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Eminem’s Ex-Wife Kim Mathers Sent To Prison Over Bond Violations

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:32:38 +0000

Kim Mathers has had a very rough year, as she was reportedly hospitalized after attempting to take her own life earlier this summer. This followed two drunk driving incidents earlier this year that got the ex-wife of Eminem in legal trouble after another pending DUI case. It’s part of a reportedly wider issue.

According to a Click On Detroit report, a Michigan court ordered Mathers to stay in Macomb County jail for various bond violations. Judge William H. Hackel III reportedly revoked her $5,000 bond from June, but said she can leave prison if she finds inpatient treatment for her alcohol use.

Prosecutors reportedly claimed Kim Mathers has repeated tether violations. She turned herself into district court in June after missing three hearings over the two drunk driving incidents. In addition, Mathers reportedly faces an OWI charge in Chesterfield Township.

Her attorney reportedly argued she’s made plans to receive treatment, but the judge and prosecutors did not see such compliance and disallowed her from turning herself in voluntarily for treatment.

Click On Detroit‘s report included the tether company’s indications about bond violations. Prosecutors argued against the defense’s claims of seeking treatment by claiming she hadn’t sought treatment in two months.

Eminem & Kim Mathers’ Relationship

Nov 27, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Eminem performs during halftime of the game between the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Mandatory Credit: Lon Horwedel-IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Despite the turbulence and strain of their infamous relationship, Eminem and Kim Mathers are still coparents. Reports emerged back in 2023 that they would reunite at their daughters Hailie Jade’s wedding. Still, they haven’t spoken much about each other publicly since their split. They dated in the early 1990s, welcomed Hailie Jade in 1995, got married, divorced in 2001, remarried in 2006, and separated for good months later.

These updates on Kim are saddening for many fans, and many folks expressed their concerns and best wishes for her amid this time. We will see if she decides to enter an inpatient treatment program further down the line.

Elsewhere, the Detroit rapper might have some new bars to share with fans in 2026. 50 Cent said new music from Em and Tupac would appear on the soundtrack for the upcoming Street Fighter movie. Also, Marshall Mathers will reportedly appear on the new album from Rakim, Kurupt, and Masta Killa, which comes out soon. We’ll see if these promises pan out or if we have to wait a little longer.

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The Don & Eye 3 – Album by The Musalini & 9th Wonder

Alexander Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:01:29 +0000

The Don & Eye 3 closes out the trilogy of projects between The Musalini and 9th Wonder. It is a trilogy that began in 2022, and we have seen these two continue their collaborative ways. Overall, this new album is 19 tracks and was released as a vinyl exclusive just a few weeks ago. Now, it is out on DSPs, and fans everywhere can enjoy what these two cooked up. As you will see, there are some big features throughout the project, including Le$, Smome DZA, Really Jaewon, and more. The MC and producer duo come through with a perfect merging of styles, and when you put every element together, you get an album that is a must-listen.

Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for The Don & Eye 3

Musalini’s Stroll
Lay Low (feat. Le$)
Two Letters
Shrimp Lo Mein
Can You Stand The Rain (feat. Swank, Silent Snipers & SWEATA)
Game Cold
Pocket Full
Off The Books
Memories (feat. Heather Victoria)
Salt Box
Pretty Lady
Owe It All
Car Keys
Fast Life
Picture Me Rollin’ (feat. Silent Snipers)
Capital Grille (feat. Eli Tha Don)
Live From Tokyo
Premium Plush (feat. Smoke DZA & Really Jaewon)
Time Travels

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Megan Thee Stallion Will Drop Her Next Album “ACT III” Via Interscope

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:00:10 +0000

Megan Thee Stallion is bringing back Tina Snow for her next album, tentatively titled ACT III. While we don’t have a lot of information about it at press time, a new partnership with Interscope previewed what should be a huge era for her.

Via Instagram and other social media platforms, Megan announced she inked a distribution deal with the label in partnership with her Hot Girl Productions company and Roc Nation. “HOT GIRL PRODUCTIONS [handshake emoji] INTERSCOPE RECORDS, NEW LEVEL UNLOCKED,” she captioned her post. “Hotties I signed a distribution partnership with @interscope !!!! Owning my masters & publishing and maintaining my independence as an artist is always my priority! Everything I’ve built has been about trusting my vision, owning my power, and never putting a ceiling on how far I can go. And now? We going HIGHER. I can’t wait for this next chapter with my new Interscope family!! I’m forever grateful!!! ACT III IS ON THEE WAY HOTTIES !!! #HOTGIRLPRODUCTIONS.”

