Beyoncé Celebrates “Renaissance” Movie Topping U.S. Box Office: “We Did It” 

Beyoncé took a moment to acknowledge her hard work in a lengthy message to her fans to celebrate her Renaissance movie debuting at the top of the U.S. box office. 

In a candid Instagram post Wednesday (November 6), the superstar songstress paid tribute to her team and professed her gratitude to the BeyHive for their “outpouring of love.” She shared a montage of footage from the film and its multiple premieres, interspersed with rave reviews alongside a rare lengthy caption.  

“It was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done because of the short turn around time,” Beyoncé said of making the movie. “I practically slept in the edit, color, and mix sessions. The race against time continued in order to get this film out so quickly. But it was so worth all the grind.” 

She also took the time to share her reaction to the viral “mute challenge” fans took from the concerts to the movie theatres. “Y’all are cracking me up. Please keep that energy going,” she added.” 

Beyoncé also shared her pride at launching the movie on World AIDS Day in memory of her Uncle Johnny, the first person to introduce her to House music and a major inspiration for her Renaissance album.  

“While I’m often critical and feel my art is never finished, the pendulum swings,” Beyoncé continued. “I feel gratitude. “We did it.” We have the #1 movie in the country!” 

The 32-time Grammy Award winner also reacted to receiving a coveted perfect audience score from Rotten Tomatoes. “And a [100] on Rotten Tomatoes. And it’s because of you and your support! I humbly thank you.” Read her post below. 

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Rick Ross Fires Back After 50 Cent Drags Him To Diddy Lawsuit Backlash 

50 Cent hasn’t grown tired of trolling Diddy over the recent sexual assault lawsuits, and now he’s also dragging longtime nemesis Rick Ross into the fray.  

After clowning Ross and Meek Mill’s Too Good to Be True album sales earlier this week, 50 Cent took to Instagram to remind his followers about some of Rozay’s old lyrics. 

He shared a trio of images while sharing a report on him donating the proceeds of his upcoming Diddy documentary to sexual assault victims. Alongside the report, 50 Cent posted a throwback image of Diddy and Rick Ross alongside lyrics from the Miami rapper’s controversial verse on Rocko’s “U.O.E.N.O” 

“WTF,” he wrote in the caption. “At some point you gotta just do the right thing.”  

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“Put molly all in her champagne, she ain’t even know it,” the MMG honcho raps on the 2013 track. “I took her home and I enjoyed that, she ain’t even know it.” 

Rick Ross apologized after listeners deemed the lyrics pro-rape, but the verse drew hefty criticism and lost him a lucrative partnership with Reebok. 

Rick Ross caught wind of Fiddy’s post and clapped back on Instagram while firing a stray intended for 50 Cent’s girlfriend, model Jamira “Cuban Link” Haines.  

He referenced his comments earlier this week about Cuban Link being a “Dream Chasers b####,” and tied her to Meek Mill signee Omelly. “Single and Video coming,” he wrote, teasing a collab, although he seemingly confused Cuban Link with rapper Cuban Doll. 

Vance Hardcore Is Making Major Music Waves In The South

In the dimly lit recording studio of The Marigny in New Orleans, Vance Hardcore, with determination in his eyes, laid down the verses for his latest track, “Presidents.” As the beat thumped through the speakers, Vance’s lyrics wove a narrative of the struggles and aspirations that resonate with young men striving to create a better life for themselves and their families.

With his stage name embodying a raw and intense energy, Vance Hardcore explained that “Presidents” served as an ode to Jay Z’s “Dead Presidents” and Nas’s “The World Is Yours.” Initially considering sampling these iconic tracks for the hook, Vance’s creative journey took a different turn, resulting in a unique expression of the angst and responsibility felt by many young men.

In an exclusive interview, Vance revealed that the inspiration for the lyrics struck him the moment he heard the beat. Freestyling his thoughts, he crafted verses that captured the essence of the original tracks he admired while adding his own perspective on the challenges of growing up and taking charge of one’s destiny.

“Presidents” marked a new chapter in Vance’s musical journey, featured in his latest EP, “untitled,” produced by his brother Prosper Jones and engineered by Cash Passion. Vance shared that the recording process was a departure from his usual approach, offering listeners a fresh perspective to connect with and, hopefully, relate to on a deeper level.

