Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd

Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:55:00

Jussie Smollett’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!

The actor took to Instagram Friday night to announce his happy news … sharing pics of himself down on one knee and grinning up at his partner, Jabari Redd.

Jussie popped the question on a city street outside a restaurant ... and, Redd's overcome with emotion here -- breaking out into giggles and embracing his man.

The last slide shows the ring JS bought for JR ... and, it might not have the biggest diamond we've ever seen -- but, clearly, Jussie's got taste.

Smollett captioned the photos, “I’ll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES.

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(Classic music by the label’s legacy artists is handled by sister company Universal Music Enterprises.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis decision follows substantial reshuffling at Motown Records in recent years, including the 2022 resignation of label CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam. Kem bided his time as the West Coast-based label underwent a transformation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’ll wait ‘til the dust settles,” Kem said of his thinking during the upheaval. “But what if the dust never settles?”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe singer-songwriter has now revived his own Kemistry Records, the brand that launched his self-funded debut album, “Kemistry,” and made him a grassroots Detroit sensation in the early 2000s. That street-level appeal, coupled with Kem’s sensual sound and smooth style, caught the attention of Motown, which signed him in late 2002.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKem said he is grateful for his time at Motown, which gave him plenty of creative autonomy and scheduling freedom. He enjoyed the cachet of that iconic label and its funding of his projects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I had a wonderful relationship with Motown,” he said. “But the Motown I signed to and the Motown that exists now are not the same. That’s not a negative thing. But the industry has changed, and maybe I should change too.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo support his new direction, Kem has assembled an internal team that includes specialists in marketing, media relations, legal, concert booking and other duties. He’ll own his forthcoming master recordings and release music as he chooses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are so many places for music to live today,” he said. “There’s a benefit to putting as much music into the world as I can. I’m an established artist. There’s no reason not to saturate the airwaves, be it streaming or radio, with what I consider to be great music.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst up is the streaming single “Give My Love,” whose warm, translucent groove evolved from an Afrobeat feel into what Kem calls a “Sade-esque vibe.” The song is due in the coming weeks, as Kem gears up for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-aretha-franklin-amphitheatre-tickets-detroit/venue/65540\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003etwo-night homecoming stand\u003c/a\u003e at Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. His July 25 show is already on sale; tickets for the July 26 date will go on sale Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it’s accompanied by the relaunch of his official website, \u003ca href=\"https://musicbykem.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eMusicByKem.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKem says his separation from Motown began earlier this year, when he asked to be released from his contract. He calls it “an instinctive decision,” following several years of reflection that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile he’ll still serve his audience with physical releases as needed, including CDs and vinyl editions, Kem is mostly focused on the flexibility afforded by the digital world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I held onto the idea of the traditional model of releasing music. I felt like the musicians playing on the Titanic as it was going down,” he said with a laugh. “Dude, I’m the last guy on the boat.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so now he’ll be back in a familiar spot, running his own show — even if it’s a bit more advanced than the days when he was funding recording sessions on a credit card and selling CDs out of a car trunk in Detroit parking lots.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a return to the love of how I like to make music and engage with my fans,” Kem said. “This is an opportunity for me to put out music, to control my content, to move more freely and have more equity in myself. 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The man who sued Chris Brown for allegedly striking him in the head with a","metaPageUrl":"man-who-sued-chris-brown-for-allegedly-striking-him-with-teq","title":"Man Who Sued Chris Brown For Allegedly Striking Him With Tequila Bottle At A Nightclub Dismisses Lawsuit","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eChris Brown might be catching a small break in the middle of his ongoing legal storm. The man who sued Chris Brown for allegedly striking him in the head with a tequila bottle is now backing off. According to newly filed court docs obtained by TMZ, Abe Diaw—who sparked the suit last year—has officially asked the court to dismiss his case with prejudice.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn legal terms, that means Abe can’t bring this case back. Back in 2023, Diaw alleged that Chris went wild on him with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 at TAPE nightclub in London—claiming he was hit three times before Chris “ruthlessly stomped” on him while he was unconscious. Diaw said he walked away with serious, lasting injuries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dismissal doesn’t mean Breezy is totally in the clear just yet. There’s still a criminal case in the UK brewing over that same wild night. Remember, Chris was arrested earlier this year after landing in the UK for a tour stop—facing charges for assault and possession of a weapon. He’s out on bail now and popped up in court about 10 days ago where he pleaded not guilty.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen someone agrees to dismiss a lawsuit with prejudice, it’s often a strategic move. This could be a part of a bigger legal chess game for Chris Brown, whose legal team has been juggling multiple court battles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a settlement was indeed reached, it’s likely Chris’s team wanted to clear the civil part out the way before the criminal trial heats up. Keeping the narrative clean and avoiding multiple headlines can be crucial in shaping public opinion—and possibly jury perception.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso, dismissing this lawsuit doesn’t equal innocence—but it does mean there’s one less legal headache for Chris to deal with. Especially when your name stays tied up in headlines like his.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn case you forgot—this whole situation started after an alleged altercation went down at TAPE nightclub in London. Abe Diaw claimed that out of nowhere, Chris Brown came at him with a Don Julio 1942 bottle and didn’t stop there.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe court docs painted a wild scene: a bottle to the head, a man on the ground, and repeated stomping. Diaw says he passed out cold and was left with lasting injuries. And that’s what triggered the lawsuit in the first place.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s worth noting, Chris never publicly addressed the specifics of the claims. But his legal team has continuously denied any wrongdoing. And now, with this dismissal, they’re likely feeling more confident moving forward.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Mon,30 Jun 2025 18:18:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321888_IMG-1467.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321888_IMG-1467.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467817","metaTitle":"Master P Responds To Mia X’s Refusal To Perform With Him At ","metaDescription":"With ESSENCE Fest right around the corner, Mia X is refusing to hit the stage for No Limit Records founder Master P’s highly anticipated set, claiming disrespec","metaPageUrl":"master-p-responds-to-mia-xs-refusal-to-perform-with-him-at-e","title":"Master P Responds To Mia X’s Refusal To Perform With Him At ESSENCE Fest","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eWith\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/news/events/essence-fest-2025-lineup-1235061936/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e ESSENCE Fest\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e right around the corner, Mia X is refusing to hit the stage for No Limit Records founder Master P’s highly anticipated set, claiming disrespect and janky business is to blame.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking to her Instagram account Sunday (June 29), the New Orleans artist let followers know that, despite being featured on advertising materials, she will not be hitting the stage with her \u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/mia-x-interview-mama-drama-southern-female-rappers-613412/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eformer label head \u003c/a\u003edue to being contacted on short notice and dismissed when she mentioned her performance fee to the “Bout It Bout It” rapper’s team.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s still unbelievable that I’m actually saying this. I will NOT be performing at Essence Fest as a featured artist in Master P set,” Mia X, born Mia Young, wrote. “We started talking about my involvement last week. At first his management didn’t want to entertain my performance fee.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe went on to say she spoke with P, born Percy Miller, on June 26, and that he said their lack of communication was due to his busy schedule. She was then sent a contract on June 27, but with the festival beginning July 4, feels it is too late to produce a quality set worthy of such a large platform. “I felt disrespected because the show had been booked for many months, and I had been advertised as a featured artist,” she wrote. “No schedule in place for rehearsals, no contract, no deposit, and the fear of a repeat of 2018.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/mia-x-interview-future-hip-hop-1234696775/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe MC\u003c/a\u003e then added that she was also upset with\u003cem\u003eESSENCE\u003c/em\u003e for using her within marketing materials without confirmation of her participation. “I felt like once again, no matter who’s saying protect and respect Black women, they always sell us out to the boys club,” she wrote. See her full post below.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster P has since responded to Mia’s complaints, essentially chalking it all up to a misunderstanding. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I don’t know where the miscommunication came from, but Mia X @themamamiax can get whatever she wants from me,” P captioned a clip of him speaking on the matter via Instagram. “This a Master p celebration! Mia can perform or don’t have to. This will be the MASTER P farewell show at Essence Fest.” The businessman added that he told Mia to “give him a number” regarding her fee and he’d be more than happy to pay it, but chose not to pressure the spitter into agreeing, as it is short notice. Check out his post below. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture will be hosted by Anthony Anderson and Kenny Burns from July 4 through July 6, with performers including Boyz II Men, Maxwell, Davido, The Isley Brothers, GloRilla, Buju Banton, Summer Walker, Donell Jones, Muni Long, and Nas. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTickets can be purchased \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/?irgwc=1\u0026camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_10078\u0026impradid=10078\u0026REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat10078\u0026wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_10078\u0026utm_source=10078-Skimbit%20Ltd.\u0026impradname=Skimbit%20Ltd.\u0026utm_medium=affiliate\u0026ircid=4272\u0026clickid=W3dyNq1iZxycWPs0Ao1m6xIrUksXoxXtWwr0T40\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ehere \u003c/a\u003evia Ticketmaster.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Mon,30 Jun 2025 18:14:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321704_IMG-1466.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321704_IMG-1466.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467594","metaTitle":"Diddy Scores Significant Legal Victory: Major Shift in Case","metaDescription":"According to TMZ, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs scored a significant legal victory today as specific charges against him were officially dropped mid-trial. The","metaPageUrl":"diddy-scores-significant-legal-victory-major-shift-in-case","title":"Diddy Scores Significant Legal Victory: Major Shift in Case","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/25/diddy-prosecutors-drop-kidnapping-arson-certain-sex-trafficking-charges/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eAccording to TMZ,\u003c/a\u003e music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs scored a significant legal victory today as specific charges against him were officially dropped mid-trial. The surprising development marks a turning point in the highly publicized case, sparking debate over the strength of the prosecution’s initial claims and raising questions about what lies ahead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dropped charges had been central to the case, which stemmed from allegations related to his many federal charges. The trial had been underway for weeks, with proceedings attracting widespread public attention due to Diddy’s prominence in both music and entrepreneurship. However, in a sudden move during today’s session, the prosecution announced that key allegations could no longer be substantiated, prompting the court to dismiss them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Diddy’s legal team celebrated this as a step toward justice, the decision has drawn varied reactions from observers. His lead attorney issued a statement expressing relief and confidence in his client’s ultimate vindication, noting that the remaining charges are also likely to crumble under scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperts suggest the prosecution may face reputational challenges, with some speculating that their case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence. Meanwhile, fans and industry insiders alike have taken to social media to rally behind the star, hailing the dropped charges as proof of his innocence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis development could open doors for Diddy to refocus on his professional pursuits. While the trial isn’t over yet, today’s outcome brings him one step closer to putting these legal challenges behind him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eObservers will be watching closely as the case progresses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Thu,26 Jun 2025 10:39:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750948793_IMG-1459.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750948793_IMG-1459.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467574","metaTitle":"Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper da","metaDescription":"Sean \"Diddy\" Combs' prosecutors indicated they are not pursuing several charges against the rapper just days before closing arguments are set to begin in the se","metaPageUrl":"diddy-prosecutors-abandon-multiple-charges-against-rapper-da","title":"Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper days before trial's end","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/sean-diddy-combs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSean \"Diddy\" Combs'\u003c/a\u003e prosecutors indicated they are not pursuing several charges against the rapper just days before closing arguments are set to begin in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe government indicated in a letter to the judge filed Tuesday, and obtained by Fox News Digital, that the theories of attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking will not be pursued.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Government understands the Court’s desire for streamlined instructions. With that in mind, the Government has suggested ways to streamline those instructions,\" the letter read. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Specifically, the Government has removed instructions from the charge relating to (i) attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, (ii) attempted arson under California law, and (iii) aiding and abetting sex trafficking. The Government is no longer planning to proceed on these theories of liability so instructions are no longer necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBoth the prosecution and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-defenses-courtroom-strategy-calculated-risk-expert\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003eCombs' defense\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e wrapped up their respective cases Tuesday after six weeks of testimony. The defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and instead presented evidence they claim proves inconsistent statements were made during the trial.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombs' defense team immediately moved for a judgment of acquittal before resting their case. Attorney Alexandra Shapiro argued the government failed to prove the counts against the rapper.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There’s, at best, thin proof any of the other employees participated,\" Shapiro said before noting that \"there is no evidence any of them believed he was sex trafficking.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jury spent the last six weeks hearing testimony from Combs' ex-girlfriends, ex-employees and witnesses involved in the investigation. The prosecution used the testimony to show that Combs allegedly ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Combs Global.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to testimony, the rapper had his personal assistants set up hotel rooms for \"freak offs\" or \"hotel nights.\" The ex-employees who took the stand also testified they often procured drugs for the rapper. These drugs – including MDMA, cocaine and ecstasy – were then used by Combs and his ex-girlfriends during the allegedly forced sexual sessions involving male escorts, the prosecution argued.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/cassie-ventura-emerges-star-witness-diddys-federal-sex-crimes-trial-expert\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCassie Ventura\u003c/a\u003e, who dated Combs from 2007 until 2018, and the rapper's most recent ex-girlfriend both took the stand during the six weeks of testimony. Cassie and Jane, testifying under a pseudonym, claimed they were introduced to \"freaks offs\" or \"hotel nights\" shortly after beginning their relationship with Combs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-prosecution-rests-case-after-six-weeks-testimony\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCombs' defense\u003c/a\u003e and prosecutors are expected to finalize the jury instructions Wednesday. Closing arguments in the case against the disgraced music mogul will likely take the entirety of Thursday and Friday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jury could begin deliberations as early as June 30.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Wed,25 Jun 2025 21:20:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750900863_IMG-1449.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750900863_IMG-1449.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467323","metaTitle":"Offset and Quavo celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday","metaDescription":"Offset and Quavo reunite to celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthdayOn Wednesday, hip-hop fans witnessed a heartfelt reunion. Offset and Quavo came together to celebra","metaPageUrl":"offset-and-quavo-celebrate-takeoffs-31st-birthday","title":"Offset and Quavo celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOffset and Quavo reunite to celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Wednesday, hip-hop fans witnessed a heartfelt reunion. \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/audio/offset-ten/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eOffset\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/video/quavo-trappa-rappa-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eQuavo\u003c/a\u003e came together to celebrate what would have been Takeoff’s 31st birthday. The two former Migos members honored their late bandmate with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/921539-offset-quavo-reunite-takeoff-31-birthday-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003etouching memorial\u003c/a\u003e, wearing matching red T-shirts with Takeoff’s image. Friends, family, and fans gathered to mark the moment, showing that the love for Takeoff lives on.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reunion goes beyond just a birthday celebration—it’s part of a healing journey for Offset and Quavo and a tribute to the deep legacy of Migos.