The video shows the Clipse rapper entering the restaurant, and behind the counter, members of the restaurant’s staff recognize him in the crowded space. Far from confronting him over an unpaid order, the woman appears excited by his visit and directs customers to move aside so he can make his way toward the front. She then tells him that the food is on her, plainly presenting the meal as a gift.

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Initial Accusations Of Theft

That detail directly contradicts the story she later shared online. In her original video, the woman accused Malice of taking the food and leaving without paying, framing the alleged slight as a wealthy celebrity exploiting a small business and people with fewer resources. She also claimed that she thought he was Flavor Flav and suggested Malice stole the food because he was insulted.

His footage does not merely create a dispute over two competing recollections. It captures the woman welcoming him into the restaurant, accommodating his presence, and apparently waiving the cost herself. Nothing shown in the clip suggests Malice demanded free food or ignored a request for payment. To the contrary, he thanks her before making his exit.

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A representative for the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office told TMZ that Starr’s housing assignment was unrelated to the sexual-offense charges that led to her arrest. She has not been placed under heightened security or subjected to additional restrictions because of the case. Starr is reportedly housed with other detainees and has the same access to meals, recreation, telephone privileges, and showers as the rest of the dormitory.

The designation is meant to address risks that can arise inside detention facilities rather than provide preferential treatment. Fulton County’s intake policy calls for every detainee to be evaluated for factors that could leave them vulnerable to sexual abuse or harassment. The Sheriff’s Office specifically lists LGBTQ people among the populations that may face a greater risk of victimization while incarcerated.

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Details Of Starr’s Case

Starr was taken into custody Sunday, August 2, after police responded to an Embassy Suites hotel in Hapeville, Georgia. She was booked on charges of sexual battery against a child under 16, aggravated child molestation, and sodomy. Authorities allege the encounter involved a juvenile, limiting the amount of information investigators have released publicly. The charges remain accusations, and no conviction has been entered.

The reality television personality has denied the allegations and maintained that the interaction was consensual. In a statement issued after her arrest, Starr said she “unequivocally” rejected the accusations and intended to challenge them through the legal process. She also argued that the case should not be used to stigmatize transgender people as a group.

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Her placement carries added significance inside a jail already under federal oversight for serious safety failures. A Justice Department investigation found that Fulton County had failed to protect detainees from violence and maintained unsafe living conditions. The county entered a consent decree requiring changes to staffing, supervision, health care, and protections for vulnerable people, with an independent monitor assigned to track its compliance.

Starr remains in Fulton County custody while the allegations move through the county’s criminal justice system. The Hapeville Police Department has referred the case to the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office. No release date has been announced.

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Moreover, Cardi was so committed to the atmosphere that even a complicated connection to her personal life would not automatically cost someone an invitation. She joked that she did not care whether some of the women in attendance had slept with Offset or Stefon Diggs, the fathers of her four children. In her version of the night, a partygoer apparently ranks higher than an immaculate dating history. The rapper said she simply wanted to celebrate her new record and have a good time.

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Allegations Of Cheating

The comment carried an extra sting because fidelity has been a recurring issue in both relationships. Offset faced cheating allegations throughout his marriage to Cardi and later acknowledged that he had “stepped out” and made several mistakes that contributed to their breakup. Cardi filed for divorce from the Migos rapper for a second time in July 2024 after nearly seven years of marriage. The former couple shares daughters Kulture and Blossom and son Wave.

Her relationship with Diggs attracted similar speculation as it moved from courtside appearances to parenthood and an eventual split. Cardi confirmed their romance publicly in May 2025, announced her pregnancy that September, and welcomed their son in November. Reports of trust issues and infidelity allegations followed, although Diggs has not publicly admitted to cheating on Cardi. The pair separated around February 2026 but have continued appearing together while co-parenting their child.