The release didn’t just mark a personal achievement; it climbed to #15 on iTunes, a significant win for Vance and his dedicated fanbase. Acknowledging the collaborative effort, Vance expressed gratitude to Cash Passion for the mix and master that brought the track to life.

When asked about the reception he anticipated from fans, Vance hoped that “Presidents” would not only be enjoyed but would also motivate listeners to pursue their goals with renewed vigor. The track, he believed, carried a message of empowerment and resilience, encouraging others to face life’s challenges head-on.

As fans eagerly awaited the next steps in Vance Hardcore’s journey, he hinted at upcoming projects, including the launch of an energy drink and merchandise alongside his next EP, slated for release in ’24. With a determined spirit and an eye on the future, Vance Hardcore remained focused on pushing boundaries and aiming higher in the ever-evolving landscape of his musical career.

Lil Yachty Sparks Social Media Uproar Over Claim He Never Glorified Negativity In His Music 

Lil Yachty has the internet up in arms over a series of remarks over the past week about the state of Hip-Hop, his place in it, and especially his insistence that he never glorified drugs or violence in his music. 

During a recent discussion with Tierra Whack for a Rolling Stone event, Lil Yachty said he came up in a class that glorified “everything under the book.” However, according to Yachty, he was the exception to the rule. 

“I always realized that I never had the fan base of certain peers because I didn’t glorify negativity,” he stated. “I didn’t glorify things that I didn’t stand by, you know.” 

Tierra Whack agreed, saying Lil Yachty maintained a “clean image” and steered away from “promoting drugs or violence.”  

However, not everybody agreed with Yachty and Tierra Whack once clips of the interview hit social media.  

“the second line of lil yachty’s first billboard top 10 hit is ‘n#### touch my gang we gon turn this s### to columbin,’” one person wrote on X.  

Additionally, Lil Yachty faced criticism for claiming Hip-Hop “is in a terrible place.” He also said there’s a lack of support because “there is a decline in content.” 

On Wednesday (November 6) Yachty went live on Instagram to address the backlash over his comments. He claimed he was referring to keeping a “clean image” early in his career.  

“I was talking about my business and my brand… and the endorsements I had,” he explained. “Like, not putting guns in the videos and all that type of s###. If you listen to my first project… I wasn’t talking about guns and drugs.” 

He also doubled down on his comments about a decline in Hip-hop content. “I love all the new generation of artists that’s out right now, n##### is turnt,” he added. “But a lot of n##### do sound the same.” Check out the video below.  

Elsewhere during his livestream, Lil Yachty claimed he raps better than a lot of his peers, which also drew some criticism.  

NBA YoungBoy Reveals “Plot Twist” After Joe Budden Apologizes For Trashing His Music 

NBA YoungBoy is speaking out about his apparent feud with Joe Budden after tearing into the podcaster for trashing his music 

According to the 24-year-old rapper, there was never a problem in the first place, and their spat was a publicity stunt to drive interest in an upcoming interview.  

Over the weekend, NBA YoungBoy snapped on Joe Budden in an expletive-laced rant, urging him to “come on down to Grave Digger mountain and talk to me,” or “Shut your f###ing mouth!” 

Budden faced clout chasing accusations after discussing the rapper’s music on his podcast. “That n###a is trash,” he declared, adding, “He’s horrible. He is horrible, he is horrible, he is really, really, really, really, really bad. I don’t know him as a person, I’m only speaking about music. He is really, really, really bad.” 

However, Budden walked back his comments on the latest episode of The Joe Budden Podcast.  

“I owe NBA YoungBoy an apology,” he said before admitting, “there’s a much better way to articulate what you’re tryna say.” 

However, in an Instagram post Wednesday (December 6), YB claimed they faked the tension to promote an interview.  

“Joe Budden, I love you bro,” NBA YoungBoy began. “They ain’t understand our plot twist. It was strictly for [us] to do an interview after that. Tell ’em don’t take us too serious. Everything entertainment, man.” 

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NBA YoungBoy has apparently squashed another heavily publicized beef. Earlier this week, he claimed he and Lil Durk have no issue and any drama between them is just “entertainment.”

Cam’ron Drags Melyssa Ford For Implying He May Have Had Sex With Minors In 1990s 

Cam’ron clapped back at Melyssa Ford after she implied he may have had sex with underage sex workers back in the 90s.  

