For months, Tasha K has been paying off her debt to the artist. Furthermore, she has been subjected to what is being described as a non-disparagement clause. Simply put, Tasha K is not allowed to talk about Cardi B or any of the people in her social circle. This includes people like Offset, Stefon Diggs, her sister, and many more.

However, according to TMZ, Cardi and her lawyer, Lisa Moore, are now taking action against Tasha K. Why? They feel as though the gossip blogger has violated the non-disparagement clause by publicly commenting on Offset’s alleged gambling problem.

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Cardi B Takes On Tasha K

Cardi B is now looking to take the gossip blogger to court, where she plans to convince the judge that Tasha K is in violation of her non-disparagement clause. The hope is that the judge will rule in her favor and subsequently implement monetary penalties and sanctions on Tasha K. Moreover, Cardi is hoping that Tasha K will pay back her legal fees.

Overall, this is a very messy situation, and the feud has been going on for years. Whether or not this latest gambit is going to work out in Cardi’s favor still very much remains to be seen.

As for Offset and his alleged gambling addiction, this remains a story that fans are interested in. Following the altercation involving Lil Tjay in Florida, this alleged aspect of his life has been under scrutiny. It only makes sense that Tasha K would comment on it. Only a judge can say whether or not this was a true violation of her agreement with Cardi B.

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AllStar JR has been arrested in connection with the alleged shooting. This arrest came after weeks of social media taunts from AllStar JR. During that process, he even dissed J Prince Jr. Since that time, the artist has been denied bond, and his legal status going forward remains to be seen.

In the midst of all of this, NBA Ben10’s rivals continue to make light of his situation. For instance, Memo600 took to social media with a meme of Ben10 in Professor X’s wheelchair. He captioned the meme, “Professor B.”

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Memo600 Makes Meme Of NBA Ben10

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Memo600 and NBA Ben10 have had a longstanding feud, so these recent social media taunts should not be totally surprising. At this time, Ben10 has mostly kept to himself on social media and has not commented on the situation.

Just last week, he posted a photo of himself from his hospital bed, and he appeared to be in good spirits. Despite this, there is still speculation about the extent of his injuries and whether or not he will be able to walk in the near future.

As for the AllStar JR case, authorities are still putting their case together. An investigation is ongoing, and that is where things have been left off. It is a developing story that we will continue to keep tabs on.

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A few weeks later, Tjay dropped off his new project, They Just Ain’t You. Unfortunately, the album’s performance has been tepid so far, with the YouTube numbers showcasing a crisis of sorts. Tjay appears to be well aware of the album’s lackluster performance, and now, he is trying to take matters into his own hands.

On Instagram last night, Tjay tagged numerous streamers and artists, telling them to react to his album on stream. That list of content creators included DDG, PlaqueBoyMax, and even N3on. It’s a unique strategy, although it remains to be seen if anyone is going to end up listening to his request.

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Lil Tjay Wants Some Help

Unfortunately, for Tjay, this latest promotional campaign isn’t working out in his favor. Over on social media, fans were quite cruel to the artist. Many noted that this kind of e-begging is not a good look. Others noted that in 2026, Tjay simply doesn’t have the same relevance he did six years ago.

Hip-hop is constantly evolving, and Tjay’s sound hasn’t evolved with the times. For the most part, it seems as though the average listener has moved on, and the numbers reflect this harsh reality.

Whether or not Lil Tjay can bounce back from this is something that remains to be seen. There are so many artists making music these days. It has become a painstaking process to compete for the average listener’s attention.

While streamers can certainly help out an artist with their reactions, they can also negatively impact an artist at the same time. People like PlaqueBoyMax and Kai Cenat are tastemakers now. If they don’t like your music, the youth is going to move on.

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She wore a giant sheer dress with black lace overlay and padded forms that widened the shoulders and exaggerated the lower body into rounded shapes. The internet had a lot of thoughts. One person on X wrote “I need to hear more from the designer because right now all I see is lace covered intestines.”

That’s Met Gala reactions for you. Cardi leaned into the theme fully and the crowd split right down the middle.

She also wore custom pink knee-high Marc Jacobs platform boots with red lacing running up the front. The shoes were mostly hidden once she hit the carpet, but they were visible leaving the hotel beforehand.

This was Cardi’s seventh Met Gala appearance. She has never shown up quietly. That streak is very much intact.

Worth noting that Cardi revealed on the carpet that she was actually sick and battling a fever. She showed up in a giant sculptural gown with a fever and still generated more conversation than most people in the room. Overall, it’s pretty on-brand for Cardi.

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Cardi B At The Met Gala

The Marc Jacobs look was inspired by the Hans Bellmer’s disjointed dolls. That lead to the padded, exaggerated shapes across the gown. The sheer black lace also sat over a flesh-toned base, with colorful accents. Lavender, coral, orange, and pink peeked through the fabric in scattered spots.

