.”

Bhad Bhabie previously shared footage of Le Vaughn attacking her and photos of her injured eye on Instagram Stories. Fans assumed she might stay with Le Vaughn because she said leaving him was “the easy way out” and “better said than done” in a post on Sunday (July 7).

“I love that man more than I love myself and it’s honestly really sad,” she wrote. “But unfortunately this is real life. I know the easy way out is to leave and that’s better said than done. This doesn’t happen this extreme often, but LV definitely has a problem. He’s going to get the help he needs.”

She continued, “Right now there’s no room for mistakes. And he knows that. Who ever says they are there for me will b supportive of me no matter what I choose to do. Y’all know I give a mf hell but there’s no excuse for that at all what so ever. My point in sharing this wasn’t to attack him, it was for him to see what he does is wrong and too take accountability and make a REAL CHANGE.”

Earlier this year, Bhad Bhabie gave birth to her first child with Le Vaughn. They named their daughter Kali Love.

Pusha T Becomes Face Of Louis Vuitton Menswear

Pusha T has been appointed as the newest brand ambassador for luxury fashion label Louis Vuitton, the company has announced.

The decision is based on his longstanding friendship and professional relationship with Louis Vuitton’s Menswear Creative Director, Pharrell Williams.

In their announcement, Louis Vuitton emphasized Pusha T’s commitment to creative expression and his influential personal style.

“His ambassadorial nomination at Louis Vuitton is a testament to his commitment to artistry and a strong personal style, both echoing the Maison’s own dedication to expression across fashion and culture,” the brand’s statement read. “Pusha T’s role as House Ambassador aims to bring together diverse cultural influences that contribute to powerful storytelling within its storied menswear universe. The Maison looks forward to this exciting collaborative journey ahead.”

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Pusha T was recently spotted in the front row at Williams’ latest collection unveiling in Paris.

Last year, he appeared on the Louis Vuitton runway alongside his brother and Clipse bandmate, No Malice, during Williams’ debut show as creative director.

Earlier this year, he modeled western-themed looks for the brand during a January presentation.

Discovered by fellow Virginia Beach native Pharrell Williams in the ’90s, the Clipse duo signed to his record label and benefitted from his production artistry throughout their career.

Louis Vuitton’s statement continued, “Their shared history promises dynamic future avenues of expression and further affirms the Maison’s ambassadorial circle to be those forging today’s contemporary landscape across industries and fields.”

Cassie Ventura’s Lawyer Reacts To Diddy’s Recent White Water Rafting Trip 

Diddy’s recent river rafting trip has drawn a response from Cassie Ventura’s lawyer. 

Over the recent holiday weekend, the fallen mogul was spotted white water rafting at Snake River, Wyoming. He was captured on video enjoying the rough ride alongside a three-person crew. 

The footage incensed Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor. He told TMZ, “I don’t think white water rafting will prepare him for the choppy waters that lie ahead.” 

After his trip, Diddy reappeared on Instagram after scrubbing his page. He posted a video of him climbing aboard his private jet while declaring, there’s “No place like home.” 

Diddy’s river rafting excursion came on the heels of a new lawsuit from former adult film star Adria English. She accused him of grooming her into sex trafficking and claimed she was coerced into having sex with guests at his parties.  

English also alleged her boyfriend and another model were told they needed to perform oral sex on Diddy to land a Sean John modeling gig.  

Diddy’s Recent Trip “Motivated” Alleged Victim “To Ensure Justice Prevails”

English’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, said her client is “even more motivated to ensure justice prevails,” after seeing Diddy “seemingly enjoying life despite all the atrocities he has caused and has been accused of by countless individuals over decades.”  

She noted English and Diddy’s other accusers are fighting “with limited resources” “after being marginalized, abused and exploited by a billionaire.” 

Mitchell-Kidd also referenced reports Diddy is selling his California Mansion. “We are not moved by Defendant Combs’ recent attempt at selling his California home or attempt to portray himself as a man of scarcity by needing to liquidate assets,” she said. “For decades, Defendant Combs has touted himself as an ultra-successful billionaire of multiple businesses.”  

In addition to the mounting lawsuits, Diddy is reportedly the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation in New York. His lawyer is “confident” he will beat English’s “and other baseless claims in court.”  

