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A day after Tupac Shakur‘s estate threatened to sue over the use of AI-generated vocals from the late rapper, Drake has pulled his “Taylor Made Freestyle” down from social media. Last Friday, Drake posted the Kendrick Lamar diss track — which also includes AI Snoop Dogg vocals — to his social accounts. The song made […]
Jeezy has responded to the allegations of domestic abuse and child neglect made by his estranged wife Jeannie Mai. The Snowman released a statement to his Instagram on Thursday (April 25) denying the “disturbing ” accusations.
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“The allegations are not only false, but also deeply disturbing, especially coming from someone I loved. This malicious attempt to tarnish my character and disrupt my family is ridiculous,” Jeezy wrote to social media. “It’s disheartening to witness the manipulation and deceit at play and at this time my main concern is being an active father to our daughter as I continue to fight for court mandated joint custody. Rest assured, the truth will prevail through the proper legal channels.”
Per a court filing made on April 25 obtained by Complex, Mai accused Jeezy — born Jay Jenkins — on four different occasions. She claimed that the rapper choked her from behind and pushed her down the stairs during a stay at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in San Francisco in April 2022.
Another January 2022 incident alleges that Jeezy struck Mai in the face with a closed fist just weeks after giving birth to their only daughter, Monaco. She claimed the force from the blow caused a hemorrhage while he hurled insults at her.
“[Jeezy] has a history of threats, violence, and bodily harm. [Mai] mistakenly believed [Jeezy] when he convinced her prior to their marriage that he was a changed man, and his past was in his past, but as one can see from the examples of abuse [Mai] endured during the marriage that has not turned out to be the case,” the filing reads.
Two other incidents in the filing include one where Jeezy operated a golf cart while allegedly intoxicated and crashed which injured himself and Mai. Another reportedly went down following the 2022 Atlanta Mayor’s Masked Ball.
Jeezy allegedly verbally abused Jeannie Mai on their way home and when the argument continued outside their ride home, the “Put On” rhymer grabbed and ripped her dress around the neckline. Mai claimed the incident stemmed from Jeezy being unhappy she went to the bathroom without telling him at the gala.
Jeezy and Mai welcomed their daughter Monaco in 2021. The trap pioneer and Mai tied the knot in March 2021 after meeting in 2018. However, their relationship deteriorated and Jeezy filed for divorce from the former The Real co-host in September 2023 after two-and-a-half years of marriage.
According to documents viewed by Billboard at the time, the filing stated that the former pair were “living in a bona fide state of separation.” The rapper also states that the marriage is “irretrievably broken” with “no hope for reconciliation.”
Billboard has reached out to Jeezy’s reps for comment.
Chenayder, the 17-year-old singer from Orlando, Fla., shares her new single “Colors” featuring North Carolina’s MAVI. Her music first caught my attention when I came across it on TikTok after she posted the original version of this song — sans the guest verse — and the UK drum & bass-inspired “For One Last Time.” She […]
Mary J. Blige is one of the well-deserved inductees of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024, and the superstar was visibly moved while discussing the honor on a new episode of the Tamron Hall Show.
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“I’m still trying to process this whole thing. It’s a big deal. I’m just so grateful because I know it didn’t have to be this way but it is this way, and I give to all the credit to God. I don’t even know what else to do. It’s just so humbling,” she shared, before adding, “I don’t know what to do besides be grateful and thankful.”
Blige will be inducted in the performers category alongside Cher, Dave Matthews Band, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Kool & the Gang, Ozzy Osbourne and A Tribe Called Quest. In the musical influence category, Alexis Korner, John Mayall and “Big Mama” Thornton will be inducted and the musical excellence category features Jimmy Buffett, MC5, Dionne Warwick and Norman Whitfield.
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“I was home and I got the news from some people in my camp, my business, and I was grateful for the nomination because I was next to Cher, Mariah Carey, Sade, all these amazing women,” Blige said of finding out that she’s in the Rock Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024. “When I saw Cher, I was like, ‘We can forget about it.’ [laughs] Let me just sit down and be grateful for the nomination. So, when I heard the news on Sunday, I was like ‘What the—?’”
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul concluded, “I work so hard mentally, spiritually, physically, intellectually. I’ve been through everything in front of the world, from taxes to shame to abusive relationships. All kinds of stuff I’ve been through. I figured out how to come out classy and strong, you know? Just keep moving to the next thing. It’s just about being grateful. Amazing things have happened.”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s 2024 ceremony will stream live on Disney+ on Oct. 19, be available on Hulu the following day and air in edited form on ABC at a later date. Watch Blige’s interview will Hall below.
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Gucci Mane has returned and he’s throwing haymakers in Diddy’s direction with his latest single trolling the embattled Bad Boy mogul’s signature phrase “TakeDat.”
Guwop delivered the buzzworthy track along with the Omar The Director-helmed video on Wednesday, which finds Gucci uttering “No Diddy” 119 times throughout the song to be exact, as counted up by Complex.
“No Diddy” is a phrase that has gone viral on social media since the myriad of sexual assault and misconduct allegations have been levied against Diddy, particularly one by producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr., who accused Sean Combs of groping him, grooming and forcing to take part in sexual acts.
