According to the prosecution’s latest filing, Rodgers is being accused of taking payment for the alleged robbery and kidnapping of Gucci Mane. In fact, prosecutors are saying multiple men were paid for the alleged incident. As a result, they believe Rodgers should remain behind bars.

“Rodgers did not participate in this offense based on pure altruism alone. Instead, Rodgers appeared to have been compensated for his role,” the filing says.

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New Alleged Evidence Surfaces In Pooh Shiesty Case

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According to the latest filing, there are images of Rodgers and other defendants flexing what appears to be their alleged payment. Money spreads were the preferred method of doing so. In fact, there is one alleged text message which seems to suggest each man was only paid upwards of $5K for their troubles.

“Stupid b**ch a*s ni**a yo whole crew full of lames ni**a paid y’all 5K a piece for a 15mill hit y’all some suckas,” the message states.

Going forward, Pooh Shiesty remains in prison. Meanwhile, his father and Big30 are out on bond, albeit with some restrictions imposed. A detention hearing for the artist will be held on July 21. It is here where he will learn whether or not he will remain behind bars until February, which is when the trial is slated to take place.

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Having said that, Akademiks has been known to rub people the wrong way. Oftentimes, the artists themselves are at odds with the commentator. Shy Glizzy, Vic Mensa, and Meek Mill are all artists who have had issues with Ak in the past. In that same breath, some artists have benefited from their friendly relationship with Akademiks.

Akademiks spoke about this on his latest stream. Below, you will hear him talk about how he has gone to great lengths to defend Drake when no one else will. He even made the claim that if you were to ask Drake, he would tell you that his career benefited as a result of Ak’s incessant defending. Akademiks made the same claims about NBA YoungBoy, Playboi Carti, and Tekashi 6ix9ine.

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DJ Akademiks Wants His Flowers

There is certainly some truth to the idea that Akademiks gave Carti, 6ix9ine, YoungBoy, and Drake a whole lot of free promo on his streams. However, you have to wonder if they would agree with the fact that he shared some responsibility in the success of their careers.

Perhaps the artist Ak has the best case with is 6ix9ine. There was a time when Tekashi was the only artist who rocked with Ak on a personal basis. While the two aren’t seen together as often as before, they do appear to still be on good terms.

As for Drake, well, he did give Akademiks that OVO chain, so perhaps the recognition is there. Regardless, Ak’s statement is one that fans will certainly attempt to nitpick.

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Not long after he departed from the radio station, DJ Enuff told TMZ that he believed Flex had a hand in getting him fired. This led to widespread debate, with Peter Rosenberg claiming that Funk Flex had nothing to do with it. Furthermore, Rosenberg suggested that the corporate branch of the station wanted everyone to turn on each other.

Now, almost a year later, Funk Flex is leveling a response against DJ Enuff. In fact, he is accusing the long-time DJ of taking payola. For those who may not know, payola is the act of taking money and then playing specific songs or albums on the radio in return. Effectively, it is a bribe.

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Funk Flex Makes Accusations Against DJ Enuff

“DJ ENUFF / HEAVYHITTERS I GOT U FIRED?,” Funk Flex asked. “DID FRENCH MONTANA PAY U 25k FOR THE HEAVYHITTER CONFERENCE CALL? DID MAINO PAY YOU 40k FOR THE MIXSHOW LIST ADDS? WAS NORE OFFERED A “DISCOUNT” OF $2,500 FOR A MONTH OF SPINS? DID MYLES BRANDO PAY U 10K TO PERFORM AT MIXSHOW MEETING AND GET ADDED TO MIXSHOW LIST? WAS DJ WAVY ASKED TO PAY $2,500 TO SPIN ON SUMMER MIX WEEKEND?”

These are serious allegations, especially when you consider how payola is a crime that can come with grave penalties. For instance, if someone were to be convicted of the act, they could face five-figure fines and even jail time.

At press time,DJ Enuff has yet to respond to the allegations.