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Brotherhood Born Before the Fame\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before the fame, flashy jewelry, and Billboard hits, Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset were family. Quavo was Takeoff’s uncle, but they were more like brothers. Offset and Takeoff became close friends in middle school. That tight-knit bond set the foundation for something bigger.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 2012, the trio formed \u003cstrong\u003eMigos\u003c/strong\u003e, a group that would reshape hip-hop. With a new sound and unmatched chemistry, they quickly took the industry by storm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir style? Catchy hooks, infectious ad-libs, and a rapid-fire triplet flow that influenced a generation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMigos: The Rise of a Southern Hip-Hop Powerhouse\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMigos wasn’t just another rap group. They were a cultural movement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 2013 single \u003cem\u003e“Versace”\u003c/em\u003e was a breakout moment. Drake jumped on the remix, and the song went viral. From there, Migos released hit after hit. Albums like \u003cem\u003eCulture\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCulture II\u003c/em\u003e dominated charts, with tracks like \u003cem\u003e“Bad and Boujee,”“Stir Fry,”\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e“Walk It Talk It”\u003c/em\u003e becoming anthems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey weren’t just making music. They were shifting the sound of modern rap.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time \u003cem\u003eCulture III\u003c/em\u003e dropped in 2021, Migos had become a household name. Their music was everywhere—from clubs to commercials—and their influence reached far beyond Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Tragic Loss That Shocked the World\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn November 2022, the world was shaken by the news: Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston. He was only 28.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as the quiet, laid-back member of Migos, Takeoff was widely respected for his lyrical skill and humility. While Quavo and Offset often took the spotlight, Takeoff was the backbone. His flow was sharp, his bars clever, and his presence irreplaceable.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe loss devastated fans—and it drove a wedge between Offset and Quavo. Rumors of tension swirled. The Migos trio that once seemed unbreakable appeared shattered.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHealing Through Music: Offset and Quavo Reunite\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, hope returned to Migos fans. Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise tribute performance at the \u003cstrong\u003eBET Awards\u003c/strong\u003e. Dressed in all white, they paid homage to Takeoff with a moving version of \u003cem\u003e“Bad and Boujee,”\u003c/em\u003e standing beneath a celestial backdrop.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was more than a performance. It was a public sign that the two had started to heal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir recent reunion at Takeoff’s 31st birthday celebration only reinforced that healing journey. Wearing coordinated red T-shirts with Takeoff’s face, they stood side by side—surrounded by loved ones. It was a reminder of what they had built together and what they lost.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Moment Matters for Hip-Hop\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hip-hop, beefs and breakups are common. Reconciliations? Not so much.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s what makes this moment powerful. Offset and Quavo aren’t just repairing a friendship—they’re modeling what healing looks like in the public eye. They’re showing that grief can bring people back together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a celebrity reunion. It’s a story of family, pain, and the power of shared history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans aren’t just invested in the music. They’re invested in the bond these men once had—and are now rebuilding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFans React: Social Media Honors Takeoff\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn social media, fans flooded platforms with messages of love and remembrance. Hashtags like #HappyBirthdayTakeoff and #LongLiveTakeoff trended on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsers shared clips of old performances, favorite lyrics, and heartfelt messages.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome wrote about how Takeoff’s music helped them through tough times. Others praised Offset and Quavo for coming back together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne fan wrote, \u003cem\u003e“This reunion is what Takeoff would’ve wanted. Unity. Love. Legacy.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese online moments show how deeply fans are still connected to Takeoff’s spirit—and how music leaves a lasting mark.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTakeoff’s Legacy Will Live Forever\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset built can’t be measured in streams or awards alone. It’s in the DNA of modern hip-hop. The flows, the ad-libs, the group chemistry—Migos made that cool again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakeoff, especially, has become a symbol of uncelebrated greatness. Quiet but powerful. Humble but brilliant. His style was his own, and his presence on a track elevated everyone else.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs new artists rise and pay homage, it’s clear: Takeoff’s influence isn’t going anywhere.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Future for Offset and Quavo\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that Offset and Quavo are back on good terms, fans are wondering: could we see new music?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile there’s no official word on a Migos reunion or new project, both rappers have expressed interest in honoring Takeoff through future work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether that’s a tribute track, a joint project, or something else—we don’t know. But their shared appearance this week shows they’re open to walking that path together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if Migos never officially reforms, the energy they created will always live on in hip-hop.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Than Music\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakeoff’s 31st birthday celebration wasn’t just a memorial. It was a powerful reminder of brotherhood, loss, and love.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffset and Quavo’s reunion proved that time, music, and shared pain can heal even the deepest wounds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans, it was a moment of closure. For hip-hop, it was a moment of unity. And for Takeoff, it was a reminder that while he may be gone, his legacy is forever.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 16:01:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622518_IMG-1445.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622518_IMG-1445.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467322","metaTitle":"Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd","metaDescription":"Jussie Smollett’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!The actor took to Instagram Friday night to announce his","metaPageUrl":"jussie-smollett-engaged-to-actor-jabari-redd","title":"Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/people/jussie-smollet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJussie Smollett\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe actor took to \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DLJIUy4I1AQ/?hl=en\u0026img_index=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram Friday night\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to announce his happy news … sharing pics of himself down on one knee and grinning up at his partner, \u003cstrong\u003eJabari Redd\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJussie popped the question on a city street outside a restaurant ... and, Redd's overcome with emotion here -- breaking out into giggles and embracing his man.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last slide shows the ring JS bought for JR ... and, it might not have the biggest diamond we've ever seen -- but, clearly, Jussie's got taste.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmollett captioned the photos, “I’ll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES.\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:55:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622105_IMG-1444.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622105_IMG-1444.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467321","metaTitle":"Chris Brown Enters Plea In Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident ","metaDescription":"Chris Brown has officially denied that he chucked a bottle of liquor at a music producer during a brawl inside a London nightclub two years ago. The \"Holy Blind","metaPageUrl":"chris-brown-enters-plea-in-alleged-bottle-throwing-incident","title":"Chris Brown Enters Plea In Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident In The U.K.","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/artist/chris-brown-33210/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Brown\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e has officially denied that he chucked a bottle of liquor at a music producer during a brawl inside a London nightclub two years ago. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe \"Holy Blindfold\" singer attended a hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in the U.K. on Friday morning, June 20, where he pleaded not guilty to the sole charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. Brown's alleged accomplice, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded not guilty to the same charge. Chris Brown wore a blue, three-piece suit and a black tie to court. He walked by a crowd of photographers and fans without saying a word. However, he showed some love to some fans on his way out.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown was hit with the charge after he was \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-15-chris-brown-arrested-in-the-uk-over-alleged-nightclub-incident/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earrested\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e for allegedly using a bottle of Tequila to assault producer Abraham Diaw inside London's Tape nightclub in February 2023. At the time, Diaw claimed Brown hit him in the head several times with a bottle of tequila. After his knees buckled, Diaw alleged Brown punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. He sought medical treatment at a hospital after the unprovoked attack and claimed he needed crutches to walk while he recovered. Diaw also filed a lawsuit against Brown for $16 million following the incident.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown spent a weekend in jail after he was arrested last month. He was initially \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-16-chris-brown-to-remain-in-police-custody-after-he-was-denied-bail/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edenied bail\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e, but a judge allowed him to walk free after \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-21-chris-brown-released-on-7-figure-bail-after-being-arrested-in-the-uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esetting a $6.7 million bail\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e. Brown was required to pay $5.3 million upon his release and was ordered to pay the rest within seven days. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown was arrested a couple of weeks before his \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-03-27-chris-brown-announces-breezy-bowl-20th-anniversary-tour-with-special-guests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Breezy Bowl XX World Tour\"\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e began in Amsterdam. He's been in the U.K. all this week performing at shows in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-06-16-chris-brown-brings-out-50-cent-during-tour-stop-in-the-uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchester\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e and Cardiff. He's set to hit the stage in London this weekend.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:51:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750621887_IMG-1443.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750621887_IMG-1443.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467320","metaTitle":"Nicki Minaj Seemingly Threatens To Expose Jay-Z, Roc Nation ","metaDescription":"Nicki Minaj doesn’t tend to mince words on Twitter, whether it relates to her next musical moves, interacting with fans, or moving through the industry. But acc","metaPageUrl":"nicki-minaj-seemingly-threatens-to-expose-jay-z-roc-nation-i","title":"Nicki Minaj Seemingly Threatens To Expose Jay-Z, Roc Nation \u0026 Its CEO Desiree Perez","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/nickiminaj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj\u003c/a\u003e doesn’t tend to mince words on Twitter, whether it relates to her next musical moves, interacting with fans, or moving through the industry. But according to \u003ca href=\"https://allhiphop.com/rumors/nicki-minaj-hints-at-explosive-roc-nation-revelations-in-cryptic-tweetstorm/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllHipHop\u003c/em\u003e,\u003c/a\u003e she caused a particular stir with a tweet-storm that allegedly takes aim at \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/jayz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eJay-Z\u003c/a\u003e, Roc Nation, and its CEO Desiree Perez.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday night, the Trinidadian superstar took to the social media platform to let off a series of allegations which seemingly tie back into the Roc. The main reason why fans jumped to this presumptuous conclusion is because of \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/918946-nicki-minaj-lil-wayne-banned-from-no-remix-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj’s reference to “Banned From NO.”\u003c/a\u003e That track, a remix of \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/lilwayne\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eLil Wayne\u003c/a\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eTha Carter VI\u003c/em\u003e cut, asked the NFL to “\u003cem\u003efire some n***as\u003c/em\u003e,” which many saw as an alleged dig towards Roc Nation’s Super Bowl involvement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Needing the Barbz is @ an all time high for every distraction,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/921468-nicki-minaj-drake-surpassing-billboard-record-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj wrote.\u003c/a\u003e “So let me start talking about what I’ve found out. About them. Real juicy. Confirmations. #MakeABaby #BannedFromNO #PaidMoles Order in the court.” “They don’t want you to see what I’m liking [on Twitter],” she alleged in another tweet. “So that feature was demolished. Listening devices. Cameras. Car tags. Pages you don’t follow under the ‘following’ section of X now? Hmmmmmm. Do I get paid for that? #MakeABaby #BannedFromNOremix NFL FIRE SOME N***@z \u0026 den [phone emoji].”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eShe’s mad about Megan and Cardi now she’s talking\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:34:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750620899_IMG-1442.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750620899_IMG-1442.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467319","metaTitle":"Lynn Hamilton, Actress on ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons","metaDescription":"Hamilton died Thursday of natural causes at her home in Chicago, her former manager and publicist, Rev. 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Calvin Carson, told \u003cem\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton also starred as the matriarch Vivian Potter on the 1989-91 NBC daytime drama \u003cem\u003eGenerations\u003c/em\u003e — which had the unfortunate task of running up against CBS ratings juggernaut \u003cem\u003eThe Young and the Restless\u003c/em\u003e — and as Cissie Johnson, one of the ex-cons featured on the 1991-92 syndicated nighttime soap \u003cem\u003eDangerous Women\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe also played Cousin Georgia Anderson on the 1979 miniseries \u003cem\u003eRoots: The Next Generations\u003c/em\u003e and had recurring roles as the snippy Emma Johnson on NBC’s \u003cem\u003e227\u003c/em\u003e and as a judge on ABC’s \u003cem\u003eThe Practice\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago-raised actress made her big-screen debut in John Cassavetes’ \u003cem\u003eShadows\u003c/em\u003e (1959) and went on to appear in such other films as \u003cem\u003eBrother John\u003c/em\u003e (1971), \u003cem\u003eBuck and the Preacher\u003c/em\u003e (1972) — both starring \u003ca href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sidney-poitier-dead-lillies-of-the-field-1235071323/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSidney Poitier\u003c/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003eLady Sings the Blues \u003c/em\u003e(1972), \u003cem\u003eLeadbelly\u003c/em\u003e (1976) and \u003cem\u003eLegal Eagles\u003c/em\u003e (1986).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton first appeared on NBC’s \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003eon its seventh episode in February 1972, playing a landlady who gives Demond Wilson’s Lamont Sanford a hard time after he gets his own bachelor pad following an argument with his dad, Fred (Foxx).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe producers were “so impressed with that one scene that a month or two later they decided to give Fred Sanford a girlfriend,” Hamilton said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WzBkU4o1KQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e2009 interview\u003c/a\u003e. Hired to play registered nurse Donna Harris, she was told by the bawdy Foxx that his show “needed somebody dignified opposite him; he was aware of his earthliness, shall we say.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe worked on the sitcom through 1977, and while Donna and Fred got engaged, they never tied the knot. That was just fine with Lamont, who derisively called her “The Barracuda.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile she was recurring on \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003e, Hamilton made her \u003cem\u003eWaltons\u003c/em\u003e debut in February 1973 on the 21st episode of the CBS drama when John-Boy (Richard Thomas) gives Verdie reading and writing lessons with her daughter about to graduate from college. (The episode, “The Scholar,” won a screenwriting Emmy for John McGreevey.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe appeared on 16 other installments of the series through 1981 — Verdie winds up marrying Harley Foster, played by Hal Williams, also from \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e227\u003c/em\u003e — and on \u003cem\u003eWaltons\u003c/em\u003e holiday telefilms in 1993 and ’97.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlzenia Lynn Hamilton was born on April 25, 1930, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Her parents, Nancy and Louis, moved the family to Chicago when she was 4, and she attended Bloom High School in Chicago Heights.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton did some modeling and graduated from the Goodman School of Drama Theater, but she “was the only Black [actor] in my class, and so there weren’t any roles for me,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, she gained acting experience with a South Side theater company, and after moving to New York in 1956, she appeared in \u003cem\u003eShadows\u003c/em\u003e and on Broadway in four short-lived plays: 1959’s \u003cem\u003eOnly in America\u003c/em\u003e, 1960’s \u003cem\u003eThe Cool World\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFace of a Hero\u003c/em\u003eand 1963’s \u003cem\u003eTambourines to Glory\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton did Shakespeare for producer Joseph Papp and toured around the world in \u003cem\u003eThe Miracle Worker \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Skin of Our Teeth\u003c/em\u003e as a member of President Kennedy’s cultural exchange program, then joined the Seattle Repertory Theatre in 1966.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe auditioned for a part in \u003cem\u003eFunny Girl\u003c/em\u003e (1968) and didn’t get it but decided to remain in Los Angeles, and she would land gigs on TV shows including \u003cem\u003eRoom 222\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMannix\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGunsmoke\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Rockford Files\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eQuincy M.E.\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Girls\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNYPD Blue\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJudging Amy\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCold Case\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton was married to poet and playwright Frank Jenkins (\u003cem\u003eDriving While Black in Beverly Hills\u003c/em\u003e) from 1964 until his death at age 89 in 2014 — she moved back to Chicago that year — and they collaborated on several stage productions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:07:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750619228_IMG-1441.