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Lizzo took direct aim at body shamers Thursday after a viral fat joke about her appearance made the rounds online, posting a pointed Instagram message telling critics to back off. The chart-topping singer didn’t hold back in her caption, writing, “Because when you’re big they talk sht, when you’re small they talk sht. Your body will never be good enough for them because it’s not FOR them. It’s for you.” She capped it off with a jab at her detractors: “I stays living with a paid off mortgage in yall b*tches heads.” Her post came just weeks after she opened…

Adidas secured a legal win in San Francisco after a federal appeals court tossed out a lawsuit claiming the company misled investors about its partnership with Kanye West, also known as Ye, before their billion-dollar collaboration unraveled in 2022. A three-judge panel from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the German sportswear company had sufficiently warned shareholders about the risks of working with high-profile celebrities. The court concluded that investors should have understood the potential hazards tied to Ye’s erratic behavior, stating, “a reasonable investor would know that a partnership with a celebrity partner like Ye would…

Chance The Rapper launched his vocal presence across Chicago Transit Authority stations on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the Grammy winner’s ongoing commitment to his hometown community. The 31-year-old artist, who gained international recognition through his independent streaming-only releases, now provides voice announcements for CTA riders throughout the system. Chance The Rapper’s collaboration with the transit agency represents a natural extension of his deep Chicago roots and public service advocacy. “This is a unique partnership between two Chicago icons – CTA and Chance – that allows us to celebrate the special meaning they both have for our great city,” said…

At first glance, Will Lyu’s music feels atmospheric–fluid guitars, textured drums, and ethereal harmonies. But beneath the surface of his sound lies a deeper story: a producer shaped by two worlds, two cultures, and an obsession with crafting emotion through frequency. Will Lyu in the session Born in Beijing, Lyu began playing guitar at thirteen, spending hours studying everything from classic soul to alternative rock and early 2000s hip-hop. What started as teenage escape soon became a lifelong discipline, guiding him toward a more expansive creative identity. His journey took a decisive turn when he moved to Los Angeles to…

When you think we’ve heard it all, something wild pops up that nobody ever mentioned before. So let’s take a trip back—say, around the year 2000, because honestly, we don’t know the exact year. Let’s go back to a time when Funkmaster Flex was hosting battles on the radio, DMX was outside terrorizing the industry, and Eminem was still battling like a hungry up-and-coming monster. Now picture this: Kevin Black is one of the top executives at Interscope Records. You might not know him, but Black is one of the most accomplished music executives of that era. He never gets…

A new Netflix project titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning is drawing attention for a segment that revisits the events surrounding the passing of The Notorious B.I.G. In the series, Kirk Burrowes recounts his version of how the funeral came together and claims that Sean Diddy Combs first pledged to cover the service, only to later place the financial load on Biggie’s estate. Burrowes recalls Diddy expressing grand plans for a historic New York farewell for Biggie, then shifting tone once he realized how much it might cost. Burrowes states that Diddy eventually insisted that the estate would have to absorb…

50 Cent’s new documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning debuted on Netflix on Tuesday (Dec. 2). The four-part series features several jaw-dropping revelations about the disgraced media mogul. Here are 19 surprising new reveals.Bad Boy Entertainment cofounder Kirk Burrowes claimed Diddy made The Notorious B.I.G.’s funeral a recoupable expense, basically having Big’s estate pay for the memorial event. Big’s former manager Wayne Barrow, denied these allegations after the documentary came out. Barrow also claimed that the documentary’s stories about Biggie having a contract beef with Bad Boy at the time of his passing are false. Diddy was physically abused by his mother,…

A brief music clip that leaked in August set off fresh conversations across hip hop discussions after it appeared to show Young Thug directing a pointed bar at Gunna on an unreleased track with Lil Baby. The two artists once moved in tight creative alignment, but their relationship shifted after both were pulled into a 2022 indictment. Gunna accepted a plea agreement that many critics labeled as cooperating with authorities which led to constant speculation about whether the bond between the former collaborators could ever return to what it was. The leaked line that caught the most attention was a…

The pressures that come with fame often hide in plain sight and NBA YoungBoy’s latest posts have once again shown how heavy that weight can be. On Tuesday he shared a series of messages tied to his upcoming album that alarmed many supporters, including one where he wrote that he wanted to release the project and then die. The posts quickly drew worried reactions from fans who feared he might be signaling a deeper struggle. I want drop the the album then die. You’ll never find another.— kentrell (@GGYOUNGBOY) December 2, 2025 YoungBoy later attempted to explain his state of…

YoungbBoy Never Broke Again and Doechii are among Google’s top trending artists in the U.S. in 2025.On Thursday (Dec. 4), Google unveiled its “Year In Search 2025,” revealing the year’s most searched topics. YB and Doechii made the list, at No. 9 and No. 5, respectively, and were the only hip-hop artists on a list that also included Latin superstar Bad Bunny (No. 3), 2026 Best New Artist Grammy nominees KATEYES (No. 2), Sombr (No. 4) and Alex Warren (No. 7).Taking the top spot is singer d4vd. His spot on the list is largely due to him being tied to…