He took to Instagram Wednesday (December 6) with a throwback photo of himself and Ford and a few words for the podcaster.  

“I told the b#### “don’t touch me” when we took this pic,” Cam wrote. “F### you and ya apology!! Stay strong and Stand on business!! We just busy at the moment, we’ll get to you soon boo,” he wrote alongside a face blowing a kiss emoji.  

He also clarified, “nothing violent!! Before you accuse us of more s### that’s inaccurate.”  

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Cam’ron was reacting to a comment Melyssa Ford made during a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast when the hosts discussed a story Cam and Ma$e told on their podcast about “gangbanging b######,” at a brothel back in the 90s.  

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“Is there a distinct possibility that there may have been underage girls in that w#### house?” Ford asked.  

Cam’ron and Ma$e also addressed Melyssa Ford on one of the latest episodes of It Is What It Is

“Tread lightly,” Cam warned. “Be careful. I tell you one thing, I know a lot of people in ICE. Snipers, sharpshooters and I know people in ICE. I’ll have you escorted back up across the border. Be careful. It screams desperation, but we’ll get a petition to get you out the country. Cut it out. I’ll get her out the damn country. I’ll make two calls, man.” 

Melyssa Ford subsequently apologized to Cam’ron, admitting, “I should never have made that insinuation.”  

Ksoo To Stand Trial In 2024 For Alleged Involvement In Rival Rapper Lil Buck’s Murder

A trial has been set for Jacksonville rapper Ksoo to be tried for the 2020 murder of 23-year-old rapper Lil Buck. According to First Coast News, Ksoo (real name Hakeem Robinson) will stand trial alongside his brother for their alleged involvement in the murder next August 19. While Robinson will be heading to trial for the crime more than four years after it occurred, he still awaits the trial date of another second degree murder case.

Robinson has been incarcerated since September 2020 after he was arrested for first-degree murder in the case of Lil Buck (real name Charles McCormick). Abdul Robinson Jr., Ksoo’s brother, is charged with second-degree murder and accused of killing 19-year-old rival rapper Bibby (real name Adrian Gainer) in 2019.

As reported by AllHipHop.com, Abdul Robinson Sr., the father of the brothers accused in the murders and charged with accessory after the fact, maintains his innocence and will be working with prosecutors in an effort to put both of his sons away for several murders.

Robinson Sr. addressed why he’s cooperating in a since-deleted Instagram post last year. “If it was me and my Daddy (Shaka tip) in a situation like this, I would’ve been freed my daddy along time ago,” he wrote. “NO MATTER WHAT MY CONSEQUENCES WOULD’VE BEEN(no justification needed).”

“Especially if he’s a good/great daddy(datpart) He could do more for me out of jail than in jail/prison!!!! WHO LEAVE THERE DADDY IN JAIL TO ROT??? ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOW HE INNOCENT,” he continued in the post.

He said, “I would’ve been stood up and said my daddy ain’t got a F**K thing to do with nothing!!! You n***as and b***hes out in that free world talk that talk out there until its time to walk that walks FACING THAT LIFE SENTENCE!!!!!. #FreeGood/GreatDads #yeaiknyallnvrdo.”

Watch the report below for more details on the upcoming trial.

Chrisean Rock Fans Think She May End Her Own Life

Chrisean Rock raised concerns about her well-being with a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Wednesday (December 6). The controversial rapper/reality TV star appeared to contemplate suicide following spats with her baby daddy Blueface.

“Dying sounds easier than living sometimes,” she wrote on social media. “I don’t really be trynna express myself in a negative way but damn sometimes I wonder why why why why why fr.”

Chrisean’s followers tried to reassure her with positive messages as they worried she was considering harming herself. Several replies mentioned her baby boy, who was born in September.

The alarming post occurred days after Blueface accused Chrisean of abandoning their son. Blueface said she was being a “bad parent” after he took their infant son from a woman who was babysitting the child. He claimed Chrisean left their son with a friend so she could go to a recording studio and have sex with someone.

“It’s crazy, my son ain’t got no parent at four in the morning,” Blueface said. “Nobody wanna watch him. She got Marsh watching the baby at four in the morning so she can what, get some dick? Do a verse, f### a n####? All this so you can do a verse and suck some dick. You a booth b####.”

