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Kevin Gates Hits YouTuber for Trying to Prank Him in Mall
Kevin Gates recently hit a YouTuber who tried to prank him in a mall. On Aug. 15, YouTuber Wayon shared a video that shows him pranking people in Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif. During the video, which can be seen below, Wayon runs across Kevin Gates and a woman who are leaving the mall with a bunch of bags. Wayon approaches Kevin and tells the rapper, "You look like Kevin Gates," around the 2-minute mark of the video below.
Drake Trolled by MMA Fighter Dricus Du Plessis After Rapper Bet $450,000 Du Plessis Would Lose
Drake is getting trolled by MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis after the rapper bet $450,000 on Du Plessis losing his recent fight. On Sunday (Aug. 18), MMA fighter Dricus Du Plessis posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, a thank you message for Drake. Drizzy had bet $450,000 on Plessis losing his fight against Israel Adesanya. Plessis instead emerged victorious from the fight, winning by submission.
Female Rappers Are Running Hip-Hop But It’s Not Translating to Album Sales
The female hip-hop movement has been thriving in the last few years. So much so that many rap fans have surmised that the ladies are running the game. The large number of women who have been taking over the genre simultaneously hasn't been seen before. The current names include some hit makers: Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Latto, Sexyy Red, GloRilla, Ice Spice and others. However, star power, hit records and cult followings aren't always transferring to album sales.
The Break Presents – EBK Jaaybo
EBK Jaaybo makes some heat for the street, but the Stockton, Calif.-bred rapper actually grew up on a steady diet of R&B music. Keyshia Cole and Alicia Keys were artists in his regular rotation. He officially took up rapping around 12 years old after watching his late father chase his own rap dreams. Jaaybo's dad, a local Stockton rapper by the name of RRari, who was murdered in 2015, was instrumental in kickstarting the 20-year-old rapper's hip-hop career. In middle school, Jaaybo was freestyling in the lunchroom while making a beat on the table.
The Game Takes Nasty Fall While Walking Down Aisle at Wedding
The Game takes a nasty fall while walking down the aisle at a recent wedding. The Game Falls Head Over Heals, Literally, at Wedding. On Monday (Aug. 19), Game attended the wedding of fellow Cali rapper Kid Red. Video captured from the wedding, which can be seen below, shows the Compton, Calif. rapper walking down the aisle in a black suit while attendees look on. As Game gets closer to the front, he inexplicably trips and falls, disappearing off camera as the stunned guests gasp. The video clip then cuts off.
Kodak Black Says He’s ‘Lonely AF’ in Heartbreaking Instagram Post
Kodak Black says he's "lonely af" in a heartbreaking new post on his Instagram Story. On Monday (Aug. 19), Kodak Black shared a sad message on his Instagram Story and admitted to his fans that he was going through it. "Now I understand nobody give af about me if I...
Blueface Says He’ll Be Home From Prison Next Spring, Shares Where He Stands With Chrisean Rock
Blueface says he'll be home from jail next spring, and gives an update on where things stand with his baby mother Chrisean Rock. Blueface Speaks on Chrisean Rock and Recent Sentencing. On Monday (Aug. 19), Blueface called in to DJ Hed and Gina Views Effective Immediately from Men's Central Jail...
Sexyy Red Shares Throwback Photos of Herself in High School
Sexyy Red shows fans dozens of throwback photos of herself when she was in high school. On Monday (Aug. 19), Sexyy Red celebrated school starting back by posting a bunch of photos on Instagram from her high school days. The first post, which can be seen below, features 20 pre-fame photos from her days at Normandy High School in St. Louis. In many of the photos, Sexyy is wearing her signature red weave, while other photos show her with blonde and black hair. In multiple photos, she is holding stacks of cash, which would go on to become her signature pose. A second carousel of photos shows several more throwbacks.
Dame Dash Will Give a Roc-A-Fella Chain to Anyone Who Bids Over $10 Million to Buy His Stake in Roc-A-Fella Records
Dame Dash says he'll give a Roc-A-Fella chain to the person who bids over $10 million to buy his stake in Roc-A-Fella records. Dame Dash Promises Roc-A-Fella Chain to Highest Bidder. On Monday (Aug. 19), Dame Dash hopped on Instagram to speak on his 33.3 percent stake in Roc-A-Fella Records,...
New Photos of Doja Cat and Stranger Things Star Joseph Quinn Ignite Dating Rumors
New photos show Doja Cat hanging out with Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn, igniting rumors that the pair might be dating. On Sunday (Aug. 18), the popular celebrity gossip Instagram account Deux Moi shared a blurry photo from an anonymous source claiming Cat and Quinn were cuddling up while enjoying some music at the London venue Dingwalls. The Sun then followed this up with their own pic of the duo relaxing at a pub a day earlier on Aug. 17. The pair can be seen laughing while enjoying a nice beverage.
Sexyy Red’s New Lip Gloss Line Is Finally Here and Uses Some Shocking and Gross Names
Sexyy Red's new lip gloss line is finally here and uses some pretty shockingly gross names. On Monday (Aug. 19), Sexyy Red announced on Instagram that her lip gloss line, Northside Princess, is dropping soon. In the IG post, which can be seen below, the St. Louis rhymer showcased the new box the lip gloss with come in along with the risqué names for each.
