Rather than functioning as a traditional talent agency or endorsement platform, Primal plans to create new intellectual property, acquire and invest in existing businesses, and provide the resources needed to turn those ideas into standalone companies. The larger goal is to move talent away from simply being paid to promote someone else’s product and toward actually owning part of the business.

The company plans to explore opportunities across fashion, entertainment, sports, technology, media, hospitality, consumer products and licensing. Instead of taking on a huge number of projects, Primal says it intends to selectively develop fewer businesses where it believes its capital, creative resources and industry relationships can make a meaningful difference.

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Young Thug Wants To Make A Difference With Primal

Young Thug already has firsthand experience turning his cultural influence into a larger business. His Atlanta-born SP5DER brand has grown into a recognizable streetwear company and expanded its reach this year through a global collaboration with adidas Originals.

Primal also arrives while Thug continues rebuilding and expanding the YSL ecosystem. HNHH recently reported that YSL Records partnered with Mega Millions Music on a deal involving Yume, who appeared on Slime Language 3.

That makes Primal feel like a logical extension of what he has already been doing. Instead of limiting his role to rapper, label boss or fashion founder, Thug is positioning himself to help other talent turn their cultural influence into businesses they actually own.

Primal says its first group of ventures will be revealed in the coming months.

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During a new VladTV segment, Vlad revisited Boosie’s federal gun case and pointed to court documents that he believes show Boosie shifting responsibility toward his security guard. Vlad argued that the paperwork conflicts with Boosie’s outspoken stance against cooperating with authorities, especially considering how frequently the Baton Rouge rapper has criticized other rappers over what he felt to be snitching.

The latest accusation comes amid an increasingly messy fallout between the two. Boosie was once one of VladTV’s most frequent interview guests, but their relationship has deteriorated over disagreements involving interview payments, business dealings and, more recently, Boosie’s attempt to secure a presidential pardon.

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DJ Vlad Responds To Boosie

Boosie paid lobbyists Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl $600,000 to advocate for a pardon from President Donald Trump in connection with his federal gun case. After the pardon failed to materialize, Boosie accused the pair of misleading him and has sought to recover $300,000. Burkman and Wohl deny scamming Boosie and maintain that they were hired to advocate for him, not guarantee a pardon.

The controversy grew after Boosie appeared on 60 Minutes to discuss the situation. He later complained about how the interview was presented and leaked alleged messages with the lobbyists while defending himself against accusations that his actions amounted to snitching. HNHH has covered the dispute extensively over the past two weeks.

Vlad is now attempting to turn Boosie’s own standards back on him. In addition to discussing paperwork from the gun case, he compared Boosie’s situation to previous debates involving Gunna, Young Thug, T.I., Gucci Mane and others who have faced similar accusations within hip-hop.

Still, considering how strongly Boosie has spoken about cooperation throughout his career, it’s easy to see why the accusation has quickly become another major point of contention between him and Vlad.

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White made the recent comments during an interview (from jail) with Cam Capone News. He said he had a problem with how Boosie carried himself when he came to Dallas following Mo3’s November 2020 death. White said he fired around 10 shots at Boosie but claimed his intention was to send a message rather than kill him. He also claimed he had “three opportunities” to kill him.

Boosie was shot in the leg in Dallas on November 14, 2020, days after Mo3 was killed and one day after Boosie attended a vigil for his late collaborator.

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Boosie Badazz Is Bothered

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White’s decision to discuss the shooting now particularly bothered Boosie. Mainly because White is actively appealing his murder conviction. Boosie took to social media to question White’s reasoning.
“I know why,” Boosie started. “You wanna die in jail.”

He went on to call him names, and directed his message towards him at the camera by claiming that he must be doing these interviews because he’s comfortable in jail and wants to stay there.

“You what they call incredible hulks. You like a pink incredible hulk with yoppa in your hand,” he continued.

“Why would you file an appeal if you gonna do an interview talking about you had to kill [Mo3]?” Boosie questioned in his response. The timing is certainly unusual. White was convicted of capital murder earlier this month for fatally shooting Mo3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, on a Dallas highway in 2020. He has since filed a notice of appeal.

Prosecutors alleged during White’s trial that Yella Beezy paid him to kill Mo3. White has denied being paid by Beezy, and Beezy has denied involvement in the murder plot. HNHH has closely followed the case throughout White’s trial, including his conviction and subsequent attempts to appeal.

For Boosie, however, White’s latest comments have made an already personal case even more direct.

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Speaking at Variety’s Power of Women summit, Latifah revealed that an open casting call is coming and suggested the production could ultimately divide the role among multiple women. “Someone has to capture all the different sides of me, and that’s going to be a challenge to pull it off,” she said, according to Yahoo Entertainment. “They’re out there somewhere. It might be three people. We’ll see.”

She later joked, “My life is exhausting,” before adding that she may need “three of y’all” to play her. The comment suggests casting remains one of the film’s biggest unresolved pieces as the project moves forward.

