Hill described Forté as a true gentleman with a sharp pen, a deep soul, and a rare way of expressing himself. She highlighted his unique blend of Brownsville grit and prep-school polish, which gave his writing a voice that stood out during the era.

Beneath his tough exterior, she said, he carried a gentle spirit that deserved even more appreciation.

“John was a gentle soul beneath all of his Brownsville chanting, I wish we’d had the opportunity to embrace that even more back then,” she wrote.

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Lauryn Hill Writes Heartfelt Message

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The singer also reflected on introducing Forté to Wyclef Jean and Pras Michel in the early ’90s, a connection that eventually brought him into the Refugee Camp and into the creative world of the Fugees. From contributing bars and beats to simply bringing positive energy into the room, Forté left a lasting mark on their journey.

“I introduced Forte to Wyclef and Pras and soon after he’d become part of the crew, (Refugee Camp to be exact) and part of the music the Fugees were creating,” she continued. “Contributing bars, beats, and that beautiful smile. I remember that summer like a movie.”

Hill compared their summer adventures across NYC to a real-life coming-of-age movie, filled with music, fashion, curiosity, and big dreams. Though they hadn’t seen each other regularly in recent years, she shared that Forté rejoined her onstage during the Miseducation anniversary tour and that they had been in contact just weeks before his passing.

Calling the loss “unexpected and surreal,” Hill extended love to his family, friends, and loved ones, ending her tribute with a simple but powerful message: rest in peace.

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The situation traces back to a chaotic moment last week when fellow streamer Konvy, a mutual friend of both Adin and Cuffem, was reportedly shot at during a Kick livestream in the Bronx. The incident immediately sparked a wave of speculation online. With fake rumors circulating that Lil Tjay may have been involved in some way.

Those rumors were fueled likely by the diss track that 6ix9ine, Adin Ross, and Cuffem recently dropped called “BACON.” On the record, 6ix9ine aimed shots at Lil Durk, Adin went after Doechii, and Cuffem targeted Lil Tjay directly. The tension between 6ix9ine and Tjay reportedly stems from ongoing trolling tied to past social media flare-ups surrounding Tjay’s Chipotle shooting — drama that Cuffem seemingly carried forward on the track.

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Adin Ross Calls Sheriff During Live Stream

As the online chatter intensified, Adin decided not to brush the situation off. Instead of letting things spiral, he addressed it head-on while live on stream. Viewers watched as he placed a call to report the situation and even contacted Bubba’s probation officer to make sure everything was documented.

“I don’t want nobody hurting Cuffem. That’s my guy. I always got his back,” Adin said, making it clear the move wasn’t about clout or internet theatrics, but real-life safety. Clips from the stream quickly spread across social media, drawing mixed reactions from fans. Some applauded Adin for taking a responsible approach instead of escalating the situation online, while others called him “the feds.”

Either way, the moment highlights how fast streamer drama and hip-hop beef can collide in the viral era. As of now, neither Lil Tjay nor Bubba Stacks has publicly responded, leaving fans to piece together the unfolding situation in real time. Lil Tjay has however denied any involvement in this situation.

“I had nothing to do with what happened last night in the Bronx,” he wrote. “Blogs are circulating old posts, taken out of context, and presenting them as recent, which is false. My prayers are with everyone affected. Please stop spreading misinformation.”

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While fans tried to decode what exactly “waiting her turn” means in Blueface’s world, the post immediately sparked reactions on social media. Some users laughed it off as another episode in his long-running relationship antics. Others criticized the way he continues to publicly frame women like contestants instead of partners.

The situation gets even messier when you look at the timeline. After being released from prison last year, Blueface was briefly linked to reality star Hazel-E. Their situationship quickly turned sour, with Blueface announcing their split online and bluntly saying she was “too old” for him. Hazel-E, who is 45, didn’t take the comment lightly and later fired back during a No Jumper interview. She labeled the rapper “zesty” while mocking his behavior. Blueface responded by claiming she wasn’t saying the same things when they were allegedly still hooking up.

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Blueface Announces Roster Cut

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Not long after that fallout, Blueface was spotted getting close with Neveah Akira, which many fans assumed meant Hazel was officially in the rearview. Now, with Neveah seemingly cut loose too, the rapper’s relationship carousel continues spinning.

At this point, Blueface’s personal life has almost become its own reality show, with fans watching every post like an episode drop. Whether this latest move sticks or turns into another back-and-forth remains to be seen, but one thing’s certain. Blueface knows how to keep the internet talking.

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He laughed the whole thing off, making it clear there’s nothing but respect between him and the Queens legend. Max said he was genuinely confused when people even brought it up to him, because in his mind, Ja Rule has always been family and someone he rocks with heavy. No tension, no bad blood, no random backstage drama. Just a rumor that took on a life of its own.

