As it turns out, these two artists do not like each other very much. Their public feud has played out on social media, although this week, it appeared to play out in real life.

Footage of an alleged altercation between Che and Nine Vicious hit the internet. This appeared to take place inside a department store, near a Balenciaga kiosk. You can see multiple people involved in the scrum.

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Nine Vicious Claims He Took Che’s Chain

Nine Vicious subsequently took to social media, where he said that he took Che’s chain. He then flexed the alleged chain on his story.

However, Che shot back on his own Instagram story. “Do it look like i’d rock that lil ass chain? post da part where ya fubu diamonds broke into lego pieces,” Che wrote.

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Che Claps Back

Che would then go on to post a video of himself, where he can be seen rocking a chain, all while showcasing a clean face. No bruises, cuts, or welts to be found. He also posted “Free Palestine” on his X account, which could be a response to Nine Vicious parading around an Israeli flag on stage last week.

These artists very clearly do not like each other. That said, this is a developing story that we will keep you updated on.

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Photos show the car getting worked on inside a parking garage. A small team handled the wrap job overnight. The finish uses two different tones of matte black. That combination creates subtle contrast across the body panels.

Chrome trim pieces have also been swapped out entirely. Blacked-out badges and grille details replace the factory chrome accents. Even the wheels received a matching matte black treatment. This marks a shift from his previous chrome Maybach builds.

Kanye had two Maybach S680s wrapped in mirror chrome back in 2025. Those cars drew plenty of attention with their reflective, liquid-metal finish. This newer build takes the opposite approach entirely. Instead of standing out with shine, it leans into a stealthier look.

The all-black theme keeps the car’s presence more understated overall. Custom work like this isn’t new territory for Kanye. He’s worked with the same shop, Elite Auto Network, on past builds.

The relationship goes back several years at this point. For now, the freshly wrapped Maybach appears to be his newest vehicle project.

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Kanye’s Matte Black Maybach S680

Kanye’s car customizations tend to follow a clear pattern over time. He picks one bold theme, then commits to it completely. The chrome Maybachs from last year followed that same logic.

Wrapping both cars identically made the statement even bigger. This matte black build works a bit differently, though. Instead of drawing attention through shine, it removes reflection entirely. The chrome delete plays a big part in that shift. Removing those bright accents changes how the whole car reads visually.

Two-tone matte finishes also require careful masking during installation. Getting clean lines between shades takes time and precision. Based on the photos, the work appears to have happened overnight. That timeline lines up with how these wraps usually get done.

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During the game, Drake did his “Where She At?” move. Subsequently, he got to link up with Ronaldo, who seemed excited to meet him. It is just yet another example of how Drizzy is everywhere, especially during big sporting events.

Today, Ronaldo and Portugal are back in action as they take on Spain in the Round of 16. The winner of this match will play the winner of Belgium vs. USA in the Quarter-Finals.

Before the game, Ronaldo showed big love to Drake by doing the “Where She At?” as he walked into the stadium.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Is Inspired By Drake

So far, Ronaldo and Portugal have struggled against Spain, despite the score remaining 0-0. Spain has had most of the possession, and they have completed more passes. However, this isn’t always indicative of the final scoreline. There is a very realistic chance that Portugal can tilt the pitch in the second half.

Ronald has only made it past the Quarter-Finals once in a World Cup before. He did so back in 2006, when the team lost to the eventual runner-up, France. His team then lost in the third-place game to Germany.

This is likely to be Ronaldo’s final World Cup. Now that Lionel Messi has a World Cup to his name, you can bet that there is pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo to prove he can also achieve the greatest trophy in the history of soccer.

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His participation in the Drake and Kendrick Lamar beef rubbed some the wrong way. Meanwhile, his latest commercial flight had some folks feeling as though the artist was lying about his wealth. Now, with a new album dropping, there is this pressure to top the charts and have a solid first week.

However, Ross doesn’t seem too worried about any of the chatter. The artist recently took to Instagram, where he revealed some of the business aspects behind his new project. In the clip below, he makes the claim that he has already been paid for the project. Regardless of how well it performs, he has secured the bag.

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Rick Ross On Set In Stone

“I’m already paid before the album come out… The industry has changed,” Ross said. “I’ve sold records, na, for the last 20 years. You know what I do. Not just for myself, but the entire brand. Rozay paid. I pray y’all nas get paid before the album come out, ’cause when you put the album together, that’s the work.”