The shoulders were significantly widened and the lower body ballooned outward, creating an almost cartoon like silhouette from a distance. The platform boots featured a rounded inflated toe, thick front platform, and a block heel that curved inward at the back.

Cardi kept her makeup simple with sleek hair and a soft pink lipstick letting the gown do all the heavy lifting. It’s a polarizing look, but it’s impossible to ignore.

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According to TMZ, that wrongful death lawsuit has officially been settled. As per the court documents, the settlement was worked out back in March of this year. At this time, there is no information on how much the settlement was worth. What we do know is that Maraj was seeking damages for loss of companionship.

Polevich did not make this settlement easy on the Maraj family. Months ago, Polevich tried to subpoena Nicki Minaj with the goal of securing a deposition.

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Carol Maraj and Charles Polevich Settle

The goal of the deposition was to scrutinize Nicki’s lyrics to prove that she had an unhappy childhood and that Carol had an unhappy marriage. In Polevich’s mind, this could lower the amount of damages he would have to pay. In the end, he never got his deposition, and a settlement happened regardless.

This was a very sad time for the Maraj family, and we cannot imagine the pain they had to go through during the legal proceedings. Polevich ended up spending one year in jail for his crime, which included both hit-and-run and evidence tampering charges.

At this time, Nicki Minaj has not commented on the results of the settlement.

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Harlow stepped onto the carpet in a puffy black tuxedo, silver brooch, and another oversized newsboy-style cap. The hat went viral again and at this point it’s basically a signature. This year’s theme was “Costume Art,” and Harlow’s look fit in its own unconventional way.

Harlow also wore a similar hat on the cover of his latest album, and a slouchy olive version appeared in his “Say Hello” music video. The hat has become its own conversation at this point separate from the music, separate from anything else he’s doing. People just can’t stop talking about it.

The hat is designed by Australian brand Monphell. So now at least people know where to find one if they want to recreate the look. Harlow wore the full look in Torishéju, which is a relatively under-the-radar designer and not the obvious Met Gala choice.

Harlow is heading out on his 17-city Monica Tour in August, hitting Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and more. He’s coming off a new album and a full R&B pivot that has kept him in the conversation all year. The album itself drew a lot of attention and not all of it positive. But it kept his name at the top of the feed heading into the summer. Also the tour should keep that momentum going.

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Jack Harlow At Met Gala

Jack Harlow has been in a different mode lately. His new album Monica is a full R&B pivot which is a departure from the rap sound that put him on the map.

The project drew a lot of attention, and not all of it was positive. After being trolled for declaring that his motivation was to “sound Blacker,” Harlow leaned into the criticism and gave the hat the meme treatment himself. That self-awareness has kept him relevant in the conversation.

The hat is Australian brand Monphell and is an oversized newsboy cap that reads more costume than casual. At the Met Gala, it fit right in. Everywhere else, it’s still a talking point.

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At one point in the interview, Piker and Ebro brought up DJ Akademiks. Of course, Ak and Ebro are not exactly friendly with one another. Meanwhile, Akademiks has gone down a right-wing pipeline over the last few years, which puts him at odds with Piker. In fact, he and Piker had a debate a couple of years ago about Socialism.

Piker went so far as to say that DJ Akademiks was one of his “opps.” He mentioned him alongside other streamers like Adin Ross, who also have a right-wing slant to their politics.

Akademiks caught wind of these comments and delivered a response on stream last night. As you can imagine, he wasn’t particularly friendly towards the streamer and political activist.

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DJ Akademiks Talks About Hasan Piker

Akademiks made it clear that he and Hasan barely know each other, and as a result, the term “opp” shouldn’t even be in Piker’s lexicon. Furthermore, Ak stated that he has no interest in being “opps” with anyone political. He subsequently told Piker to “go look at Charlie Kirk” if he wanted an example of real political consequences.

These are all fairly harsh comments, although they are by no means rare for DJ Akademiks. In fact, Akademiks has been a lot more volatile towards his enemies in the past. Clearly, he has no interest in beefing with Hasan over the long haul.

While DJ Akademiks is, first and foremost, a music commentator, there is no doubt that he has gotten political. He has interviewed Donald Trump Jr. and has even been a guest at Mar-A-Lago. With that being said, it only makes sense that Piker would be opposed to Ak’s worldview.

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In the days leading up to a Drake album, the artist’s website is typically a good indication of whether or not something is about to happen. The “Drake Related” website always transforms itself into the theme of the album, and it is here where you can buy merch, vinyls, and even tour tickets.

Up until last night, the Drake Related website was dormant. However, as Kurrco pointed out, the artist has updated the website to reflect his current ICEMAN era. As you can see below, the website depicts his mansion in Toronto, covered in ice. You can navigate the rooms of The Embassy, which are also covered in icicles.

For now, the website does not contain any purchasable content. Although in the coming days, that is expected to change.

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Is Drake Gearing Up To Drop Something Today?