French Montana backed him up, adding that when Max pulled up after the show, he seemed more amused than anything. Instead of reacting like someone who had just been in a fight, Max was joking about how people were trying to stir something out of nothing. It was one of those moments where the story sounded way crazier online than it ever was in real life.

“I was like, ‘I love Ja Rule. What the hell y’all talking about?’” Max explained. “Like Ja Rule my […] like you know what I’m saying? So, no. Shout out to Ja Rule.”

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Max B Sets The Record Straight

Things got even more wild when Max revealed the rumor traveled so far that it actually landed on his parole officer’s radar. She reportedly hit him up asking where he had been the night before and whether he had any involvement in an alleged altercation. Max quickly shut that down too, reassuring her that he simply attended the concert and went about his night.

“My parole officer called me,” Max B revealed. “She said, ‘Where was you last night?’ I’m like, ‘I was at the concert.’ She was like, ‘Did y’all beat up Ja Rule?’ I said, ‘Absolutely not.’ I love Ja Rule. No way.”

Moral of the story: sometimes the internet really does too much. Max B says there was no fight, no confrontation, and definitely no issues with Ja Rule. This is just another example of how fast gossip can spiral when fans start connecting imaginary dots.

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The upcoming doc is being directed by Nico Ballesteros, the filmmaker behind the controversial Kanye West documentary In Whose Name?. While details are still under wraps, the film is expected to go way beyond your typical concert movie. Instead of just backstage clips and crowd shots, the project aims to dig deeper into YoungBoy’s real-life journey. From the pressure of nonstop touring to the influence he’s built as one of the most streamed artists in hip-hop.

YoungBoy has always moved on his own terms, and launching 38 Films feels like a natural extension of his independent mindset. He’s built a loyal fanbase without leaning heavily on traditional industry systems. And now he’s creating a lane where he can control how his story gets told. For an artist who’s constantly been in the headlines, owning his narrative is a powerful move.

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NBA YoungBoy Is Giving Fans An Inside Look At His Life

Fans can expect an inside look at what life looks like at hip-hop’s highest level. This includes the grind, the chaos, and the moments that don’t always make it to social media. Whether you’re locked in for the performances, the behind-the-scenes moments, or the bigger story of how YoungBoy became a cultural force, this documentary sounds like it’s aiming to deliver all of it.

In a statement reported by Variety, CEO of Foundation Media Partners Patrick Hughes said, “NBA YoungBoy is not just an artist. He’s a cultural force. “Through Nico’s vision, this film captures that energy honestly and cinematically, while giving audiences a real window into who he is beyond the stage.”

No release date for the documentary has been announced yet. It seems as though NBA YoungBoy’s next chapter is about more than music. Although, fans are eager for him to drop his new album Slime Cry, which reportedly is dropping this week on Friday.

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“My mother used to say sh*t like, ‘I know you like this girl that you’re with right now, but I want you with RiRi,’” Rocky shared. “I’m just like, ‘Mom, why do you keep saying that?’” At the time, it probably sounded like harmless mom talk. Fast-forward to now, and Rocky and Rihanna are one of pop culture’s most powerful couples, blending fashion, music, and family into a full-blown empire.

The two first crossed paths in the early 2010s, collaborating musically and showing up together at countless fashion events before officially taking their relationship public in 2020. Since then, they’ve welcomed two children and have continued to make headlines.

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Asap Rocky’s Mom Saw The Vision

Rocky also opened up about the ways that him & Rihanna are similar. “We were on the same page. Born in the same year. My dad is from her country,” he expressed. “It’s so many similarities. It’s so funny we laughed about it a lot. She was always my boo.”

Rocky’s comments add another layer to their story, showing that sometimes the universe nudges things along long before the timing makes sense. Fans have long pointed out the chemistry between the two, but hearing that his mom was rooting for the pairing years ago feels like a destined co-sign.

While both artists keep much of their personal life relatively private, moments like this give fans a rare glimpse into the real-life dynamics. And if Rocky’s mom deserves credit for anything, it might just be manifesting one of hip-hop and pop’s most beloved love stories before it even had a chance to begin.

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However, it’s not just about how many people it attracts and the size of their rosters. It’s also about being all-encompassing in their approach. Rolling Loud also loves to recruit from all subgenres from the most known to the obscure.

At Miami RL in 2024, the festival organizers had a special segment just for Christian rap, a subculture that usually gets ignored or talked down on. GAWVI, Alex Jean, Caleb Gordon, Jon Keith, nobigdyl., and Hulvey, formed the inaugural roster and it was a success.

Then, for the 2025 California edition, Miles Minnick became the first rapper to have a standalone set.

But for 2026 at the lone U.S. festival in Orlando (first time), a day dedicated to Christian hip-hop is coming back. This year is bringing about an almost entirely different group, with the hosts being DJ Five Venoms and Trendsetter Sense.

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Rolling Loud Orlando Details

“The Chosen Journey Set will star Caleb Gordon, 1K Phew, WHATUPRG, Nathan Davis Jr., Anike, and Kijan Boone. It’s going to take place on the last day of Rolling Loud Orlando, Sunday, May 10, per Rapzilla.