In the comments section of our tweet, fans took a very cynical view of what Ross is saying. “He running defense cuz he about to flop and look like an idiot,” one person wrote. “Funny shit is no one would’ve clowned him if he just would’ve acted normal for 2 years.” “N***a trying to get ahead of how low his sales about to be,” said another.

With very little momentum going into this new album, one has to wonder what the sales figures will look like. It’s been difficult for artists to garner first-week sales, especially with everyone competing for decreasing attention spans. It’s unfortunate, although at this stage of his career, Rick Ross appears eager to adapt.

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She has appeared alongside Conservative influencers like Erika Kirk. Furthermore, she has echoed Conservative talking points about rap music. She even went so far as to say that she regrets some of her older lyrics.

Even her biggest defenders have sounded the alarms amidst this latest pivot. However, Minaj does not seem to care. In fact, she was at the White House yet again on Monday. This time, as part of the Rose Garden Lunch Club.

The legendary artist even received some compliments from Trump himself. During his speech, he called Minaj “Hot” before asking her to stand up in front of the crowd.

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Nicki Minaj Called Out At White House Event

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Trump also said that he doesn’t view Minaj as a Republican or a Conservative. Instead, he sees her as a “common sense person.” The President has always shown love to his celebrity endorsers, and Minaj is certainly no different. Although the President is also wishy washy and could end up switching up on Minaj at any time for any reason.

Whether or not this latest political gamble will continue to pay off for Minaj remains to be seen. Since taking his Republican turn, she has yet to put out new music. It’s still unclear if her fanbase will continue to support her art if she continues down this road.

Whatever the case may be, Minaj remains a polarizing figure. Her Conservative leanings have caused a stir, and now, she has put herself into an uncomfortable situation, that can only end one of two ways.

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Chance the Rapper attempted to grapple with this in his essay, “What To The 4th Of July Is Juneteenth?” This is an ode to Frederick Douglass’ speech, “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”

In his open letter to the country, Chance spoke about his love for America and the potential the country has.

“I love you for what you could be, and what you mean to so many onlookers in the margins,” Chance wrote. “You represent an abundance of possibility, an overflow of opportunity and a wealth of unrivaled power. To many you are a Land of Oz, somewhere over a rainbow and down a golden road, you are paved and safe. To those who never met the wizard, these castle walls seem warm. But to us who know you, ones who’ve known you, you are cold and shadowy in many corners. These years have worn your copper green and distilled your hypocritical oaths to the lies they truly are. I still love you. A lie is beautiful when it dreams some fantastical reality.”

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Chance The Rapper Speaks

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Throughout the letter, Chance The Rapper acknowledged the pain so many people have gone through in this country. From slavery to Jim Crow to the actions of ICE and police officers, there is so much to fix about America. However, Chance sees this 250th birthday as the time for healing. A time to start working towards a better America that is equitable for all.

“Today marks the dawn of a new chapter in our love. This part, which shall be titled atonement, will serve as the commencement of freedom and conservation of relationship,” he concluded. “Your museums shall be filled with the artifacts of fact. The evidence of life and death will be observed by the masses of new citizens of its kingdom. The laws will carry the weight of righting wrongs, the schools will prepare their pupils for repair work. The nation is reborn on this day in a firestorm of love, the love felt in the responsibilities placed on new matriarchs and patriarchs when our predecessors die. We learn from mistakes and take up the grail with great honor for a spot freshly filled. We know there is much work to do and thusly, fireworks are revolution and songs are marching cadences. 

It is a beautifully written message that has the potential to resonate with so many.

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Now, Antetokounmpo will get to play with Bam Adebayo, where he will attempt to win his second NBA Championship. Meanwhile, there is now speculation that LeBron James might return to Miami. This would create a viable superteam that could take the NBA’s Eastern Conference by storm.

Recently, the Greek Freak was seen streaming with N3on. During this stream, a conversation was had about Drake and Kendrick Lamar. It was here that Giannis revealed how he feels about their beef. While he acknowledges Lamar won initially, he believes Drake has delivered a comeback for the ages. In Giannis’ mind, ICEMAN, MAID OF HONOUR, and HABIBTI are the catalysts for said comeback

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sides With Drake

“I believe in the beginning you say Kendrick, but this three albums that he released if you listen to them, oh my goodness,” Giannis explained. Antetokounmpo probably isn’t the only person who feels this way. After all, Drake’s three new albums became a cultural moment, with all three charting in the top three spots on the Billboard 200.

