Boosie made it clear he’s a Kendrick fan too, but he took specific issue with how the narrative against his rival changed. “I don’t like how all these artists left this man to hang,” he expressed, as caught by J O $ H U A on Twitter. “Since I been home, I watched this man boost people’s career, didn’t have to do it. For everybody to just look the other way… This n***a put money in a lot of people’s pockets… If I was that n***a, I would be hurt. The joke’s on him if he go back to them n***as… He back number one. Everywhere I go, I’m still hearing f***ing Drake.”

Also, the Baton Rouge rapper said “music is dynamic” and the 6ix God will bounce back on top in no time. It joins Boosie Badazz’s other defenses of Drake, such as expressing empathy for him after Kendrick did the Super Bowl halftime show last year.

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Boosie Badazz Speaks On Drake

Still, Boosie Badazz thinks Kendrick Lamar beat Drake, so his remarks here aren’t about arguing over who emerged victorious. He made that assessment in July of 2024, arguing that Lamar kept his foot on the gas while The Boy wasn’t fully out of the race, but at a lower pace.

With Drake’s new album ICEMAN on the way, maybe its release and its content matter will lead folks to reevaluate the 2024 rap battle. But a lot of the discourse right now is about whether or not you can even call this a “comeback.” After all, the Toronto superstar did not just disappear off the face of the Earth after losing to the Compton lyricist.

As for Boosie Badazz’s other rap beef takes, he is very disappointed in Gucci Mane for dissing Pooh Shiesty on the “Crash Dummy” diss track. We’ll see if he has anything else to say about how that debacle is panning out.

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According to an exclusive AllHipHop report from Grouchy Greg Watkins, Tompkins brought up an alleged 2005 altercation over the Get Rich Or Die Tryin’ movie. She claimed Fif made her sign paperwork in a scuffle at Violator Management’s New York offices. Violator was working with the rapper at the time.

“When he looked at it and saw that I signed ‘Jane Doe’, he grabbed me by the hair, dragged to the other end of the office, pushed me to the floor and started choking me telling me that he will hurt and embarrass me right there at the offices of Violator Records if I didn’t sign,” she reportedly wrote in her newly filed sworn affidavit.

50 Cent’s legal team denied Shaniqua Tompkins’ claims, urging the court to focus on her current alleged violation of the life rights agreement rather than past allegations. “Although Tompkins’ pleading contains (false) allegations that Jackson threatened force to coerce her into signing a prior agreement, it is not the agreement that is at issue in this action,” attorney Lisa Coyle reportedly expressed. “Tompkins claims (falsely) that a different agreement was signed in 2005 due to allegedly threatened violence. No such allegations are included regarding execution of the [book] Agreement.”

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Shaniqua Tompkins’ Allegations Against 50 Cent

Shaniqua Tompkins’ retorts against 50 Cent claim the life rights agreement was under duress, and that the film contract never netted her any money or full knowledge of the agreement. That contract dispute allegedly resulted in a forced signature. Her attorneys paint all these agreements as falling victim to unjust pressure and threats.

On the other hand, 50 Cent’s team claims Shaniqua Tompkins defrauded them by speaking on their relationship, abuse allegations, and more. They want her to face accountability for allegedly violating the agreement with interviews and alleged television opportunities.

Now, a New York court must rule on this matter and decide whether to focus on the life rights agreement’s terms or the nature of all the contract agreements as a whole.

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As for the initial spat, Bobby responded to a streamer asking whether or not Hov runs hip-hop. “Man, f**k them n***as, n***a,” he remarked, as caught by No Jumper on IG. “Opp Nation. He don’t run it. F**k them n***as, man. I’ll slap the s**t out of Jay-Z, b***h n***a. I don’t fight, I shoot n***as.”

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After this clip went viral, Shmurda took to Instagram to rant about folks “stealing, cheating, and lying” for a billion dollars, and even referenced slapping someone. “Lesson come with blessing,” he wrote in his post. “Stealing cheating lying does not make you a Boss, Smart Or a businessman. I don’t care if you did it for a billion dollars. You still a bum. Now my point is… if a crackhead steals some millions out the trap does that not make him a crackhead anymore? Or is he now a get money N***a? I mean, ok he got the money but come on Boss/businessman.”

