“Too short sorry, sorry he said he going to a Diddy party. who going to that. LOL ,” 50 wrote while reposting Too Short’s apology on Instagram.

Too Short created the controversy during a recent appearance on The TMZ Podcast. Asked about Combs and the possibility of his return to public life, he made clear that he had no intention of abandoning someone he considered a friend. “I’m going to the Puff Daddy coming home party,” he told TMZ.

His comments were more complicated than outright support for everything connected to Combs. Too Short specifically condemned the 2016 hotel surveillance footage showing Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura and said that behavior was something he judged him for. Still, his willingness to publicly celebrate Combs after prison became the part that traveled, with critics questioning how he could separate a future welcome-home party from the violence and allegations that have reshaped Diddy’s public image.

Combs was convicted in July 2025 of two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution and later sentenced to 50 months in federal prison. A jury acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking charges. The surveillance footage showing him assaulting Ventura was also presented during his federal trial.

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Too Short Says He Spoke Before Learning More

The backlash sent Too Short back to Instagram, where he admitted that he had spoken without fully understanding the breadth of the allegations surrounding Combs. “I was a little insensitive with my words,” he said in the apology. Too Short explained that while he knew about the Ventura footage, he had not realized how many women had accused Combs of abuse and said he began reading more after the criticism reached him.

He was also far more direct about where he stood after doing so. “I do not condone abuse in any kind of way, not emotional, not physical, not sexual, and I don’t support anybody that does it,” he said.

Short also clarified what he meant by attending a Diddy party. He said he had been to several of Combs’ gatherings over the years and was referring to the large celebrity parties he remembered, not the sexual encounters described during Combs’ trial. “I’ve been to dozens of his parties, and never once have I seen a naked person or a sexual act,” he said.

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In an Oct. 6 filing, Pharrell asked the court to dismiss Hugo’s lawsuit, arguing that its copyright claims remain too vague to answer. His attorney Edwin F. McPherson put the criticism more sharply. “As incomprehensible as it is, it appears that Hugo has no idea which compositions or sound recordings he supposedly authored, even though he claims to have been there, right by defendants’ side, the whole time,” he wrote, according to AllHipHop.

The dispute is partly about how Hugo’s claims have changed as the case has progressed. An earlier version of his complaint identified eight songs, but he removed those titles from his latest filing. According to Rolling Stone, the current complaint specifically names EarthGang’s “U Gotta,” though Pharrell’s attorneys argue it still does not make clear whether Hugo is claiming an interest in the composition, the sound recording, or both.

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The Fight Over Money Is Now A Fight Over Authorship

Hugo initially sued in January, accusing Pharrell of withholding earnings and failing to provide adequate access to financial records connected to The Neptunes and N.E.R.D. He has alleged that money owed from N.E.R.D.’s 2017 album No One Ever Really Dies alone could exceed $1 million. The complaint also describes Hugo as a central creative force in the partnership, saying he worked as a writer, producer, arranger and performer while contributing to the sound that made both groups commercially valuable.

That description is what makes Pharrell’s latest argument especially pointed. In an earlier filing, Hugo characterized himself as the “principal composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and producer responsible for programming, instrumentation, and overall sound design,” while describing Pharrell as the more publicly visible member of the duo. Pharrell’s side is now effectively arguing that someone making such a broad claim about his creative role should also be able to identify the individual works and rights at issue.

The disagreement is only one front in the deterioration of a partnership that had already spilled into a separate trademark fight over The Neptunes name in 2024. Hugo accused Pharrell of trying to secure control of the mark through his own company, while Pharrell’s camp said the intention was to protect the name and share ownership with Hugo. After decades of shared credits, the lawsuit is forcing both men to define ownership with a precision their partnership never required.

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“I’m surprised that’s still a topic of conversation,” Saweetie told TMZ while speaking with the outlet at LAX. After hearing that Quavo said God told him to reclaim the car, she added that she was “happy” he had “found God.”

The response was brief, but it fit the way Saweetie has handled the Bentley saga for years. The customized white Continental, complete with snowflake details and “Icy” embroidered into the headrests, arrived as a Christmas gift in 2020. By March 2021, the relationship was over, and the car quickly became one of the most public pieces of breakup fallout.

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Quavo Finally Explained Why He Took The Bentley Back

The subject resurfaced when Yung Miami asked Quavo about the car during a recent conversation. Asked why he reclaimed it, he offered an answer no one had on the 2021 breakup bingo card. “Sometimes God says get something back, you better go get it,” he said while discussing the Bentley.

There is some history behind why the question never quite disappeared. Quavo’s camp initially denied reports that he had repossessed the car after the split. Months later, the same Bentley, still carrying its customized “Icy” details, surfaced for sale at a luxury dealership. Quavo had also appeared to reference the situation on Migos’ “Having Our Way,” rapping that an unnamed woman was “out of a Bentley.”