Chrisean responded by accusing Blueface of beating her friend, who was babysitting the child. She said her friend had visible damage on her face. Chrisean also claimed Blueface got into a car accident with their baby.

More of the former couple’s drama played out on social media when Chrisean and Blueface’s other baby mama Jaidyn Alexis allegedly trashed his home. Blueface started streaming the aftermath on Instagram Live, giving viewers a look at the damage and arguing with the two women while they remained at his residence.

“Grand Theft Auto VI:” Metro Boomin Radio Station? Travis Scott & Rod Wave Characters?

It’s been just about one full day since the trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA 6) was released and major names such as Metro Boomin and Travis Scott are already being affiliated with the game.

One of the most interesting developments since the trailer’s release has to be the amount of rap tastemakers who are petitioning to be involved in the gameplay for the highly anticipated title. Metro Boomin has already staked his claim to create his own radio station for the game, much like Frank Ocean’s highly popular “Blonded Los Santos” FM station and “Radio Los Santos,” which is hosted by radio broadcast legend Big Boy.

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The actual trailer itself, which has revealed characters will be customizable with characteristics and hairstyles such as wick dreads and gold grills, appears to be spawning speculation of the involvement of real life rappers within the gameplay. Fans believe a character in the trailer may have been inspired by Rod Wave and there’s currently a theory that Travis Scott appears in a strip club scene in the teaser—where his alleged avatar appears to be rolling up.

There have also already been multiple re-works of the trailer, with fans opting for music from artists such as Rick Ross to soundtrack the scenes of the South Florida-based virtual world. In a sense, with all this excitement, it seems criminal we’ll have to wait until 2025 for the game to be released.

Check out the full trailer for GTA 6 below.

Diddy’s Latest Lawsuit Sends 50 Cent Into State Of Shock

A new sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy left his rival 50 Cent stunned on Wednesday (December 6). The G-Unit boss shared his disgust after reading about Diddy allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl in 2003.

“My God 17, was no one off limits,” 50 Cent wrote on Instagram. “This documentary is gonna blow you away! Diddy do it, or Not coming soon !!!”

Diddy, former Bad Boy Records president Harve Pierre and a third man were accused of gang rape and sex trafficking in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday. The alleged victim, identified as Jane Doe, said the trio sexually assaulted her at Diddy’s studio when she was a teenager.

According to the lawsuit, the three men “plied Ms. Doe with drugs and alcohol” until the then-teenager was inebriated. They allegedly took turns raping the 17-year-old girl. The sexual assault left her barely able to stand.

Diddy denied the allegations in a statement released on Wednesday. He accused Jane Doe and his other sexual assault accusers of seeking a quick buck.

“Enough is enough,” he declared on Instagram. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie opened the floodgates of lawsuits by suing him for rape and abuse in November. The former couple quickly settled out of court, but two more women filed sexual assault lawsuits against Diddy in subsequent weeks.

50 Cent repeatedly taunted Diddy as the allegations surfaced. 50 Cent teased plans to make a Diddy documentary in the vein of Surviving R. Kelly amid the relentless trolling.

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Nipsey Hussle Associate J Stone Busted For Felony At Airport

Police arrested J Stone, a longtime friend and collaborator of the late Nipsey Hussle, at the Los Angeles International Airport. According to X17, cops took the rapper into custody on a felony warrant for aggravated robbery.

X17 obtained footage of J Stone’s arrest. Police escorted him out of the airport in handcuffs. He was informed of the robbery warrant and searched by authorities.

J Stone’s latest run-in with the law occurred eight years after he was accused of abducting his daughter. He took his then 14-month-old child from her grandmother Patty Pitchford’s home in 2015. Pitchford was babysitting the child and contacted the police.

“I tried to grab the baby, and I couldn’t handle him,” Pitchford told CBS Los Angeles. “He snatched the baby and took the baby.”

J Stone, whose real name is Randy Green, had a restraining order against him for domestic violence at the time. He dropped the child off at her aunt’s home a day after the alleged abduction.

Last month, J Stone released The Definition of Success album via All Money In No Money Out, a label founded by Nipsey. The project featured a new collaboration with Nipsey produced by Hit-Boy.

Hit-Boy spoke about his relationship with Nipsey in a recent interview with AllHipHop. Hit-Boy recalled their history, praising Nipsey’s artistry and humanity.

