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50 Cent took another jab at Diddy Tuesday night (November 4), mocking reports that the incarcerated mogul is telling fellow inmates at FCI Fort Dix that Donald Trump will pardon him in early 2026. “No he not pardoning you, you said some really nasty things,” 50 posted on Instagram, wasting no time ridiculing Diddy’s alleged optimism about clemency from Trump. “Stop crying your in PC in Jersey PUNK!” The jab followed a TMZ report that claimed Diddy has been spreading word behind bars that he’s expecting a presidential pardon. According to prison sources, Diddy is bragging about Trump pardoning him…

Ray J is making it clear he’s not here for any disrespect toward women, especially when it comes to his friend, rapper Sukihana. Following 6ix9ine’s latest remarks during a recent VladTV interview, in which the controversial artist called Sukihana a “nasty b*tch” and compared her looks to comedian Tracy Morgan, the singer and entrepreneur stepped in to defend her publicly. Ray J took to Instagram on November 4 to issue a stern warning directly to 6ix9ine. In a video post, he wrote in the caption, “BRO 69 —DONT EVER TALK ABOUT MY HOMEGIRL Suki !! MATTER OF FACT.. DONT EVER…

On Tuesday, November 26, Foot Locker is set to release three exclusive colorways of the New Balance ABZORB 2000, offering a limited-time opportunity to acquire this progressive sneaker design. These exclusives will be available at select Foot Locker locations and online. A 2000s Design Reimagined The New Balance ABZORB 2000 silhouette is a progressive evolution of the brand’s running designs from the early millennium. It masterfully blends bold, futuristic construction with undeniable NB DNA, resulting in a modern classic built for those who define sneaker culture through experimentation and individuality. This exclusive release channels the New Balance ethos of “function…

Spotify pushed back against a new class-action lawsuit filed in federal court that accuses the streaming giant of reviving payola through its controversial Discovery Mode feature. The complaint, filed Tuesday (November 4) in Manhattan by New York resident Genevieve Capolongo, claims Spotify misleads subscribers by promoting algorithm-based playlists like “Discover Weekly” and its AI-powered “DJ” while allegedly allowing labels to pay for increased visibility through royalty discounts. Capolongo alleges the platform “charges listeners for the privilege of being deceived,” arguing Spotify fails to disclose that some playlist recommendations are influenced by financial arrangements. The lawsuit compares the practice to the…

A man whose sister died at Travis Scott’s 2021 Astroworld Festival is telling his harrowing story four years later.On Wednesday (Nov. 5), Rolling Stone published an article where Astroworld Festival survivor Tyler Dubiski recounted attending the fateful festival with his sister Madison and a group of friends on Nov. 5, 2021.”At the end of Lil Baby’s set, we decided to walk over to the other stage to get a good spot for Travis,” Tyler remembers. “The countdown clock still had about an hour and 30 minutes on it. We were just relaxing, hanging out, and talking. Around the 30-minute mark, you…

Busta Rhymes is being accused of weaponizing the legal system to suppress his former assistant’s speech after a $6 million lawsuit alleged physical assault and workplace misconduct. In a new court filing submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, Dashiel Gables pushed back against the Hip-Hop icon’s defamation countersuit, calling it a “retaliatory Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation,” or SLAPP. Gables claims the countersuit was filed to punish him for speaking out and exercising his “constitutional right to petition for redress of grievances.” Gables, who worked for Rhymes between July 2024 and January 2025,…

The Los Angeles Dodgers capped off their back-to-back World Series championship run in true Hollywood fashion, with a wild post-parade celebration that had players and fans turning up well into the night. Hosted by Mookie Betts, the party saw the team let loose after an unforgettable seven-game triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays. But the undeniable star of the night was first baseman Freddie Freeman, who stole the show with a dance move no one saw coming. In a now-viral clip shared by Betts, the 36-year-old slugger hit the floor to Roscoe Dash’s “All The Way Turnt Up,” pulling off…

Shocking behind-the-curtain stories with a bevy of A-list talent are detailed in the explosive new book 100 Ways I’ve Almost Died…While Working In The Rap Industry. In stores now, the book features A&R extraordinaire Matthew “M80” Markoff recalling dozens of episodes with Pusha T, Inspectah Deck, U-God, DMX, and others. The book is also available for free digital download here. “I wanted to give the entire world an inside look at what it’s been like for me to survive the game for 20-plus years as one of the industry’s perceived most hated men,” reveals M80, who has worked with and had well-known online beefs…

On this date in 1996, just two months after his tragic murder on the Las Vegas strip alongside Death Row Records CEO Suge Knight, Tupac Amaru Shakur posthumously released what would become the final album of his remarkable career. The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, issued under the alias Makaveli, marked a powerful and prophetic end to a life and legacy that reshaped hip-hop forever. Released 29 years ago today, the album remains one of the most studied, influential, and controversial works in rap history—an artistic statement that blurred the lines between reality, spirituality, and myth. The album was…

Zohran Mamdani officially introduced himself as the Mayor-elect of New York City by walking out to Ja Rule’s “New York” last night.On Tuesday (Nov. 4), Mamdani defeated Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in NYC’s mayoral election. The win sets a precedent in multiple categories, as the 34-year-old politician is the first South Asian, Muslim and millennial to be elected mayor in N.Y.C.  When Mamdani took the stage at his election night watch party at the Brooklyn Paramount to celebrate his win, he walked out to Ja Rule’s 2004 Empire State anthem, “New York.”Mamdani’s love for hip-hop is…