Yung Miami has now heard both sides directly. During Saweetie’s 2022 appearance on Caresha Please, Miami asked how she felt when Quavo took the car back. Saweetie laughed and explained that she simply bought herself another luxury vehicle. “I had to go get me a little Rolls[-Royce],” she said.

That answer already suggested the Bentley had become more interesting to everyone else than it was to Saweetie. Her latest response does not offer a competing version of why Quavo took it or reopen the breakup. She mostly seems amused that a Christmas present from 2020 keeps finding its way into interviews in 2026. The Bentley may have changed hands years ago, but apparently the story still has excellent mileage.

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Theodore “Jose Bodega” Thomas entered a cooperation agreement connected to a separate federal drug case, according to AllHipHop. During an Oct. 6 hearing, defense expert Julianna Moore testified about the terms surrounding Thomas’ plea and the potential benefits attached to his cooperation. Thomas pleaded guilty to a drug conspiracy charge, while a gun charge against him was dismissed. Moore described that outcome as a “huge benefit.”

Thomas’ connection to Beezy is more than incidental. The two have known each other for years, and Bodega appeared alongside Beezy and Trapboy Freddy on “Tool On Ya” from I’m My Brother’s Keeper. Now, prosecutors are expected to call him in the case accusing Beezy, born Markies Conway, of paying Kewon White to kill MO3 in 2020. Conway has pleaded not guilty and denied involvement.

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Yella Beezy’s Defense Is Already Challenging The Deal

The recent hearing offered an early look at how Beezy’s attorneys may approach Thomas once he reaches the witness stand. Moore testified that Thomas had faced federal sentencing exposure of up to 151 months before reaching his agreement and that a plea supplement included his cooperation in Beezy’s case. According to Baller Alert, Judge Chika Anyiam also stopped the defense from suggesting Thomas had been threatened with a RICO charge, instructing both sides to stick to facts supported by the record. Moore said no such allegation appeared in the plea materials she reviewed.

The stakes around cooperating testimony have grown since Kewon White’s separate trial. A Dallas County jury convicted White of capital murder on Sept. 4 in MO3’s killing, while prosecutors maintained that Beezy paid him $40,000 to carry out the shooting. Beezy’s attorneys later sought more time to review the record from White’s trial, and Judge Anyiam granted a continuance. KERA reported that prosecutors also wanted access to that transcript as both sides prepared for the next case.

Jury selection is now set for Oct. 26. By then, the defense will not be meeting Thomas’ cooperation agreement for the first time. They have already put its benefits under a microscope, signaling that when Bodega takes the stand, the jury may be asked to weigh not only what Beezy’s longtime friend says, but what was on the table when he agreed to say it.

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At first glance, it’s just a black Air Jordan 5. Soft suede covers the upper, with black mesh on the sides. The Halloween part shows up once the lights turn off and reveal a special detail.

Glowing green hits the Jumpman on each tongue, the “23” near the heel, and the Nike Air logo on the back. The translucent outsole glows too and that’s what really sells the theme. Glow-in-the-dark is always a hit, because it just adds that extra flair to a sneaker.

The midsole stabilizer adds some orange with black speckles. It breaks up all the black without turning the shoe into a costume.

This is a general release, and it comes in full family sizing. You should be able to find pairs on SNKRS and at select retailers like Foot Locker, Finish Line, and Hibbett. The style code is also HQ7978-001 for anyone wondering.

This pair was originally planned to drop on October 24th, but Jordan Brand moved it up a week. That puts it right in the middle of Halloween weekend plans.

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Air Jordan 5 “Halloween”

The Air Jordan 5 has quietly had a great 2026. The “Undefeated” pair and the “Wolf Grey” colorway both drew plenty of hype, and this one keeps things going.

The model also fits the mood naturally. Tinker Hatfield drew the shark teeth on the midsole after World War II fighter planes. A glowing sole just adds to that aggressive look.

Holiday-themed sneakers can feel a little forced. This one gets around that by staying mostly black. You can wear it all year and save the glow for when you want it. The Air Jordan 14 “Forest Green” also arrives on October 31st, so October is stacked for Jordan fans.

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That said, it is almost time for awards season, and Toliver wants some Grammys. Earlier today, it was revealed that he submitted OCTANE for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album. Meanwhile, he submitted “E85” for Best Rap Song, Song of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Melodic Rap Performance. This was followed up with a submission for “BODY” in the Best Rap Performance category.

However, one submission has caught many by surprise. He is submitting himself for Best New Artist. If you know his history, then you understand just how brazen this is.

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Don Toliver Could Win Some Grammys Next Year

Don Toliver’s first album was in 2018 with Donny Womack. It was released one day before Astroworld, which had Toliver’s breakout feature on the song “Can’t Say.” Since that time, Toliver has released a plethora of albums and has been a mainstay of the festival circuit.

Needless to say, he is by no means a newcomer. Of course, non-newcomers have been given this kind of treatment at the Grammys before. Victoria Monet won Best New Artist a few years ago despite being an industry veteran.

Regardless, this latest submission has led to questions about the Grammys process and how it has designated artists over the years. Whether or not Toliver gets a nomination still remains to be seen.