NLE Choppa Shoots His Shot At GloRilla After Her Revealing Post 

NLE Choppa has had his eye on GloRilla for some time, waiting for the right moment to shoot his shot, which appears to have arrived.  

Last month, the “S### Me Out” hitmaker said his fellow Memphis rapper was getting “thicker,” and he was one post away from making a move.  

“Glo on fire,” NLE said during an interview with BET’s Brian “B-Mac” McIntosh. “She got three ones in a row and she probably got some more in the tuck. She making the city look good.” 

Honing in GloRilla’s looks, NLE Choppa continued, “She’s getting a little thicker. We see you. That ass getting fat now, Glo. We see what you’re doing. She must’ve been on her oats. I don’t know what she’s doing, but she’s getting there now.” 

He added, “She ‘bout one more picture away before I’m just there with it.” 

On Monday (July 8) GloRilla posted the pic NLE Choppa was waiting for. She took to social media with a trio of mirror selfies captioned “Moose Knuckle Monday.” 

The post and caption gave a nod to lyrics from Glo’s viral “TGIF” hit. “Crop top with some bikers shorts, I’m showin’ off my moose knuckle,” she raps. The term refers to the outline of a woman’s private parts when wearing tight clothing.  

The post was a hit with NLE Choppa, who told GloRilla, “this the post,” alongside a clip from his recent interview.   

GloRilla saw the funny side of his post, brushing off his advances with a series of laughing emojis, which NLE Choppa returned. 

Glo’s “Moose Knuckle Monday” sparked a trend with fans sharing their own photos.  

Ab-Soul Says Drake Can Redeem Himself Following Kendrick Lamar Battle 

Ab-Soul is speaking out following Kendrick Lamar’s battle with Drake. 

After reuniting with his fellow Black Hippy member during the epic The Pop Out: Ken & Friends concert, Soulo is sharing his perspective on the clash. Despite what some fans believe, Ab-Soul says Drake can redeem himself. 

On Monday night (July 8), Ab-Soul reflected on the battle in a series of posts on X (Twitter) 

“If Drake is the MC I imagine he can be,” Ab-Soul began. “Redemption is not off the table.” However, Ab-Soul added a clarifying statement, noting, “Key word ‘MC.’” 

Despite his opinion on Drake’s possible redemption, Ab-Soul made one thing clear – the Toronto superstar is no match for Kendrick Lamar, and he doesn’t want to be misconstrued.  

“But b4 my rant gets out of context. He could never Fucc wit da Gang’Nem on sum rap shyt. That was Never a question,” he added. “We could still “potentially” match “artistry”. (Removing my obvious personal/educated bias). If this is taken as an antic of any sort and not ISM. Well… get off if you mad then. Dead homies.” 

Ab-Soul also quoted lyrics from K. Dot’s “6:16 in LA,” before asserting, “This was not a rap battle. It was scripture.” 

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Drake has kept a relatively low profile since the battle, featuring on a few singles which received mixed reviews. While Ab-Soul believes Drake can find a way out if he gets in his “MC” bag, his recent guest appearances have been anything but.  

Meanwhile, the hype around Lamar’s “Not Like Us” reached a fever pitch after the visuals dropped on Independence Day (July 4). 

Fans Question Whether The Battle Took A Toll On Drake

On the same day K. Dot shared the video, Drake was partying in the Hamptons at Michael Rubin’s annual white party. However, fans were shocked to see images from the bash, with many claiming Drake appears to have aged significantly since the battle.  

Tyga & Sabrina Claudio’s Joint Post Has Social Media Talking 

Tyga and Sabrina Claudio caused quite the stir online after posting a trio of pics on the gram. 

On Monday (July 8), the pair shared a trio of photos on Instagram featuring Tyga and Claudio in a series of intimate poses. The images show them getting cozy and embracing tenderly while enjoying the sunset at the beach.   

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The captionless post caused confusion, sparking both dating rumors and whispers of a possible collab. Fans flooded the comment section with reactions to the photos, many in disbelief. 

“Wait wut?? Sabrina please not this dude,” one person wrote while another added, “It’s giving PR move lol.” A third said, “I hoooooooope this is just a music video.” 

Other fans noted Sabrina Claudio’s resemblance to Tyga’s ex Kylie Jenner.  