“He was around when my pops was out last in 2014,” Hit-Boy told AllHipHop. “He always had respect. Any time I would see Nipsey after Pops got locked up, first thing he would ask me, ‘How Big Hit doing? How Pops doing?’ You know what I mean? Just a solid individual. But he was a real music dude. Wrote good songs, could rap, could pick beats, had the whole package with it.”

Check out AllHipHop’s entire conversation with Hit-Boy and his father Big Hit below.

Diddy Wanted Nipples Pinched As Harve Pierre Smoked Crack Says Fourth Accuser

Diddy’s legal troubles continue to mount. On Wednesday (December 6), another woman sued the Bad Boy Records mogul (real name Sean Combs) for an alleged gang rape that happened when she was 17 in 2003. The woman—only identified as “Jane Doe”—made some incredulous allegations, including what Diddy required to climax during sex.

In court docs obtained by AllHipHop, Doe said, “While Mr. Combs was raping Ms. Doe, he complained that he could not ‘get off’ unless she pinched his nipples as hard as she could.”

But that was only the beginning. Doe also claimed there was drug activity going on. The docs continued, “At the time, Mr. Combs had many connections to Michigan, including, among others, to the Black Mafia Family (‘BMF’), a drug trafficking and money laundering organization that is rumored to have seeded Bad Boy. Accordingly, upon information and belief, Mr. Combs’ associates, including Mr. Pierre and the Third Assailant, spent significant time in and around Detroit, Michigan.”

She then pointed the finger at Harve Pierre, former president of Bad Boy, who’s being sued for an alleged sexual assault as well. Doe alleged he not only smoked crack-cocaine around her but also that he forced her to do sexual acts.

“Mr. Pierre began to smoke crack cocaine from what appeared to be an aluminum can,” the docs said. “After he finished smoking crack, Mr. Pierre suddenly took out his penis, demanded that Ms. Doe ‘suck [his] dick’ and forced Ms. Doe’s head down to perform oral sex on him.”

The woman included multiple photos from the night in question with her face blurred out.

According to the docs, this marks the fifth lawsuit filed against Diddy in three weeks. The snowball effect began with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who first sued Diddy over physical and sexual assault on November 16. They settled out of court in less than 24 hours. Diddy has remained relatively silent until now. Shortly after Jane Doe filed the lawsuit, he released a statement declaring his innocence.

“Enough is enough,” he declared on Instagram. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

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Diddy Breaks Silence After New Gang Rape Allegation: “I Will Fight For My Name”

A fourth woman sued Diddy for sexual assault, prompting him to vehemently deny the allegations on Wednesday (December 6). The Bad Boy Records founder maintained his innocence and claimed his accusers were looking for a “quick payday.”

“Enough is enough,” he declared on Instagram. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Diddy (a.k.a. Sean Combs) released the statement after a new Jane Doe accused him, former Bad Boy Records president Harve Pierre and a third man of raping her when she was 17 years old. The woman said she was sex trafficked and gang raped by the three men in 2003.

“When she was just a teenager, Ms. Doe met Mr. Pierre and the Third Assailant in a lounge in the Detroit, Michigan area,” her attorneys explained. “While at the lounge, Mr. Pierre insisted that he was ‘best friends’ with Mr. Combs, and even called Mr. Combs with Ms. Doe. Mr. Combs convinced Ms. Doe, who was half his age at the time, to accompany Mr. Pierre and the Third Assailant on a private jet to come to his studio in New York City.”

Her lawyers continued, “Mr. Pierre, Third Assailant and another gentleman then escorted the high schooler to a private jet, which flew them to Teterboro, New Jersey. There were SUVs awaiting the group at Teterboro, and the four of them were driven to Daddy’s House Recording Studio, a studio famously owned and operated by Mr. Combs and Bad Boy. While at the studio, Mr. Combs and his associates, including Mr. Pierre, plied Ms. Doe with drugs and alcohol. As the night wore on, the 17-year-old Ms. Doe became more and more inebriated, eventually to the point that she could not possibly have consented to having sex with anyone, much less someone twice her age. While at the studio, Ms. Doe was gang raped by Mr. Combs, the Third Assailant and Mr. Pierre, in that order.”

Jane Doe’s lawsuit included photos to prove she was with Diddy in his studio. She provided a harrowing account, detailing how Diddy raped her and watched as the assault continued.