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However, it is important to remember that in order to be a successful streamer, you must know how to market yourself. Lizzo’s early success was thanks to her ability to market her image and go beyond just being a musician. Overall, this makes her uniquely qualified to teach courses that go beyond just the streaming world. Not to mention, she built a rapport with Cenat when she streamed alongside him and SZA back in 2024.

Yesterday, Streamer University officially began, and Cenat found himself having a conversation with his professors in his office. During this conversation, Lizzo had a very simple demand. She wanted the same Drake x OVO package the students got.

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Lizzo Wants OVO Swag

As we reported earlier this morning, Drake gifted all of the students a special OVO care package with cologne and some Nike clothes. Clearly, Lizzo was made aware of this package and wanted in on some of the same items.

Cenat revealed that teachers would be getting a different package, although the Drake and OVO gear would still be present. Lizzo was excited about this prospect, and that is where the two left things.

Streamer University is a huge return to form for Cenat, who already boasts over 80K subscribers on Twitch. This is a massive triumph considering he took a six-month hiatus. In the content world, this is akin to taking 10 years between albums.

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Ultimately, JAŸ tried to call his critics hypocrites, while the internet just scratched its head at his attempt to flip the narrative. Those closest to him will still go to bat for him, regardless. During a recent interview, Bleek commented on how people will continue to use certain narratives against Hov, even if they’ve been proven to be false. That’s when Mouse Jones tried to bring up the criticism surrounding the Target deal.

“Don’t talk to me about that. I don’t give a f*ck about that activism sh*t. ‘Cause these n***as is still in there, my n***a. So don’t worry about us,” Bleek said as Jones tried to explain his position. That’s when Jones said that JAŸ ultimately could’ve said that he doesn’t have control of that deal or provide an adequate explanation. Bleek quickly refuted that, claiming the Reasonable Doubt MC doesn’t owe anyone an apology.

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Memphis Bleek Says JAŸ-Z Is Responsible For Teaching People To Boss Up

“The community at large supported Hov,” Jones explained, adding that much of JAŸ’s wealth derives from the financial support of his fanbase. Bleek, however, argued that people understood money in the way that they do because of JAŸ’s music.

“First of all, the community knows about money right now because of Hov. Y’all n***as would still be running around picking boogers, wiping ‘em on the camera screen if it wasn’t for Hov and B.I.G,” he said. “New York was not talking no money until Big and Hov came out.”

When Jones asked if he was referring to this from a rap lens, Memphis Bleek agreed and pointed to one of the co-hosts’ chains as an example of Hov’s financial influence. However, Jones pushed back, saying that it doesn’t actually help the community. Bleek, floored by the suggestion, said JAŸ taught people “how to get money.” And when Bleek tried to say that Hov taught people to boss up, Jones then made it clear that he doesn’t believe that to be true. Check the clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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Unfortunately, the internet used this as an opportunity to pile on ilykimchi, who was also exposed for cheating on Oogie Mane with Tezzus. The YSL rapper was in some of the photos that were leaked, and this led to some cyberbullying directed towards kimchi.

Tezzus also previewed a diss track against Oogie Mane, which confused fans further. The question on everyone’s mind was: why drop a diss track on someone who is supposedly a victim of cheating?

Well, now we know the answer to that question. In new tweets that have since been deleted, ilykimchi revealed that she told Tezzus that Oogie Mane had choked and hit her. kimchi originally said she was lying to Tezzus about the alleged abuse, although a video she uploaded appears to suggest she was allegedly telling the truth.

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ilykimchi And Oogie Mane Discuss Allegations

In the video above, ilykimchi and Oogie Mane can be heard discussing the situation. Oogie Mane asks her why she aired him out to people, including social media. ilykimchi then said that it doesn’t feel good to be choked and hit. These are very serious allegations, and many are still trying to piece together what has gone on here.

Meanwhile, ilykimchi’s last post on X was quite devastating. She used negative language against herself, which was certainly sparked by the way people have been speaking to her over the last two days. Moreover, she rightfully said that she is still a victim in all of this, as spreading unconsensual nudes is violating.

