It’s an honorable thing to do, especially when you consider everything YoungBoy has been through in his career. At such a young age, he has already gone through hell and back. He’s painfully aware of this, and is now just trying to figure out his place in the world.

During an interview with i-D Magazine’s Cassidy George, YoungBoy revealed his state of mind. In fact, he made the declaration that he is ready to quit right now. The money and achievements aren’t nearly as important to him as his kids. Those are the people he wants to impact the most right now.

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NBA YoungBoy Speaks To i-D Magazine

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“I want to quit right now, actually. But all of this… It’s way bigger than me,” YoungBoy explained. “I just want to make people happy, and if I can’t do that, then I just want to stay out of the way. I feel like my W will be shown through my kids, you know? It’s not about money or any of my own achievements.”

It’s admirable for YoungBoy to speak so frankly about these kinds of things. Being in his position is not easy, especially with the weight of the world on his shoulders.

Fans shouldn’t expect any new music anytime soon. While this is undoubtedly unfortunate, it’s good to see YoungBoy taking a step back and thinking about himself.

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His recent appearance on Tony Yayo and Uncle Murda’s The Real Report provided an opportunity to clarify his stance. Yayo seemingly began on Trap Lore Ross’s side, explaining how the court system would inevitably use lyrics against rappers in court, whether or not it seems justified. In the case of Lil Durk, Trap Lore Ross said that he felt the Chicago rapper made blatant references to the criminal acts he was accused of committing. 

“I’m not saying they should just be able to use music to put you in jail. What I’m saying is like if you snitched on yourself in a song and then that’s combined with other evidence that builds up a picture that you did this, I don’t see why that shouldn’t be used,” Trap Lore Ross said.

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Uncle Murda & Trap Lore Toss Butt Heads

Uncle Murda pushed back on this idea. He explained that the music is just entertainment, while Trap Lore Ross said that he didn’t believe rap should be criminalized. Trap said that the underlying principle should be to not tell on yourself in the music. 

The G-Unit rapper said that the prosecution’s attempt to weaponize Durk’s lyrics didn’t work, nor should it have worked in the first place. Tony Yayo then wondered whether the consumers should be held accountable as well, since people are buying into a story. Check the full clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comments. 

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With his continued success in the music business and his various endorsement deals with brands like Stake, there is no denying that Drizzy is a wealthy man. Some online outlets have his net worth at $400 million. Some believe his wealth could very well be approaching $1 billion.

DJ Akademiks, on the other hand, is thinking about Drake’s wealth in terms of a monthly salary. During a conversation with Trap Lore Ross, Akademiks revealed that the artist is making between $20-$25 million per month. If you do the math on that, you quickly realize that per year, Drake is making between $240-$300 million.

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DJ Akademiks On Drake’s Wealth

Trap Lore Ross figured the number would be closer to $10 million, which is still pretty absurd. Of course, Akademiks’ numbers here are just estimates. The only person who knows what the artist is really pulling in is himself and his accountant.

When you have one of the most listened-to catalogs in all of music, you’re going to make a lot of cash. This is only compounded by having record-breaking tours and gambling sponsorships that also rake in millions.

There is also the potential for investments behind the scenes, which are undisclosed. These always play a massive role in someone increasing their wealth and letting their money work for them.

Regardless of what his monthly income is, the fact remains: Drake is rich.

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Diddy was eventually acquitted on the sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He also received a 50-month sentence for transportation for purposes of prostitution.

These legal outcomes have made The Agnifilo Firm extremely popular amongst those facing significant charges. Harvey Weinstein and Luigi Mangione have also used The Agnifilo Firm. Now, the seven students accused of rape at Cornell can be included in that list, according to TMZ.

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Teny Geragos Also Represented Diddy

Geragos is the one handling the case, which has made International headlines over the last week. The accuser, Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students who were part of the Chi Phi fraternity. She also alleges that she was drugged with ketamine and was mostly unconscious during the alleged rape.

The seven students have refuted the allegations, saying that it was consensual. There has been increased scrutiny on the school’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations. Moreover, the police and the D.A. have been scrutinized for not bringing charges against the seven students.

This is a high-profile case, and the fact that Diddy’s lawyers are now involved will only increase the public scrutiny. The allegations against the students are extremely serious, and the general public is hoping for justice.

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That said, Ice Spice has certainly found a way to keep some fans engaged through social media. Oftentimes, the artist will come through with a photo dump that can only be described as a “thirst trap.”

This is exactly what happened on Monday evening as Ice Spice took to Instagram with some photos of herself in Iceland. She took to the hot springs in a silver bikini, and as you can imagine, some fans are struggling to act normal about this.

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The photos immediately went viral on social media, with close to one million likes on Instagram. Furthermore, numerous blogs and miscellaneous pages have been reposting the images. Given the content of the photo dump, this should come as a surprise to absolutely no one.

This all comes amid speculation about what is next for her career. Her original song for the SpongeBob movie was a massive viral success. Virality has been a throughline in Ice Spice’s career, and there is pressure for her to capture another viral track.

