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Offset is making it clear he has no plans to walk away from the luxurious life he’s grown used to, and now, he wants Cardi B to help fund it.
In an updated response to their ongoing divorce, the rapper is asking the court to grant him spousal support, though he hasn’t attached a specific dollar amount to the request. This marks the first significant update in their divorce proceedings since Cardi filed back in August 2024.… Read more
On the evening of Jan. 7, 2025, the Eaton Fire tore through the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, fueled by hurricane-force Santa Ana wind gusts. Altadena, a tight-knit suburb just north of Pasadena, experienced the worst of the wildfire’s destruction. The Eaton Fire claimed 18 lives and destroyed more than 9,000 structures including homes, businesses, houses of worship, schools, and historic sites. It was one of eight major wildfires that spread across Southern California in January, including the Palisades Fire.… Read more
As spotted in Deadline and Complex, a woman who worked as an assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs rose to the ranks of a high-ranking official in Combs’ Revolt Films.… Read more
As Donald Trump continues his second term with a controversial string of presidential pardons, the former reality star turned commander-in-chief is now entertaining the idea of possibly granting clemency to embattled hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
During a recent press conference, Trump was asked whether he would consider pardoning Combs, who is currently on trial in New York facing charges that include sex trafficking, racketeering, and coercion. The former president didn’t say no; instead, he left the door wide open.… Read more
According to TMZ, Ronald Fenty, father of superstar Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70.
Sources with direct knowledge say he died in LA after dealing with an illness. Rihanna’s brother Rajad Fenty was seen earlier in the week at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. While Riri wasn’t visible in the photos, insiders say she was present as well, staying out of the public eye during the emotional moment.
Ronald had spoken publicly about his relationship with Rihanna and her growing family.… Read more
We’re all well aware of the impact that the Hip-Hop culture has had worldwide and the positive vibes it brings when properly implemented, but we don’t think we’ve ever seen nuns use Hip-Hop to spread the word of the Lord during a sermon, until now.
According to TMZ, two Brazilian nuns decided to take things up a notch during a routine sermon on a live Catholic TV segment and not only did they perform an impromptu beatbox session, but even did a little dance number that left their viewers entertained and probably a bit confused.… Read more
May 30, 2025by Aaron Keenan
Very sad news out of the McKnight family.
According to his uncle #ClaudeMcKnight, Brian McKnight’s estranged son #NikoMcKnight has passed away after battling cancer. In a TikTok video, Claude said,
… Read more“This morning, I found out my nephew, Niko McKnight, has passed away. He’d been bravely battling cancer for the last two years or so, and I have a lot of feelings right now.
Ten days after a bold escape from the Orleans Justice Center rocked New Orleans, two fugitives remain at large — one of whom carries a legacy of one of the city’s darkest chapters. Among the remaining escapees is 27-year-old Derrick Groves, the grandson of Kim Groves, a woman whose 1994 assassination was ordered by a corrupt New Orleans police officer.
Groves, who was awaiting sentencing for multiple homicide convictions, is the subject of an intense manhunt involving local, state, and federal law enforcement.… Read more
Fat Joe is putting major respect on Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s name, saying they’re on the verge of becoming the greatest rapper/singer duo the game has ever seen.
Just days after 2024 Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter married Leanna Lenee, the couple’s union sparked a wave of commentary, most notably from Cam’ron and Mase on their podcast “It Is What It Is”.
Around the 47-minute mark of a recent episode, Mase voiced concern about the relationship, citing past controversies involving Leanna. “I think when it comes to the young lady, she does have like different things that have transpired,” Mase said. “For me as a dad, if that was my son, I would definitely be concerned.”… Read more