“Even tho what I did was terrible and I’m a whore and all that yall are still disgusting weirdos for hacking me and spreading unconsensual nudes and pictures that were never supposed to be public,” ilykimchi wrote. “Two things can b true.”

This remains a developing story.

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said the Drugs R Bad rapper reportedly returned home on Tuesday night around 10:30 p.m. when he discovered that burglars had made their way through his home and left with a significant amount of his belongings. Lucki reportedly discovered that about half a million dollars’ worth of his personal items, like designer clothes, bags, and more, were stolen.

At this point, it’s unclear exactly when the break-in occurred. However, investigators are trying to track down security footage from the area to try to ensure that they can find the culprits. In the meantime, they’ve also begun reaching out to residents in the area for witness statements with hopes of trying to find an accurate timeline. 

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Lucki Home Robbery Might Be Part Of Broader Organized Burglaries

Per Hot 97, details on whether there was forced entry or a specific targeting have not been revealed, nor have they determined if anyone was inside the home at the time of the burglary. Since it is an ongoing investigation, it probably will take a bit longer before any further information is revealed to the public. 

Currently, there are no suspects that have been identified. However, the robbery comes during a time when there has been a string of break-ins and thefts at residential homes in that area. These have largely involved entertainers, professional athletes, and those living in these high-value areas. Police have also warned that burglars are targeting luxury homes where jewellery, designer goods, and other expensive items are prevalent. 

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates regarding Lucki. 

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During a conversation with TMZ Sports, Ross revealed his pitch to LeBron. He believes the boss move would be LeBron in Miami to finish his career. Why? Because that is where the money is.

“I’m talking from a boss’s perspective,” Ross said. “The boss move is for LeBron to come to Miami where the most billionaires are at. Because of his brand. You got to feed the other 30 businesses that Bron has created.”

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Rick Ross Wants LeBron Back In Miami

Rick Ross acknowledged that Cleveland is a great city. However, he thinks Miami is the right spot for James as it goes beyond just basketball.

“Cleveland, I just left Cleveland two days ago. Amazing city. We had an amazing pool party. But it ain’t nothing like Miami,” Ross said. “This is about business, guys. I know you guys who are still fascinated, who want to see him jump from the free throw line and dunk. No, I want to see him make some of the biggest empires and put his logos on some of those new big buildings downtown in Miami. And do more business with the billionaires that’s down there.”

We are a couple of weeks into free agency, and it is still unclear what LeBron is going to do. However, it does seem like the Heat are one of his top three destinations.

Check out HNHH’s latest live panel, where we discussed Future’s “The Real Me,” Yung Miami’s “Spend Dat,” and the album of the year so far.

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“There are people in Shreveport that just don’t want things to get better. I only make deals that make sense. I’m gonna have to pull back on The Red River! Peace,” he wrote. 

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The post undoubtedly raised concerns after Fif previously suggested that downtown Shreveport would be “unrecognizable” and look “brand new” in a few years. In an interview with KSLA, one business owner explained how Fif’s investment brought hope to the city, especially regarding its economic momentum. 

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Shreveport Mayor Responds To 50 Cent

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However, one person who doesn’t seem too stressed about Fif’s announcement in Shreveport is Mayor Tom Arceneaux. “I didn’t have much of a reaction,” Arceneaux told KSLA News. “That’s his expression, I guess, of some element of frustration.”

Moreover, Arceneaux doesn’t seem to think Fif’s efforts in Shreveport are done. “He has at least three public projects that he’s working on that he’s received state funds for or is to be reimbursed state funds for, and I don’t see him abandoning those,” he said. Moreover, Arceneaux pointed to Fif’s multi-million dollar property investments across the city as evidence that Fif’s presence will remain in Shreveport for the foreseeable future.

The city estimated that 50 Cent’s investment in Shreveport’s Red River District would help boost their economy by billions of dollars and ensure nearly 6,000 new jobs. While all of this sounds good, there were immediate concerns upon its announcement that major repairs would be required for the project to push forward. 

We’ll keep you posted on any further updates regarding 50’s plans in Shreveport.

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