Tyler, the Creator has never been shy about voicing his thoughts on the rap landscape. These days he’s got a bone to pick with new rappers who don’t love making music. In a new clip from Maverick Carter’s show Mavericks (the full episode releases tomorrow), Tyler discusses his frustration with the new crop of artists. He begins by giving a disclaimer for his comments: "I don’t want to seem like a hater," Tyler said. "Sometimes I have hater energy because I think I’m that good."

Tyler, The Creator Thinks New Rappers Who Don't Love Music Are Taking Up Space

Raygun, the viral Australian breakdancer from the 2024 Paris Olympics, can count on Adele to have her back. The 36-year-old university professor became a breakout star during the Olympic games when her “unique” b-girl routine made her a viral sensation and the butt of jokes and memes online.

Adele Praises Raygun, Calls Her Routine ‘the Best Thing’ She Saw at the Olympics After Breakdancer Defends Viral Performance

Post Malone took it very personally when people called him a “culture vulture” following the release of his viral track “White Iverson” in 2015. In a new interview with CBS News Sunday Morning, the 29-year-old singer reflected on how he felt during the early days of his career when he was criticized for his look and sound that people thought was either an imitation or a form of mockery for Black artists.

Post Malone Took Being Called a 'Culture Vulture' Very Personally

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It's been eight years since former TV child star Sawyer Sweeten, best known from Everybody Loves Raymond, died tragically by suicide at only 19 years old. Sawyer Sweeten, his twin brother Sullivan Sweeten, and their older sister Madylin, played Ray Romano's TV children on Everybody Loves Raymond, the Emmy-winning sitcom that originally aired on CBS 1996 to 2005.

The Tragic Suicide of Former TV Child Star Sawyer Sweeten ('Everybody Loves Raymond'): 9 Years Later

Nēv Schulman sustained a brutal injury in a motorcycle accident last week. On Saturday, The 39-year-old Catfish host detailed the horrifying incident on his Instagram account, saying that he was on his way to pick up his son from school on Monday but suddenly found himself “alone and unconscious” after hitting the pavement.

‘Catfish’ Host Nev Schulman Says He Broke His Neck in 2 Places in Bike Accident: ‘I’m Lucky to Be Here’

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Two men died in a shooting that went down at an Iowa car show that Boosie Badazz was scheduled to perform at. As reported by TMZ, the 41-year-old rapper was the headliner for the music performance portion of The Pull Up Car Show at the I-29 Speedway in Pacific Junction, Iowa on Saturday, August 10. Other performers included Rob49 and Rich the Factor. Before that portion of the event was set to kick off, however, shots were fired at the venue's parking lot. Two men from Omaha, Nebraska in their late 20s died in the shooting.

Two Men Killed in Shooting at Car Show In Which Boosie Badazz Was Set to Perform

Simone Biles partied hard after the Olympics causing her to be “unwell” the next morning. Go figure. The 27-year-old gymnast took her talents to the popular Parisian nightclub, L’Arc after the closing ceremony. In videos posted to her Instagram the next day (Aug. 12), Biles’ private table, sparklers, and a group of people celebrating with her made it clear that she partied the entire night away.

Simone Biles Jokes She Was 'Unwell' From Partying After Olympics Ended

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Congratulations are in order for Ella Mai and Jayson Tatum!. The notoriously private couple welcomed their first child together but the happy parents seemingly did not get to make an announcement themselves. On Saturday, the 26-year-old Boston Celtics player and his USA Basketball teammates posed for portraits with their Olympic...

Ella Mai and Jayson Tatum Introduce Their Newborn Baby at the 2024 Paris Olympics

As artificial intelligence-doctored images and captions continue to run rampant on social media, Zelda Williams, daughter of Robin Williams immediately cleared up a false statement written about the late actor-comedian. On X account Time Capsule Tales, an image was posted of the Academy Award-winning actor and a monkey. The image...

Robin Williams’ Daughter Zelda Denies ‘AI Written BS’ That Late Actor Had Pet Monkey

Janet Jackson’s siblings aren’t the only talented people in her family. On Tuesday, the singer sat down with the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show, where she was asked about her family tree—and whether she’s related to Stevie Wonder. She also revealed some other insane surprises about her famous family.