“Mr. Combs then watched on as Third Assailant, who Ms. Doe had not even realized had begun to have sex with her, raped Ms. Doe as she told him to stop,” her lawyers wrote. “After Third Assailant was finished, Mr. Pierre took his turn at raping Ms. Doe and then violently forced her to give him oral sex, during which Ms. Doe was choking and struggling to breathe. When Mr. Pierre finished, he left Ms. Doe in the bathroom alone. Ms. Doe fell into the fetal position and lay on the floor.”

They added, “Finally, after a period of time, Ms. Doe regained her bearings. However, she could barely stand up following the gang rape and had to be helped to walk out of the building and back into a car. She was taken back to an airport and flown back to Michigan. However, she has very limited recollection of her transport home and only remembers being in her car sometime early in the morning.”

Jane Doe took legal action against Diddy after his ex-girlfriend Cassie and two other women sued him for sexual assault in November. Diddy quickly settled Cassie’s lawsuit out of court. Joi Dickerson-Neal and another Jane Doe filed their lawsuits following the settlement.

Donald Trump “Is Not Well” Trends As He’s Accused Of Having Dementia

Donald Trump is once again a trending social media topic with the hashtag “#DonaldTrumpIsNotWell” making the rounds on Wednesday (December 6). Some people are convinced he’s senile, demented and on the cognitive decline, making him unfit to run in the 2024 presidential election. As one person wrote, “Donald, everyone knows you’re weaker, unsteady and confused all the time now. You even know it too. That’s why you’re constantly talking about how you “aced” your cognitive testing. When you have to tell people you aren’t senile all the time, you’re senile.”

Another added, “He thinks Barack Obama is still president. He said there were Revolutionary War airports and windmills cause cancer. He wanted to nuke hurricanes. He told everyone to chug bleach and shove bug zappers up their a####. He brags about barely passing a cognitive test,” while yet another said, “If you can’t tell that Trump is well into dementia, then you need to be tested for it yourself. He can’t remember who he’s running against or where he is or how to pronounce adult words. He’s SOOOO EMBARRASSING! #TrumpIsNotWell.”

Trump, who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2016-2020, has been indicted multiple times since leaving the Oval Office. In August, he became the first former POTUS to be arrested after turning himself in to Fulton County jail on several RICO charges stemming from the 2020 presidential election.  Trump and his 18 co-defendants, including former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, took mugshots while in custody.

Trump, of course, proclaimed his innocence, telling FOX News at the time he “should have every right” to challenge what he called a “rigged” and “stolen” election. He also referred to his arrest “a travesty of justice” and added, “I’ve done nothing wrong.”

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Kanye West’s “Manufactured Frame Job” On Taylor Swift Made Her Flee To Foreign Country

TIME named Taylor Swift its 2023 Person of the Year and unveiled its cover story on the mega pop star on Wednesday (December 6). During the conversation, Swift reflected on her contentious relationship with Kanye West, who she said essentially forced her to leave the country after “framing” her in 2020.

West claimed Swift gave her permission to reference her on the single “Famous,” which comes with the line: “I feel like me and Taylor might still have sex/Why? I made that b#### famous (G######)/I made that b#### famous.” There was an alleged phone call between West and Swift in which she supposedly is told about the lyrics and gives the green light. She later claimed it was fabricated.

Swift told TIME she moved to a different country following the infamous phone call with West. As she explained, “You have a fully manufactured frame job, in an illegally recorded phone call, which Kim Kardashian edited and then put out to say to everyone that I was a liar. That took me down psychologically to a place I’ve never been before. I moved to a foreign country. I didn’t leave a rental house for a year. I was afraid to get on phone calls. I pushed away most people in my life because I didn’t trust anyone anymore. I went down really, really hard.”

The unedited conversation (above) was leaked online and painted a much different picture of the one Kim Kardashian originally released in 2016. Swift acknowledged the leak in March 2020 but used it to bring attention to her favorite charities in an effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kardashian fired back at Swift, accusing her of lying (again): “To be clear, the only issue I ever had around the situation was that Taylor lied through her publicist who stated that ‘Kanye never called to ask for permission,’” she tweeted. “They clearly spoke so I let you all see that.