“Top of the business,” the caption stated. “Wipe your nose before you talk to me and ima light my spliff so I don’t slap the s**t out of nobody lml …. have a great weekend.”

Bobby also posted an Instagram Story today (Sunday, April 19) about the New York industry. But again, it’s another vague post that doesn’t have anything explicitly to do with the Roc Nation mogul. Still, fans are connecting these purported dots, and the timing of it all can’t be ignored.

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Bobby Shmurda’s Jay-Z Criticisms

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For those unaware, Bobby Shmurda signed a management deal with Roc Nation back in 2021. But it seems like this quickly broke down. Last year, Bobby Shmurda joked about Jay-Z and Roc Nation being behind the rumors around Diddy and Meek Mill. While many fans took his criticisms as gospel, he said he was just trolling and doesn’t seem to take these accusations very seriously.

We will see if Shmurda confirms this all as just playing around, if he’s serious about his combativeness, or if he referred to Hov with these recent social media posts.

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Despite the injury, Durant’s footwear choice didn’t go unnoticed. The shoe is one of the most talked-about Jordan Brand collabs in recent memory. Seeing it on KD’s feet in the playoffs tunnel only adds to its cultural credibility.

The “Better With Time” collab comes from NYC BMX rider Nigel Sylvester. He who continues to blur the line between performance and storytelling. Furthermore, the shoe features tumbled black leather with intentional scuff marks, nodding to the everyday wear of BMX life.

Additionally, unique details include custom “Bike Air” branding on the tongue and insole, reflective tracings around the lateral Swoosh, and a mini Swoosh logo at the toe. Every element of the shoe has a purpose behind it.

As for Durant, his status going forward remains unclear. The Rockets and Lakers series is one of the most anticipated first-round matchups of the playoffs. Missing key games with a knee contusion at this stage is far from ideal.

Overall, even sidelined, KD knows how to make a statement.

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Why Isn’t Kevin Durant Playing?

Kevin Durant is currently sidelined with a right knee contusion. That’s why he missed Game 1 against the Lakers.

The injury adds significant uncertainty to Houston’s playoff hopes. Durant remains one of the most important players on the roster. The Rockets will need to find a way to fill his absence.

The Nigel Sylvester x Air Jordan 1 Low OG “Better With Time” is one of the most distinctive collabs Jordan Brand has produced in years. The black tumbled leather upper is the same as the Air Jordan 3. Also, it gives the shoe a broken-in feel straight out of the box.

There are intentional scuffs on the toe guard and cream-ish Swooshes on the panels. Further a varsity red rubber outsole that rounds out a deeply considered design. The lateral Swoosh is removed entirely, replaced with design lines that represent evolution and precision.

Overall it’s a shoe built around a story and that story only gets better and better over time.

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Eventually, things smoothed out and she made her way onstage, even bringing out the one and only Missy Elliott to perform. But the Bronx superstar still wasn’t very happy. While performing onstage at the Atlanta arena, she made it clear she has no plans to return there to perform.

“I’m pissed off right now, I ain’t gon’ lie,” Cardi expressed. “This arena been playing a lot of f***ing games with me. This will be the last time I’m ever in this b***h. Next time, b***h, I’m having my concert in the parking lot, b***h. I’m tired of y’all playing with me. This y’all f***ing second time. I still f**k with the Atlanta Hawks, though.”

If she sticks with this promise for future concerts and tours, she will have to move to the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown Atlanta to perform in the city while avoiding the State Farm Arena. Or, alternatively, there are other options like the Gas South Arena in Duluth, Truist Park in Cumberland, or the Gateway Center Arena in College Park.

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Cardi B Nearly Cancels Show

The “Enough (Miami)” femcee went live on Instagram hours before her show last night, and showed herself yelling at staff. “You and your f***ing employees are being disrespectful, I’m not going to perform today… Let me tell you why,” she remarked. “We got in here, your employees are being f***ing rude for no reason, being rude for no reason. Pointing fingers for no reason, touching people for no reason. I feel a certain type of way, because you’re being disrespectful. I did 35 shows, and I never had a problem, and we’ve been kind to everybody. So no, now I’m leaving.”

Later, Cardi tweeted to reassure fans that she would perform, but the shade persisted. While this development was a speed bump for Cardi B’s successful tour, it didn’t derail it… But it might hold future consequences.

