Megan’s legal team argued that the blogger’s content contributed to a sustained effort to intimidate and publicly shame the Grammy-winning artist following Lanez’s conviction. Milagro has denied wrongdoing and has challenged several of the allegations made against her.

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Megan Contests Milagro’s Legal Requests

This week, headlines suggested that the $75,000 judgment against Milagro had been reduced, but court reporter Meghann Cuniff refuted those claims. The journalist uploaded a series of documents to X, stating that Gramz still owes Megan the $75,000, adding, “She wants a judge to let her hold off on paying until after she appeals the defamation judgment.”

In response, Megan’s legal team argued that Milagro should “at least have to pay a bond equal to the judgment,” Cuniff added. Further, they stated that Gramz should not be granted grace because of her attacks on the rapper. “The same Defendant who showed no hesitation when she broadcast that Plaintiff was a liar, directed her audience to a deep-fake pornographic video of Plaintiff, and threatened to run Plaintiff over with a car, now pleads for the Court’s solicitude so that she may avoid the consequences of a jury’s verdict and this Court’s judgment,” the document reads.

Gramz told the court that she doesn’t have the funds to pay the judgment, citing her role as the mother of two children. See Meghann Cuniff’s update below.

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The video quickly went viral, and in it, viewers can see that Teyana kept her cool as security outwardly refused to let her pass. Others stepped in to help her out, but the guard wasn’t compromising her job, even for the Golden Globe winner. After days of the public weighing in on the incident, Taylor resurfaced to give her side of the story.

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Teyana Clarifies The Situation

The singer addressed the controversy in a comment on Instagram. “A few things here I was minding my business on FaceTime then I start walking towards the proper entrance and was actually stopped by the first young lady you see talking to me,” Teyana wrote. “Thennnnn KAT’s dad and a few others told me to come in right there where they seen me. Then the other lady came over. I think she was just a little overwhelmed, lol. It was a lot happening. She was def over doing her job but at least she was doing it!”

She added that “EVERYBODY had a hard time getting onto the court at some point.” Teyana didn’t want to “rush or trample” her way in, so she simply remained patient. “Trust me, I had everything I needed to have. I simply had to walk down to the proper entry. I was perfectly fine and on the court less than about 60 seconds after this was recorded. I had an absolute blast!”

Check out the clip and her response below.

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This year, the BET Awards are going to take place on Sunday, June 28, from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California. It is going to be a phenomenal celebration of black culture, and there are going to be some superstars in attendance.

Something that makes the BET Awards stand out is the performances. Some of the biggest artists in the hip-hop world pop out for the event, and that will certainly be the case this time around as well.

The performers were announced today, and artists like Cardi B, Don Toliver, Jill Scott, Kehlani, Common, and more will be taking the stage.

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BET Awards 2026

The Full List Of Performers:

• Cardi B
• Common
• Doechii
• Don Toliver
• Jill Scott
• Tems
• Kehlani
• KWN
• French Montana and Max B
• Queen Latifah
• Rick Ross
• T.I
• The War and Treaty

If one thing is for certain, it is that the BET Awards got the balance right when it comes to both legacy acts and contemporary artists. This is going to make for a diverse show that the fans are going to want to tap into.

There will be numerous reasons to watch this year. Just looking at this list, there really is a little something for everyone, and we’re excited.

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On Wednesday, the artist took to social media, where he revealed what he has been doing as of late. It is here that Lil Nas X revealed he has been in rehab and therapy. Furthermore, the artist was diagnosed with Bipolar disorder.

“First, where I’ve been: I’ve been in rehab for a few months, and since then I’ve been back at home, whether it’s in Atlanta with my family or Los Angeles with my friends … trying to ground myself down to earth and get out of my head,” Lil Nas X said, according to Billboard.

