“This has been said since I started in 2008,” Vlad told the outlet. “You think at this point, 18 years later, that something would come out to prove that I work with the cops. And, if I work with the cops, I mean, I would’ve blown my cover a long time ago.”

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Vlad Says Until VladTV, Hip Hop Media Wasn’t Interesting

“I think when I started, the kinda questions that I asked were like, really police questions, because up to that point, Hip Hop media has always been lame. It’s always been radio interviews, it’s always been promo. The people that do the interviews, they want to be invited to the parties and the listening parties. They want to be friends with people. I never really gave much of a sh*t about that.”

He admitted that he has a lot of friends in the industry, even pointing out actor Michael Jai White who was also nearby. “But I’m not going into this saying I hope I become friends with this person. So, let me structure the interview in some type of way so we can be friends afterward.”

Check out more from Vlad’s chat with Baller Alert below.

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Instead, she suggested that she had a stalker who forged signatures on documents, and that the divorce filing wasn’t valid. Lena denied allegations that it was all “a publicity stunt.” However, she did call it a “weird situation” brought upon by a “crazy psycho stalker fan.” Later, Adam22 doubled down on her sentiments, sharing a simple social media post in which he said he would never turn his back on his wife.

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Authorities Are Looking Into The Case

According to TMZ‘s latest report, the Los Angeles Police Department has stepped in. Their law enforcement sources reportedly told the outlet that Lena contacted the police on May 6 to report forgery and identity theft. Although news of the alleged divorce didn’t break until June 1, it had apparently been something Lena and Adam were already aware of at least a month earlier.

Further, Lena revealed that she believes the man is being catfished, but he thinks he’s in a romantic relationship with her. Moreover, she said that the unnamed man had even called the authorities to perform wellness checks on her because he thought she was being abused. Lena denies all allegations that Adam is mistreating her and hopes to get this resolved sooner rather than later.

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We recently reported that Cassie’s team submitted court documents indicating that she no longer resides in the United States and has no intention of returning. Later, Howard shared a video online where he ranted about the case, Diddy, and Cassie. In it, he claimed the singer “created a dedicated campaign to stalk, harass and discredit me.”

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Howard Doesn’t Hold Back

Further, Howard, who said he is a law student and was an escort for 10 years, stated that while Cassie and her legal team have filed to have his lawsuit dismissed, she never denied the allegations. He added, “Her motion to dismiss attacks me on the timeliness of the allegations, stating now ‘it’s too late to charge her.'” It was also shared that after Cassie filed her lawsuit against Diddy, Howard sent a message to her husband, Alex Fine, showing support. Howard now admits that the message was real, and he hoped it would encourage Cassie to contact him.

“He had no knowledge of the truth of what really happened. He wasn’t in those rooms [where the freak-offs occurred],” said Howard. “I knew she was lying from the beginning when I first heard the media reports. The real victims are the men who were manipulated by Jane Does and Cassandra Ventura — the dozens of men this happened to for years… Cassie admitted to sex trafficking me and lying about me.”

Meanwhile, Diddy is currently serving a four-year sentence in a New Jersey facility. His team continues to petition the court for his early release. Watch Clayton Howard’s video below.

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However, they are currently up 2-0 on the San Antonio Spurs, and Game 3 is at Madison Square Garden tonight. It is the perfect opportunity for the Knicks to put the series away and get that elusive championship.

While speaking to the media about this Knicks run, Fat Joe took an interesting angle, comparing the love in the city to 9/11.

“I’ve seen Hasidic Jews breakdancing with Black kids outside the stadium. This is the greatest unification you’ve ever seen of this New York City in your life since 9/11,” Fat Joe said, according to ABC News. “If you want to know what we felt like in 9/11 after the tragedy, it’s what you’re seeing around New York City, is everybody together. This is insane.”

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Fat Joe is Excited About the Knicks

On the surface, it sounds like a wild comparison, although it makes a ton of sense. As Fat Joe explains, some New Yorkers are doing things that are out of character.

“I’ve got a friend, he puts a screen in his backyard. He said the whole neighborhood, people he’s never talked to in his life are walking through his house, opening the refrigerator,” Fat Joe explaned. “This is like, unbelievable.”

Despite the 2-0 lead, the Knicks must keep their foot on the gas. Anything can happen, and the Spurs are going to be motivated going into an arena like MSG.