For many others, three albums are simply not enough to take away everything Kendrick did to Drake back in 2024. If you remove GNX and ICEMAN from the equation and keep things completely confined to the battle, then it is pretty clear Lamar won. After all, Drake started suing, and for many in hip-hop, that is an automatic dealbreaker.

Regardless, Giannis is certainly entitled to his opinion. If there is one thing for certain, it is that he will be hearing plenty of ICEMAN songs down in Miami this summer.

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According to TMZ, the 21-year-old influencer was leaving a party when the vehicle she was in was shot. Police said that she was in a Lamborghini on Sunday morning, around 5:30 a.m., when gunfire erupted, and the car crashed a block away from the shooting. Three people who were in the car were struck by gunfire after a car pulled up to the driver’s side and began shooting. The three victims were reportedly taken to a hospital, where DreamDollBri was pronounced dead. It should be noted that police have not ID’d DreamDollBri as a victim, though the tributes and posts on social media from close friends and associates confirmed her passing.

“Certainly they targeted this particular car for some reason,” said Miramar Police Chief Delrish Moss. “We’re trying to figure out why.” At this point, police haven’t revealed who the suspect is, though TMZ suggests that authorities have an idea of who it might be.

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Who Is DreamDollBri?

DreamDollBri, born Brianna Johnson, was a content creator with an extensive following whose branding surrounded fashion, beauty, and traveling. She built a following on TikTok of 370,000 followers, and on Instagram, she had 85,000 followers. However, she garnered even more attention with the song “Bend Ova” which went viral on TikTok.

We will keep you posted on any further updates surrounding the investigation into DreamDollBri’s death.

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Most recently, SZA took to social media where she disclosed her autism diagnosis. “Finally took the time n got formally diagnosed .. Asperger’s / high functioning autism / smarter than u n****s so stop playing in my face cause pattern recognition told me and I WILL get to the bottom if it thanks,” she wrote. “Pretty sure this is why I’m taking Ai so personally btw lol. And also why I’m in every comment section.”

Accompanying the disclosure was the paperwork from her evaluation that detailed how she “presents with a history, patterning of scores, and behaviors on examination that are quite consistent with Autism Spectrum Disorder.”

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“Solana has a qualitative impairment in reciprocal social interaction, as both self-reported and observed by this examiner. Her mother also noted these traits when Solana was a child, although they were not as evident,” the paperwork continues. “Solana also has marked sensory defensiveness. She is sensitive to feel of clothing, sound, taste, and touch. She has developed numerous admirable coping strategies for ‘passing’ when in social situations. This takes an enormous amount of energy for her and leaves her feeling quite anxious.”

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SZA Calls Out AI

One of the more recent examples of SZA calling out AI occurred in June when she slammed Suno and Diplo for having equity in the company. She already expressed disgust with how her music is being fed to AI software but this particular post detailed how Black creatives are getting exploited by AI. “We make up 13% of the American population yet influence the world w our sound and perspective. I AINT HEARD A WHITE AI SONG YET…We have no protection in legislature medical or creative. The easiest to steal from,” she wrote.

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This was around the same time that Powell was becoming a mainstay on DJ Akademiks’ live streams. Powell would go on the stream and talk about her exploits with various rappers and pop culture icons. At times, it was difficult to understand what was truthful and what was a lie. Ultimately, the fake pregnancy ruined her credibility.

Throughout the years, Powell has been able to maintain her relevance. A decade later, she is up to the same tricks. However, the participants are a bit more willing, as they know what kind of timing she is on.

Over the weekend, Powell went viral all over again, this time thanks to a video she posted online of comedian JackFunny. As you can see, the comedian is sleeping next to her, snoring up a storm.

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Celina Powell Strikes Again

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These are the kinds of videos that Celina Powell used to go viral for back in the day. Even to this day, this publicity tactic seems to be working in her favor.

Although given JackFunny’s status as an online comedian, we can’t help but feel as though he is probably in on the whole thing. After all, this makes for a pretty hilarious sketch. Not to mention, only a comedian would snore so loudly around someone like Celina Powell.

If there is ever an example of how pop culture is stuck in a perpetual state of “2016,” then look no further than Powell’s sustained popularity.

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