Woman Who Filed Lawsuit Against Diddy for Sex Trafficking at His White Parties Files Police Report Against Him – Report
A woman who filed a lawsuit against Diddy for allegedly sex trafficking her at his white parties also files a police report against him. According to a report made by TMZ on Monday (Aug. 19), law enforcement sources confirmed to them that Adria English went to the Miami Beach Police Department last week to file a police report against Diddy. The celebrity news site alleges that Adria's report detailed the same allegations that were documented in her lawsuit last month against the disgraced music mogul. Despite the woman's paper trail, detectives believe that there's not enough evidence to investigate human trafficking or any other crime. However, her statement will be shared with federal authorities who are investigating Diddy's reported offenses, TMZ reports.
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Pleads Guilty in Federal Gun Case
YoungBoy Never Broke Again officially pleads guilty in his federal gun case stemming from his 2020 arrest in Baton Rouge. On Aug. 14, NBA YoungBoy officially entered a guilty plea to his 2020 federal gun case. In the documents that were obtained by XXL on Monday (Aug. 19), YB signs his government name, Kentrell Gaulden, beneath a statement that reads, "I wish to plead guilty to the offense charged, to consent to the disposition of the case in the District of Utah in which I am present, and to waive trial in the above-captioned District."
Adidas Defeats Class-Action Lawsuit About Failing to Disclose Ye’s ‘Offensive and Inappropriate Acts’
Adidas has defeated a class-action lawsuit from investors that accused the company of failing to notify them about Ye's "offensive and inappropriate acts." Judge Dismisses Class-Action Lawsuit Against Adidas. On Aug. 16, Judge Karin J. Immergut shot down the case in United States District Court for the District of Oregon...
YG Initiates Truce Between Pirus Gangs in Compton During Peace Walk
YG initiated a truce between the Treetop Pirus and Fruit Town Pirus gangs during a peace walk in Compton, Calif. this weekend. On Sunday (Aug. 18), YG, The Game and other residents in the area took part in a truce and peace walk that started at Gonzales Park in Compton. The harmonious stroll, which continued throughout the neighborhood, was initiated by YG and the leaders of each gang and found all walks of life coming together for a moment of solidarity. Amidst this, YG and the group of people stopped for food at Tam's Burgers, the same restaurant where Kendrick Lamar shot a scene for his "Not Like Us" music video.
Fivio Foreign Says He Has Meeting With Donald Trump, Will Ask About Aliens
Fivio Foreign claims he has a scheduled meeting with Donald Trump and insists he's going to ask the former POTUS about aliens. Fivio Foreign has come out in support of Donald Trump for the upcoming election and is in fill MAGA mode. After recently dropping a song in support of the presidential hopeful, the Brooklyn, N.Y. rapper says he's landed a meeting with Trump. On Sunday (Aug. 18), Fivio shared the news with fans on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Ice Spice Smokes One of the Biggest Joints You’ve Ever Seen
Ice Spice is seen on video smoking an insanely big joint while on her latest tour. On Sunday (Aug. 18), Ice Spice posted a few photos and videos on Instagram recapping her ongoing Y2K Tour with Cash Cobain. In the photos, Ice Spice posted a few selfies, performance pics and other content. In two posts, she's seen being handed and then smoking an insanely big joint, puffing away on the doobie without any trouble.
50 Cent Disses Hurricane Chris’ ‘One Song’ Catalog, Chris Fires Back
50 Cent disses Hurricane Chris' musical catalog and Chris goes off on Fif in response. On Sunday night (Aug. 18), 50 Cent egged on his newfound beef with Louisiana rapper Hurricane Chris, who called Fif out over the weekend for not having any local artists at the Queens, N.Y. rap mogul's Humor & Harmony Festival, which took place in Chris' hometown of Shreveport, La. In a post shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, 50 debunked Chris' claim while also clowning the Louisiana rhymer.
50 Cent Slams Hurricane Chris for Claiming No New Orleans Artists Performed at His Humor & Harmony Festival
50 Cent has slammed Hurricane Chris for his video accusing Fif of not having any New Orleans artists perform at his Humor & Harmony Festival earlier this month. 50 Slams Hurricane Chris for Saying No New Orleans Artists Performed at His Festival. On Sunday (Aug. 18), 50 Cent jumped on...
Jay-Z Is the First Person to Own This $340,000 Watch
Jay-Z is a huge fan of expensive watches. Case in point: The hip-hop billionaire is the first person to own a $340,000 Bugatti Tourbillon hyperwatch. Throughout his career, Jay-Z has accumulated some of the rarest timepieces in the world. Recently, he added another exclusive watch to his collection. On Friday (Aug. 16), Hov was spotted at Fanatics Fest's recreation of the 40/40 Club in New York rocking a Bugatti Tourbillon hyperwatch, designed by famed jeweler Jacob Arabo, also known as Jacob the Jeweler.
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