The comment, “We all thought this was Kylie button >>>>>>,” was liked over 17,000 times. “You definitely saw Kylie in her,” read another comment. 

Tyga and Kyle Jenner dated on and off for three years before splitting in 2017. Their age-gap romance caused controversy, but the love affair continued, with the couple reportedly getting matching tattoos. 

Rumors of their relationship surfaced a few months after the “Sensei” hitmaker broke up with Blac Chyna. The couple called it quits in 2014 after welcoming son, King Cairo Stevenson in 2012.  

Tyga previously dated Avril Lavigne in 2023, but the couple reportedly broke up less than four months after making their romance official. 

Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” Video Has Diners Flocking To Tam’s Burgers 

Kendrick Lamar has made the owners of his hometown burger shop Tam’s Burgers very happy after featuring the store in his “Not Like Us” video, causing a sharp increase in sales. 

Tam’s Burgers makes multiple appearances in the viral video, including K. Dot and DJ Mustard pulling up outside in a Lamborghini. The video has racked up over 37 million YouTube views since its Fourth of July release, putting a lot more eyes on the burger spot. 

The manager of the Tam’s Burgers Rosecrans Ave location in Compton featured in the “Not Like Us” visuals says business is booming. Lauro Hernandez and his son Bryan Noe told TMZ the restaurant was packed all weekend with locals and tourists flocking to the spot. According to Hernandez, sales are up by 30% to 40%. 

Lamar has shown love to the store over the years, shouting out Tam’s in interviews and his lyrics.  

“I be hangin’ out at Tam’s, I be on Stockton,” Lamar raps in Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers cut “Element.” “I don’t do it for the ‘Gram, I do it for Compton 

Hernandez has known the rapper for decades yet is still amazed at how in touch with his roots the rapper is. He didn’t charge Kendrick Lamar to film in the store but agreed the Tam’s Burgers logo would feature in the video.  

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“Not Like Us” has already surpassed Drake’s “Family Matters” 35 million view count in just four days. Drizzy dropped exactly two months before K. Dot’s July 4 release, yetLamar has outpaced him by two million views. 

Kendrick Lamar had a similar effect on Toronto’s New Ho King restaurant after shooting them out on “euphoria.” The owner was delighted with the mention, which helped attract new diners and caused a rush of positive reviews online.  

Boxer Shakur Stevenson Blasts “Fake Pastor” Ma$e Over Criticism Of His Last Fight 

Shakur Stevenson is hitting back at Ma$e after the rapper-turned-podcaster criticized the boxer’s last fight. 

The WBC lightweight champion defended his belt against Artem Harutyunyan last Saturday (July 6), at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

However, Stevenson was booed in the ring, and some fans even left the arena during the fight, unimpressed with his tactical display as Harutyunyan went the distance despite being outmatched.  

Ma$e shared his take on the fight during the latest episode of his sports talk show with Cam’ron, It Is What It Is.

“I don’t want to see Shakur fight, I’m just gonna be honest,” he began. “No disrespect to Newark, but I don’t wanna see Shakur fight nobody. For him to be hanging out with Terence Crawford and Andre Ward, there is absolutely no way that he’s fighting the way he’s fighting.” 

Shakur Stevenson clapped back at Ma$e on X (Twitter). “Same way I felt bout his rap career,” he wrote. “N#### more famous for his podcast then his failed career.” 

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Social media users were quick to correct Stevenson, defending Ma$e’s career and noting his accolades.  

The Is What It Is Instagram account also responded by telling Stevenson Ma$e, “SOLD 5 MILLION COPIES & WENT QUADRUPLE PLATINUM,” when the boxer was just a newborn. “WE JUST CALLING IT HOW EVERYBODY ELSE SEE IT,” the post said.  

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Nonetheless, Stevenson continued, blasting Ma$e and others in his replies. “Mase is built like a d### wit a egg head HEY ARNOLD HEAD ASS N####,” he said, responding to another It Is What It Is segment.  

“Mass was a fake pastor Surviving Diddy ass n####,” he wrote. “F### Mase yall n##### crazy i don’t respect nun of these b#### ass n##### and yall ain’t gone make me respect them, Surviving diddy ass bull.” 

“And tell them n##### watch the way they talk on that podcast cause Ian ducking no smoke,” he added. “Lil ole me ready to go to war wit all these soft ass n#####.” 