Last night, during a DJ Akademiks stream, it was heavily insinuated that Drake would be dropping something today, May 5. Ak says hip-hop media is going to be crying when it happens. Whether or not Akademiks has his facts straight is something that remains to be seen.

There is this hope that Drake could drop Scary Hours 4 prior to ICEMAN. It would certainly be the perfect way to establish himself going into the album. After all, Drizzy tends to do some of the best work on his Scary Hours projects.

The final 10 days of the ICEMAN rollout are going to be fascinating to watch. This is the artist’s first solo album in two-and-a-half years. The expectations are high, and with hip-hop struggling on the Billboard charts, the hope is that Drake can catch a hit.

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She arrived over an hour after the rest of the A-list guests had gone inside, after the Vogue livestream had already ended. That’s just how Rihanna operates. She showed up arm-in-arm with A$AP Rocky, and the internet did the rest.

When a reporter asked Rocky to describe Rihanna’s look on the carpet, he kept it simple: “She’s shining like a diamond.” Pretty hard to argue with that.

Rihanna wore a Maison Margiela creation featuring over 115,000 crystal beads and antique jewels, with a bronze hooded cape that apparently took over 1,380 hours to make. Rocky went pink Chanel with black lapels, his own statement in a room full of them.

The couple’s first carpet appearance since surviving a shooting at their Los Angeles home in March made this one feel heavier than a typical Met Gala entrance. They still showed up, still looked great, and still closed out the night on their own terms.

Rihanna has built one of the best Met Gala track records of anyone who’s ever attended. This year was no different. Rocky’s quote said everything that needed to be said about the whole night.

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Rihanna And A$AP Rocky At Met Gala

Rihanna has been one of the most anticipated Met Gala guests for years now. She first attended back in 2007 and has been delivering iconic looks ever since.

The 2015 yellow Guo Pei coatdress with the enormous train is still one of the most talked-about Met Gala looks ever. Last year she used the carpet to announce her third pregnancy.

This year she showed up in Maison Margiela covered in over 115,000 crystals and antique jewels, with a sculpted bronze cape framing the whole look. A$AP Rocky went pink Chanel and kept it clean. They arrived last, as usual, and they looked better than everyone, as usual.

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Her musings went viral for all the wrong reasons, and Kid Cudi subsequently took action. He issued a statement claiming he had warned M.I.A. before the tour to stay away from politics. She violated a core boundary for the tour, and it got her kicked off the billing.

“TOUR UPDATE: M.I.A is no longer on this tour. I told my management to send a notice to her team before we started tour that I didn’t want anything offensive at my shows, cuz I already knew what time it was, and I was assured things were understood. After the last couple shows, I’ve been flooded with messages from fans that were upset by her rants. This, to me, is very disappointing, and I wont have someone on my tour making offensive remarks that upsets my fanbase. Thank you for understanding. Rager.”

On Tuesday evening, M.I.A. took to social media with a lengthy retort. In her response, she claims that by “illegal,” she simply meant members of her team who have yet to get their work VISAs.

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M.I.A. Claps Back

Furthermore, M.I.A. had some harsh words for Kid Cudi and the political climate at large. She believes she is being silenced, and that she has no interest in cancel culture, or what she believes is a “virtue signal era.”

“I WROTE ILLYGAL ON THE MAYA LP A SONG FROM 2010. I STARTED THIS INTRO TO THE SONG WITH THE STATEMENT SAYING I’M ILLYGAL, AND I SAID MY TEAM HASN’T GOTTEN VISAS YET. THEN PLAYED A SONG THAT HAD LYRICS SAYING “FU&% THE LAW”, WHICH I STILL BELIEVE, IF THE LAW IS UNJUST F@%& IT. DO NOT GASLIGHT MY WORDS. THAT IS THE WORK OF SATAN. I WROTE BORDERS AND ILLYGAL AND PAPER PLANES BEFORE YOU THOUGHT IMMIGRANT RIGHTS WERE COOL. I’VE HAD THSES BATTLES BY MYSELF WITHOUT THE HELP OF MILLIONS OF FANS BACKING ME . I DON’T NEED THIS VIRTUE SIGNAL ERA TO ALL OF A SUDDEN ERASE AN ENTIRE LIFE I’VE LED. JESUS WAS AN IMMIGRANT AND A REBEL. I HAVE NO APPOLGY FOR THE JUDGEMENTAL THE WICKED AND THE IGNORENT, FOR THOSE ARE SPIRITS THAT WE MUST OVER COME IN OUR LIVES AND IN THIS WORLD. JESUS RETURNS TO LEAD THE WORLD JUSTLY BECAUSE THERE IS INJUSTICE IN THIS WORLD . IM PROUD OF THOSE WHO FIGHT FOR IT EVERYDAY. GOD BLESS YOU. GO LISTEN TO M.I.7.”

At this point, it is clear that her working relationship with Kid Cudi is officially over.

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