“I have a therapist now and a psychiatrist, which has been really helpful,” he continued. “When I got my bipolar disorder diagnosis, I feel like I had known for the past few years, but I didn’t want to admit to it, ’cause I didn’t want to have to take medication and … I don’t know, have people think different of me. I mean, I’m already Black and gay. Like, ‘Damn, God. Come on.’ Black, gay, bipolar — I’m living life on extreme hard mode.”

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Lil Nas X Speaks

On the subject of new music, Lil Nas X did acknowledge that something is on the way. However, the artist isn’t ready to completely delve into it just yet.

“I’m not getting completely to that just yet, but I’m excited to do that, and I’m excited to go on this journey with you guys, this next chapter. S–t. We’ve been through so much together,” he said. “Thank you, guys, for holding it down. I love you, and all I want to do is continue to try to make you proud.”

Either way, these admissions are incredibly brave, and you can’t help but wish Lil Nas X the best as he embarks on his mental health journey.

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In a new report from Puck News, it was revealed that Drake’s people are in talks to sell 50 percent of the OVO brand. This share of the company would be going to Authentic Brands Group, which is one of the biggest licensors on the planet.

Authentic Brands Group works with the likes of Champion, Sports Illustrated, and even Reebok. Furthermore, they have the rights to the likenesses of Shaq, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis, and Muhammad Ali. Needless to say, this is a company that can take OVO to the next level when it comes to collaborations and other forms of licensing.

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Drake’s OVO Continues To Thrive

At this time, it is unknown how much the deal would cost ABG. One would have to assume that the OVO brand is worth hundreds of millions of dollars at this point. Meanwhile, it is also unclear what stage both sides are at in terms of the negotiations.

The deal could get done tomorrow, or it could fall through. At this time, both sides are just talking. Regardless, this is a huge deal for Drake when you consider that a deal like this could do wonders for both OVO and his personal wealth.

Ultimately, we are interested in seeing how all of this develops. OVO is already killing it when it comes to licenses and collaborations. However, these negotiations prove the company believes it could be doing more.

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Recently, Diplo hinted that Drake and Skillibeng have some heat in the stash together. This comes after Drake namedropped Diplo and Major Lazer in a recent commercial with Kevin Durant for NOCTA.

“Where should we send our shoe sizes and the final master of the song we have together?” Diplo posted on Instagram in a photo alongside Drake and Skillibeng. Frankly, the idea of Skillibeng and Drake on the same record produced by Diplo feels like the type of record that will have the summer in a chokehold. Whether we see its release in the coming weeks remains to be seen.

The collaboration shouldn’t be that surprising, considering that MAID OF HONOUR dives deeper into dance music. Drake and Gordo’s partnership was cemented on Honestly, Nevermind, and their chemistry on MOH is even better, especially since there’s a variety of influences. 

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Drake’s ICEMAN Sales

So far, Drake’s ICEMAN has had the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 locked down since it debuted on the charts four weeks ago. However, it seems like it could slip down to #2 next week with 104K units sold. Still an impressive number, but we could also imagine that it could reclaim its spot at another point in the summer. Check out Diplo’s post above and let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Are you excited for a Drake and Skillibeng collaboration?

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Unfortunately, instead of offering to help the former boxer, his people have been putting him in front of a camera. This has subsequently led to numerous viral clips in which Broner has made women feel uncomfortable. He will proposition these women, and when they say no, he continues to badger them. It’s textbook harassment, even if he isn’t in his right mind.

That said, Broner was on stream with Amber Rose and Ray J last night. Things eventually got out of control when Broner continued to proposition Rose. She continuously told Broner she wasn’t interested and that there were other women he could talk to.

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Adrien Broner’s Behavior Called Out Online

Eventually, Broner continued to force the issue, and that is when Ray J jumped into action. He held onto the back of the boxer, while Rose was just completely flabbergasted by what she was witnessing.

On X, many were appalled by the footage and noted that Broner needs to get his act together. This kind of behavior is troubling, and these women are being actively harmed in his presence.