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A metallic teal base sat beneath the elaborate body harness, while pink, purple, blue, and green stones covered nearly every visible inch of the design. Gemstone accents continued across Rihanna’s face and legs, and an oversized feathered headpiece gave the costume its enormous silhouette. PEOPLE reported Barbadian designer Lauren Austin created the custom ensemble, continuing a working relationship with Rihanna that has shaped several of her most memorable Crop Over looks.

The outfit was not being saved for a controlled entrance or a few photographs from the sidelines. Rihanna danced with Aura, the band connected to her brother Rorrey Fenty, and moved through the festivities alongside other masqueraders. Members of her family and longtime friends were also spotted celebrating with her during the parade.

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A Coveted Festival

Grand Kadooment closes Barbados’ annual Crop Over season, which grew from the island’s sugar-cane harvest tradition and now encompasses weeks of music, competitions, parties and cultural events. Costumed bands fill the streets for the finale, with participants dancing behind music trucks in designs covered with feathers, sequins and jewels. Rihanna’s international profile may bring another level of attention to the parade, but her history with the festival stretches back to her youth in Barbados.

Her past appearances have produced their own fashion archive, including crystal-heavy costumes, turquoise hair, bright pink feathers and more restrained all-white designs. Austin has worked with Rihanna on Crop Over ensembles dating back more than a decade, making the 2026 costume part of a continuing collaboration between the singer and a designer from her home country.

The Barbados visit included a family celebration as well. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky marked their son Riot Rose Mayers’ third birthday with a Spider-Man-themed party on August 1. Riot is the couple’s second child, joining older brother RZA and their younger sister, Rocki Irish Mayers, who was born in September 2025. Two days later, Rihanna was back on the Grand Kadooment route for the festival’s marquee parade.

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Keefe D appeared in court earlier today, but according to Cathy Russon, the managing editor of Law & Crime, his attempts to make bail have been shut down by the judge.

“Duane Davis asked for a continuance, stating he almost has the money needed to bail out, so he could be out for trial. Judge DENIED that request,” Russon tweeted.

Keefe D’s seemingly received assistance in this department in the past, though his finances haven’t necessarily helped in securing his bail. In 2024, Wack 100 was questioned in court after stepping up with six figures to help Keefe D pay bail. Evidently, it didn’t pull through in the end. It remains unclear who recently helped Davis out, but it’s apparent there are a few people with deep pockets willing to assist him. 

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When Does Keefe D’s Trial Start?

Jury selection for Keefe D’s trial will begin next week on August 10th, as Russon reported. The trial is expected to take four weeks in total. Most recently, a list of possible witnesses emerged online. The list contains 200 names, including Suge Knight. 

Keefe D also reiterated recently that he will not be taking a plea deal. With as many rocky patches as there have been since his arrest, it seems difficult to see this ending in his favor. We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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According to various sources on X, Jaden Newman is the latest to be the victim of some sort of hack. Her alleged sex tapes are all over social media right now. Consequently, trolls are now seeking out Julian, looking to get a rise out of him.

As it turns out, Newman isn’t exactly interested in giving the trolls the time of day. In a video posted to social media, Newman made it crystal clear that he has not seen the videos in question. Furthermore, he has no idea what any of this has to do with him. He also said, “y’all sisters get thrashed,” for good measure.

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Julian Newman Claps Back

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Jaden Newman is certainly not alone when it comes to the sex tape leaks these days. If you remember, just last week, Ari Fletcher was subjected to a similar leak. The same can be said of streamer Tbvnks and Camryn LaVine.

Even ilykimchi and Daphne Joy have been subjected to similar leaks as of late. It just further proves that privacy is hard to come by on the internet these days. It’s the sad reality of the surveillance state we live in sometimes.

Ultimately, this is a tough situation for everyone involved. It is a horrible invasion of privacy, and the mental health damage that these situations cause is immense.

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Still, the narratives surrounding YG, despite concrete evidence, has filled the timeline, specifically one spearheaded by Glasses Malone. The West Coast rapper claimed that it was Drake who had been funding the narrative campaign against YG and the lawsuits that have been filed on behalf of Drakeo’s family. 