Overall, this will round out the roster nicely which is above. As you’ll see, the headliners are just as exciting. Don Toliver, NBA YoungBoy, and Playboi Carti will take center stage during the three-day event.

Camping World Stadium, the locale for RL, will also host artists like EsDeeKid, Chief Keef, Nettspend, Sexyy Red, PlaqueBoyMax, Che, and more. Tickets are on sale with passes to experience every day costing $249 USD.

Prior to Orlando, Rolling Loud will kick their touring schedule off in March with its second trip to Australia.

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Allegedly, he also agreed to live at the site and provide 24-hour security in exchange for $20K per week. Saxon, however, alleges that he only received a single $20K payment. He also alleges that he was told to make changes to the home that put him in “extreme danger.”

This allegedly included bringing in large generators and removing all electricity and windows. Saxon refused, allegedly resulting in threats and marking the end of his role on the project.

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Kanye West Bully Release Date

Earlier this month, Ye filed a lawsuit of his own against Saxon, accusing him of having “wrongfully” placed a $1.8 million lien on the home. The lawsuit also accuses him of “launching an aggressive publicity campaign designed to pressure Ye, chill prospective transactions, and extract payment on disputed claims already being litigated in court.”

Ye argues that Saxon should not receive any payments related to the job, as he wasn’t a licensed contractor, per Rolling Stone. At a recent court hearing, a Los Angeles County judge rejected this notion, ruling that this is up for a jury to decide. “We’re looking forward to presenting evidence and testimony to the jury in March,” Saxon’s lawyer, Ronald Zambrano, said after the hearing.

News of Ye’s latest legal loss comes just a couple of weeks before he’s expected to drop his album, Bully. The project is slated for release on January 30 and is available to pre-save now.

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The podcast, hosted by rapper N.O.R.E, teased some of their conversation and it sounds like Turk is becoming fed up. In the clip, he shares that during the process of recording his most recent project, Joseph, which dropped in August 2025, he was trying to do songs with B.G., affiliate Mannie Fresh, Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Juvenile.

In fact, he did have song with the Cash Money founder called “All the Money.” The track did make the project; however, he opted for removing Birdman. His perspective is that he didn’t want to create the narrative that he’s trying to ride his coattails amid their dispute.

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However, the most explosive moment revolves around his revelation about Juvenile and trying get him on “Still on Fire.” Turk explains that he was really pouring a lot into the track and was trying to convince him and the rest of the gang to do a remix.

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Is Turk Still Beefing With Hot Boys?

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However, according to Turk’s account, Juvenile couldn’t bring himself to do it as he couldn’t get over his lingering controversies with Hot Boys and Cash Money. As Turk claims, Juvenile said, “‘It’s something about that word still.'” He didn’t understand what he was trying to tell him.

But he claims Juvy told him, “‘It just seem like you lost something or something.'” Turk then indirectly labels Juvenile a hypocrite as says he’s in the news for his podcast with Mannie Fresh, Still 400, interviewing controversial people while he’s allegedly been told to stay offline and away from speaking platforms. “What the f*ck?!” Turk shouts.

“They interviewing a n**** like Finesse2tymes, controversy. NBA YoungBoy mama, controversy. Bun B, controversy. N****, I thought y’all staying away from negative sh*t? These n****s be in the media for speaking they f*cking mind! And that’s when a n**** say its controversial. That’s all I do.”

Get your popcorn ready folks, it may be a wild ride ahead.

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While many viewers find the skit to be amusing and accurate, others are outraged. Those in the latter camp are accusing Druski of making fun of God or mocking Christians. “You don’t make jokes about God. It shows just how disrespectful and ungrateful you are,” one user says in part. “There’s a difference between questioning power and ridiculing what gives people meaning. One can be necessary. The other just hollows things out,” another claims.

Druski’s supporters, on the other hand, are coming to his defense. “Druski skit wasn’t an attack on religion or Christianity tho, it was an attack on those Preachers who call themselves leading people to Christ but focus on self praise, financial gain, and manipulating their congregation,” one explains. Someone else simply claims, “Druski didn’t tell a single lie in that skit.”

At the time of writing, Druski has not publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the skit.

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Druski Controversies

This is far from the first Druski skit to ruffle feathers. Back in 2022, he posted a skit in which he played a man who encourages women to drink too much so he can sexually assault them.

“I think I just played the character too well,” he said of the skit when asked about the backlash during an interview with Rolling Stone. Ultimately, Druski ended up removing the skit from social media.

“I didn’t want to continue to trigger people,” he explained. “It’s always coming from a good place.” Druski added that despite the controversy, he would continue making the kind of content he’s famous for. “I was like, ‘Yo, you have to remember this is the same stuff that I’ve been doing. This is my comedic voice,’” he concluded.

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