Stevenson continued, claiming Ma$e and Cam’ron were “the n##### hanging around the legends.” Despite calling their podcast “boring,” the boxer said he would come on the show and “cook them on they own platform.” 

Whether Ma$e and Cam’ron have Shakur Stevenson on the podcast remains to be seen. Check out some of his posts below.  

Cardi B Pregnancy Rumors Swirl Following Baby Bump Claims In Recent Photo

Cardi B appears to be rocking a baby bump in a recent photo trending on social media. The rap superstar reportedly paid a visit to her native borough of The Bronx in New York amid the Fourth of July holiday.

She was seen wearing a t########## top in several pictures and video. Cardi B, of course, enjoyed herself, handing out shots and even sending Twitter (X) and Instagram into a frenzy after hilariously reacting to what she thought were gunshots.

However, after the clips began circulating on social media, fans began speculating whether the Invasion of Privacy rapper was sporting a baby bump based on a noticeable bulge around her midsection.

This isn’t the first time as of late that the rumors started to swirl. Cardi’s performance last month caused fans to notice her choice of attire, an all-black ensemble, that some say was strategically designed to conceal her growing belly. Adding fuel to the fire, Cardi B has remained tight-lipped about the speculation, neither confirming nor denying the rumors.

Cardi B and Offset are no strangers to high-profile pregnancies. The couple welcomed their first child, Kulture Kiari Cephus, in July 2018 after Cardi announced her pregnancy in true superstar fashion by revealing her baby bump in a form-fitting white dress during her stint on Saturday Night Live. Then in 2021, Cardi shared the joyous news of the birth of their second child, Wave Set Cephus, on September 4 in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring a family photo from the hospital.

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Sexyy Red Claims Companies Are Targeting Her Tour Sales To Tank Black-Owned Promoter’s Biz

Sexyy Red is speaking out on social media after multiple reports allege she’s on the verge of canceling her upcoming tour due to low ticket sales.

The rapper announced the North American leg of her second headlining live show circuit last month. Dubbed the Sexyy Red 4 President Tour, the trek was set to feature supporting acts Hunxho, Loe Shimmy and BlakeIANA across a schedule that would see Big Sexyy and the aforementioned artists visit 26 cities across the U.S.

It’s currently set to start in Seattle on August 22 and is scheduled to conclude in Nashville on October 1. However, sales data from the tour appears to jeopardize the possibility the show will go on as planned after it has been revealed that allegedly less than 40 percent of the tickets available for the tour have sold thus far.

In response to a tweet publicizing the ticket sales data, Sexyy Red denied the validity of the information, claiming it was all cap and that her fans had her back.

“My fans are buying tickets we’re doin just fine we not cancelling no tour dis cancelling sht all cap,” Sexyy Red tweeted. “Dis how Dey try to do u wen u go wit an independent promoter n the bigger companies try to sabotage u we not cancelling sht.”

In another tweet that has since gone viral, Sexyy Red accused major companies of targeting the Black-owned company managing the promotion of her tour of sabotaging her tour sales. The St. Louis native didn’t hold back in her statement addressing the rumors ,and proceeded to directly name AG Entertainment, a Black-owned promoter, as the alleged victim of a corporate campaign designed to spread misinformation about the tour.

“I did my touring deal with a black promoter black owned company AG Entertainment and now Dey playin dirty paying pages spreading fake news to discourage my fans from buying tickets,” she wrote in the tweet.

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AG Entertainment, known for promoting some of the biggest events in the hip-hop world, has yet to respond to the allegations. However, the silence from the company has only fueled further speculation from eager fans and critics alike.

But it’s also worth noting that Sexyy Red’s accusations come at a tumultuous time for the rapper, who recently delivered her mixtape In Sexyy We Trust, home to her fan-favorite record “U My Everything” featuring Drake. Notably, legendary producer Jermaine Dupri took a jab at her after the 14-track project debuted with around 27,000 first-week units, despite her perceived popularity.

“The industry still tries to make you believe that if you’re a hot artist and you got a single, that selling albums don’t matter,” Jermaine Dupri told Steve Stoute. “Sexyy Red’s album only doing 28,000 copies. In the era that I came in the music industry, if you sold 28,000 copies, you didn’t get no other chance to even walk in the building again.”