Glasses Malone later doubled down on this narrative, claiming that the civil lawsuits could ultimately help build a criminal case. However, YouTuber DiFran explained how Ralfy The Plug, Drakeo The Ruler’s brother, denied that Drake was providing attorney fees to the family. “N***as got a strong case of delusion,” he said. 

Elsewhere, Ralfy was asked about Drake’s possible involvement with his family’s finances. 

“I just head a n***a say today that Drake been taking care of the family and sh*t,” he said during a livestream. “I know these n***as is getting delusional. Bro, this sh*t is getting crazy.”

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YG Responds To The Rumors

Prior to Ralfy addressing the situation, YG acknowledged the rumors that Glasses Malone spearheaded last week. In a post shared to Instagram, the rapper issued a “red alert” on the matter. “Say it ain’t so,” he wrote with a questioning emoji face. “Red Alert B Team Tap In.”

So far, Drake himself hasn’t commented on any of this matter but it should be noted that YG did perform his collaboration with Drizzy during his Verzuz battle against the Game last month.

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Artists like diamond* and Tezzus have been creating some impressive projects. Furthermore, it feels as though Thug has created a roster that encapsulates where music is headed. While some fans are still getting used to this new roster, there is no denying that Thugger is tapped in.

Now, it appears as though Young Thug wants to add someone a bit more established to the team. That person just so happens to be none other than Quavo. While taking to Instagram, the artist wrote: “Leave Capital [Records] and come with us brada we need u.”

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Young Thug Is Recruiting

Whether or not this is an offer that Quavo wants to take still very much remains to be seen. After all, YSL has mostly been for up-and-coming artists, as opposed to other superstars like Young Thug and Quavo.

That said, there is no denying that more and more artists are abandoning the major label route. Many popular artists are even going independent, as they feel it is the best way to become self-made.

This means Quavo has an interesting choice to make. Continue on a major label, or try something new. Whether or not that new thing is Young Thug’s YSL still remains to be seen.

At this time, we imagine the two will at least collaborate on some new music, in due time. Especially with both artists looking to drop new albums in the near future.

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Now, this moment feels familiar. Nearly every stage of Cardi’s rise has come with a high-profile adversary. There have been disagreements that stayed confined to Instagram Live or X. Others turned into courtroom battles or some of the biggest headlines in Hip Hop. Along the way, those conflicts became just as much a part of her public persona as those chart-topping singles and Grammy wins.

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The reasons for these beefs have varied. Fellow rappers questioned her talent. Bloggers and internet personalities spread rumors. Political commentators criticized her views. Former collaborators aired grievances. Through it all, Cardi has rarely taken the quiet route. She’s responded in interviews, online, in court, or on a record. Further, Cardi has consistently made it clear that if her name enters the conversation, she’s probably going to have something to say about it.

Akbar V is simply the latest chapter in a career that has never lacked for confrontation. Looking back, each feud captures a different moment in Cardi B’s evolution, beginning with her reality television breakout to becoming one of Rap’s biggest stars.

DJ Self

Reality television gave Cardi B her first taste of widespread fame, but it also produced her first major public feud. Her relationship with Self unraveled during Love & Hip Hop: New York after the rapper accused him of doing little to advance her music career. As Cardi’s popularity continued to grow beyond the show, frustration between the two spilled onto the screen. Self ultimately dropped Cardi from his Gwinin Entertainment roster, questioning her attitude and professionalism while insisting she wasn’t making the most of the opportunities in front of her.

Cardi fired back just as publicly. She argued that she’d already outgrown the relationship and had no interest in working with someone she believed wasn’t fully invested in her success.