Janet Jackson Reveals Talented Family Tree, Says She’s ‘Cousins’ With Stevie Wonder, Samuel L. Jackson, and Tracy Chapman

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[Note: The quotes and commentary that appear in this article are from an interview the author conducted with David White in 1989.]. Actor David White, who died in 1991, found great success for his best-known and likable performance as the devious advertising executive Larry Tate on the classic TV sitcom,Bewitched (ABC, 1964-1972).

'Bewitched' Actor David White Forever Mourned the Tragic Pan Am/Lockerbie Death of His Son

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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Sophia Rosing, the former University of Kentucky student who was filmed attacking a Black dorm desk clerk last year, has pleaded guilty to assault charges. On Monday, the 23-year-old pleaded guilty to four counts of fourth-degree assault, one count of disorderly conduct, and one count of public intoxication in Fayette County Circuit Court. According to her attorney, Fred Peters, Rosing is facing up to 1 year in jail and 100 hours of community service, and her sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 17.

Ex-University of Kentucky Student Seen Saying N-Word 200 Times Pleads Guilty to Racist Attack

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Lil Baby is giving fans a look at his stylish Atlanta bachelor pad with the help of Architectural Digest. In a new video published on Tuesday by the outlet, the 29-year-old rapper walked through the mansion which he renovated extensively with the help of Georgia-based interior designer, Annysa LaMantia. “I...

Watch Lil Baby Tour His Impressive Atlanta Bachelor Pad: ‘It Took a Lot to Get Here'

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Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, is still looking for a forever home for an adorable six-year-old French bulldog named Joannie. The local animal rescue explains: “Joannie was found as a stray extremely emaciated and less than half her current weight now. She was missing fur on her body, face and ears. She has been nursed back to health and is doing wonderfully. While her age and exact history is unknown, it is clear she has mothered more than enough litters in her short lifetime.”

Meet The "Extreme Snuggler" French Bulldog Still Looking For Love

The 2024 Paris Olympics ended with one last blaze of glory, and it’s all thanks to some random guy who decided to climb the Eiffel Tower. According to the Associated Press, a shirtless man was seen scaling the 1,083 foot tall tower on Sunday afternoon, just hours before the Olympics closing ceremony.

Man Climbing Eiffel Tower Arrested Hours Before Olympics Closing Ceremonies

Jenna Ortega has some thoughts about Hollywood’s relationship with political correctness. In a recent conversation with Vanity Fair, the 21-year-old actor explained her belief that actors needing to be politically correct contributes to them losing their integrity. “The business that we work in is so touchy-feely,” she said. “Everybody...

Jenna Ortega on Political Correctness in Hollywood: ‘We Lose a Lot of Our Humanity and Integrity Because It Lacks Honesty'

Taraji P. Henson traveled to Bali to visit Russell Simmons’ Gdas Bali Health and Wellness Resort. Simmons thanked the actress for her visit on Instagram, posting a photo of them together on a couch. “People when u have friends like this, you are truly blessed!!!!” the former music exec...

Russell Simmons Thanks Taraji P. Henson for Visiting His Bali Resort

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny 8lb dog named Bingo who is looking for her forever home. Bingo is a 3-year-old Shih Tzu mix with an adorable appearance and a sweet disposition. However, she needs a patient and understanding owner who recognizes that "dogs are not toys, and not all dogs love to be picked up right away," explains Sandy Paws Rescue Inc. This little lady requires some decompression time upon arriving at her new home to settle in comfortably.

Meet The Sweet Little Lady Looking For Love

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Hey, NBC. Real Angelinos can tell Long Beach and Venice Beach are apart. Even though Los Angeles’ hosting of the 2028 Olympics was established in 2017 , news networks and media outlets proved yesterday that they still can’t tell the difference between two notable seaside cities in Los Angeles.

Five Ways L.A. Locals Knew Right Away That the Olympics Closing Ceremony Was Filmed in Long Beach, Not Venice

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Tyler, the Creator Wears Box Logo Tee in Hype-Inducing Supreme Campaign Images

Tyler, the Creator is the star of new Supreme campaign images, with fans now in full-fledged speculation mode about the possibility that the photos in question...

Tyler, the Creator Wears Box Logo Tee in Hype-Inducing Supreme Campaign Images

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