“Nobody ever denied the word ‘b####’ was used without her permission. At the time when they spoke the song had not been fully written yet, but as everyone can see in the video, she manipulated the truth of their actual conversation in her statement when her team said she declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. The lie was never about the word b####, It was always whether there was a call or not and the tone of the conversation.”

But Swift’s publicist, Tree Paine, refuted Kardashian’s claims, saying, “I’m Taylor’s publicist and this is my UNEDITED original statement. Btw, when you take parts out, that’s editing. P.S. who did you guys p### off to leak that video? Kanye did not call for approval, but to ask Taylor to release his single ‘Famous’ on her Twitter account. She declined and cautioned him about releasing a song with such a strong misogynistic message. Taylor was never made aware of the actual lyrics, ‘I made that b#### famous.’”

Many of Swift’s fans believe she got the last laugh. She’s raking in millions from her ERAS Tour and subsequent concert film, while West is not only divorced from Kardashian but still buried in a heap of controversy over his antisemitic comments.

Kid Cudi To Star In & Produce “Slime” Animated Movie

Kid Cudi once again lent his talents to an animated project. The musician/actor born Scott Mescudi will star in the upcoming Slime. He also produced the film for his Mad Solar company.

According to reports, Kid Cudi teamed with Baby Demon animator Jeron Braxton for the Slime movie. This will be Braxton’s feature directorial debut. Brian Ash (The Boondocks) wrote the script.

“I’m always looking for what’s new and always trying to elevate what we know about music, film, TV and animation,” Kid Cudi told Deadline. “Jeron is a powerhouse creative at the forefront of culture, pushing boundaries with everything he does.”

Slime is set in a dystopian future. Cudi plays a character named Glenn who embarks on a journey with a protagonist named Muna. The movie tells the story of Muna and Glenn searching for a cure for complications caused by a medical trial.

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Previously, Kid Cudi voiced Jabari in Netflix’s adult animated music television special titled Entergalactic. He co-created the program with black-ish creator Kenya Barris. Entergalactic won several industry awards and earned a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program.

Kid Cudi also acted in live-action motion pictures such as Need for Speed, Entourage, X, House Party and Silent Night. His television résumé includes stints on the HBO series How to Make It in America, Westworld and We Are Who We Are.

Before making the jump to Hollywood, Kid Cudi made a name for himself as a music artist. The Cleveland-bred rapper’s 2009 debut studio album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, is widely regarded as a Hip-Hop classic.

Michael Jackson’s Very First Studio Recording At 8 Years Old Set For Release

Michael Jackson’s first studio recording will finally see the light of day. “Big Boy (One-Derful Version)” will be presented as a digital vinyl on December 7. The packages will be available worldwide for 48 hours.

Katherine Jackson, the mother of the late Michael Jackson, partnered with the blockchain-based music and royalty marketplace anotherblock. The song’s owner, Recordpool, also played a role in the “Big Boy (One-Derful Version)” release. The Legacy Foundation will receive a portion of the proceeds.

“This was their first step in music with ‘Big Boy,’ empowered by the voice of the youngest and the best to ever do it,” Katherine Jackson said. “I can’t believe his voice, along with his brothers’, would echo for decades. Through anotherblock’s endeavor, the Jackson family’s initial recordings of our musical heritage find a new rhythm for the digital age. It is a testament that the Jacksons’ story, just like our music, remains timeless. And the best part is that some proceeds will go to a local foundation to help the families of Gary, Indiana.”

Michael Jackson Recorded The Original “Big Boy” Vocals On July 13, 1967

Chicago Reader journalist Jake Austen discovered the “Big Boy” studio master in 2009. The 56-year-old track features an eight-year-old Michael Jackson recording his voice for the first time on tape. A later re-recorded version of “Big Boy” was released as The Jackson 5’s first single by Steeltown Records in 1968.

“We are immensely proud and excited to bring this significant piece of music history to the world,” anotherblock CEO Michel D Traore said. “This truly demonstrates how digital assets have the potential to prolong the life and enhance the value of art in a profound manner.”