Nicki Minaj & Rah Ali

No feud has been more closely tied to Cardi B’s career than her long-running rivalry with Nicki Minaj. Comparisons between the two began almost as soon as Cardi emerged as Rap’s newest superstar. As “Bodak Yellow” climbed the charts and Cardi collected accolades, fans and Hip Hop media framed the moment as a passing of the torch. Both artists repeatedly denied being in competition, but the speculation only intensified. Tensions eventually spilled into public view, fueled by disagreements surrounding “MotorSport” and competing narratives.

Everything came to a head in September 2018 at Harper’s Bazaar’s ICONS party during New York Fashion Week. Cardi confronted Nicki over comments she believed were directed at her family. This ultimately led to a physical altercation that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments in Hip Hop that year. Rah Ali, a one-time close friend of Nicki’s, later claimed she became involved in the incident. In 2025, Minaj accused Ali of credit card theft, and the two are reportedly no longer friends.

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Cuban Doll

Offset’s personal life became tabloid fodder almost as quickly as Cardi B’s career exploded, and Cuban Doll found herself caught in the middle. In late 2018, rumors spread online claiming the rapper had been romantically involved with Offset while he was married to Cardi. Cuban Doll denied the allegations, but the speculation had already gained traction across blogs and social media. Cardi wasn’t interested in letting the internet tell her story, taking to Instagram Live to confront the rumors and call out those she believed were fueling them.

The dispute soon spilled across social media, with Cuban Doll responding publicly as fans dissected every post and perceived subliminal messages. Although the back-and-forth eventually cooled, it reflected a recurring theme throughout Cardi’s career. Whenever her marriage became part of the conversation, she rarely left accusations unanswered.

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Tasha K

Not every Cardi B feud played out on social media. One of her most significant battles unfolded inside a courtroom. For years, YouTuber Tasha K published videos making a series of allegations about Cardi, including claims involving sexually transmitted infections, drug use, and prostitution. Cardi repeatedly denied the accusations before taking the dispute to court, arguing that the commentary crossed the line from opinion into defamation.

In 2022, a federal jury agreed, awarding Cardi nearly $4 million in damages. The verdict sent shockwaves through Hip Hop, sparking conversations about accountability for content creators and where the line exists between commentary and knowingly spreading false information. The legal battle continued through appeals and bankruptcy proceedings, but the case had already become one of the most closely watched defamation lawsuits involving a major recording artist.

Celina Powell

If there was an internet personality attached to a celebrity cheating rumor, chances were Celina Powell’s name wasn’t far behind. Cardi B found herself dealing with Powell on more than one occasion as the social media personality made repeated claims about Offset and his alleged relationships with other women. Powell’s accusations routinely spread across blogs and YouTube, fueling speculation about the couple’s marriage and inviting millions of people into their personal lives.

Cardi didn’t hide her frustration. She dismissed Powell’s claims publicly and accused her of chasing attention through fabricated stories, adding another chapter to the long list of people the rapper felt were using her name for clout. While the exchanges eventually faded, they reinforced a pattern that had become impossible to ignore. Fame brought success, but it also turned Cardi’s relationship into a constant source of internet speculation.

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Candace Owens

Cardi B’s longest-running disagreements haven’t all involved rappers. The Bronx native and conservative commentator Candace Owens have spent years clashing over politics and culture. Owens frequently criticized Cardi’s political endorsements, questioned her influence in the industry, and dismissed her role in public discourse because of her racy lyrics. Cardi rarely let those remarks go unanswered, responding across social media and in interviews while defending both her opinions and her right to speak on issues that mattered to her.

Their exchanges often stretched beyond music, touching on everything from race and motherhood to feminism and government policy. Unlike many of Cardi’s other feuds, this one wasn’t rooted in Hip Hop. It reflected her growing presence in mainstream political conversations, where her celebrity carried as much weight as her music.

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JT

Cardi B and JT weren’t always viewed as rivals. For years, many fans saw them as two artists who shared mutual respect while navigating the pressures of being women at the top of Rap. However, that perception shifted in 2024 when the pair traded insults across X, with the disagreement escalating into personal attacks. There were leaked direct messages and accusations from both sides. It initially appeared to be another social media disagreement but quickly became one of the year’s biggest hot topics in Hip Hop, as fanbases chose sides and dissected every post. Although the feud eventually cooled, it highlighted just how quickly relationships in Rap can change under the weight of public scrutiny.