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50 Cent Hires Attorney Ben Crump To Take Down Beam Suntory In Million Dollar Liquor War

Another day, another lawsuit for 50 Cent. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, the Get Rich or Die Tryin’ legend has hired high-profile attorney Benjamin Crump in his battle with beverage company Beam Suntory.

50 Cent’s company Sire Spirits, G-Unit Records, Sire Champagnes, Sire Brown, Curtis Jackson (50 Cent), Stephen J. Sava and G-Unit Brands are all listed as plaintiffs. Beam Suntory, Inc., Jim Beam Brands Co., Julious Grant, Michael Caruso, Gina Caruso, MCF Consulting Inc., G2J Brand, Brand House Group LLC, Q Branch Consulting LLC and 4 G’s Ventures Inc. are named as defendants.

Crump applied for the gig on May 31 and the paperwork was signed on July 3, just before Fourth of July weekend.

50 Cent’s war with Beam Suntory escalated in March, after he discovered its alleged role in an embezzlement scheme that cost him millions of dollars and nearly ended his Sire Spirits company. In an Instagram post, 50 Cent vowed to make Beam Suntory “pay for what they did.” He continued, “These big companies think they can get away with anything. It has cost me millions in legal fees. They are gonna find out I’m not the one you want to play with.”

The G-Unit founder filed a complaint with the New York State Supreme Court. In the filing, he accused Beam Suntory of being complicit in a kickback scheme. 50 Cent claims the brand overcharged Sire Spirits for the liquor they supplied and split the difference – estimated to be in excess of $6 million – with the defendants.

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Sire Spirits attorney Craig W##### told the outlet, “Beam Suntory’s role here is extraordinarily troubling.” He claimed the brand’s Chief Commercial Officer Julious Grant “facilitated the entire fraud.”

Mitchell Green, embattled former director of Brand Management for 50 Cent’s Sire Spirits previously pleaded guilty to wire fraud for his role in the alleged scheme. Green embezzled over $2 million from his employers and was ordered to pay more than $6 million in damages. Fiddy warned Beam Suntory were next.

In a follow-up post, 50 Cent shared the report from Fox5 News detailing the complaint. “I’m not the guy you want to get started. In nicest way I’m gonna need my money by Monday,” he captioned the post.

50 Cent returned a short time later to post an alleged letter from Beam Suntory boasting of their “longstanding relationship” with 50 Cent and Sire Spirits.

“This is the letter @beamsuntory sent without my knowledge to the people involved in the scheme that cost me millions,” he wrote. “This will make a great unscripted project.”

And evidently, he’s making good on his word.

EXCLUSIVE: The Game May Lose House Over $7M Court Loss To Priscilla Rainey

Priscilla Rainey pushed forward with legal maneuvers to collect a $7 million judgment from The Game, whom she sued for sexual battery. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Rainey served The Game and manager Wack 100 in hopes of seizing the rapper’s property.

A process server sent a notice of levy, writ of execution and more to The Game and Wack 100 on Rainey’s behalf in June. Rainey targeted a house in Calabasas, California.

Both men were listed at the same address. Rainey accused The Game of transferring his home’s deed to Wack 100 to prevent her from seizing it.

AllHipHop previously reported on Rainey subpoenaing The Game’s kids’ school district for proof of residence and attendance records in her collection efforts. She already seized his publishing and label.

Rainey, a contestant on The Game’s VH1 reality show She’s Got Game, sued him in 2015. A jury awarded her roughly $7 million in 2016. The Game claimed he would never pay the debt.

“Don’t be fooled by these accusations or the dollar amount in the headlines cause I put that on my favorite aunties poodle this broad ain’t gettin s###!” he wrote on Instagram in 2016. “Every girl on that show will tell u I never touched this chick or ever desired to be anywhere near her.

“She got kicked off the show & as a result she filed this lame lawsuit which was probably her intentions before the show was ever even started. She was begging for my attention the entire time we shot the show & was given the ultimate Major League Baseball CURVE ball so that upset her & made her lil wee wee hard so she did what all chicks like her do when life gives them no other options…. They sue you!”

An appeals court rejected The Game’s request for a new trial. Rainey sued him again over his refusal to pay the $7 million judgment. She won the second lawsuit in 2023.