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750619228_IMG-1441.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467212","metaTitle":"Cardi B’s Friend Star Brim Released After Completing One-Yea","metaDescription":"Things are looking up for Cardi B’s close friend Star Brim, as according to Poetik Flakko on X, she’s just been released from prison. She took to her Instagram ","metaPageUrl":"cardi-bs-friend-star-brim-released-after-completing-one-year","title":"Cardi B’s Friend Star Brim Released After Completing One-Year Prison Sentence","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings are looking up for \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/cardi-b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCardi B\u003c/a\u003e’s close friend Star Brim, as according to \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/FlakkoPoetik/status/1935678328377049314\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoetik Flakko\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on X, she’s just been released from prison. She took to her Instagram Story yesterday (June 18) to share the exciting news with her followers. “Guess who’s back,” she wrote simply. As expected, her friends and supporters are out in full force celebrating the exciting news.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar Brim’s release also comes just in time for the release of Cardi’s new song, fittingly titled “Outside.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/920933-cardi-b-outside-release-date-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe track is scheduled to drop tomorrow\u003c/a\u003e following weeks of fan demands. It first leaked late last month and quickly went viral. Just a couple of weeks ago, the femcee admitted that she wasn’t entirely sure she wanted to release the song. Fortunately for her fans, she made up her mind.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar Brim was \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/776769-star-brim-sentenced-rico-charges\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003esentenced to one year and one day\u003c/a\u003efor RICO charges in March of last year. She was charged along with 17 other individuals alleged to be part of the 5-9 Brims gang. Reportedly, she will spend three years on supervised release now that she’s out of prison. Some conditions of her release include avoiding contact with any alleged gang members and staying out of areas known for Bloods gang activity. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardi has been a big supporter of Star throughout her legal issues, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/844378-cardi-b-star-brim-prison-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eeven sending her off last year\u003c/a\u003e with a moving pep talk. “This is a reset,” she began at the time. “Cuz when she graduate from big girl school, it’s going to be a whole brand new everything … You have became such a different person, and it’s just like, I really want people to hear her story and it’s so inspirational…”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis January, Cardi also advocated for her friend on her Instagram Story, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/875837-cardi-b-blasts-correctional-facility-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ecalling out the Hazelton Correctional Facility\u003c/a\u003e for allegedly mistreating her. “They been playing with my friend star mail, which right there is a federal offense she hasn’t gotten mail since nov which makes no sense,” she alleged at the time. “They don’t be having heat in the rooms for the inmates, and it’s below 0 degrees.” She called for an investigation into the facility too, but it’s unclear whether or not anything came of it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,20 Jun 2025 19:29:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750462196_IMG-1436.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750462196_IMG-1436.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"467211","metaTitle":"Cavin Yarbrough of legendary R\u0026B duo Yarbrough and Peoples h","metaDescription":"Remember the popular husband and wife musical duo Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples? One half of that duo has died.Cavin Yarbrough died yesterday morning (6/19) due to compli","metaPageUrl":"cavin-yarbrough-of-legendary-rb-duo-yarbrough-and-peoples-ha","title":"Cavin Yarbrough of legendary R\u0026B duo Yarbrough and Peoples has died at 72","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemember the popular husband and wife musical duo Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples? One half of that duo has died.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough died yesterday morning (6/19) due to complications from heart disease. His wife and longtime musical partner, Alisa Peoples confirmed his passing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir breakout hit was, “Don’t Stop the Music.” Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples’ vibe changed the sound of R\u0026B.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough was more than just a performer, he was a classically trained pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who contributed much creativity to the sound of the 80’s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough was 72.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,20 Jun 2025 19:16:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750461411_IMG-1437.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750461411_IMG-1437.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"466693","metaTitle":"Singer Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox","metaDescription":"Jaheim’s Lenox Mall Encounter: A Star Seeking SolaceA viral video captured R\u0026B singer Jaheim Hoagland at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall, where he deflected a fan’s excite","metaPageUrl":"singer-jaheim-denies-identity-after-fan-records-him-at-lenox","title":"Singer Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox Mall","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall Encounter: A Star Seeking Solace\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA viral video captured R\u0026B singer Jaheim Hoagland at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall, where he deflected a fan’s excitement by insisting, “That ain’t me, I wish I had Jaheim’s money.” This unusual denial comes amid renewed scrutiny following his May 2025 arrest on six counts of animal cruelty, marking his second such charge in four years.\u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jahiem-was-kicked-out-of-his-own-neighborhood-while-trying-to-film-music-video-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e Once a 2000s heartthrob with platinum hits, J\u003c/a\u003eaheim’s career now faces a crossroads as he grapples with legal troubles and fading fame. This article explores the Lenox Mall incident, Jaheim’s musical legacy, his legal challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJaheim’s Musical Legacy: A 2000s R\u0026B Icon\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn May 26, 1978, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Jaheim Hoagland rose to fame under Naughty by Nature’s Kaygee at Divine Mill Records. His 2001 debut, \u003cem\u003eGhetto Love\u003c/em\u003e, featured hits like “Could It Be,” while \u003cem\u003eStill Ghetto\u003c/em\u003e (2002) delivered platinum singles “Put That Woman First” and “Fabulous.” His 2006 album, \u003cem\u003eGhetto Classics\u003c/em\u003e, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 153,000 copies in its first week. Jaheim’s soulful voice, often compared to Luther Vandross, earned three Grammy nominations and global sales of 5 million records.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter signing with Atlantic Records, Jaheim released \u003cem\u003eThe Makings of a Man\u003c/em\u003e (2007) and \u003cem\u003eAnother Round\u003c/em\u003e(2010). He later revived his label, Julie’s Dream Music Group, and joined BMG for \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/video/jaheim-struggle-love-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppreciation Day\u003c/em\u003e(2013) and \u003cem\u003eStruggle Love\u003c/em\u003e (2016).\u003c/a\u003e Despite his success, Jaheim’s visibility waned, with recent years marked by legal issues rather than musical triumphs. His 2024 Love Hard Tour with Keyshia Cole showed he remains active, but his legacy is now clouded by controversy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Lenox Mall Sighting: Jaheim’s Denial\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fan’s encounter with Jaheim at \u003ca href=\"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlantas-lenox-square-celebrating-65-years-august\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eLenox Mall,\u003c/a\u003e posted on X by @\u003cstrong\u003eitsOnlyENT\u003c/strong\u003e, showed the singer responding to recognition with a surprising claim: “That ain’t me.” The fan persisted, but Jaheim walked away, humorously adding he wished for “Jaheim’s money.” Despite his denial, fans on X, like\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@JiggaSOUL\u003c/strong\u003e, identified him, with some expressing concern for his mental health: “Jaheim suffers from mental health issues. I wish ppl would use discernment.” Others, like \u003cstrong\u003e@MuscleKing215,\u003c/strong\u003e linked his behavior to his career’s decline, reflecting the mixed sentiment online.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/29/jaheim-arrest-animal-cruelty-charges/83919062007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThis incident, following Jaheim’s May 1, 2025, arrest,\u003c/a\u003e suggests a desire to escape public attention. His claim aligns with the pressures of fame, especially amid legal woes that have overshadowed his once-vibrant career. The sighting at Lenox Mall, a bustling Atlanta hub, underscores how fame can be both a blessing and a burden for a star navigating controversy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnimal Cruelty Charges: A Recurring Issue\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s legal troubles began in September 2021 when New Jersey police found 15 dogs in deplorable conditions at his Hillsborough home, including six in waterlogged crates and one euthanized due to severe malnourishment. Charged with third-degree animal cruelty, Jaheim faced criticism but avoided significant punishment, with surviving dogs adopted via Rawhide Rescue. He told a judge he was “happy the dogs were taken care of,” but the case damaged his reputation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/rb-singer-jaheim-charged-metro-atlanta-animal-cruelty-case/W4XF2H3YFRCGRGWCOG4AGDCQPY/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eOn May 1, 2025, Jaheim was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, on six counts of animal cruelty\u003c/a\u003eafter reports of malnourished dogs tied to his RV. On April 27, animal control responded to a call about a copper-red dog at The Shops of Buckhead, where Jaheim allegedly acted aggressively, claiming “private property.” The dog appeared “severely emaciated,” and subsequent complaints led to a search warrant, uncovering six dogs—four pit bulls, a French bulldog, and a hound mix—named Tweet, Tip, Taka, Tink, Timber, and Tanger, all in poor conditions. Released on a $35,000 bond, Jaheim entered a plea on June 6, with advocates pushing for felony charges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recurrence of these allegations, detailed in court documents, has fueled outrage. Jaheim’s lack of a public statement or confirmed attorney adds to the narrative of a star in retreat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Decline of 2000s R\u0026B Singers\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s struggles mirror the fading presence of many 2000s R\u0026B singers. \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/112-vs-jagged-edge-verzuz-instagram-live-battle-confirmed-for-may-25/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eArtists like Jagged Edge, known for “Let’s Get Married,” \u003c/a\u003eand Donell Jones, behind “Where I Wanna Be,” have seen their mainstream relevance wane, with sporadic releases and nostalgia tours replacing chart dominance. Ray J, despite hits like “One Wish,” shifted to reality TV, while Bobby Valentino’s “Slow Down” fame hasn’t translated to sustained success. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegal or personal issues often play a role—R. Kelly’s criminal convictions ended his career, and D’Angelo’s arrests overshadowed his talent. The shift to hip-hop and streaming platforms, coupled with less label support for R\u0026B, left many stars struggling to adapt. Jaheim’s animal cruelty charges and low profile reflect this trend, as once-celebrated voices like his fight to stay relevant in a changed industry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Jaheim’s Story Resonates\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall denial and legal woes tap into user interest in celebrity struggles, aligning with Google’s focus on authentic narratives. The viral video, shared on X, captures a human moment—a star shunning fame amid adversity. Fans express empathy, with\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e@JiggaSOUL noting mental health concerns, while others judge his fall, reflecting the polarized sentiment around his charges. His animal cruelty cases, detailed by NBC and USA Today, raise questions about accountability, resonating with animal rights advocates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decline of 2000s R\u0026B stars adds context, addressing why figures like Jaheim fade. His story invites reflection on fame’s toll, appealing to fans nostalgic for his hits and those curious about his downfall. The lack of a defense attorney or public comment, as noted in court records, fuels speculation about his next steps.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Next for Jaheim\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s legal battle continues, with potential repercussions hinging on his June 6, 2025, plea hearing outcome. His music career, last active with the Love Hard Tour, may stall further unless he releases new work or addresses his charges publicly. The Lenox Mall incident suggests a desire for anonymity, but his recognizable voice and fanbase make obscurity unlikely.\u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jaheim-arrested-animal-cruelty-charges-atlanta/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e As animal welfare advocates push for stricter laws, Jaheim’s case could influence Georgia’s legal landscape.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Jahiem Ever Be “Jahiem” Again?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall sighting, where he denied his identity, underscores a star grappling with fame’s weight after animal cruelty charges. His 2000s R\u0026B legacy, marked by platinum hits, now contends with legal and public scrutiny, mirroring the decline of peers like Jagged Edge and Donell Jones. The viral moment and ongoing case invite fans to reflect on celebrity, accountability, and resilience. Stay tuned for updates on Jaheim’s legal proceedings and potential music comeback, as his story continues to unfold.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe post \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jaheim-lenox-mall-animal-cruelty/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSinger Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox Mall\u003c/a\u003e appeared first on \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eHip Hop Vibe\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Tue,17 Jun 2025 11:48:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750175315_IMG-1410.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750175315_IMG-1410.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466692","metaTitle":"R. Kelly suffered an ‘overdose’ of medications given to him ","metaDescription":"Disgraced R\u0026B star R. Kelly suffered an overdose of medications that were given to him by prison staff in North Carolina, his lawyer alleges in a new filing. Ea","metaPageUrl":"r-kelly-suffered-an-overdose-of-medications-given-to-him-by","title":"R. Kelly suffered an ‘overdose’ of medications given to him by prison staff, his lawyers say","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/r-kelly-murder-plot-custody-b2768029.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eDisgraced R\u0026B star R. Kelly\u003c/a\u003e suffered an overdose of medications that were given to him by prison staff in \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/topic/north-carolina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNorth Carolina,\u003c/a\u003e his lawyer alleges in a new filing. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarlier this month, Kelly’s attorney said that the singer needed to be pardoned by \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/biden-autopen-signature-machine-trump-b2762635.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ePresident Donald Trump\u003c/a\u003e as he was the target over an elaborate assassination plot involving a leader in a white supremacist prison gang. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis latest filing comes as the federal prosecutors who put disgraced Kelly, 58, in prison for 30 years have slammed his attempts to gain a release as “deeply unserious” and “repugnant.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling R\u0026B songwriter was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Widespread outrage over Kelly’s sexual misconduct did not emerge until the #MeToo reckoning, reaching a crescendo after the release of the documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to his lawyer, Kelly was put in solitary confinement on June 10. He had with him his medications for anxiety. On the same day, his lawyer says, prison staff entered his room and directed him to take further medications. He complied. The filing. seen by \u003cem\u003eThe Independent,\u003c/em\u003e says that this interaction was “captured on camera.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn June 13, Kelly reported that he “felt faint. He was dizzy. He started to see black spots in his vision.” The singer then lost consciousness and was rushed to \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/topic/duke-university\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eDuke University Hospital.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly is quoted in the document as saying during his transfer he heard a prison staffer say: “This is going to open a new can of worms.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filing goes on to say that Kelly spent two days being treated in the hospital. “They gave him an amount of medicine that could have killed him,” Kelly’s lawyer says. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly has allegedly not being receiving necessary treatment for blood clots in recent months. During his recent stay, doctors at Duke observed his legs and found clots that require surgery. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis lawyer said that Kelly was quickly removed from the hospital after receiving a surgical consultation as the officers denied him surgery. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProsecutors argue that the judge who received the motion for Kelly’s release lacks the authority to release the singer. The motion will be heard in a hearing on Friday. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis lawyers are also seeking an intervention from President Donald Trump.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are engaged in conversations with multiple persons close to the White House and to President Trump. My client does not have the luxury to wait for vindication from the Courts that will follow the exposure of the corruption at the heart of his prosecutions,” his lawyers said in a statement. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original filing includes a sworn declaration from the terminally ill inmate, Mikeal Glenn Stine, claiming that three high-ranking BOP officials asked him to carry out the murder while he was in custody at the United States Penitentiary Tucson, Arizona.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStine, a self-identified member of the Aryan Brotherhood, claims the officials offered him the opportunity to escape custody and live out his final months as a “free man” in exchange for Kelly’s murder.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filing further adds that once Stine was transferred to Kelly’s unit in March, he was approached by one of the officials, who allegedly told him: “You need to do what you came here for.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStine claims that after watching Kelly for a few months, he had a change of heart before confessing to the singer his alleged murder plot.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly’s attorneys allege that they were made aware in June of a second member of the Aryan Brotherhood whom officials directed to execute both Kelly and Stine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Tue,17 Jun 2025 11:36:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750174594_IMG-1409.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750174594_IMG-1409.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466420","metaTitle":"Snoop Dogg heartbroken over loss of beloved family member Ju","metaDescription":"Snoop Dogg is mourning the loss of Juelz, his cherished French Bulldog who had been by his side for nearly 11 years. The 53-year-old rapper, born Calvin Broadus","metaPageUrl":"snoop-dogg-heartbroken-over-loss-of-beloved-family-member-ju","title":"Snoop Dogg heartbroken over loss of beloved family member Juelz","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnoop Dogg\u003c/strong\u003e is mourning the loss of \u003cstrong\u003eJuelz\u003c/strong\u003e, his cherished French Bulldog who had been by his side for nearly 11 years. The 53-year-old rapper, born \u003cstrong\u003eCalvin Broadus\u003c/strong\u003e, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, calling Juelz a true member of his family. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis emotional tribute quickly resonated with fans, many of whom have followed the pup’s presence in Snoop’s life over the years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small dog, gifted to Snoop by fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa for his 43rd birthday in 2014, quickly became a cherished part of his household.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuelz had become an inseparable part of Snoop’s family, often appearing alongside his other French Bulldog, Frank.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two dogs were well known to the performer‘s fans, with Juelz even boasting his own Instagram account for a time. However, the last post to that account was made in June 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rip @juelzbroadus,” Snoop wrote in another tribute post to his pet, adding: \u003cstrong\u003e“Thank Wiz for giving him to me,” followed by a red rose and white dove emoji.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rapper has long been known for his affection for animals. In addition to Juelz and Frank, Snoop has previously owned Pitbulls named Lil Snoop and Mamba, along with Siamese cats he called Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra. Juelz’s death comes just days after Snoop was honoured with the Ultimate Icon \u003cstrong\u003eAward at the BET Awards\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis longtime friend and collaborator\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Dre\u003c/strong\u003e, 59, presented the gong in a ceremony that also celebrated Mariah Carey, 55, and 56-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Foxx\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnoop included photos of Wiz Khalifa, 36, in his memorial post for Juelz, highlighting the close friendship between the two artists. The slideshow featured affectionate moments of the two rappers with the Frenchie.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnoop previously made headlines in January 2022 when Frank, his other French Bulldog, went missing in Los Angeles. The rapper alerted his fans with missing posters and a call for help online. Days later, Frank was returned safely by a couple in the area. Snoop thanked the “lovely couple” and promised gifts in gratitude.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rapper has also co-hosted several editions of the Puppy Bowl with his friend Martha Stewart, 82, combining his love of dogs with his ongoing partnership with the lifestyle personality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,15 Jun 2025 15:41:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750016522_IMG-1404.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750016522_IMG-1404.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466126","metaTitle":"R.I.P. Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Dies At 52 From Breast Can","metaDescription":"Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi, who sh","metaPageUrl":"rip-former-mtv-vj-ananda-lewis-dies-at-52-from-breast-cancer","title":"R.I.P. Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Dies At 52 From Breast Cancer","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/2733094/ananda-lewis-explains-declining-mastectomy-amid-stage-4-breast-cancer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eAnanda Lewis,\u003c/a\u003e the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi, who shared a heartfelt Facebook post announcing her passing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“She’s free, and in his heavenly arms,” she \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lakshmi.emory/posts/24819976584269247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ewrote\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e with broken heart emojis. “Lord, rest her soul.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eLakshmi has since confirmed the news to \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/11/former-mtv-vj-ananda-lewis-dead/?adid=bossip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTMZ\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003enoting that Ananda died from stage 4 breast cancer at 11:35 AM on Wednesday while in hospice at her Los Angeles home.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis was a defining voice of a generation during her time at MTV in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, where she worked as a correspondent on \u003cem\u003eTotal Request Live\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMTV News\u003c/em\u003e and lit up TV screens with her smarts and signature charm that gave Black girls hope for a bright future.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2001, she launched \u003cem\u003eThe Ananda Lewis Show\u003c/em\u003e, an empowering syndicated daytime talk show, and in recent years, she was a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness, particularly in the Black community, encouraging women to prioritize early detection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe shared her breast cancer diagnosis in a \u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/1962740/ananda-lewis-breast-cancer-diagnosis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e2020 Instagram post,\u003c/a\u003e where she explained her decision to avoid mammograms for years due to concerns about radiation exposure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“For a really long time, I have refused mammograms, and that was a mistake,” said Lewis at the time. “I watched my mom get mammograms for almost 30 years, and at the end of that, she had breast cancer, and I said, ‘Huh? Radiation exposure for years equals breast cancer. Yeah, I’m going to pass. Thanks anyway.’”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“If I had done the mammograms from the time they were recommended when I turned 40, they would’ve caught the tumor in my breast years before I caught it through my own self exam and thermography,” she continued. “And they would have caught it at a place where it was more manageable. Where the treatment of it would have been a little easier. It’s never easy, but I use that word in comparison to what I’m going through now. Instead, what I’m dealing with is stage 3 breast cancer that is in my lymphs. I need you to get your mammograms.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs previously reported, she later revealed that her breast cancer had progressed to stage IV after initially choosing not to undergo traditional treatments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosed in 2019 with stage 3, Lewis opted out of a double mastectomy at the time, citing both personal choice and limited access during the COVID-19 lockdowns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The circumstances were not conducive to surgery because my tumor wasn’t aggressively growing at the time, and then COVID hit,” she told \u003ca href=\"https://www.theepochtimes.com/entertainment/tv-host-ananda-lewis-on-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis-im-not-dying-5743304?utm_medium=social\u0026utm_source=twitter\u0026utm_campaign=etsports\u0026welcomeuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe Epoch Times\u003c/a\u003e in October. Instead, she pursued cryoablation treatment in Arizona, which helped shrink her tumor.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis told the publication that she adopted a strict lifestyle, cutting out alcohol, white flour, and sugar, and spent nearly $200,000 on various treatments, including insulin potentiation therapy (IPT), which she credited as highly effective. “If I knew what I know now, I would’ve started with the IPT chemo immediately,” she said before noting that she had a network of “angels” who ensured she could continue receiving care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, her cancer progressed to stage 4, spreading to her spine, hips, and liver. Still, Lewis remained defiantly optimistic and deeply grounded in purpose, especially as a single mother to her son. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I may have felt like I was dying in February, but I’m not dying, and I’m definitely doing better than I was last October,” she said in one of her final interviews. “I think I’ll do better than five years. I’m not dying anytime soon. I plan to get a good 20 more years out of this body.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis is survived by her 14-year-old son, who Ananda’s sister said graduated today from middle school.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR.I.P. 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He was 68.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Starr was quietly one of the most consistently successful – and underrated – soul bands of the 80s and early 90s, with a basketful of memorable songs that still sound good today.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike many groups formed in the mid-70s, Atlantic Starr was influenced by the self-contained funk bands like Earth Wind \u0026 Fire and Kool \u0026 the Gang, and the massive initial lineup, consisting of lead singer Sharon Bryant and musicians Cliff Archer, Porter Carroll, Joseph Phillips, Damon Rentie, William Sudderth and brothers Wayne, David and Jonathan Lewis, reflected the times.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group, previously named Newban, was signed with A\u0026M Records — under the condition that they change their name — and in 1978 released their debut under the name Atlantic Starr, working with noted Philly guitarist Bobbi Eli. They landed an R\u0026B hit with “Stand Up” and had some success on the Pop and Soul album charts. But when their second album stalled on the charts. A\u0026M teamed them with Commodores producer James Anthony Carmichael – on loan from Motown – for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadiant\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, a smash album that landed in the Soul top ten on the strength of the hits “When Love Calls” and the stunning ballad “Send For Me.” \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadiant \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003emarked a change in the group’s style to a smoother brand of funk/soul and also showed the development of Wayne and David Lewis as songwriters. This began a string of hit albums and singles such as “Touch A Four Leaf Clover” and “Circles” that quietly moved the group to the top of the soul music world, though with surprisingly little crossover success.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith David and Wayne Lewis attracting attention (and royalties) as the principal group songwriters and Bryant out in front as the clear lead singer, fissures began to form in the group, coming to a head in 1984 when five members quit, leaving only the Lewis brothers and Phillips. The four remaining members brought in new lead singer Barbara Weathers, a gorgeous and talented young singer who had been groomed for a solo career by the Lewis brothers. The group’s prior lack of success on the pop charts, at a time when many top soul acts were successfully crossing over, also led to stylistic changes for the band, beginning with 1985’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs the Band Turns.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Even as A\u0026M records was dropping the band, the ballad “Secret Lovers,” the group’s\u003cem\u003eleast\u003c/em\u003e urban sounding single to date, rocketed up the pop and soul charts, becoming the biggest Atlantic Starr hit ever.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crossover success of “Secret Lovers, created the template for future Atlantic Starr releases, which took on a noticeably more pop-oriented approach. The group signed with Warner Brothers in 1987 and landed their first pop #1 with “Always,” an adult contemporary wedding ballad that appeared completely severed from the group’s soul/funk origins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplications and more group tension occurred as Weathers and Wayne Lewis became engaged, and arguments about royalties surfaced, ultimately resulting in Weathers quitting the group in 1988. This began a revolving door of female leads over the next decade and a muddying of the group’s sound. By 1990, Atlantic Starr had evolved into a pop ballad group, with smooth-voiced David Lewis generally handling lead vocals. In 1992, AS scored its last major hit with the gentle Kenny Nolan ballad “Masterpiece.” That the song charted higher on the Adult Contemporary charts than on the Urban charts was telling. The accompanying album, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Crazy, \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003ewas commercial disappointment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Starr left Warner Brothers for Arista in 1994 and released \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, placing a minor pop hit with “I Remember You,” another melodic ballad. It was their last major label release. David Lewis left the group in 1997 to pursue Christian ministry. Brothers Wayne and Jonathan Lewis kept the group alive through the remainder of the 90s and into the 00s with a rotating lineup of other musicians, and became staples on the oldies circuit. In 2016, after a long absence from the studio, Atlantic Starr, consisting of Wayne and Jonathan Lewis, L’John Epps and Melissa Pierce, released the album \u003cem\u003eMetamorphosis, \u003c/em\u003ewhich included the minor hit ballad “My Best Friend.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the Atlantic Starr sound changed and softened over the years, the group is fondly remembered for a solid string of accessible, memorable hits that have generally held up well and that have solidified Atlantic Starr’s legacy as one of the more enjoyable soul music acts of the 80s. The passing of Wayne Lewis is another blow for fans of classic soul and funk music and a reminder of just how much joy he and his bandmates brought back in the day.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,06 Jun 2025 20:13:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749255223_IMG-1386.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749255223_IMG-1386.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"464733","metaTitle":"KEKE WYATT BACK IN HOSPITAL WITH SON KE’ZYAH: I’M SAD, I’M M","metaDescription":"Keke Wyatt is leaning on faith once again as she navigates another health scare with her youngest son, Ke’Zyah Jean Darring.The R\u0026B singer and reality star reve","metaPageUrl":"keke-wyatt-back-in-hospital-with-son-kezyah-im-sad-im-mad-im","title":"KEKE WYATT BACK IN HOSPITAL WITH SON KE’ZYAH: I’M SAD, I’M MAD, I’M SCARED’","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeke Wyatt is leaning on faith once again as she navigates another health scare with her youngest son, Ke’Zyah Jean Darring.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R\u0026B singer and reality star \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DJsZKdEPi66/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 106, 0);\"\u003erevealed on social media\u003c/a\u003e that her son, who was diagnosed with \u003ca href=\"https://bckonline.com/2024/02/24/keke-wyatt-shares-challenges-of-having-a-son-with-trisomy-13/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 106, 0);\"\u003etrisomy 13\u003c/a\u003e, is currently back in the hospital and on a ventilator. “Back to this again. I just don’t understand,” she said in a video. “He was fine….I’m frustrated, I’m sad, I’m mad, scared. I don’t understand.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWyatt shared that while Ke’Zyah has experienced pneumonia several times before, this time feels different. “He’s been so perfect and out of nowhere, we here and doing this. Life support crap. This is nuts. It’s been so long since I have seen him like this.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow being monitored closely over the next 24 hours, Ke’Zyah is set to celebrate his third birthday on May 27.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the emotional toll, Wyatt’s humor and honesty remained present as she added, “He is doing too much and getting on my nerves.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKe’Zyah is the second child Wyatt shares with her ex-husband Zackariah Darring. The former couple welcomed their son in May 2022. 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She also helped raise Ford’s daughter, Mickayla, from a previous relationship.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThroughout her journey, Wyatt has been open about her love for motherhood. “I think I have an anointing on motherhood,” she told The Christian Post in 2017. “I know it sounds funny, but I really think that it’s a gift of mine. It can be difficult, but when you love something and are passionate about it, it’s not really that hard.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,01 Jun 2025 17:14:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1748812483_IMG-2339.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1748812483_IMG-2339.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"464700","metaTitle":"Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son Niko Passes Away After Brave ","metaDescription":"Heartbreaking news has emerged from the McKnight family. Claude McKnight, brother of R\u0026B singer Brian McKnight, confirmed in an emotional TikTok video that his ","metaPageUrl":"brian-mcknights-estranged-son-niko-passes-away-after-brave-b","title":"Brian McKnight’s Estranged Son Niko Passes Away After Brave Battle With Cancer","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeartbreaking news has emerged from the McKnight family. Claude McKnight, brother of R\u0026B singer Brian McKnight, confirmed in an emotional TikTok video that his nephew, Niko McKnight, has passed away after a courageous fight with cancer.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This morning, I found out that my nephew, Niko McKnight, passed away,” Claude shared. “He’d been bravely battling cancer for the past two years or so.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNiko’s passing adds another painful chapter to an already strained family dynamic. In 2023, Niko made headlines for publicly calling out his father, Brian McKnight, accusing the singer of abandoning him and his siblings. Their complicated relationship became a widely discussed topic online, as many criticized Brian for his apparent distance from his older children while celebrating his new family.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the public controversy, Niko was admired for his resilience and the way he spoke his truth during difficult times. His loss is felt deeply by those who knew and supported him, and sympathy has poured in for the McKnight family.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur thoughts are with Niko’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sat,31 May 2025 16:45:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1748724359_IMG-1371.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1748724359_IMG-1371.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"464699","metaTitle":"Prayers Up: ‘The Wire’ Actor Tray Chaney’s Son In Critical C","metaDescription":"Fans are sending prayers to The Wire actor, Tray Chaney, who revealed on Instagram that a tornado struck his Henry County, Ga., home, throwing his son nearly th","metaPageUrl":"prayers-up-the-wire-actor-tray-chaneys-son-in-critical-condi","title":"Prayers Up: ‘The Wire’ Actor Tray Chaney’s Son In Critical Condition After Being Thrown 300 Feet In Georgia Tornado","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eFans are sending prayers to \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/2140053/the-wire-twentieth-anniversary-interviews/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003eThe Wire\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e actor, \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/1642998/tray-poot-chaney-on-the-breakfast-club-new-roles-family-the-wire-and-more-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003eTray Chaney\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e, who revealed on Instagram that a tornado struck his Henry County, Ga., home, throwing his son nearly the length of a football field. Chaney shared that the 18-year-old is now in the ICU, fighting for his life.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003eChaney, who had just spent time with his \u003c/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e \u003c/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eWire\u003c/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003eco-star Felicia “Snoop” Pearson at V-103 Atlanta, posted a somber video in front of what remained of his home in the Laurel Creek subdivision.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I lost my house, I lost everything in it,” he said in the video shared Thursday. “Thank God I’m still living, I survived the tornado, but my son—he survived…,”Chaney began before fighting through tears. “I’m doing a video right now to let y’all know, cherish life as much as you can. “\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e[…]\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I wish I could replace the pain with my son,” he said. “I wish he was the one doing the video and I was still in ICU. \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe added that he found his phone in the rubble but lost everything else in the tornado. He also detailed the moment that the tornado hit. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“My son was thrown 300 feet, I was sitting on my bed and I heard the wind and I felt everything.