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“The CEO in the video but no Diddy/ ‘Cause I ain’t dancin’ like a ho, no Diddy/ Can’t go out like Pac, no kizzy,” he raps while seemingly attaching a “No Diddy” to every bar.
Gucci Mane also references Cassie’s lawsuit against Diddy, in which she accused him of blowing up Kid Cudi’s car out of jealousy because of their brief fling.
“But I blow a n—a car up like Kid Cudi’s/ I’m on the yacht, takin’ shots, no Diddy,” Gucci spews.
Back in December, Diddy denied all of the allegations against him. “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH,” he wrote to social media. “For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
In the lavish clip, Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’Oir recreate a champagne toast bubble bath scene from The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Big Poppa” video, which arrived in 1994 courtesy of Hype Williams (The “Big Poppa” visual starred Diddy with his girlfriend Misa Hylton at the time).
Diddy isn’t the only person name-dropped by Gucci as he pokes at Drake, 50 Cent, 2Pac, Yung Miami, Biggie and more throughout “TakeDat.”
“Some n—-s wanna boss me, I’m not 50/ But get a nigga ass touched like Biggie, no Diddy,” Guwop rhymes. The jab didn’t seem to bother 50 as he reposted the clip looking to antagonize his enemy Diddy even further.
“Oh s–t WOP TOOK DA HIT this Diddy POPPED That’s what you get,” 50 wrote.
Watch the “TakeDat” video below.
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Ye (the artist formerly known as Kanye West) has deleted his X account seemingly after receiving a wave of backlash for announcing a new adult content website. On Wednesday (April 24), the rapper tweeted a six second video with the phrase “Yeezy Porn Is Cumming,” directing viewers to “go to yeezy.com.” According to TMZ, Ye is […]
Sometimes, having some extra time on your hands can be a good thing. The Motown Papi YouTube channel is the perfect example of that. As fans await for Kendrick Lamar to respond to the multiple diss tracks Drake has released over the past few weeks, the person behind this account has taken it upon themselves […]
Lil Nas X has been testing the waters on new music throughout the year, and another previously teased single has finally arrived. “Trust Me” landed on the Grammy-winning artist’s SoundCloud page on Wednesday (April 24) after fans reacted positively to the snippet earlier in 2024. “this song means a lot to me,” the artist tweeted […]
Flavor Flav isn’t letting hate slide. After learning that Jelly Roll recently quit social media due to relentless bullying about his weight, the rapper came to the country star’s defense in a heated video posted to social media Wednesday (April 24). “How dare y’all try to judge my man about his weight and his character,” […]
Going behind your parent’s back is one thing — it’s another to take their phone. Usher’s son Naviyd risked it all using his superstar father’s Instagram to message his favorite singer, and it paid off for him.
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Usher revealed the cute story behind his teenage son and PinkPantheress linking up, which saw Naviyd jack his phone to DM and introduce himself to the Heaven Knows singer in hopes of her following him back.
“So a week or so ago, my son, Naviyd, stole my phone so he could DM his favorite artist @pinkpantheress,” Usher began on his Instagram Story Wednesday (April 24).
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Usher then shared a screenshot of his IG messages, showing that Naviyd shot his shot at PinkPantheress in the DMs on April 9. “Hello this is Usher’s son Naviyd I’m you true biggest fan please follow me back,” the teen pleaded before letting her know he showed her music to his dad. “I put him onto masterpieces.”
She replied in shock: “hahahahahaa this is wild!”
Usher continued in subsequent Stories: “Now I just so happened to check my DMs earlier this week and saw a message exchange from someone with a Powerpuff girl as their prof pic…so I’m like the hell is this [side eye emoji] I open it and I’m like oh this boy done DMd this girl from my d–n phone…”
After a couple more messages from Naviyd showing how surprised he was that PinkPantheress saw the message and liked one of his posts, Usher took over to steer the conversation. “I’m so sorry … my son is a super fan,” the R&B star wrote.
The British bedroom pop singer told him not to apologize and offered to host them at one of her upcoming tour stops.
Usher added that he was hesitant to let his son attend because the teen stole his phone to connect with her, but because Naviyd is such a big PinkPantheress fan, he couldn’t deny his son the life-changing moment. “My son is at [your] show tonight,” he later messaged. “I had to send him considering his level of dedication and creativity … to figure out getting your attention through stealing my phone … that’s commitment. Hopefully you guys get to link.”
Naviyd appears to have pulled up to the Nashville stop on the Capable of Love Tour earlier this week and got the full VIP experience, as he met Pinkpantheress backstage at the Brooklyn Bowl show. Usher’s son posted a series of photos from his epic concert night.
Although Naviyd betrayed Usher’s trust, the R&B star saluted his son’s willingness and drive to manifest meeting his favorite artist.
“Parental Takeaway. This was a great moment for Naviyd … this was him movin on something he was passionate about. Yes… He violated my trust and for that I will never trust him around my phone, but I should have known better. Nonetheless, I appreciate the hustle and him makin it happen,” he wrote in his Stories.
“From a text, to a concert, to the artist. He masterminded this whole thing and made it happen. #HustleHard.”
PinkPantheress continues her Capable of Love Tour on Thursday (April 25), with a show in Austin before heading to California this weekend for stops in San Diego and Los Angeles.