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Eventually, representatives for Drake reached out to TMZ with a statement. They unequivocally denied the rumor, and that was the end of that. However, Chanté wants to set the record straight on her end.

Earlier today, she visited Toronto outlet CP24, where she spoke about her pregnancy and everything she has gone through over the last 24 hours. The Canadian singer went on to say that Drake is not the father. However, they are good friends and eventually shared a laugh about the whole thing.

Chanté subsequently revealed that the father of her child is a public figure in the music industry, and that they are in a committed relationship.

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Keshia Chanté Talks Drake

“My son’s father, I love him dearly; he’s in the music industry, and he’s also a public figure,” Chanté said.

So there you have it. Drake has denied it, and now, Chanté has as well. Of course, when it was first revealed that Drake had a child, it was Pusha T who exposed the information to the world. As a result, fans have been particularly sensitive to these kinds of rumors.

If you remember, Kendrick Lamar suggested Drake had a daughter on “Meet The Grahams.” Two years later, nothing has actually come of that. There is no daughter to be found, and Lamar himself has not expanded upon the allegation.

As for Chanté, we wish her all the best with her pregnancy.

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In a recent video posted to social media, Kodak Black could be heard talking about the streaming world. He says people like Adrien Broner have told him to get into the industry. Meanwhile, he believes the recent Kai Cenat drama proves that he needs to get involved ASAP.

It’s an interesting revelation, especially when you consider what the streaming world looks like right now. Most of the famous rappers who went over to streaming are on Kick. This includes people like Blueface, who are making upwards of $100K every single week. Given this information, there is no doubt that Kodak Black could also make a living on there.

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Kodak Black Would Like To Be A Streamer

Kick and Twitch are direct competitors. However, Kick has prided itself on not banning creators for certain types of conduct. Twitch’s affiliation with Amazon has made it much more brand-friendly. Meanwhile, Kick has a reputation for being about drama. There are also some unsavory characters on that platform, which has some feeling as though it is on par with Rumble.

That said, many streamers simulcast. They will stream to both Kick and Twitch at the same time, which opens them up to a broader audience. Although for now, Kodak Black doesn’t seem to have any concrete plans when it comes to streaming.

What is clear is that streaming is becoming the alternative revenue stream for artists. At times, it is more stable, and it allows artists to connect with fans directly, while also keeping most of the revenue earned.

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One such song is none other than “Living So Italian.” This is a song that has been leaked in little snippets here and there. It samples Andrea Bocelli’s “Por Ti Volaré,” which certainly gives the song an operatic feel to it.

With those small snippets being released online, a full three-minute version of the song has since been leaked. Below, you can listen to “Living So Italian” in its entirety. The song features verses from both Ye and Hov, who come through with their signature styles from that era. It’s a song that would fit on the album, and there would have been no questions asked.

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A Kanye West & Jay-Z Grail

It’s unfortunate that we will probably never get this song on streaming. Ye and Hov are not on the best of terms right now, and there is no indication that this is something that is actively being resolved.

However, this kind of stuff only makes you yearn harder for the days when Kanye West and Jay-Z were running rap. When Funk Flex was running back “Otis” over and over again on Hot97.

Perhaps one day these two will be back on good terms and will give us more music. Although for now, all we can do is reminisce about better times. If one thing is for certain, it is that the magic of Watch The Throne is hard to recreate.

Let us know what you think of this most recent leak in the comments below.

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The name comes from the magic basketball in the movie, the one the Monstars use to steal talent. Jordan Brand took that idea and ran with it. The result looks nothing like the original “Space Jam” 11.

Instead of black patent leather, the upper has a matte, color-shifting finish. It changes tone depending on the angle and the light. Reports describe shades of green and purple, which gives the shoe a futuristic feel.

Black shows up on the laces, sockliner, and midsole to ground the look. A Space Jam 30th anniversary Jumpman sits on the insole. A tongue tag adds a small celebration message too. This is a women’s exclusive with extended sizing. The style code is IZ1800-200. Expect pairs through SNKRS and select Jordan Brand retailers.

Women’s pairs tend to go quick, and the larger sizes usually disappear first. If you’re hoping to grab a pair for yourself or a gift, plan for a big release morning.

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Air Jordan 11 “Magic Ball”

The “Magic Ball” is one of three Air Jordan 11s celebrating the film this holiday season. It’s also the first to arrive, dropping a few days before the “Green Screen” pair. The standard “Space Jam” 11 closes things out on December 12th.

That makes this release feel different from the other two. It isn’t a retro, and it isn’t tied to Michael Jordan’s original pair. It’s a creative take that pulls from the movie’s story.

The price matches the standard “Space Jam” 11 at $235. That’s solid for a pair with a one-of-one finish. Jordan Brand has been leaning into women’s exclusives lately, and this one stands out.

The limited sizing and a unique look could push prices up as well. If the shifting colors look as good in person as they do in photos, this could be a sleeper cop of the season.

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