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These days, rumors continue to circulate online about his release. These rumors seem unsubstantiated. This is especially true when you consider how long Tay-K’s sentence is and what he has been put away for.

Beyond these rumors, Tay-K updates have been few and far between at times. However, on Monday, fans were given a peek into what Tay-K looks like now. This was thanks to newly released mugshots of the artist.

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Tay-K Mugshot

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As you can see, the artist is now sporting a shaved head. Ultimately, fans were quick to comment on the look, with some remarking how Tay-K was one of the biggest “What-ifs” in all of rap.

With just one song, he was able to capture the attention of many. It is a song that remains in rotation for some rap fans, and it feels like it remains one of the biggest hits of the SoundCloud era. It was a viral sensation, and for that reason alone, Tay-K remains relevant to so many.

As for the rumors surrounding his name, it is probably best not to believe everything you see on your For You Page. If things do change as it pertains to Tay-K, we will be sure to let you know.

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Lil Baby doesn’t like Akademiks either, which has led to a mutual rivalry of sorts that doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon. Having said that, Lil Baby was recently out in Atlanta, where he could be seen shooting some sort of music video.

During the music video shoot, Baby uses the bar, “Fuck Akademiks that n***a the feds.” This is an accusation that has been thrown at Ak in the past. However, with Lil Baby leveling the allegation, Ak decided to respond with a bit of force.

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DJ Akademiks Speaks Out

“Half of Atlanta rappers documented on audio tape telling to cops including half the n****s he still call “TWIN” … is this n***a stupid … if I’m the Feds… young thug the lieutenant I report to him,” Akademiks wrote.

This is just more proof that these two do not like each other, and that is unlikely to change anytime soon. Whenever Akademiks finds himself in a beef, he will run it into the ground. It’s a tactic that has worn down many of his opponents to the point where they just give up and stop replying.

As for Lil Baby, it remains to be seen how he will respond. For now, his quick jabs here and there seem to be working quite well, as Ak is always eager to give a response.

For now, there is no world in which these two are able to reconcile. Of course, that could change, but for now, we aren’t so certain.

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Going into Game 3 at Madison Square Garden tonight, the Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. It has been an incredible run, and now, President Donald Trump stands in the way. The President is in attendance tonight, meaning there is increased security at the arena.

New Yorkers have a reputation for not being big fans of Trump. Having said that, it should come as no surprise that there is a sense that the President could be booed out of the building. On It Is What It Is, Cam’ron and Ma$e warned New Yorkers to behave, because you never know what security might do.

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Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden

As for Ma$e, he had a message for Trump, saying to stay home and watch the game from the Oval Office. For Knicks fans, the fear right now is that Trump is going to curse the team and bestow bad vibes upon them.

Everything has been going so well for the Knicks. However, an unpopular President could very well send the Finals into a tailspin, especially when you consider just how motivated the Spurs will be to tie the series at 2-2 going back home to San Antonio.

Some feel as though a sweep is about to take place. Others are convinced that the Spurs can still win. Whatever the case may be, Knicks fans are superstitious right now, and for good reason.

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The song’s already garnered plenty of attention for Toronto-based producer Maneesh On The Beat, who has worked with Drake in the past. But the amount of love the song’s gained on platforms like Instagram and TikTok has spawned a brand new viral challenge. 

The song, which boasts production from Maneesh On The Beat and 40, stood at #4 on the Hot 100 last week and likely will continue climbing the chart. The viral challenge sees fans video-editing items, like drinks, appearing out of thin air during the hook of the song where Drake raps, “Maneesh on the beat, shabang/ All of my opps, they dead.” The challenge is garnering attention from celebrities like Summer Walker and even Joe Jonas.

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Drake Scores Third Week On Top Of The Charts

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Evidently, we’re seeing Drake return as the reigning king of the summer this year. The release of ICEMAN has marked his latest #1 album, and it has retained that position for the third week in a row. Although his two companion albums, Maid of Honour and Habibti, have slid down the charts, it feels like we will probably see either one of them spike in sales at some point in the summer. 

Check out the collection of videos of people doing the “Shabang” challenge above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below.

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Release Date: June 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Resurrection

1. Solange
2. Aubrey
3. Tezzus Mane La Flair
4. Jeffrey Williams
5. Katy Perry
6. Ye
7. Lil Rokk
8. Oway

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Release Date: June 8, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Album: N/A

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