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Specifically, the clip comes from Ray Daniels on the TFU Podcast. The music executive talked about Ye being able to sell out shows despite controversies and pushback from “the system,” praising his connection with fans and referencing the apology as a significant step towards commercial and cultural viability.

“In the midst of him being canceled, he sold 70,000 tickets in L.A.,” Daniels remarked. “Everybody that tried to cancel him, all those guys that run Morgan Stanley, run this bank, totally don’t want your money, their kids were in the stadium… They are a system that’s against him. Everybody hates the system. The system lined up against this man, and you can’t beat him ’cause he got the people… I love him, I love it. This comeback is so satisfying… I love everything about it… Every other label said they don’t want to touch him… Y’all tried to kill me and all y’all paid to see me stand right back on top of the f***ing world… Ego would tell you, ‘I’m not going to say sorry’… Write the letter. Let’s get it over with… He also has mental issues that we publicly know, but we still punish him… Why can’t we leave him alone when he’s going off?”

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Kanye West’s Apology

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According to Complex, Ye reposted this clip on his Instagram Story earlier this weekend. Ray Daniels’ remarks about banks approach antisemitic stereotypes about Jewish people controlling banks and other institutions.

Kanye West continues to apologize for his antisemitism. “After much thought and consideration, it is my sole decision to postpone my show in Marseille, France until further notice,” he recently tweeted. “I know it takes time to understand the sincerity of my commitment to make amends. I take full responsibility for what’s mine, but I don’t want to put my fans in the middle of it. My fans are everything to me. Looking forward to the next shows. See you at the top of the globe.”

But rhetoric like this Daniels clip, and sharing it, might complicate the Chicago artist’s re-entry into public favor. We will see what the next developments are and what comes of Ye’s politically jeopardized stadium concert run.

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With all this in mind, DJ Akademiks caught an Instagram Story from Ben 10 on IG that seemingly responds to all this speculation. “SOMEBODY PLEASE COME PAY ME FA INTERVIEW,,, cause dude selling them FAKE AXX DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES STORY,” he reportedly wrote. It seems like the NBA YoungBoy affiliate wants to tell his story and won’t stand for AllStar and others speaking about it.

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In addition, via Instagram, No Jumper caught an image of Ben wearing a neck brace on FaceTime and smiling. This suggests his recovery continues to go well. But many questions remain about this situation and whether or not it will develop into a case. As such, we’ll see how JR responds to this, if at all, amid his trolls against NBA Ben 10.

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NBA Ben 10 & AllStar JR’s Beef

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AllStar JR made a $20K challenge about NBA Ben 10 that involved lying on the floor as if one had just got shot. But Ben didn’t respond to AllStar directly when he broke his silence after the shooting.

“Getting shot !??! ok ian trippin,” he wrote on Instagram. “we serve TWO different Gods must be [laughing emojis]… My FATHER TOLD ME MY TESTIMONY ALREADY [laughing emojis] LIFE SUPPORT HAS NEVER BEEN UP A OPTION! I BEEN UP JUST ON GODS TIMING RN! #CRAZYMAN i thug every night just to go to CHURCH ON THA FRESH SUNDAY. to the YOUTH MAKE THIS GOOD FRIDAY COUNT!”

AllStar JR responded to NBA Ben 10 by referencing his challenge. “Ima Extend It Til Monday Just So U Can Get Busy… 40 Bands he better tie some strings to his toes and wiggle em,” he wrote on Instagram, adding more remarks in his video post. “Well, if the b***h so back, tell him to do the Ben 10 and I’ll double it for him. F**k he talking about… Do that b***h. Ben. Yeah, n***a, this your dance. Get in your groove, n***a, if you back.”

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According to the Los Angeles Magazine, the family will invoke Marsy’s Law. It’s also known as California’s Victims’ Bill Of Rights Act. This is an avenue for victims and their families to stay informed during a legal process. The news also comes ahead of d4vd’s expected arraignment tomorrow (Monday, April 20) after seven months of a homicide investigation.

Per L.A. Mag‘s Lauren Conlin, Rivas’ family’s attorney Patrick Steinfeld stated that the family intends to “fully participate” in the case. In addition, they plan to attend the arraignment and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s press conference tomorrow “in a supportive role.” However, the family does not plan to speak publicly at those events, and are expected to speak to press outside the courthouse after the press conference via Steinfeld.