Broner acted in a similar fashion during an interview with Cam’ron. This subsequently got him kicked off the show. That should have been a wake-up call, although the behavior has only continued to get worse.

Things need to change fast; otherwise, this might just get worse, and real people could be negatively impacted.

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Of course, the news ultimately led to plenty of reactions from the internet, including 50 Cent, who never misses an opportunity to egg on their beef. This time, Fif referenced Diddy’s parties, writing, “Diddy coming homes soon he short now, you know he gonna have the craziest party ever! LOL who going? You going!”

Fif’s feud with Diddy has been ongoing for years, but the Power executive has been going even harder since the Bad Boy founder was charged. Last year, he released Sean Combs: The Reckoning on Netflix, a docuseries that explored the dark side of Diddy’s empire. Fif also vowed to donate proceeds from the documentary toward sexual assault victims.

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Diddy Leak, Daphne Joy & 50 Cent’s Reaction

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Fif’s latest comments arrive weeks after a leaked video involving Diddy and Daphne Joy, the mother of 50 Cent’s son Sire, surfaced. That connection alone likely explains part of Fif’s grievances with Puff, though he largely commented on Daphne’s involvement and the impact it might have on their child. 

“When we think of women, we go empowerment for women, but let’s not forget that there’s some hoes… [and predators],” he explained. “So there are people who are there who are looking for those things. They look for that.”

We’ll keep you posted on any further developments surrounding Diddy’s case. 

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Most recently, Mayweather was reported to be facing felony charges for allegedly issuing bad checks, the latest in his financial troubles. Per ESPN, he was accused of theft and “intent to defraud” after attempting to purchase a $200K watch in Las Vegas using bad checks. He’s now being charged with “theft, value 100,000 or greater” and “draw or pass check with intent to defraud, value $1,200 or greater.”

Of course, 50 Cent didn’t waste any time finding pleasure in Mayweather’s hardships here. In his usual mocking tone, he wrote, “Damn Champ WTF is up if you need some money just call me. We could have kept this sh*t from getting so messy. The feds looking for you, love you bro I’m not mad at you anymore call me.”

So far, we haven’t heard from Mayweather but his attorney did show up on his behalf for a court appearance on Monday. The complaint claims Mayweather issued a check when he “had insufficient money, property, or credit” in his account. What’s worse is that the theft charge alleges that he wrote the check “knowing that the check would not be paid when presented” and accused him of doing so “knowingly, feloniously, and without lawful authority.”

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Mayweather’s Attorney Responds

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His attorney, Adrian Lobo, said that Mayweather “had absolutely no intent to defraud” Gold & Beyond, the company that filed the complaint against the boxer. “This matter doesn’t belong in criminal courts,” Lobo said, claiming that the relationship between Mayweather and the owner of Gold & Beyond is long-standing and that it should’ve been a civil claim instead. Lobo said the next court date is September 17th.

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Avila, who says she has suffered disfigurement, nerve damage, and emotional distress as a result of the attack, claims Brown did not do enough to help her. She alleges he stood over her body and meandered around before help came. The singer, on the other hand, remains steadfast in his claims that he helped secure the dogs away from the scene, while also calling for the proper aid.

According to Rolling Stone, this trial is not to determine whether Brown was at fault. Instead, it is to determine how responsible he was and how much he should pay in terms of damages.

However, the trial is already off to a rocky start. On Tuesday, a mistrial was declared by Judge Huey P. Cotton. A woman on the jury was looking up facts of the case before the trial, which is very much against the rules.

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Chris Brown Trial Update

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However, that is not the end of the trial. Instead, Chris Brown will be back on Thursday as a new jury is determined. A jury pool was waiting in case this happened, so all this does is delay the results of the trial by a few days.

Regardless, this is the unfortunate risk when you have a trial involving someone famous like Chris Brown. Only time will tell if the trial suffers from any other setbacks.

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