Kanye West allegedly won’t pay or speak to a lawyer representing him in an assault and battery lawsuit. According to MyNewsLA, attorney Brian Brumfield asked Los Angeles County Judge Theresa Traber to be removed from Ye’s case on Monday (July 1). “Defendant … will not speak to counsel and defendant refuses to pay counsel as well,” the lawyer wrote in a court filing. An autograph seeker named Justin Poplawski sued Kanye for assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and loss of consortium in January 2024. Kanye allegedly punched the plaintiff in January 2022. Authorities investigated the incident.…
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Taraji P. Henson has responded to TikTok food critic Keith Lee after he shared his reaction to the viral mishap at last weekend’s BET Awards. Lee and his wife were sitting front row during the ceremony when host Taraji confused him with another social media influencer. A clip of the awkward encounter was shared wildly online and Lee spoke out to defend Henson, blaming BET for “extremely rushed” production. However, Henson has come forward claiming that Lee was actually sat in the wrong seat. She also said the mishap hurt his ego and he should just move on. “Life really…
Ice Spice and Central Cee have the work week rumor mill churning with a torrential downpour of whispers that they are rap’s next sizzling romance! The speculation kicked off today when the duo shared eerily similar posts on social media, both showing the dashboard of a Lamborghini Urus cruising through the heart of South London. […] Ice Spice and Central Cee have the work week rumor mill churning with a torrential downpour of whispers that they are rap’s next sizzling romance! The speculation kicked off today when the duo shared eerily similar posts on social media, both showing the dashboard…
Rihanna left fans in disbelief after asking GloRilla an audacious question about her debut album. The Fenty mogul is a huge fan of Glo’s “TGIF,” as recently demonstrated, but she wants more music. After going viral with a video rapping to GloRilla’s####, Rihanna slid in her DMs to give her some props. On Tuesday (July 2), GloRilla shared a few snaps from her BET Awards afterparty alongside a screenshot of Rihanna’s message. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glo Da P (@glorillapimp) “You got all summer sis!” she began before making a request. “I know dis wild…
A recent Chris Brown meet-and-greet is causing a stir online, but not for the usual reasons. The singer’s infamous post-concert meet-ups have made headlines in recent years. He was criticized for charging fans $1000 to meet and take a photo with him. They’ve also caused chaos in some relationships with disgruntled partners dropping their lovers after taking couples-style photos with Breezy. However, one recent meet and greet gained traction online after a user on X (Twitter) went viral. The June 30 post, which has been viewed over three million times, claims Chris Brown refunded a disabled fan’s meet-and-greet ticket and…
Bronny James will honor the legacy of late r#### Juice WRLD in his debut NBA season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers. On Tuesday (July 2), James participated in his inaugural press conference for the franchise alongside his fellow draftee Dalton Knecht. During the presser, James briefly explained his thought process behind picking his jersey number, revealing how the number nine reflects his commitment to keeping the memory of the deceased Chicago rapper alive. ”Juice [WRLD] has just been a big part of me keeping calm through some of the situations I have been through,” James said. “So you know,…
ScHoolboy Q is giving Lupe Fiasco his flowers while he can still smell them following a recent interaction with a fan on Twitter. ScHoolboy Q recently took to Twitter to express his admiration for Lupe Fiasco’s new album, Samurai in response to a fan’s query on his opinion of the LP. In addition to highlighting what he loved about the record, ScHoolboy Q briefly detailed what he feels makes Lupe a superior MC, in a very literal way. “Bro tone and pen is inspiring dawg. I love cHoppy raps & awkward sounds but Lupe got tHis super power wit words…
Eminem has released a new single called “Tobey” featuring Big Sean and Babytron. The track serves as the second single from Em’s forthcoming set, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), and follow-up to “Houdini.” Contrary to “Houdini,” the latest offering from the project is less kinetic and focuses more on bars than beats. For Eminem’s verse, he revisits the 2023 controversy involving Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five member Melle Mel. “Yet here I sit on your list though at five (Hm), which still was fine/But just know inside, to me, that s###’s hilarious, so when I (Haha)/Get…
Priscilla Rainey, a contestant on The Game’s VH1 reality show She’s Got Game, stepped up her efforts to collect a $7 million judgment from the rapper. According to court documents obtained by AllHipHop, Rainey subpoenaed his kids’ school district for proof of residence, attendance records and more on Monday (July 1). Rainey sued The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, for sexual battery in 2015. She accused The Game of groping her. “In May 2015, while the show was filming in the Chicago area, Taylor took Rainey on an off-camera date to Adrianna’s Sportsbar in Markham, Illinois,” her lawsuit…
Waka Flocka Flame stirred up controversy at his concert on Monday (July 1), ordering fans who support President Joe Biden to leave the venue. During the event, the rapper, who has publicly endorsed Trump, abruptly and unexpectedly interrupted his performance to address the audience. “All Joe Biden voters, get out of my concert,” he demanded during his appearance at Club Sky in Salt Lake City, Utah. The unexpected directive was met with mixed reactions from the crowd—until he launched into his hit “It’s A Party,” which he dedicated to Trump. @kingz_ireen @Waka Flocka said Joe Biden voters to get out…