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Trending on Billboard Trueno talks on working with Young Miko and going on tour with Damon Albarn. Trueno: Well, precisely, the collaborations I have are with two friends, one female and one male, who I consider to be two of the strongest hip-hop representations that Latin America has to offer. Young Miko is a beast, […]
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The Trump administration has been critical of Nigeria, citing reports of Christians being killed. Superstar rapper Nicki Minaj is now lending her support toward attempts by the U.S. to ease that group’s plight and will meet with the White House and the U.S. envoy to the United Nations, Mike Waltz. The two are expected to deliver remarks after that meeting on Tuesday (Nov. 18).
The Pink Friday artist gushed over the opportunity, responding in a post on X, formerly Twitter. “Ambassador, I am so grateful to be entrusted with an opportunity of this magnitude,” she wrote. “I do not take it for granted. It means more than you know. The Barbz & I will never stand down in the face of injustice. We’ve been given our influence by God. There must be a bigger purpose.”
Nicki Minaj previously spoke out about the situation earlier this month, writing: “No group should ever be persecuted for practicing their religion. We don’t have to share the same beliefs in order for us to respect each other. Numerous countries all around the world are being affected by this horror & it’s dangerous to pretend we don’t notice.”
Trump has targeted Nigeria before, placing the country on a U.S. religious freedom watchlist during his first term. His rhetoric condemning the violent extremism in Nigeria has become more brash, as he wrote in a video released on Truth Social that he would “do things to Nigeria that Nigeria is not going to be happy about” and that the U.S. would “go into that now-disgraced country guns-a-blazing.”
Nigeria is experiencing a problem with violent extremist groups such as Boko Haram and other jihadist groups, such as ISWAP (Islamic State West Africa Province), who have launched insurgencies to establish a caliphate in the western part of the nation since 2009. Daniel Bwala, aide to Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, said in a statement: “Nigeria is a partner nation to the U.S., not a hostile one. The ‘Christian genocide’ narrative is a misrepresentation of our complex security reality, which affects citizens of all faiths.”
According to reporting by the BBC, the figures being touted apparently come from a 2023 report by non-governmental organization InterSociety, claiming that 100,000 Christians had been killed in fighting since 2009, along with 60,000 “moderate Muslims.” Security experts in the nation of 220 million state that ethnic tensions, more than religious tensions, might be the main cause.
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Outside of Donald Trump, Tekashi 6ix9ine is probably the most hated man in the Hip-Hop community, and ever so often, we get reminded of that fact whenever he experiences some kind of comeuppance at the hands and feet of other people.
Unfortunately, his family has now been caught in the crosshairs, as TMZ is reporting that over the weekend, Tekashi 6ix9ine’s home was invaded and his mother was held at gunpoint during the brazen robbery. According to the report, burglars made their way into his Florida residence, as Tekashi 6ix9ine was livestreaming with Jack Doherty this past Sunday night (Nov. 16). As the “Gummo” rapper was insinuating that he and Ayesha Curry had sexual relations, four men were ransacking his home while holding his mother hostage outside of the home.
TMZ reports:
When they arrived, deputies made contact with several individuals inside the residence who reported that four armed, masked men entered the home with handguns.
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Police said Tekashi’s mother was physically held outside while the remaining suspects ran inside and ransacked the property — demanding cash and car keys.
Cops searched Tekashi’s home with a K-9 unit, but could not find the suspects, who possibly drove off in a vehicle before deputies arrived, according to the sheriff’s office.
First, Donald Trump was outed as a throat goat, and now this. Helluva weekend for two of the most hated men in America.
No word on what items the burglars might’ve made off with but we doubt they left empty handed.
What do y’all think about Tekashi 6ix9ine’s home getting juxed this past weekend? Let us know in the comments section below.
Trending on Billboard Lil Nas X and his legal team were in good spirits during the hip-hop artist’s first court hearing since leaving an inpatient treatment program following assault charges. The singer and rapper (Montero Hill) appeared in Los Angeles court on Monday (Nov. 17), two months after he was arrested for attacking police officers […]
Trending on Billboard More than a decade after first stringing together two No. 1s in a row on Billboard’s Adult Alternative Airplay chart, Of Monsters and Men does it a second time, topping the Nov. 22-dated tally with “Ordinary Creature.” Explore See latest videos, charts and news However, unlike the previous edition of the feat, […]
Trending on Billboard After going big and weird this year, “Weird Al” Yankovic is going even Bigger & Weirder again next year. In a cinematic Instagram video (watch below), the parody song superstar announced the dates for the next chapter of his ongoing tour on Monday morning (Nov. 17), which is slated to kick off […]
6ix9ine’s Florida home was reportedly the target of a home invasion on Sunday night (Nov. 16). According to TMZ, Tekashi’s mother was held against her will as four masked gunmen ransacked the residence while looking for keys to his cars and cash around the house. Police officers responded to a robbery-in-progress call at 6ix9ine’s home, […]
Trending on Billboard This is partner content. Billboard along with Live Music Summit presenting partner VENU awarded Khalid with the first Disruptor Award at this year’s event. After the summit, some of the industry’s top executives gathered for a Music & Money Dinner where they enjoyed food, custom cocktails, and a thought-provoking conversation lead by […]
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Cuban rapper and Reggaeton artist Chocolate MC is heading to jail for a long time after he was found guilty of initiating a murder-for-hire plot.
According to AllHipHop, Chocolate MC, real name Yosvanis Sierra Hernández, 34, was convicted in Miami of spearheading the plot to murder the man accused of killing his friend, fellow Reggaeton artist El Taiger.
The website reports a jury found Chocolate guilty of soliciting first-degree murder and issuing written threats to kill or cause bodily harm.
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In their winning argument, prosecutors claimed that Chocolate took to Instagram to offer $20,000 and a year’s supply of commissary to inmates at Miami-area prisons to anyone who would take out Damían Valdés-Galloso.
Bruh.
Valdés-Galloso, the alleged gunman who killed El Taiger—real name José Manuel Carbajal Zaldívar—in October 2024, is facing first-degree murder charges.
Courtroom footage of the moment when Chocolate learned his fate hit the web, and he was emotional, breaking down into tears as he spoke about his friendship with El Taiger.
He also had some words in Spanish, saying, “Maybe at one point I did not express myself the right way, or the way I should have. But I’m not capable of killing anyone.”
His girlfriend echoed similar sentiments as jurors read the guilty verdict: “They said he’s guilty, but it’s an injustice,” she said while crying. “He didn’t kill anyone. He’s not a killer.”
Prosecutors Also Used Chocolate MC’s Lyrics Against Him
On top of the dumb a** decision to allegedly put feelers for an assassination out on Instagram, prosecutors also used lyrics from his song “Pincha Lo” (“Stab Him”) in the trial.
The rapper is looking at up to 15 years in prison. He has been in custody at the Metro West Detention Center since June after he was arrested by law enforcement for allegedly kidnapping and robbing a fan who asked for a photo.
We’re not gonna hold you, but insert that 50 Cent meme from Power because this guy sounds like a real menace.
‘The Running Man’ star proved a comedy natural and Marcello Hernandez killed with his Sebastian Maniscalco impression
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