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The Search For Queen Latifah Is Opening Up

The biopic was first announced in 2024 as the opening film in a planned series about major Hip Hop artists. Flavor Unit Entertainment is producing alongside Westbrook Studios and Jesse Collins Entertainment, with HarbourView Equity Partners financing the slate. Latifah and longtime business partner Shakim Compere are producing for Flavor Unit, while Will Smith is among the producers through Westbrook. Yahoo reported at the time that it would announce additional details as development continued.

Latifah’s latest comments make clear she is looking beyond simple physical resemblance. Whoever takes on the role will have to move through very different periods of her life on screen, and she is leaving open the possibility that no single performer will be asked to carry them all.

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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Starr’s attorney says she is “recognizable to a sizeable portion of the jail population.” The filing claims other inmates repeatedly pressure her for money. Starr also says someone stole the personal identification number connected to her jail video account and used it without permission.

Her defense further argues that continued incarceration is negatively affecting her health. Starr says she would accept home confinement with GPS monitoring if released and comply with restrictions on her social media use. Her father submitted a letter supporting the request, describing his daughter as a good person.

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A Judge Previously Denied Starr Bond

The latest filing follows an unsuccessful attempt to secure her release last month. An Atlanta judge denied bond Aug. 25 after finding Starr could pose a flight risk or danger if released, according to CBS News Atlanta. The court also raised concerns that her large social media following could be used to interfere with witnesses.

Starr was arrested Aug. 2 after an encounter at an Embassy Suites in Hapeville. She faces aggravated child molestation and sexual battery against a child under 16. She is also charged with sodomy. Police allege Starr performed oral sex on a boy she met at the hotel. Starr told investigators that he said he was 18, while his parents told officers he was under 16.

The reality personality has denied the allegations and said she intends to fight the case. “Allegations should not be mistaken for fact,” she said in an August statement shared by TMZ.

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“We worked good as a team,” he wrote in the Instagram caption, describing their years together and claiming they remained “very close friends” long after the marriage ended. Simmons congratulated Kimora on her new Lifetime documentary, Kimora Lee: On Her Own, and said that when his own story is told, he will “only remember you fondly.” He also wrote that he remains available for his three godchildren and wished her success in whatever comes next.

The timing makes the affectionate tone difficult to separate from their latest public disagreement. Kimora recently said she was 16 when Simmons began pursuing her and recalled Tyra Banks trying to keep her away from him. She now believes Banks was attempting to protect her, though she initially interpreted the interference as jealousy. People also reported Kimora’s allegations that the relationship later became emotionally and financially abusive. Simmons has denied allegations of abuse.

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Their Relationship Has Been Anything But Friendly Lately

Simmons responded to the age claim through a spokesperson, arguing that the pair first met in February 1993, when Kimora was 17 years and nine months old. His representative also pointed to older interviews in which she was quoted saying they did not become intimate until she was 18. The statement did not address her recollection of Banks trying to intervene.

Their relationship has deteriorated publicly in other ways. In 2021, Simmons sued Kimora and her then-husband Tim Leissner over millions of shares in Celsius Holdings, accusing them of improperly transferring stock connected to an investment venture. Kimora’s representatives denied those allegations and accused Simmons of using the lawsuit to harass her. She recently told People that the dispute has since been resolved.

The former couple married in 1998 and share daughters Ming and Aoki. Their divorce was finalized in 2009, and although they maintained a friendlier public relationship for years afterward, that image has steadily broken down through legal fights and competing accounts of their marriage. Against that backdrop, the “Hotel Lobby” edit lands somewhere between nostalgia and an attempted olive branch.

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The run begins Oct. 26 in Dublin before heading to Paris on Oct. 29 and London on Oct. 30, according to TMZ. More dates could follow, including possible U.S. shows. Presale tickets are scheduled to become available Monday, with the general sale beginning Wednesday.

In his announcement, Macklemore said his newly open schedule helped create the opportunity. He also framed the concerts as a response to efforts to restrict pro-Palestinian speech. “It’s 2026. Being apolitical during a genocide doesn’t work anymore,” he wrote, using the term that has become central to his criticism of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. He added that audiences are asking artists to “use the stage for more than entertainment.”

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The New Tour Follows His Removal From Ed Sheeran’s Shows

Earlier this month, promoter Messina Touring Group removed Macklemore from the remaining U.S. dates of Sheeran’s Loop Tour after several venues objected to his participation. The controversy followed two MetLife Stadium performances where he called for a “Free Palestine” and performed “Hind’s Hall.” The promoter told Rolling Stone that venues had warned they would not host the concerts with him still on the lineup.

New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft later confirmed that he barred Macklemore from performing at Gillette Stadium, citing what he described as offensive rhetoric and imagery. Macklemore accused Kraft of helping pressure other venues to follow suit. Kraft confirmed his own decision regarding Gillette but did not address that broader allegation. Sheeran subsequently said venue owners and the promoter made the final call despite his attempts to find another solution.