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a separate statement posted on his Instagram, Chaney detailed the harrowing moments when the tornado hit his home. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“I was unconscious with my face in the mud with parts of my house on top of me,” Chaney shared. “I woke up in a panic, crawled from under my house screaming my son’s name out.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe actor says it was his neighbors who ultimately found his 18-year-old son, Malachi Chaney, nearly 300 feet away in the woods, critically injured. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Malachi is in the hospital fighting, and me and my wife have not and will not leave his side,” Chaney said. “I can’t get myself together right now—I wish it was me that was in ICU rather than him.” \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a knot on his head and vomiting from his own injuries, Chaney said what he endured pales in comparison to his son’s condition: \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“His injuries are much more worst.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.11alive.com/article/weather/severe-weather/tray-chaney-son-hurt-locust-grove-tornado-wire-henry-county/85-590c2019-367c-4d3d-919c-5ce7d15cb2c5?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKmjQdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6GZcTCzGgKnmHQWH7IaKE4UlI4AsaPvRs1tEhzTEQFj59C8wWG_3zekFomt_aem_R-P-aC3XVNVhCTFz5cAXXw\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e11Alive\u003c/a\u003e reports that Malachi remains in critical condition with multiple injuries, including broken ribs and a fractured facial 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decade","metaPageUrl":"kem-leaves-motown-records-after-23-years-as-detroit-rb-star","title":"Kem leaves Motown Records after 23 years as Detroit R\u0026B star returns to independent roots","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKem is stepping into a new future by turning back to his roots.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Detroit R\u0026B star has parted ways with Motown Records, his label home for more than two decades, resuming the do-it-yourself approach that put him on the map to begin with.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Over the last three to five years, I’ve done a lot of internal soul-searching about the seasons of my life — being married, having young children, thinking about my career and about the sea change in the 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(Classic music by the label’s legacy artists is handled by sister company Universal Music Enterprises.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis decision follows substantial reshuffling at Motown Records in recent years, including the 2022 resignation of label CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam. Kem bided his time as the West Coast-based label underwent a transformation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We’ll wait ‘til the dust settles,” Kem said of his thinking during the upheaval. “But what if the dust never settles?”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe singer-songwriter has now revived his own Kemistry Records, the brand that launched his self-funded debut album, “Kemistry,” and made him a grassroots Detroit sensation in the early 2000s. That street-level appeal, coupled with Kem’s sensual sound and smooth style, caught the attention of Motown, which signed him in late 2002.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKem said he is grateful for his time at Motown, which gave him plenty of creative autonomy and scheduling freedom. He enjoyed the cachet of that iconic label and its funding of his projects.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I had a wonderful relationship with Motown,” he said. “But the Motown I signed to and the Motown that exists now are not the same. That’s not a negative thing. But the industry has changed, and maybe I should change too.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo support his new direction, Kem has assembled an internal team that includes specialists in marketing, media relations, legal, concert booking and other duties. He’ll own his forthcoming master recordings and release music as he chooses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are so many places for music to live today,” he said. “There’s a benefit to putting as much music into the world as I can. I’m an established artist. There’s no reason not to saturate the airwaves, be it streaming or radio, with what I consider to be great music.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst up is the streaming single “Give My Love,” whose warm, translucent groove evolved from an Afrobeat feel into what Kem calls a “Sade-esque vibe.” The song is due in the coming weeks, as Kem gears up for a \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/the-aretha-franklin-amphitheatre-tickets-detroit/venue/65540\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003etwo-night homecoming stand\u003c/a\u003e at Detroit’s Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre. His July 25 show is already on sale; tickets for the July 26 date will go on sale Thursday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd it’s accompanied by the relaunch of his official website, \u003ca href=\"https://musicbykem.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eMusicByKem.com\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKem says his separation from Motown began earlier this year, when he asked to be released from his contract. He calls it “an instinctive decision,” following several years of reflection that began during the COVID-19 pandemic.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile he’ll still serve his audience with physical releases as needed, including CDs and vinyl editions, Kem is mostly focused on the flexibility afforded by the digital world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I held onto the idea of the traditional model of releasing music. I felt like the musicians playing on the Titanic as it was going down,” he said with a laugh. “Dude, I’m the last guy on the boat.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd so now he’ll be back in a familiar spot, running his own show — even if it’s a bit more advanced than the days when he was funding recording sessions on a credit card and selling CDs out of a car trunk in Detroit parking lots.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s a return to the love of how I like to make music and engage with my fans,” Kem said. “This is an opportunity for me to put out music, to control my content, to move more freely and have more equity in myself. 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The man who sued Chris Brown for allegedly striking him in the head with a","metaPageUrl":"man-who-sued-chris-brown-for-allegedly-striking-him-with-teq","title":"Man Who Sued Chris Brown For Allegedly Striking Him With Tequila Bottle At A Nightclub Dismisses Lawsuit","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eChris Brown might be catching a small break in the middle of his ongoing legal storm. The man who sued Chris Brown for allegedly striking him in the head with a tequila bottle is now backing off. According to newly filed court docs obtained by TMZ, Abe Diaw—who sparked the suit last year—has officially asked the court to dismiss his case with prejudice.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn legal terms, that means Abe can’t bring this case back. Back in 2023, Diaw alleged that Chris went wild on him with a bottle of Don Julio 1942 at TAPE nightclub in London—claiming he was hit three times before Chris “ruthlessly stomped” on him while he was unconscious. Diaw said he walked away with serious, lasting injuries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis dismissal doesn’t mean Breezy is totally in the clear just yet. There’s still a criminal case in the UK brewing over that same wild night. Remember, Chris was arrested earlier this year after landing in the UK for a tour stop—facing charges for assault and possession of a weapon. He’s out on bail now and popped up in court about 10 days ago where he pleaded not guilty.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen someone agrees to dismiss a lawsuit with prejudice, it’s often a strategic move. This could be a part of a bigger legal chess game for Chris Brown, whose legal team has been juggling multiple court battles.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf a settlement was indeed reached, it’s likely Chris’s team wanted to clear the civil part out the way before the criminal trial heats up. Keeping the narrative clean and avoiding multiple headlines can be crucial in shaping public opinion—and possibly jury perception.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso, dismissing this lawsuit doesn’t equal innocence—but it does mean there’s one less legal headache for Chris to deal with. Especially when your name stays tied up in headlines like his.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn case you forgot—this whole situation started after an alleged altercation went down at TAPE nightclub in London. Abe Diaw claimed that out of nowhere, Chris Brown came at him with a Don Julio 1942 bottle and didn’t stop there.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe court docs painted a wild scene: a bottle to the head, a man on the ground, and repeated stomping. Diaw says he passed out cold and was left with lasting injuries. And that’s what triggered the lawsuit in the first place.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s worth noting, Chris never publicly addressed the specifics of the claims. But his legal team has continuously denied any wrongdoing. And now, with this dismissal, they’re likely feeling more confident moving forward.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Mon,30 Jun 2025 18:18:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321888_IMG-1467.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321888_IMG-1467.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467817","metaTitle":"Master P Responds To Mia X’s Refusal To Perform With Him At ","metaDescription":"With ESSENCE Fest right around the corner, Mia X is refusing to hit the stage for No Limit Records founder Master P’s highly anticipated set, claiming disrespec","metaPageUrl":"master-p-responds-to-mia-xs-refusal-to-perform-with-him-at-e","title":"Master P Responds To Mia X’s Refusal To Perform With Him At ESSENCE Fest","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eWith\u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/news/events/essence-fest-2025-lineup-1235061936/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e ESSENCE Fest\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e right around the corner, Mia X is refusing to hit the stage for No Limit Records founder Master P’s highly anticipated set, claiming disrespect and janky business is to blame.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking to her Instagram account Sunday (June 29), the New Orleans artist let followers know that, despite being featured on advertising materials, she will not be hitting the stage with her \u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/mia-x-interview-mama-drama-southern-female-rappers-613412/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eformer label head \u003c/a\u003edue to being contacted on short notice and dismissed when she mentioned her performance fee to the “Bout It Bout It” rapper’s team.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“It’s still unbelievable that I’m actually saying this. I will NOT be performing at Essence Fest as a featured artist in Master P set,” Mia X, born Mia Young, wrote. “We started talking about my involvement last week. At first his management didn’t want to entertain my performance fee.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe went on to say she spoke with P, born Percy Miller, on June 26, and that he said their lack of communication was due to his busy schedule. She was then sent a contract on June 27, but with the festival beginning July 4, feels it is too late to produce a quality set worthy of such a large platform. “I felt disrespected because the show had been booked for many months, and I had been advertised as a featured artist,” she wrote. “No schedule in place for rehearsals, no contract, no deposit, and the fear of a repeat of 2018.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.vibe.com/features/editorial/mia-x-interview-future-hip-hop-1234696775/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe MC\u003c/a\u003e then added that she was also upset with\u003cem\u003eESSENCE\u003c/em\u003e for using her within marketing materials without confirmation of her participation. “I felt like once again, no matter who’s saying protect and respect Black women, they always sell us out to the boys club,” she wrote. See her full post below.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster P has since responded to Mia’s complaints, essentially chalking it all up to a misunderstanding. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I don’t know where the miscommunication came from, but Mia X @themamamiax can get whatever she wants from me,” P captioned a clip of him speaking on the matter via Instagram. “This a Master p celebration! Mia can perform or don’t have to. This will be the MASTER P farewell show at Essence Fest.” The businessman added that he told Mia to “give him a number” regarding her fee and he’d be more than happy to pay it, but chose not to pressure the spitter into agreeing, as it is short notice. Check out his post below. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture will be hosted by Anthony Anderson and Kenny Burns from July 4 through July 6, with performers including Boyz II Men, Maxwell, Davido, The Isley Brothers, GloRilla, Buju Banton, Summer Walker, Donell Jones, Muni Long, and Nas. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTickets can be purchased \u003ca href=\"https://www.ticketmaster.com/?irgwc=1\u0026camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_10078\u0026impradid=10078\u0026REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat10078\u0026wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_10078\u0026utm_source=10078-Skimbit%20Ltd.\u0026impradname=Skimbit%20Ltd.\u0026utm_medium=affiliate\u0026ircid=4272\u0026clickid=W3dyNq1iZxycWPs0Ao1m6xIrUksXoxXtWwr0T40\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ehere \u003c/a\u003evia Ticketmaster.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Mon,30 Jun 2025 18:14:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321704_IMG-1466.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1751321704_IMG-1466.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467594","metaTitle":"Diddy Scores Significant Legal Victory: Major Shift in Case","metaDescription":"According to TMZ, music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs scored a significant legal victory today as specific charges against him were officially dropped mid-trial. The","metaPageUrl":"diddy-scores-significant-legal-victory-major-shift-in-case","title":"Diddy Scores Significant Legal Victory: Major Shift in Case","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/25/diddy-prosecutors-drop-kidnapping-arson-certain-sex-trafficking-charges/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eAccording to TMZ,\u003c/a\u003e music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs scored a significant legal victory today as specific charges against him were officially dropped mid-trial. The surprising development marks a turning point in the highly publicized case, sparking debate over the strength of the prosecution’s initial claims and raising questions about what lies ahead.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dropped charges had been central to the case, which stemmed from allegations related to his many federal charges. The trial had been underway for weeks, with proceedings attracting widespread public attention due to Diddy’s prominence in both music and entrepreneurship. However, in a sudden move during today’s session, the prosecution announced that key allegations could no longer be substantiated, prompting the court to dismiss them.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile Diddy’s legal team celebrated this as a step toward justice, the decision has drawn varied reactions from observers. His lead attorney issued a statement expressing relief and confidence in his client’s ultimate vindication, noting that the remaining charges are also likely to crumble under scrutiny.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExperts suggest the prosecution may face reputational challenges, with some speculating that their case relied heavily on circumstantial evidence. Meanwhile, fans and industry insiders alike have taken to social media to rally behind the star, hailing the dropped charges as proof of his innocence.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis development could open doors for Diddy to refocus on his professional pursuits. While the trial isn’t over yet, today’s outcome brings him one step closer to putting these legal challenges behind him.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eObservers will be watching closely as the case progresses.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Thu,26 Jun 2025 10:39:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750948793_IMG-1459.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750948793_IMG-1459.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467574","metaTitle":"Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper da","metaDescription":"Sean \"Diddy\" Combs' prosecutors indicated they are not pursuing several charges against the rapper just days before closing arguments are set to begin in the se","metaPageUrl":"diddy-prosecutors-abandon-multiple-charges-against-rapper-da","title":"Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple charges against rapper days before trial's end","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/category/person/sean-diddy-combs\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSean \"Diddy\" Combs'\u003c/a\u003e prosecutors indicated they are not pursuing several charges against the rapper just days before closing arguments are set to begin in the sex trafficking and racketeering trial.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe government indicated in a letter to the judge filed Tuesday, and obtained by Fox News Digital, that the theories of attempted kidnapping, attempted arson and aiding and abetting sex trafficking will not be pursued.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The Government understands the Court’s desire for streamlined instructions. With that in mind, the Government has suggested ways to streamline those instructions,\" the letter read. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Specifically, the Government has removed instructions from the charge relating to (i) attempted kidnapping under both California and New York law, (ii) attempted arson under California law, and (iii) aiding and abetting sex trafficking. The Government is no longer planning to proceed on these theories of liability so instructions are no longer necessary.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBoth the prosecution and \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-defenses-courtroom-strategy-calculated-risk-expert\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003eCombs' defense\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e wrapped up their respective cases Tuesday after six weeks of testimony. The defense did not call any witnesses to the stand and instead presented evidence they claim proves inconsistent statements were made during the trial.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombs' defense team immediately moved for a judgment of acquittal before resting their case. Attorney Alexandra Shapiro argued the government failed to prove the counts against the rapper.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"There’s, at best, thin proof any of the other employees participated,\" Shapiro said before noting that \"there is no evidence any of them believed he was sex trafficking.\"\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jury spent the last six weeks hearing testimony from Combs' ex-girlfriends, ex-employees and witnesses involved in the investigation. The prosecution used the testimony to show that Combs allegedly ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Combs Global.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to testimony, the rapper had his personal assistants set up hotel rooms for \"freak offs\" or \"hotel nights.\" The ex-employees who took the stand also testified they often procured drugs for the rapper. These drugs – including MDMA, cocaine and ecstasy – were then used by Combs and his ex-girlfriends during the allegedly forced sexual sessions involving male escorts, the prosecution argued.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/cassie-ventura-emerges-star-witness-diddys-federal-sex-crimes-trial-expert\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCassie Ventura\u003c/a\u003e, who dated Combs from 2007 until 2018, and the rapper's most recent ex-girlfriend both took the stand during the six weeks of testimony. Cassie and Jane, testifying under a pseudonym, claimed they were introduced to \"freaks offs\" or \"hotel nights\" shortly after beginning their relationship with Combs.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-prosecution-rests-case-after-six-weeks-testimony\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCombs' defense\u003c/a\u003e and prosecutors are expected to finalize the jury instructions Wednesday. Closing arguments in the case against the disgraced music mogul will likely take the entirety of Thursday and Friday.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jury could begin deliberations as early as June 30.