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BIA

Like many of Cardi B’s feuds, the tension with BIA eventually found its way into the booth. Speculation surrounding the pair had circulated for months before either rapper addressed it directly. Fans pointed to social media and perceived subliminal lyrics as evidence that something had been brewing behind the scenes. The conversation intensified after Cardi released tracks with bars targeting BIA following the latter’s own music and public comments.

The rivalry escalated in 2024 when BIA released “Sue Meee?,” a diss record aimed at Cardi that questioned everything from her songwriting to her personal life. Cardi wasted little time responding with “SUE ME,” firing back with accusations of her own while dismissing BIA’s standing in the Rap game. The exchange marked one of the clearest examples of Cardi engaging in a traditional lyrical battle rather than limiting the dispute to social media.

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Joe Budden

Joe Budden has become one of Cardi B’s most persistent critics, and she’s rarely let his commentary slide. The podcast giant has spent years discussing Cardi’s music and career on The Joe Budden Podcast, often questioning her public image and prolonged gaps between albums. As Budden’s audience grew into one of Hip Hop’s most significant media platforms, so did the visibility of his criticism. Cardi answered in kind, taking to social media to challenge his opinions and accuse him of speaking on her for clicks.

The back-and-forth has resurfaced repeatedly whenever Cardi releases music, or Budden offers another pointed critique. Rather than ending after one viral exchange, the friction has become an ongoing part of both of their public personas, reflecting the increasingly complicated relationship between artists and the personalities who cover them.

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Akbar V

Akbar V has become Cardi B’s most consistent sparring partner in recent years. Their rivalry has stretched across various eras of Cardi’s career, fueled by social media exchanges and an ever-growing list of personal accusations. Many of Cardi’s earlier feuds eventually fizzled out, but this one has repeatedly found new life whenever either rapper comments on the other.

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Their latest exchange has been among the most heated yet. Diss tracks quickly followed online insults, with both artists accusing the other of everything from industry politics to personal misconduct. Fans have spent days breaking down lyrics and livestream clips, turning the feud into explosive moments on social media.

Whether the latest round finally puts the rivalry to rest remains to be seen. If Cardi’s history has shown anything, it’s that she has never been afraid to answer criticism, especially when it comes from another rapper. Taken together, though, they reveal something that has remained remarkably consistent throughout Cardi’s career. She’s never been interested in letting someone else control the narrative. The criticism can come from a fellow rapper, a blogger, a political commentator, or an internet personality. Still, her instinct has almost always been the same, with unfiltered responses.

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His direct-to-consumer model through Patreon has made him one of the highest-paid players in the industry. With $20 million in yearly earnings, Budden has proven himself to be among the highest-paid podcasters in the world.

Now, he is looking to expand that empire beyond just the JBP. Recently, he announced a new podcast in collaboration with Law & Order creator Dick Wolf. This would be a show centered around true crime, and it would be called Crime In America.

Today, Budden offered a trailer for the new podcast, and he even offered up a release date. As you will see below, this new podcast will debut its first episode on August 11th, which is next Tuesday.

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Joe Budden Is Ready

As Budden explains, this won’t be like your typical true crime show. Most of these podcasts take a similar approach. They contain one or two people, and they just give a chronological summary of a murder or missing persons case. Oftentimes, these shows are shallow and don’t offer much value other than the story itself.

However, Budden wants to take a much different approach. As he explains in his new trailer, the show will be true crime in real time. The people he interviews will be those on the scene, and the cases will be fresh. Instead of retrospectives, fans can expect new cases all the time.

Fans will simply have to wait and see before making any judgments. As of next Tuesday, we will get a true sense of what this show intends to be.

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