The rapper has responded by doubling down on his advocacy. He pledged $1 million to organizations supporting Palestinians after his removal from the Sheeran tour, then announced the new concerts a week later. Rolling Stone reports that the upcoming shows will continue that fundraising effort, with proceeds benefiting Palestinian support organizations. The Free Palestine Tour is set to launch in Dublin on Oct. 26.

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Remy’s issue with Flip may stem from his reaction to “Jezebel,” the diss track her estranged husband Papoose released earlier this month. Remy does not explicitly explain her grievance in the circulating clip, but she makes it clear she does not want Flip near her section.

The encounter came during an eventful night for the podcaster. Former Joe Budden Podcast co-host Rory Farrell also confronted Flip at the same event over comments he believed Flip had made about him and Mal. Flip denied calling the pair “suckas,” and the two later moved their conversation away from the cameras.

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“Jezebel” Got Plenty Of Love On The Podcast

Papoose released “Jezebel” on Sept. 11 amid his ongoing split from Remy. The record accuses her of cheating and includes his claim that he secretly wrote some of her raps. Remy has disputed the ghostwriting allegation. The former couple’s increasingly public breakup has already produced competing accusations and diss records.

When the Joe Budden Podcast discussed “Jezebel” on its Sept. 16 episode, the cast largely praised Papoose’s record while trying to frame the conversation as a critique of the music rather than choosing sides. QueenzFlip was among those who responded positively to the song, which could explain Remy’s hostility during their club encounter.

The clip does not show the dispute escalating beyond words. Flip attempts to engage with Remy before being told to move along, while she continues calling him a “b*tch.” Neither has publicly offered a fuller explanation of the exchange.

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His criticism began during Wednesday’s episode of The Jason Lee Show, where the conversation turned to Rock and her son, Chrisean Jr. Adam called her “the scum of the earth” and said he believed she belonged in prison, accusing her of drinking and using drugs while pregnant. He also claimed the child has fetal alcohol syndrome. That diagnosis has never been publicly confirmed.

Scrutiny of Rock’s pregnancy did not begin with Adam. TMZ reported in 2023 on footage from Crazy in Love that showed her smoking while pregnant. Blueface later accused her of drinking during the pregnancy as well. Those incidents have remained part of the criticism surrounding Rock’s parenting since Chrisean Jr. was born.

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The Legal Threat Only Made Adam22 Dig In

Rather than retract anything after word of possible legal action circulated, Adam argued that a lawsuit would give him access to evidence he wants to see. On X, he reposted his response video and wrote, “If she sues me I get to do discovery right? I want to search her texts for ‘Hennessy’ and ‘Zaza’ during her pregnancy plus get access to all her medical records related to her pregnancy.”

Rock has repeatedly rejected public attempts to diagnose her son. During an August appearance on The Jason Lee Show, she said he has “no diagnoses or no illnesses” and explained that he is receiving therapy while developing on his own timeline. Rock also said she believes he will “outgrow” the challenges viewers have noticed. Earlier this year, she similarly told The Danza Project that her son was developing at his own pace, according to Complex.

That has not stopped discussion of the child’s development from becoming a recurring feature of Rock’s online life. Her decision to regularly put Chrisean Jr. on camera has given strangers constant material to dissect, but social media observation is not a medical diagnosis.

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Speaking with NPR about Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs, Roundtree said Ventura never stopped trying to build on the success of her 2006 debut. Instead, people close to the situation told her that Combs could use his authority over Bad Boy to punish Ventura professionally. One source described the alleged message during fights as, “OK, your show’s off. You’re not getting your album.”

That account offers another explanation for a career that seemed to stall almost immediately after a major breakthrough. “Me & U” reached No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100, and Ventura released her self-titled debut through Bad Boy in 2006. She had signed a 10-album deal with the label at 19, yet a second studio album never arrived. Her next substantial project was the 2013 mixtape RockaByeBaby.

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Hundreds Of Songs Never Became A Second Album

During Combs’ 2025 criminal trial, Ventura testified that she continued recording throughout their relationship. NPR reported at the time that she said she made hundreds of songs under his direction. Looking back, she described much of that work as “busywork” because so little of it reached the public.

Roundtree’s reporting goes further by alleging that the stalled releases could be deliberate. “He would weaponize his power over her career to stop those albums coming out,” she told NPR. Combs has denied civil allegations against him, while his attorneys have disputed characterizations of his relationship with Ventura made during the criminal case.

Ventura testified that Combs controlled parts of her professional life while they were together, an account prosecutors used during his federal trial to argue that his influence extended beyond their private relationship. Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in 2025, but convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He is serving a 50-month sentence and appealing those convictions.

Bad Boy for Life is scheduled for release Sept. 29. Roundtree told NPR that her reporting draws on more than 100 sources, including people who described how Combs’ power operated away from public view. In Ventura’s case, the new allegation places the disappearance of her long-promised second album inside the same relationship she later described as controlling.

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