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Wed,25 Jun 2025 21:20:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750900863_IMG-1449.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750900863_IMG-1449.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467323","metaTitle":"Offset and Quavo celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday","metaDescription":"Offset and Quavo reunite to celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthdayOn Wednesday, hip-hop fans witnessed a heartfelt reunion. Offset and Quavo came together to celebra","metaPageUrl":"offset-and-quavo-celebrate-takeoffs-31st-birthday","title":"Offset and Quavo celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOffset and Quavo reunite to celebrate Takeoff’s 31st birthday\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Wednesday, hip-hop fans witnessed a heartfelt reunion. \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/audio/offset-ten/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eOffset\u003c/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/video/quavo-trappa-rappa-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eQuavo\u003c/a\u003e came together to celebrate what would have been Takeoff’s 31st birthday. The two former Migos members honored their late bandmate with a \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/921539-offset-quavo-reunite-takeoff-31-birthday-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003etouching memorial\u003c/a\u003e, wearing matching red T-shirts with Takeoff’s image. Friends, family, and fans gathered to mark the moment, showing that the love for Takeoff lives on.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis reunion goes beyond just a birthday celebration—it’s part of a healing journey for Offset and Quavo and a tribute to the deep legacy of Migos.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Brotherhood Born Before the Fame\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before the fame, flashy jewelry, and Billboard hits, Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset were family. Quavo was Takeoff’s uncle, but they were more like brothers. Offset and Takeoff became close friends in middle school. That tight-knit bond set the foundation for something bigger.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 2012, the trio formed \u003cstrong\u003eMigos\u003c/strong\u003e, a group that would reshape hip-hop. With a new sound and unmatched chemistry, they quickly took the industry by storm.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir style? Catchy hooks, infectious ad-libs, and a rapid-fire triplet flow that influenced a generation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMigos: The Rise of a Southern Hip-Hop Powerhouse\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMigos wasn’t just another rap group. They were a cultural movement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir 2013 single \u003cem\u003e“Versace”\u003c/em\u003e was a breakout moment. Drake jumped on the remix, and the song went viral. From there, Migos released hit after hit. Albums like \u003cem\u003eCulture\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCulture II\u003c/em\u003e dominated charts, with tracks like \u003cem\u003e“Bad and Boujee,”“Stir Fry,”\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e“Walk It Talk It”\u003c/em\u003e becoming anthems.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey weren’t just making music. They were shifting the sound of modern rap.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy the time \u003cem\u003eCulture III\u003c/em\u003e dropped in 2021, Migos had become a household name. Their music was everywhere—from clubs to commercials—and their influence reached far beyond Atlanta.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eA Tragic Loss That Shocked the World\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn November 2022, the world was shaken by the news: Takeoff was shot and killed in Houston. He was only 28.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as the quiet, laid-back member of Migos, Takeoff was widely respected for his lyrical skill and humility. While Quavo and Offset often took the spotlight, Takeoff was the backbone. His flow was sharp, his bars clever, and his presence irreplaceable.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe loss devastated fans—and it drove a wedge between Offset and Quavo. Rumors of tension swirled. The Migos trio that once seemed unbreakable appeared shattered.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHealing Through Music: Offset and Quavo Reunite\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, hope returned to Migos fans. Offset and Quavo reunited for a surprise tribute performance at the \u003cstrong\u003eBET Awards\u003c/strong\u003e. Dressed in all white, they paid homage to Takeoff with a moving version of \u003cem\u003e“Bad and Boujee,”\u003c/em\u003e standing beneath a celestial backdrop.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt was more than a performance. It was a public sign that the two had started to heal.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir recent reunion at Takeoff’s 31st birthday celebration only reinforced that healing journey. Wearing coordinated red T-shirts with Takeoff’s face, they stood side by side—surrounded by loved ones. It was a reminder of what they had built together and what they lost.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Moment Matters for Hip-Hop\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn hip-hop, beefs and breakups are common. Reconciliations? Not so much.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat’s what makes this moment powerful. Offset and Quavo aren’t just repairing a friendship—they’re modeling what healing looks like in the public eye. They’re showing that grief can bring people back together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t just a celebrity reunion. It’s a story of family, pain, and the power of shared history.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans aren’t just invested in the music. They’re invested in the bond these men once had—and are now rebuilding.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFans React: Social Media Honors Takeoff\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn social media, fans flooded platforms with messages of love and remembrance. Hashtags like #HappyBirthdayTakeoff and #LongLiveTakeoff trended on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsers shared clips of old performances, favorite lyrics, and heartfelt messages.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome wrote about how Takeoff’s music helped them through tough times. Others praised Offset and Quavo for coming back together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne fan wrote, \u003cem\u003e“This reunion is what Takeoff would’ve wanted. Unity. Love. Legacy.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese online moments show how deeply fans are still connected to Takeoff’s spirit—and how music leaves a lasting mark.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTakeoff’s Legacy Will Live Forever\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat Takeoff, Quavo, and Offset built can’t be measured in streams or awards alone. It’s in the DNA of modern hip-hop. The flows, the ad-libs, the group chemistry—Migos made that cool again.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakeoff, especially, has become a symbol of uncelebrated greatness. Quiet but powerful. Humble but brilliant. His style was his own, and his presence on a track elevated everyone else.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs new artists rise and pay homage, it’s clear: Takeoff’s influence isn’t going anywhere.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Future for Offset and Quavo\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow that Offset and Quavo are back on good terms, fans are wondering: could we see new music?\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile there’s no official word on a Migos reunion or new project, both rappers have expressed interest in honoring Takeoff through future work.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether that’s a tribute track, a joint project, or something else—we don’t know. But their shared appearance this week shows they’re open to walking that path together.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven if Migos never officially reforms, the energy they created will always live on in hip-hop.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Than Music\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakeoff’s 31st birthday celebration wasn’t just a memorial. It was a powerful reminder of brotherhood, loss, and love.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffset and Quavo’s reunion proved that time, music, and shared pain can heal even the deepest wounds.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans, it was a moment of closure. For hip-hop, it was a moment of unity. And for Takeoff, it was a reminder that while he may be gone, his legacy is forever.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 16:01:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622518_IMG-1445.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622518_IMG-1445.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467322","metaTitle":"Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd","metaDescription":"Jussie Smollett’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!The actor took to Instagram Friday night to announce his","metaPageUrl":"jussie-smollett-engaged-to-actor-jabari-redd","title":"Jussie Smollett Engaged to Actor Jabari Redd","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/people/jussie-smollet/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJussie Smollett\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e’s ready to build a family “Empire” with his man … ‘cause the two dudes just got engaged!\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe actor took to \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DLJIUy4I1AQ/?hl=en\u0026img_index=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstagram Friday night\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e to announce his happy news … sharing pics of himself down on one knee and grinning up at his partner, \u003cstrong\u003eJabari Redd\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJussie popped the question on a city street outside a restaurant ... and, Redd's overcome with emotion here -- breaking out into giggles and embracing his man.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe last slide shows the ring JS bought for JR ... and, it might not have the biggest diamond we've ever seen -- but, clearly, Jussie's got taste.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmollett captioned the photos, “I’ll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES.\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:55:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622105_IMG-1444.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750622105_IMG-1444.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467321","metaTitle":"Chris Brown Enters Plea In Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident ","metaDescription":"Chris Brown has officially denied that he chucked a bottle of liquor at a music producer during a brawl inside a London nightclub two years ago. The \"Holy Blind","metaPageUrl":"chris-brown-enters-plea-in-alleged-bottle-throwing-incident","title":"Chris Brown Enters Plea In Alleged Bottle-Throwing Incident In The U.K.","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/artist/chris-brown-33210/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Brown\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e has officially denied that he chucked a bottle of liquor at a music producer during a brawl inside a London nightclub two years ago. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe \"Holy Blindfold\" singer attended a hearing at the Southwark Crown Court in the U.K. on Friday morning, June 20, where he pleaded not guilty to the sole charge of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm. Brown's alleged accomplice, Omololu Akinlolu, also pleaded not guilty to the same charge. Chris Brown wore a blue, three-piece suit and a black tie to court. He walked by a crowd of photographers and fans without saying a word. However, he showed some love to some fans on his way out.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown was hit with the charge after he was \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-15-chris-brown-arrested-in-the-uk-over-alleged-nightclub-incident/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003earrested\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e for allegedly using a bottle of Tequila to assault producer Abraham Diaw inside London's Tape nightclub in February 2023. At the time, Diaw claimed Brown hit him in the head several times with a bottle of tequila. After his knees buckled, Diaw alleged Brown punched and kicked him while he was on the ground. He sought medical treatment at a hospital after the unprovoked attack and claimed he needed crutches to walk while he recovered. Diaw also filed a lawsuit against Brown for $16 million following the incident.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown spent a weekend in jail after he was arrested last month. He was initially \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-16-chris-brown-to-remain-in-police-custody-after-he-was-denied-bail/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edenied bail\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e, but a judge allowed him to walk free after \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-05-21-chris-brown-released-on-7-figure-bail-after-being-arrested-in-the-uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esetting a $6.7 million bail\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e. Brown was required to pay $5.3 million upon his release and was ordered to pay the rest within seven days. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eBrown was arrested a couple of weeks before his \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-03-27-chris-brown-announces-breezy-bowl-20th-anniversary-tour-with-special-guests/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Breezy Bowl XX World Tour\"\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e began in Amsterdam. He's been in the U.K. all this week performing at shows in \u003c/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.iheart.com/content/2025-06-16-chris-brown-brings-out-50-cent-during-tour-stop-in-the-uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(51, 51, 51);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManchester\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227); background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18);\"\u003e and Cardiff. He's set to hit the stage in London this weekend.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:51:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750621887_IMG-1443.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750621887_IMG-1443.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467320","metaTitle":"Nicki Minaj Seemingly Threatens To Expose Jay-Z, Roc Nation ","metaDescription":"Nicki Minaj doesn’t tend to mince words on Twitter, whether it relates to her next musical moves, interacting with fans, or moving through the industry. But acc","metaPageUrl":"nicki-minaj-seemingly-threatens-to-expose-jay-z-roc-nation-i","title":"Nicki Minaj Seemingly Threatens To Expose Jay-Z, Roc Nation \u0026 Its CEO Desiree Perez","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/nickiminaj\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj\u003c/a\u003e doesn’t tend to mince words on Twitter, whether it relates to her next musical moves, interacting with fans, or moving through the industry. But according to \u003ca href=\"https://allhiphop.com/rumors/nicki-minaj-hints-at-explosive-roc-nation-revelations-in-cryptic-tweetstorm/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAllHipHop\u003c/em\u003e,\u003c/a\u003e she caused a particular stir with a tweet-storm that allegedly takes aim at \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/jayz\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eJay-Z\u003c/a\u003e, Roc Nation, and its CEO Desiree Perez.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn Thursday night, the Trinidadian superstar took to the social media platform to let off a series of allegations which seemingly tie back into the Roc. The main reason why fans jumped to this presumptuous conclusion is because of \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/918946-nicki-minaj-lil-wayne-banned-from-no-remix-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj’s reference to “Banned From NO.”\u003c/a\u003e That track, a remix of \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/lilwayne\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eLil Wayne\u003c/a\u003e’s \u003cem\u003eTha Carter VI\u003c/em\u003e cut, asked the NFL to “\u003cem\u003efire some n***as\u003c/em\u003e,” which many saw as an alleged dig towards Roc Nation’s Super Bowl involvement.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Needing the Barbz is @ an all time high for every distraction,” \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/921468-nicki-minaj-drake-surpassing-billboard-record-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNicki Minaj wrote.\u003c/a\u003e “So let me start talking about what I’ve found out. About them. Real juicy. Confirmations. #MakeABaby #BannedFromNO #PaidMoles Order in the court.” “They don’t want you to see what I’m liking [on Twitter],” she alleged in another tweet. “So that feature was demolished. Listening devices. Cameras. Car tags. Pages you don’t follow under the ‘following’ section of X now? Hmmmmmm. Do I get paid for that? #MakeABaby #BannedFromNOremix NFL FIRE SOME N***@z \u0026 den [phone emoji].”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eShe’s mad about Megan and Cardi now she’s talking\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:34:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750620899_IMG-1442.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750620899_IMG-1442.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467319","metaTitle":"Lynn Hamilton, Actress on ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons","metaDescription":"Hamilton died Thursday of natural causes at her home in Chicago, her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, told The Hollywood Reporter.Hamilton also","metaPageUrl":"lynn-hamilton-actress-on-sanford-and-son-and-the-waltons-die","title":"Lynn Hamilton, Actress on ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘The Waltons,’ Dies at 95","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton died Thursday of natural causes at her home in Chicago, her former manager and publicist, Rev. Calvin Carson, told \u003cem\u003eThe Hollywood Reporter\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton also starred as the matriarch Vivian Potter on the 1989-91 NBC daytime drama \u003cem\u003eGenerations\u003c/em\u003e — which had the unfortunate task of running up against CBS ratings juggernaut \u003cem\u003eThe Young and the Restless\u003c/em\u003e — and as Cissie Johnson, one of the ex-cons featured on the 1991-92 syndicated nighttime soap \u003cem\u003eDangerous Women\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe also played Cousin Georgia Anderson on the 1979 miniseries \u003cem\u003eRoots: The Next Generations\u003c/em\u003e and had recurring roles as the snippy Emma Johnson on NBC’s \u003cem\u003e227\u003c/em\u003e and as a judge on ABC’s \u003cem\u003eThe Practice\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Chicago-raised actress made her big-screen debut in John Cassavetes’ \u003cem\u003eShadows\u003c/em\u003e (1959) and went on to appear in such other films as \u003cem\u003eBrother John\u003c/em\u003e (1971), \u003cem\u003eBuck and the Preacher\u003c/em\u003e (1972) — both starring \u003ca href=\"https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sidney-poitier-dead-lillies-of-the-field-1235071323/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSidney Poitier\u003c/a\u003e — \u003cem\u003eLady Sings the Blues \u003c/em\u003e(1972), \u003cem\u003eLeadbelly\u003c/em\u003e (1976) and \u003cem\u003eLegal Eagles\u003c/em\u003e (1986).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton first appeared on NBC’s \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003eon its seventh episode in February 1972, playing a landlady who gives Demond Wilson’s Lamont Sanford a hard time after he gets his own bachelor pad following an argument with his dad, Fred (Foxx).\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe producers were “so impressed with that one scene that a month or two later they decided to give Fred Sanford a girlfriend,” Hamilton said in a \u003ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WzBkU4o1KQ\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e2009 interview\u003c/a\u003e. Hired to play registered nurse Donna Harris, she was told by the bawdy Foxx that his show “needed somebody dignified opposite him; he was aware of his earthliness, shall we say.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe worked on the sitcom through 1977, and while Donna and Fred got engaged, they never tied the knot. That was just fine with Lamont, who derisively called her “The Barracuda.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile she was recurring on \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003e, Hamilton made her \u003cem\u003eWaltons\u003c/em\u003e debut in February 1973 on the 21st episode of the CBS drama when John-Boy (Richard Thomas) gives Verdie reading and writing lessons with her daughter about to graduate from college. (The episode, “The Scholar,” won a screenwriting Emmy for John McGreevey.)