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Was d4vd Charged?

“The Rivas Hernandez family is committed to ensuring that Celeste’s voice is heard and her memory is honored throughout this process,” the lawyer stated, adding more comments to L.A. Mag. “Out of respect for the District Attorney’s Office and the LAPD Robbery Homicide investigation into Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s death, the family has chosen not to make any public statement until after David Anthony Burke is arraigned and the District Attorney concludes their press conference. However, the family will make their first public statement outside the courthouse following the DA’s press conference.”

Jesus Rivas, Celeste’s father, reportedly said “thank God… justice for Celeste” amid this news. Folks still await official confirmation on whether or not the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the teenager’s death a homicide. d4vd might walk free if the court doesn’t charge him tomorrow. But most folks expect an arraignment to lead to this.

We will see how the d4vd case wraps up and what Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s family says tomorrow. This long-standing case is finally starting to develop.

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As caught by No Jumper on Instagram, he spoke with a Fox reporter before his halftime show. “I’m loving it, I love the energy,” Gucci said of the crowd, later speaking on the setlist. “I’ma mix the old with the new, you know what I’m saying? It’s guaranteed to work. Just get ready for the show, it’s gon’ be a good time. Thank you, my pleasure.”

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However, he didn’t speak on or was asked about anything to do with the Pooh Shiesty case. For those unaware, the rapper faces backlash for allegedly snitching on his 1017 artist and dissing him over the alleged kidnapping and robbery on his “Crash Dummy” track.

Keyshia Ka’oir took to her Instagram Story to put her foot down and support her husband, as caught by DJ Akademiks on IG. “My husband is my world & I’ll 4Eva ride fa him! MRS GUWOP [red heart emoji],” she wrote yesterday.

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Keyshia Ka’oir & Gucci Mane’s Relationship

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Keyshia Ka’oir and Gucci Mane’s relationship has also fallen under scrutiny amid this Pooh Shiesty controversy. For example, Maino recently posited she may have pressured him to cooperate with authorities after the alleged kidnapping and robbery.

The couple married in 2017 after about seven years of dating, with Keyshia supporting Gucci through his prison bid from 2014 to 2016. Their strong bond continues to manifest, and it lives on through their two children.

We will see if either of them speak more about the Pooh Shiesty controversy in the near future. This halftime show was Guwop’s first public appearance since that news broke, so fans are very curious about any future pop-outs. But overall, this issue is far more complex to address.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, Cardi went on IG Live yesterday and called out the staff while asking to speak with their management. “You and your f***ing employees are being disrespectful, I’m not going to perform today… Let me tell you why,” she expressed. “We got in here, your employees are being f***ing rude for no reason, being rude for no reason. Pointing fingers for no reason, touching people for no reason. I feel a certain type of way, because you’re being disrespectful. I did 35 shows, and I never had a problem, and we’ve been kind to everybody. So no, now I’m leaving.”

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Livebitez also caught the Bronx superstar’s Twitter Spaces remarks about this situation on Instagram, as well as her subsequent tweet. “I’ma make it very f***ing clear: Until these motherf***ers apologize to me, I’m not doing s**t,” Cardi said. “I believe that first impressions [are] very important. Sometimes, I be wanting to violate and disrespect people so much. But I don’t, because I know that if I do…”

“When you hold power and authority, use it with kindness and respect,” she tweeted later, indicating everything cleared up. “Never abuse it… because not everyone will endure your arrogance in silence. Treat others exactly like you demand to be treated. Atlanta… I’ll see you soon.”

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Did Cardi B Perform?

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Fortunately, Cardi B’s “Little Miss Drama” tour ended swimmingly last night despite this backstage clash. She even brought out Missy Elliott, as caught by Hollywood Unlocked on Instagram.

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All in all, despite the ruckus, Cardi is very thankful for the tour, her team, her fans, and her experience. The Jasmine Brand uploaded her emotional final moments and thank-you’s on stage, as a personal video she uploaded to express her gratitude. If the alleged backstage disrespect wasn’t cleared up, maybe fans wouldn’t have gotten this special close-out show in quite the same capacity.

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Cardi B has more issues to handle, as well as a whole lot of gossip around her romantic life. Hopefully any future disagreements and clashes also find resolution on her journey.

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