An “open edition” of Michael Jackson’s “Big Boy (One-Derful Version)” sells for $25. The “limited-edition” drop ($100, 1000 tokens available) includes:

  • “Big Boy (One-Derful Version)” + never-before-heard stems
  • Editorial piece: “Making of a King” series as pdf
  • Digital vinyl b-side, including: “Michael The Lover” & “My Girl” + never before heard stem
  • Uniquely designed artwork
  • Eight additional songs and song stems from the Steeltown sessions in 1967: “Big Boy (Steeltown Version)”, “We Don’t Have To Be Over 21 (To Fall In Love)”, “You’ve Changed”, “Tracks Of My Tears”, “Lonely Heart”, “Saturday Night At The Movies”, “Stormy Monday” and “Under The Boardwalk”
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Diddy’s Sexual Assault Allegations Reportedly Causing “Logistical Nightmare” For The Grammys

The 66th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on February 4, 2024. Will Sean “Diddy” Combs attend the ceremony scheduled for the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles?

Grammy organizers are reportedly dealing with the fallout from the multiple abuse allegations against Diddy. According to The Mirror, some Recording Academy officials want the Bad Boy Records founder removed from the guest list.

Apparently, agents and publicists representing other celebrities have requested that their clients not be seated near Diddy at the Grammy Awards. One source told the outlet the situation has caused a “logistical nightmare.”

Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Diddy under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. The R&B singer accused her ex-boyfriend of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse. The two sides settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.

Diddy also faces additional sexual assault lawsuits from other alleged victims. On November 28, Combs stepped down as chairman of Revolt. However, the recording artist/music executive has denied any wrongdoing.

The Recording Academy nominated Diddy’s 2023 project, The Love Album: Off The Grid, for Best Progressive R&B Album. The category also includes Since I Have a Lover by 6LACK, Nova by Terrace Martin & James Fauntleroy, The Age of Pleasure by Janelle Monáe and SOS by SZA.

Baby Keem Releases Kendrick Lamar-Produced “The Melodic Blue” Short Film

Baby Keem dropped his debut studio album, The Melodic Blue, in 2021. Two years later, the pgLang representative released The Melodic Blue short film.

Savannah Setten directed the 20-minute presentation which features three new songs. Baby Keem exclusively added “Rock Me,” “Torch” and “White Laces” featuring James Blake to The Melodic Blue.

In addition, Baby Keem is credited as an executive producer for the visual. Plus, pgLang co-founders Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free serve as executive producers of the film.

The Melodic Blue premiered on Amazon Prime Video. A description on the streaming service reads, “Keem’s internal battle leads us through fragments of memory and temptation as he navigates the depths of The Melodic Blue.”

Upon its release, The Melodic Blue album received positive reviews from professional music critics and online music fans. The LP peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart. The RIAA certified The Melodic Blue as Platinum in August 2023.

Baby Keem also earned a 4x-Platinum plaque for the “Family Ties” single off The Melodic Blue. That Kendrick Lamar-assisted track won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance. Keem and Kendrick are also up for Best Rap Performance (“The Hillbillies”) at the 2024 Grammys.

Conor McGregor Makes Battle Rap Debut Following Online Spat With Irish Rapper 

Shortly after making his case to become President of Ireland, UFC icon Conor McGregor engaged in a rap battle following an online dispute with an Irish battle rapper. 

News that the ex-UFC champion was considering running for office was met with some criticism. “Conor McGregor is a profoundly stupid person,” wrote Scott Moore, a political commentator from Northern Ireland.  

McGregor caught wind of the post and fired back at Moore with a demeaning response. “Relax there pimples,” he replied. “You are a broke little ‘battle rapper.’” 

However, rather than backing down and avoiding a possible pile-on from McGregor’s 10.4 million followers on X, Moore challenged him to settle their dispute in his arena: battle rap.   

“I have a mental health condition where I compulsively pick my skin,” Moore explained. “I’m also autistic, I’ve used battle rap to stand up for disabled folk.” 

He continued, “If you want to battle DM me. On cam. Unless you’re scared of a fella with pimples bodying you for the world to see.” 

McGregor didn’t back down and wrote and recorded a round aimed at Scott “Scomo” Moore within an hour. He dropped his bars in a voice note on X, sending U.K. battle rap social media into a frenzy, causing a flurry of posts from fans refreshing their timelines looking for Scomo’s response to McGregor.  

After an agonizing wait, Scomo dropped his reply, hitting back at McGregor’s rhyming skills.  Check out their bars below.

Nonetheless, Conor McGregor wasn’t ready to end his battle rap debut and dropped another round. Scomo responded in kind before calling him out to battle in person. However, he ended up being blocked by the former champ. Check out the rest of their exchange below.  

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