\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe appeared on 16 other installments of the series through 1981 — Verdie winds up marrying Harley Foster, played by Hal Williams, also from \u003cem\u003eSanford and Son\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003e227\u003c/em\u003e — and on \u003cem\u003eWaltons\u003c/em\u003e holiday telefilms in 1993 and ’97.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlzenia Lynn Hamilton was born on April 25, 1930, in Yazoo City, Mississippi. Her parents, Nancy and Louis, moved the family to Chicago when she was 4, and she attended Bloom High School in Chicago Heights.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton did some modeling and graduated from the Goodman School of Drama Theater, but she “was the only Black [actor] in my class, and so there weren’t any roles for me,” she said.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, she gained acting experience with a South Side theater company, and after moving to New York in 1956, she appeared in \u003cem\u003eShadows\u003c/em\u003e and on Broadway in four short-lived plays: 1959’s \u003cem\u003eOnly in America\u003c/em\u003e, 1960’s \u003cem\u003eThe Cool World\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFace of a Hero\u003c/em\u003eand 1963’s \u003cem\u003eTambourines to Glory\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton did Shakespeare for producer Joseph Papp and toured around the world in \u003cem\u003eThe Miracle Worker \u003c/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eThe Skin of Our Teeth\u003c/em\u003e as a member of President Kennedy’s cultural exchange program, then joined the Seattle Repertory Theatre in 1966.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe auditioned for a part in \u003cem\u003eFunny Girl\u003c/em\u003e (1968) and didn’t get it but decided to remain in Los Angeles, and she would land gigs on TV shows including \u003cem\u003eRoom 222\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMannix\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGunsmoke\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Rockford Files\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eQuincy M.E.\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Golden Girls\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNYPD Blue\u003c/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eJudging Amy\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eCold Case\u003c/em\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHamilton was married to poet and playwright Frank Jenkins (\u003cem\u003eDriving While Black in Beverly Hills\u003c/em\u003e) from 1964 until his death at age 89 in 2014 — she moved back to Chicago that year — and they collaborated on several stage productions.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,22 Jun 2025 15:07:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750619228_IMG-1441.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750619228_IMG-1441.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"467212","metaTitle":"Cardi B’s Friend Star Brim Released After Completing One-Yea","metaDescription":"Things are looking up for Cardi B’s close friend Star Brim, as according to Poetik Flakko on X, she’s just been released from prison. She took to her Instagram ","metaPageUrl":"cardi-bs-friend-star-brim-released-after-completing-one-year","title":"Cardi B’s Friend Star Brim Released After Completing One-Year Prison Sentence","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThings are looking up for \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/cardi-b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eCardi B\u003c/a\u003e’s close friend Star Brim, as according to \u003ca href=\"https://x.com/FlakkoPoetik/status/1935678328377049314\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePoetik Flakko\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e on X, she’s just been released from prison. She took to her Instagram Story yesterday (June 18) to share the exciting news with her followers. “Guess who’s back,” she wrote simply. As expected, her friends and supporters are out in full force celebrating the exciting news.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar Brim’s release also comes just in time for the release of Cardi’s new song, fittingly titled “Outside.” \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/920933-cardi-b-outside-release-date-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe track is scheduled to drop tomorrow\u003c/a\u003e following weeks of fan demands. It first leaked late last month and quickly went viral. Just a couple of weeks ago, the femcee admitted that she wasn’t entirely sure she wanted to release the song. Fortunately for her fans, she made up her mind.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStar Brim was \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/776769-star-brim-sentenced-rico-charges\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003esentenced to one year and one day\u003c/a\u003efor RICO charges in March of last year. She was charged along with 17 other individuals alleged to be part of the 5-9 Brims gang. Reportedly, she will spend three years on supervised release now that she’s out of prison. Some conditions of her release include avoiding contact with any alleged gang members and staying out of areas known for Bloods gang activity. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCardi has been a big supporter of Star throughout her legal issues, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/844378-cardi-b-star-brim-prison-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eeven sending her off last year\u003c/a\u003e with a moving pep talk. “This is a reset,” she began at the time. “Cuz when she graduate from big girl school, it’s going to be a whole brand new everything … You have became such a different person, and it’s just like, I really want people to hear her story and it’s so inspirational…”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis January, Cardi also advocated for her friend on her Instagram Story, \u003ca href=\"https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/875837-cardi-b-blasts-correctional-facility-hip-hop-news\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ecalling out the Hazelton Correctional Facility\u003c/a\u003e for allegedly mistreating her. “They been playing with my friend star mail, which right there is a federal offense she hasn’t gotten mail since nov which makes no sense,” she alleged at the time. “They don’t be having heat in the rooms for the inmates, and it’s below 0 degrees.” She called for an investigation into the facility too, but it’s unclear whether or not anything came of it.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,20 Jun 2025 19:29:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750462196_IMG-1436.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750462196_IMG-1436.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"467211","metaTitle":"Cavin Yarbrough of legendary R\u0026B duo Yarbrough and Peoples h","metaDescription":"Remember the popular husband and wife musical duo Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples? One half of that duo has died.Cavin Yarbrough died yesterday morning (6/19) due to compli","metaPageUrl":"cavin-yarbrough-of-legendary-rb-duo-yarbrough-and-peoples-ha","title":"Cavin Yarbrough of legendary R\u0026B duo Yarbrough and Peoples has died at 72","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemember the popular husband and wife musical duo Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples? One half of that duo has died.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough died yesterday morning (6/19) due to complications from heart disease. His wife and longtime musical partner, Alisa Peoples confirmed his passing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir breakout hit was, “Don’t Stop the Music.” Yarbrough \u0026 Peoples’ vibe changed the sound of R\u0026B.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough was more than just a performer, he was a classically trained pianist, multi-instrumentalist, and producer who contributed much creativity to the sound of the 80’s.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCavin Yarbrough was 72.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,20 Jun 2025 19:16:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750461411_IMG-1437.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750461411_IMG-1437.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"466693","metaTitle":"Singer Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox","metaDescription":"Jaheim’s Lenox Mall Encounter: A Star Seeking SolaceA viral video captured R\u0026B singer Jaheim Hoagland at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall, where he deflected a fan’s excite","metaPageUrl":"singer-jaheim-denies-identity-after-fan-records-him-at-lenox","title":"Singer Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox Mall","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall Encounter: A Star Seeking Solace\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA viral video captured R\u0026B singer Jaheim Hoagland at Atlanta’s Lenox Mall, where he deflected a fan’s excitement by insisting, “That ain’t me, I wish I had Jaheim’s money.” This unusual denial comes amid renewed scrutiny following his May 2025 arrest on six counts of animal cruelty, marking his second such charge in four years.\u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jahiem-was-kicked-out-of-his-own-neighborhood-while-trying-to-film-music-video-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e Once a 2000s heartthrob with platinum hits, J\u003c/a\u003eaheim’s career now faces a crossroads as he grapples with legal troubles and fading fame. This article explores the Lenox Mall incident, Jaheim’s musical legacy, his legal challenges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eJaheim’s Musical Legacy: A 2000s R\u0026B Icon\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn May 26, 1978, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Jaheim Hoagland rose to fame under Naughty by Nature’s Kaygee at Divine Mill Records. His 2001 debut, \u003cem\u003eGhetto Love\u003c/em\u003e, featured hits like “Could It Be,” while \u003cem\u003eStill Ghetto\u003c/em\u003e (2002) delivered platinum singles “Put That Woman First” and “Fabulous.” His 2006 album, \u003cem\u003eGhetto Classics\u003c/em\u003e, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 153,000 copies in its first week. Jaheim’s soulful voice, often compared to Luther Vandross, earned three Grammy nominations and global sales of 5 million records.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter signing with Atlantic Records, Jaheim released \u003cem\u003eThe Makings of a Man\u003c/em\u003e (2007) and \u003cem\u003eAnother Round\u003c/em\u003e(2010). He later revived his label, Julie’s Dream Music Group, and joined BMG for \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/video/jaheim-struggle-love-video/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAppreciation Day\u003c/em\u003e(2013) and \u003cem\u003eStruggle Love\u003c/em\u003e (2016).\u003c/a\u003e Despite his success, Jaheim’s visibility waned, with recent years marked by legal issues rather than musical triumphs. His 2024 Love Hard Tour with Keyshia Cole showed he remains active, but his legacy is now clouded by controversy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Lenox Mall Sighting: Jaheim’s Denial\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fan’s encounter with Jaheim at \u003ca href=\"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlantas-lenox-square-celebrating-65-years-august\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eLenox Mall,\u003c/a\u003e posted on X by @\u003cstrong\u003eitsOnlyENT\u003c/strong\u003e, showed the singer responding to recognition with a surprising claim: “That ain’t me.” The fan persisted, but Jaheim walked away, humorously adding he wished for “Jaheim’s money.” Despite his denial, fans on X, like\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e@JiggaSOUL\u003c/strong\u003e, identified him, with some expressing concern for his mental health: “Jaheim suffers from mental health issues. I wish ppl would use discernment.” Others, like \u003cstrong\u003e@MuscleKing215,\u003c/strong\u003e linked his behavior to his career’s decline, reflecting the mixed sentiment online.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/05/29/jaheim-arrest-animal-cruelty-charges/83919062007/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThis incident, following Jaheim’s May 1, 2025, arrest,\u003c/a\u003e suggests a desire to escape public attention. His claim aligns with the pressures of fame, especially amid legal woes that have overshadowed his once-vibrant career. The sighting at Lenox Mall, a bustling Atlanta hub, underscores how fame can be both a blessing and a burden for a star navigating controversy.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAnimal Cruelty Charges: A Recurring Issue\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s legal troubles began in September 2021 when New Jersey police found 15 dogs in deplorable conditions at his Hillsborough home, including six in waterlogged crates and one euthanized due to severe malnourishment. Charged with third-degree animal cruelty, Jaheim faced criticism but avoided significant punishment, with surviving dogs adopted via Rawhide Rescue. He told a judge he was “happy the dogs were taken care of,” but the case damaged his reputation.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/rb-singer-jaheim-charged-metro-atlanta-animal-cruelty-case/W4XF2H3YFRCGRGWCOG4AGDCQPY/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eOn May 1, 2025, Jaheim was arrested in Fulton County, Georgia, on six counts of animal cruelty\u003c/a\u003eafter reports of malnourished dogs tied to his RV. On April 27, animal control responded to a call about a copper-red dog at The Shops of Buckhead, where Jaheim allegedly acted aggressively, claiming “private property.” The dog appeared “severely emaciated,” and subsequent complaints led to a search warrant, uncovering six dogs—four pit bulls, a French bulldog, and a hound mix—named Tweet, Tip, Taka, Tink, Timber, and Tanger, all in poor conditions. Released on a $35,000 bond, Jaheim entered a plea on June 6, with advocates pushing for felony charges.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe recurrence of these allegations, detailed in court documents, has fueled outrage. Jaheim’s lack of a public statement or confirmed attorney adds to the narrative of a star in retreat.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Decline of 2000s R\u0026B Singers\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s struggles mirror the fading presence of many 2000s R\u0026B singers. \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/112-vs-jagged-edge-verzuz-instagram-live-battle-confirmed-for-may-25/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eArtists like Jagged Edge, known for “Let’s Get Married,” \u003c/a\u003eand Donell Jones, behind “Where I Wanna Be,” have seen their mainstream relevance wane, with sporadic releases and nostalgia tours replacing chart dominance. Ray J, despite hits like “One Wish,” shifted to reality TV, while Bobby Valentino’s “Slow Down” fame hasn’t translated to sustained success. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLegal or personal issues often play a role—R. Kelly’s criminal convictions ended his career, and D’Angelo’s arrests overshadowed his talent. The shift to hip-hop and streaming platforms, coupled with less label support for R\u0026B, left many stars struggling to adapt. Jaheim’s animal cruelty charges and low profile reflect this trend, as once-celebrated voices like his fight to stay relevant in a changed industry.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Jaheim’s Story Resonates\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall denial and legal woes tap into user interest in celebrity struggles, aligning with Google’s focus on authentic narratives. The viral video, shared on X, captures a human moment—a star shunning fame amid adversity. Fans express empathy, with\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e@JiggaSOUL noting mental health concerns, while others judge his fall, reflecting the polarized sentiment around his charges. His animal cruelty cases, detailed by NBC and USA Today, raise questions about accountability, resonating with animal rights advocates.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe decline of 2000s R\u0026B stars adds context, addressing why figures like Jaheim fade. His story invites reflection on fame’s toll, appealing to fans nostalgic for his hits and those curious about his downfall. The lack of a defense attorney or public comment, as noted in court records, fuels speculation about his next steps.\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Next for Jaheim\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s legal battle continues, with potential repercussions hinging on his June 6, 2025, plea hearing outcome. His music career, last active with the Love Hard Tour, may stall further unless he releases new work or addresses his charges publicly. The Lenox Mall incident suggests a desire for anonymity, but his recognizable voice and fanbase make obscurity unlikely.\u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jaheim-arrested-animal-cruelty-charges-atlanta/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e As animal welfare advocates push for stricter laws, Jaheim’s case could influence Georgia’s legal landscape.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Jahiem Ever Be “Jahiem” Again?\u003c/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJaheim’s Lenox Mall sighting, where he denied his identity, underscores a star grappling with fame’s weight after animal cruelty charges. His 2000s R\u0026B legacy, marked by platinum hits, now contends with legal and public scrutiny, mirroring the decline of peers like Jagged Edge and Donell Jones. The viral moment and ongoing case invite fans to reflect on celebrity, accountability, and resilience. Stay tuned for updates on Jaheim’s legal proceedings and potential music comeback, as his story continues to unfold.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe post \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/news/jaheim-lenox-mall-animal-cruelty/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eSinger Jaheim denies identity after fan records him at Lenox Mall\u003c/a\u003e appeared first on \u003ca href=\"https://hip-hopvibe.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eHip Hop Vibe\u003c/a\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Tue,17 Jun 2025 11:48:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750175315_IMG-1410.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750175315_IMG-1410.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466692","metaTitle":"R. Kelly suffered an ‘overdose’ of medications given to him ","metaDescription":"Disgraced R\u0026B star R. Kelly suffered an overdose of medications that were given to him by prison staff in North Carolina, his lawyer alleges in a new filing. Ea","metaPageUrl":"r-kelly-suffered-an-overdose-of-medications-given-to-him-by","title":"R. Kelly suffered an ‘overdose’ of medications given to him by prison staff, his lawyers say","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/r-kelly-murder-plot-custody-b2768029.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eDisgraced R\u0026B star R. Kelly\u003c/a\u003e suffered an overdose of medications that were given to him by prison staff in \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/topic/north-carolina\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eNorth Carolina,\u003c/a\u003e his lawyer alleges in a new filing. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEarlier this month, Kelly’s attorney said that the singer needed to be pardoned by \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/biden-autopen-signature-machine-trump-b2762635.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003ePresident Donald Trump\u003c/a\u003e as he was the target over an elaborate assassination plot involving a leader in a white supremacist prison gang. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis latest filing comes as the federal prosecutors who put disgraced Kelly, 58, in prison for 30 years have slammed his attempts to gain a release as “deeply unserious” and “repugnant.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Grammy-winning, multiplatinum-selling R\u0026B songwriter was convicted in 2021 in Brooklyn federal court of multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Widespread outrage over Kelly’s sexual misconduct did not emerge until the #MeToo reckoning, reaching a crescendo after the release of the documentary “Surviving R. Kelly.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording to his lawyer, Kelly was put in solitary confinement on June 10. He had with him his medications for anxiety. On the same day, his lawyer says, prison staff entered his room and directed him to take further medications. He complied. The filing. seen by \u003cem\u003eThe Independent,\u003c/em\u003e says that this interaction was “captured on camera.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn June 13, Kelly reported that he “felt faint. He was dizzy. He started to see black spots in his vision.” The singer then lost consciousness and was rushed to \u003ca href=\"https://www.the-independent.com/topic/duke-university\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eDuke University Hospital.\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly is quoted in the document as saying during his transfer he heard a prison staffer say: “This is going to open a new can of worms.” \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filing goes on to say that Kelly spent two days being treated in the hospital. “They gave him an amount of medicine that could have killed him,” Kelly’s lawyer says. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly has allegedly not being receiving necessary treatment for blood clots in recent months. During his recent stay, doctors at Duke observed his legs and found clots that require surgery. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis lawyer said that Kelly was quickly removed from the hospital after receiving a surgical consultation as the officers denied him surgery. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProsecutors argue that the judge who received the motion for Kelly’s release lacks the authority to release the singer. The motion will be heard in a hearing on Friday. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis lawyers are also seeking an intervention from President Donald Trump.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We are engaged in conversations with multiple persons close to the White House and to President Trump. My client does not have the luxury to wait for vindication from the Courts that will follow the exposure of the corruption at the heart of his prosecutions,” his lawyers said in a statement. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original filing includes a sworn declaration from the terminally ill inmate, Mikeal Glenn Stine, claiming that three high-ranking BOP officials asked him to carry out the murder while he was in custody at the United States Penitentiary Tucson, Arizona.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStine, a self-identified member of the Aryan Brotherhood, claims the officials offered him the opportunity to escape custody and live out his final months as a “free man” in exchange for Kelly’s murder.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe filing further adds that once Stine was transferred to Kelly’s unit in March, he was approached by one of the officials, who allegedly told him: “You need to do what you came here for.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStine claims that after watching Kelly for a few months, he had a change of heart before confessing to the singer his alleged murder plot.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKelly’s attorneys allege that they were made aware in June of a second member of the Aryan Brotherhood whom officials directed to execute both Kelly and Stine.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Tue,17 Jun 2025 11:36:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750174594_IMG-1409.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750174594_IMG-1409.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466420","metaTitle":"Snoop Dogg heartbroken over loss of beloved family member Ju","metaDescription":"Snoop Dogg is mourning the loss of Juelz, his cherished French Bulldog who had been by his side for nearly 11 years. 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The 53-year-old rapper, born \u003cstrong\u003eCalvin Broadus\u003c/strong\u003e, shared the heartbreaking news on social media, calling Juelz a true member of his family. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis emotional tribute quickly resonated with fans, many of whom have followed the pup’s presence in Snoop’s life over the years.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe small dog, gifted to Snoop by fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa for his 43rd birthday in 2014, quickly became a cherished part of his household.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJuelz had become an inseparable part of Snoop’s family, often appearing alongside his other French Bulldog, Frank.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe two dogs were well known to the performer‘s fans, with Juelz even boasting his own Instagram account for a time. However, the last post to that account was made in June 2021.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Rip @juelzbroadus,” Snoop wrote in another tribute post to his pet, adding: \u003cstrong\u003e“Thank Wiz for giving him to me,” followed by a red rose and white dove emoji.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rapper has long been known for his affection for animals. In addition to Juelz and Frank, Snoop has previously owned Pitbulls named Lil Snoop and Mamba, along with Siamese cats he called Miles Davis and Frank Sinatra. Juelz’s death comes just days after Snoop was honoured with the Ultimate Icon \u003cstrong\u003eAward at the BET Awards\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHis longtime friend and collaborator\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Dre\u003c/strong\u003e, 59, presented the gong in a ceremony that also celebrated Mariah Carey, 55, and 56-year-old \u003cstrong\u003eJamie Foxx\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnoop included photos of Wiz Khalifa, 36, in his memorial post for Juelz, highlighting the close friendship between the two artists. The slideshow featured affectionate moments of the two rappers with the Frenchie.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSnoop previously made headlines in January 2022 when Frank, his other French Bulldog, went missing in Los Angeles. The rapper alerted his fans with missing posters and a call for help online. Days later, Frank was returned safely by a couple in the area. Snoop thanked the “lovely couple” and promised gifts in gratitude.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe rapper has also co-hosted several editions of the Puppy Bowl with his friend Martha Stewart, 82, combining his love of dogs with his ongoing partnership with the lifestyle personality.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Sun,15 Jun 2025 15:41:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750016522_IMG-1404.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1750016522_IMG-1404.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"0","featured":0},{"id":"466126","metaTitle":"R.I.P. Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Dies At 52 From Breast Can","metaDescription":"Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.The news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi, who sh","metaPageUrl":"rip-former-mtv-vj-ananda-lewis-dies-at-52-from-breast-cancer","title":"R.I.P. Former MTV VJ Ananda Lewis Dies At 52 From Breast Cancer","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/2733094/ananda-lewis-explains-declining-mastectomy-amid-stage-4-breast-cancer/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eAnanda Lewis,\u003c/a\u003e the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe news was confirmed by her sister Lakshmi, who shared a heartfelt Facebook post announcing her passing.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“She’s free, and in his heavenly arms,” she \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/lakshmi.emory/posts/24819976584269247\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ewrote\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003e with broken heart emojis. “Lord, rest her soul.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003eLakshmi has since confirmed the news to \u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://www.tmz.com/2025/06/11/former-mtv-vj-ananda-lewis-dead/?adid=bossip\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTMZ\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cem\u003enoting that Ananda died from stage 4 breast cancer at 11:35 AM on Wednesday while in hospice at her Los Angeles home.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis was a defining voice of a generation during her time at MTV in the late ‘90s and early 2000s, where she worked as a correspondent on \u003cem\u003eTotal Request Live\u003c/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMTV News\u003c/em\u003e and lit up TV screens with her smarts and signature charm that gave Black girls hope for a bright future.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2001, she launched \u003cem\u003eThe Ananda Lewis Show\u003c/em\u003e, an empowering syndicated daytime talk show, and in recent years, she was a passionate advocate for breast cancer awareness, particularly in the Black community, encouraging women to prioritize early detection.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe shared her breast cancer diagnosis in a \u003ca href=\"https://bossip.com/1962740/ananda-lewis-breast-cancer-diagnosis/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e2020 Instagram post,\u003c/a\u003e where she explained her decision to avoid mammograms for years due to concerns about radiation exposure.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“For a really long time, I have refused mammograms, and that was a mistake,” said Lewis at the time. “I watched my mom get mammograms for almost 30 years, and at the end of that, she had breast cancer, and I said, ‘Huh? Radiation exposure for years equals breast cancer. Yeah, I’m going to pass. Thanks anyway.’”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“If I had done the mammograms from the time they were recommended when I turned 40, they would’ve caught the tumor in my breast years before I caught it through my own self exam and thermography,” she continued. “And they would have caught it at a place where it was more manageable. Where the treatment of it would have been a little easier. It’s never easy, but I use that word in comparison to what I’m going through now. Instead, what I’m dealing with is stage 3 breast cancer that is in my lymphs. I need you to get your mammograms.”\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs previously reported, she later revealed that her breast cancer had progressed to stage IV after initially choosing not to undergo traditional treatments.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiagnosed in 2019 with stage 3, Lewis opted out of a double mastectomy at the time, citing both personal choice and limited access during the COVID-19 lockdowns.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The circumstances were not conducive to surgery because my tumor wasn’t aggressively growing at the time, and then COVID hit,” she told \u003ca href=\"https://www.theepochtimes.com/entertainment/tv-host-ananda-lewis-on-stage-4-cancer-diagnosis-im-not-dying-5743304?utm_medium=social\u0026utm_source=twitter\u0026utm_campaign=etsports\u0026welcomeuser=1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eThe Epoch Times\u003c/a\u003e in October. Instead, she pursued cryoablation treatment in Arizona, which helped shrink her tumor.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis told the publication that she adopted a strict lifestyle, cutting out alcohol, white flour, and sugar, and spent nearly $200,000 on various treatments, including insulin potentiation therapy (IPT), which she credited as highly effective. “If I knew what I know now, I would’ve started with the IPT chemo immediately,” she said before noting that she had a network of “angels” who ensured she could continue receiving care.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2023, her cancer progressed to stage 4, spreading to her spine, hips, and liver. Still, Lewis remained defiantly optimistic and deeply grounded in purpose, especially as a single mother to her son. \u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I may have felt like I was dying in February, but I’m not dying, and I’m definitely doing better than I was last October,” she said in one of her final interviews. “I think I’ll do better than five years. I’m not dying anytime soon. I plan to get a good 20 more years out of this body.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLewis is survived by her 14-year-old son, who Ananda’s sister said graduated today from middle school.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eR.I.P. Ananda Lewis.\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Thu,12 Jun 2025 13:07:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749748048_IMG-1397.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749748048_IMG-1397.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"465314","metaTitle":"Wayne Lewis, legendary Atlantic Starr singer, dies at 68","metaDescription":"(June 6, 2025) The posting by legendary R\u0026B band Atlantic Starr this morning hit us like a ton of bricks: It’s with great sadness that we have to post the passi","metaPageUrl":"wayne-lewis-legendary-atlantic-starr-singer-dies-at-68","title":"Wayne Lewis, legendary Atlantic Starr singer, dies at 68","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(18, 18, 18); color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e(June 6, 2025) The posting by legendary R\u0026B band Atlantic Starr this morning hit us like a ton of bricks: \u003c/span\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003eIt’s with great sadness that we have to post the passing of \u003c/em\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWayne Lewis\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem style=\"color: rgb(227, 227, 227);\"\u003e June 5, 2025.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is difficult to comprehend the passing of this handsome, talented, ever youthful performer who helped lead an all-time favorite act for nearly a half century. He was 68.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Starr was quietly one of the most consistently successful – and underrated – soul bands of the 80s and early 90s, with a basketful of memorable songs that still sound good today.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike many groups formed in the mid-70s, Atlantic Starr was influenced by the self-contained funk bands like Earth Wind \u0026 Fire and Kool \u0026 the Gang, and the massive initial lineup, consisting of lead singer Sharon Bryant and musicians Cliff Archer, Porter Carroll, Joseph Phillips, Damon Rentie, William Sudderth and brothers Wayne, David and Jonathan Lewis, reflected the times.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group, previously named Newban, was signed with A\u0026M Records — under the condition that they change their name — and in 1978 released their debut under the name Atlantic Starr, working with noted Philly guitarist Bobbi Eli. They landed an R\u0026B hit with “Stand Up” and had some success on the Pop and Soul album charts. But when their second album stalled on the charts. A\u0026M teamed them with Commodores producer James Anthony Carmichael – on loan from Motown – for \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadiant\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, a smash album that landed in the Soul top ten on the strength of the hits “When Love Calls” and the stunning ballad “Send For Me.” \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eRadiant \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003emarked a change in the group’s style to a smoother brand of funk/soul and also showed the development of Wayne and David Lewis as songwriters. This began a string of hit albums and singles such as “Touch A Four Leaf Clover” and “Circles” that quietly moved the group to the top of the soul music world, though with surprisingly little crossover success.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith David and Wayne Lewis attracting attention (and royalties) as the principal group songwriters and Bryant out in front as the clear lead singer, fissures began to form in the group, coming to a head in 1984 when five members quit, leaving only the Lewis brothers and Phillips. The four remaining members brought in new lead singer Barbara Weathers, a gorgeous and talented young singer who had been groomed for a solo career by the Lewis brothers. The group’s prior lack of success on the pop charts, at a time when many top soul acts were successfully crossing over, also led to stylistic changes for the band, beginning with 1985’s \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAs the Band Turns.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Even as A\u0026M records was dropping the band, the ballad “Secret Lovers,” the group’s\u003cem\u003eleast\u003c/em\u003e urban sounding single to date, rocketed up the pop and soul charts, becoming the biggest Atlantic Starr hit ever.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe crossover success of “Secret Lovers, created the template for future Atlantic Starr releases, which took on a noticeably more pop-oriented approach. The group signed with Warner Brothers in 1987 and landed their first pop #1 with “Always,” an adult contemporary wedding ballad that appeared completely severed from the group’s soul/funk origins.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eComplications and more group tension occurred as Weathers and Wayne Lewis became engaged, and arguments about royalties surfaced, ultimately resulting in Weathers quitting the group in 1988. This began a revolving door of female leads over the next decade and a muddying of the group’s sound. By 1990, Atlantic Starr had evolved into a pop ballad group, with smooth-voiced David Lewis generally handling lead vocals. In 1992, AS scored its last major hit with the gentle Kenny Nolan ballad “Masterpiece.” That the song charted higher on the Adult Contemporary charts than on the Urban charts was telling. The accompanying album, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eLove Crazy, \u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003ewas commercial disappointment.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAtlantic Starr left Warner Brothers for Arista in 1994 and released \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTime\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e, placing a minor pop hit with “I Remember You,” another melodic ballad. It was their last major label release. David Lewis left the group in 1997 to pursue Christian ministry. Brothers Wayne and Jonathan Lewis kept the group alive through the remainder of the 90s and into the 00s with a rotating lineup of other musicians, and became staples on the oldies circuit. In 2016, after a long absence from the studio, Atlantic Starr, consisting of Wayne and Jonathan Lewis, L’John Epps and Melissa Pierce, released the album \u003cem\u003eMetamorphosis, \u003c/em\u003ewhich included the minor hit ballad “My Best Friend.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the Atlantic Starr sound changed and softened over the years, the group is fondly remembered for a solid string of accessible, memorable hits that have generally held up well and that have solidified Atlantic Starr’s legacy as one of the more enjoyable soul music acts of the 80s. The passing of Wayne Lewis is another blow for fans of classic soul and funk music and a reminder of just how much joy he and his bandmates brought back in the day.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/div\u003e\u003c/body\u003e\u003c/html\u003e","smalldesc":" \u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" ...","accessStatus":"public","pubdate":"Fri,06 Jun 2025 20:13:00","contentImg":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749255223_IMG-1386.jpeg","mediaGallary":[{"type":"image","imageUrl":"https://d2wuvg8krwnvon.cloudfront.net/media/user_space/e82ef91cb57e/blog/listImage_1749255223_IMG-1386.jpeg","summary":""}],"totalComments":"1","featured":0},{"id":"464733","metaTitle":"KEKE WYATT BACK IN HOSPITAL WITH SON KE’ZYAH: I’M SAD, I’M M","metaDescription":"Keke Wyatt is leaning on faith once again as she navigates another health scare with her youngest son, Ke’Zyah Jean Darring.The R\u0026B singer and reality star reve","metaPageUrl":"keke-wyatt-back-in-hospital-with-son-kezyah-im-sad-im-mad-im","title":"KEKE WYATT BACK IN HOSPITAL WITH SON KE’ZYAH: I’M SAD, I’M MAD, I’M SCARED’","link":"","articleLocation":"CTV News","desc":"\u003c!DOCTYPE html\u003e\u003chtml\u003e\u003chead\u003e\u003clink href=\"https://cdn.quilljs.com/1.3.6/quill.snow.css\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\u003c/head\u003e\u003cbody\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-snow\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ql-editor\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeke Wyatt is leaning on faith once again as she navigates another health scare with her youngest son, Ke’Zyah Jean Darring.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R\u0026B singer and reality star \u003ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/p/DJsZKdEPi66/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 106, 0);\"\u003erevealed on social media\u003c/a\u003e that her son, who was diagnosed with \u003ca href=\"https://bckonline.com/2024/02/24/keke-wyatt-shares-challenges-of-having-a-son-with-trisomy-13/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 106, 0);\"\u003etrisomy 13\u003c/a\u003e, is currently back in the hospital and on a ventilator. “Back to this again. I just don’t understand,” she said in a video. “He was fine….I’m frustrated, I’m sad, I’m mad, scared. I don’t understand.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWyatt shared that while Ke’Zyah has experienced pneumonia several times before, this time feels different. “He’s been so perfect and out of nowhere, we here and doing this. Life support crap. This is nuts. It’s been so long since I have seen him like this.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow being monitored closely over the next 24 hours, Ke’Zyah is set to celebrate his third birthday on May 27.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the emotional toll, Wyatt’s humor and honesty remained present as she added, “He is doing too much and getting on my nerves.”\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKe’Zyah is the second child Wyatt shares with her ex-husband Zackariah Darring. The former couple welcomed their son in May 2022. Their first child, son Ke’Riah, was born in January 2020.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(37, 37, 37);\"\u003eThe singer is a proud mother of 11 children in total. She became a mom for the first time at age 18 with the birth of her son Keyver, whom she shares with her first husband, Rahmat Morton. The two also welcomed Rahjah Ke’ and Ke’Tarah Victoria before divorcing in 2009. 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