Ice Spice’s latest song was a collaboration with Lil Yachty, which some felt sounded a bit too much like a MUSIC era Playboi Carti song. Clearly, Ice Spice wants to go in a different direction from her early production, which is an evolution we are eager to watch play out.

Ultimately, Ice Spice remains someone who intrigues fans, even if the music hasn’t been at the forefront of the conversation. Only time will tell whether or not her next showcase can outdo her controversial debut, Y2K.

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As we previously reported, Brown acknowledged this week that he has not seen Lovely in months. He blamed Diamond for the separation, writing that she was “not allowing me to have time with my child.” Diamond’s position is different. In an October 1 declaration, she alleged that during the previous six to seven months, Brown had “not once asked me to see Lovely,” according to TMZ.

Her newly shared NYFW messages appear intended to support her claim that she has not simply blocked Brown from seeing their daughter.

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Diamond Brown Shares Alleged Messages With Nia Guzman

Further, Diamond posted what she presented as an earlier private conversation with Nia, the mother of Brown’s eldest daughter, Royalty. In the alleged exchange, Nia reportedly told Diamond that Brown needed to reconsider the company he keeps. Diamond surfaced the messages shortly after Nia publicly defended Brown, saying he “goes above and beyond” for his family and describing him as “very present” and “very active.”

Ammika, who shares son Aeko with the singer, said she usually avoids online disputes but maintained that “all of the children are very well taken care of by their dad.” Jada was more confrontational, telling Diamond to stop being “ungrateful” and “miserable” while insisting the women and their children are well cared for.

Brown reposted their comments to his Instagram Story. Meanwhile, Diamond responded with more than screenshots. In a video, she suggested the increasingly public dispute was far from finished. “It’s going to get messier,” she warned. She also made several knowing expressions while speaking, appearing to suggest that there was more information she could disclose. Diamond did not spell out what that material might be, leaving the warning hanging as the latest tease in a dispute that has repeatedly spilled from court filings onto social media.

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The back-and-forth began escalating again after Diamond’s allegations in their ongoing custody and child-support case became public. She has accused Brown of harassing men she dated after their relationship ended and alleged that he has failed to request time with Lovely for months. Brown denies the harassment allegations and maintains that Diamond is responsible for keeping him from their daughter.

Their disagreement over Lovely has been in court for months. Diamond previously sought legal and physical custody with visitation for Brown, while the singer asked for joint legal and physical custody, as we reported in June.

Diamond’s latest posts do not resolve those competing claims. They do, however, show that after Brown and his other co-parents publicly challenged her account, she is prepared to answer with screenshots of her own. Judging by her warning that things are about to get “messier,” she may not be finished.

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Their comments surfaced after Brown responded to Diamond’s recent court claims and accused her of preventing him from seeing their 4-year-old daughter. Brown reposted the messages from his other co-parents to his Instagram Story as their disagreement continued to unfold publicly.

Nia, who shares daughter Royalty with Brown, offered one of the clearest defenses. In a message shared by The Shade Room, she said the singer “goes above and beyond” to make sure everyone is taken care of. She also described him as “very present” and “very active” with his children. Ammika, who shares son Aeko with Brown, acknowledged that she generally stays away from public disputes before making an exception this time.

“I don’t like to get involved in drama,” she wrote before stating, “All of the children are well taken care of by their dad.” Meanwhile, Jada, who welcomed a son with Brown earlier this year, addressed Diamond more directly. “Diamond please,” she wrote. “Every one of us is OVERLY taken care of and you know that.” She then told Diamond to stop being “ungrateful” and “miserable.”

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Diamond Brown And Chris Brown Disagree Over Access To Lovely

The latest friction stems from allegations Diamond made in an October 1 declaration connected to the former couple’s legal battle. According to TMZ, Diamond said Brown’s work frequently takes him away from Los Angeles but alleged that “in the last six to seven months, he has not once asked me to see Lovely.” She has also accused Brown of harassing men she dated after their relationship ended and threatening her current boyfriend and his twin brother.

Those allegations have not been established in court. Brown has denied the harassment claims, and his attorney disputed Diamond’s account. Brown also challenged her version of their parenting arrangement on Instagram. He acknowledged that he has not seen Lovely in seven months but blamed Diamond for the separation. The singer also claimed that he pays for Lovely’s schooling and medical expenses, along with Diamond’s housing, vehicles, and additional monthly support.

Diamond previously sought legal and physical custody of Lovely with visitation for Brown. He opposed that arrangement and requested joint legal and physical custody. With all the controversy Chris Brown’s name has been entangled in, this public yet personal argument is the last thing he needs.

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According to Puck, the transaction could be signed within the next three to four weeks. Financial terms have not been disclosed, and MarcyPen did not comment on the reported negotiations. Still, the potential sale has been developing for nearly a year. Reuters reported in October 2025 that LVMH had begun exploring options for its Fenty Beauty stake and was working with Evercore on the process. At the time, sources estimated the company could be worth between $1 billion and $2 billion. Reuters also reported that Fenty Beauty generated approximately $450 million in net sales in 2024.

Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 alongside Kendo Brands, LVMH’s beauty incubator. The company’s current FAQ still describes Fenty Beauty as a joint venture between Rihanna and Kendo. If the MarcyPen transaction closes as reported, LVMH would exit that ownership arrangement while Rihanna would retain her existing stake.

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Jay-Z’s Firm Already Has Business Ties To Rihanna

Further, a MarcyPen deal would not mark the investment group’s first involvement with one of Rihanna’s companies. Marcy Venture Partners, the firm Jay-Z co-founded before it became part of MarcyPen, previously invested in Savage X Fenty. That relationship dates back several funding rounds. TechCrunch reported that Marcy Venture Partners counted the lingerie company among its portfolio investments by 2021.

Fenty Beauty remains one of the most consequential pieces of Rihanna’s business portfolio. Its 2017 debut drew attention for launching foundation in 40 shades, particularly expanding options for consumers with deeper skin tones who had historically been underserved by major cosmetics brands. The company has since expanded across beauty categories while becoming a significant contributor to Rihanna’s fortune.

The reported negotiations would deepen a business connection between Rihanna and Jay-Z’s investment network that already extends beyond music. However, the deal is not finished yet. Puck states that an agreement could be signed later in October.

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The Infinite LP comes with particularly unusual provenance. According to the Wax Poetics auction listing, Detroit DJ Babe received the record directly from Eminem after watching him compete at the city’s famed Hip Hop Shop in 1996. Babe recalled being encouraged by DJ Los to come see an unknown white rapper who had been making noise at the weekly battles. Eminem won that day and later approached Babe with a copy of his record.

The vinyl apparently spent the years that followed tucked away rather than circulating among collectors. Wax Poetics says the copy has remained with the same owner since 1996 and has never previously been offered on the open market. That history makes the record more than another early Eminem pressing. Infinite was independently released through F.B.T. Productions before Dr. Dre, Aftermath Entertainment, or the Slim Shady persona transformed Eminem’s career. The auction copy carries the original WEB714V catalog number and includes tracks such as “313,” “Open Mic,” and “Jealousy Woes II.”

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Auction Includes Eminem Material From His M&M And Slim Shady Eras

The sale reaches even further back than Infinite. A sealed 1995 cassette from Soul Intent features “F#@!in’ Backstabber” and “Biterphobia,” recorded while Marshall Mathers was still performing under the name M&M.

According to Wax Poetics, the cassette was Soul Intent’s only commercial release and includes an appearance from the late Proof. The tape remains sealed and received a grade of nine from Audio Media Grading earlier this year.

Collectors can also bid on a sealed promotional cassette created ahead of The Slim Shady LP. The 1998 sampler was mixed and presented by Stretch Armstrong and distributed to radio, press, and retailers before Eminem’s major-label debut arrived in February 1999. Rather than contain the complete album, the tape combines snippets of songs including “My Name Is,” “Brain Damage,” and “Guilty Conscience” with skits.

Also included is a nine-volume run of DJ Babe’s The 7 Mile Album mixtape series. The collection features early or exclusive material from Eminem and other Detroit fixtures including Royce Da 5’9”, Proof, and Obie Trice, along with music from 50 Cent and other artists from the era. Wax Poetics says the tapes come from Babe’s own retained archive rather than the secondary market.

The auction also includes sealed first pressings of The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP, extending the collection from Eminem’s independent Detroit years into the period when his records began reaching millions of listeners.

Bidding remains open through Thursday, October 8. The biggest draw for collectors may be the chance to own artifacts from a version of Eminem’s career that existed before the global fame, including material that reportedly came straight from his hands in Detroit nearly 30 years ago.

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The video initially appeared to capture Offset arguing with casino employees over people playing in what he considered his spot. According to TMZ’s original report, the former Migos rapper complained that other gamblers were being allowed into his place at the table while he was wagering as much as $10,000 and $20,000 at a time.

Offset could also be heard insisting that nobody touch his belongings and claiming he had already won $200,000 from the casino. The heated exchange quickly circulated online as another wild casino moment involving the rapper. There was apparently one problem with that interpretation. Offset says none of it was real.

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Offset Says Casino Incident Was Part Of Album Promotion

The Shade Room says it spoke exclusively with Offset after the clip went viral. “Man, they messin up my rollout,” Offset reportedly said of coverage presenting the encounter as a genuine confrontation. Yet, the ambiguity of it all appears to have been the point.

Further, Offset did not offer additional details about how the stunt connects to the forthcoming project or whether more staged moments are planned. For now, he seems more concerned that the reveal arrived before he intended. So, while social media spent part of Monday debating what went wrong at the blackjack table, Offset says there was never actually a casino beef to settle. The argument was apparently an album teaser hiding in plain sight.

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