Thee Stallion will reportedly keep owning her masters and publishing while dropping material independently via Hot Girl Productions, according to Billboard. Interscope will provide “global distribution and strategic support,” per a press release.

“I’ve always wanted to create music on my terms while building a legacy that extends beyond the industry,” she reportedly stated. “This distribution partnership with Interscope allows me to stay true to my creative vision while also increasing my global reach. I’m excited for this next chapter of growth and the expansion of my Hot Girl Productions empire.”

When Is Megan Thee Stallion Dropping Her Album?

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“From the moment Megan emerged, it was clear she was a singular artist with an unmistakable voice and an extraordinary ability to shape culture on her own terms,” Steve Berman, Interscope Capitol’s vice chairman, reportedly stated. “She has consistently redefined what it means to be a global superstar—combining creative excellence, entrepreneurial vision and an uncompromising authenticity. We’re honored to welcome Megan to the Interscope family and excited to partner with Roc Nation as we support her next chapter.”

According to XXL, the Roc’s CEO Desiree Perez praised the Houston star’s commitment to owning her creative expressions, emphasizing this will protect Meg’s independence and artistic freedom. Now, all that’s left to wait for is a release date announcement for this next album (none at press time) and to see whether or not it lives up to the hype.

Meanwhile, Megan Thee Stallion is speaking on “terrible” contemporary music and turning heads in the process. Beyond this, she’s also busy with her extracurricular business ventures and all of the online gossip around her name.

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Enigma POV – Album by Channel Tres

Alexander Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:47:02 +0000

California artist Channel Tres has been known for his unique brand of hip-hop. He is an artist who has been able to earn some major features over the years, and his projects always seem to come together nicely. On Friday, he offered up his newest full-length effort, Enigma POV. The beats on the project are made to make you move. It’s the type of music that is going to make you feel good about yourself. The Summer vibes throughout are immaculate, with Channel Tres delivering upbeat flows to match the production. All in all, it’s a feel-good album that fans can enjoy.

Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist for Enigma POV

Enigma POV
Only One
Medicine
Pop Pop
Creatine
Rhythm King
Curious
Give You Some
Emergency Escape
Black Techno Guy
Gangsta
Mood Right
Tongue Ring
Is This A Dream
Go Get It
Ghost Protocol

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Boosie Badazz Bails His Own Stalker Out Of Prison

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:31:00 +0000

As a celebrity with nearly three decades of experience in the public eye, Boosie Badazz sadly knows a thing or two about dealing with stalkers. He’s been dealing with one particular stalker for years now, although he didn’t let that get in the way of offering a helping hand.

As caught by Loren LoRosa on The Breakfast Club, Boosie reportedly bailed out his stalker after she landed in jail. The radio show shared a segment of their discussion on Twitter, in which they listened to Badazz’s words on the matter.

“These last three, four years, I done had a real stalker,” he remarked. “Y’all probably saw her on YouTube in front of my gate being arrested. She pulled up with a BB gun and aimed a BB gun at me. My son was finna knock her a** off that time. Last month, she showed up naked at the gate with Timberlands on. But I always make the police let her go. A couple of nights ago… She in jail. I went and bonded her out this morning. My family mad at me and s**t. She still in jail. Don’t nobody want to sign her out. If anybody wants to be a Good Samaritan, who got a mental health program who can help her…”

LoRosa and DJ Envy reacted to the clip. Envy said he understands Boosie’s reasoning prioritizing mental health treatment over incarceration. But he said he wouldn’t have bailed the stalker out if it was him. Envy also spoke on facing a similar situation and calling the stalker’s family member, along with the police.

Boosie Badazz’s Stalker

Did you know Boosie had a stalker? Well, his children are now upset with him because she was arrested for doing the most, and he bailed her out. Check out the latest w/ @LorenLorosa on @Netflix! pic.twitter.com/A3xSKb1cjk
— The Breakfast Club (@breakfastclubam) August 14, 2026

Loren brought up the Rihanna situation regarding a shooter at her home, commenting on how scary these mental health episodes can be on both sides. The radio hosts expressed their wishes for the woman in question to get the help she needs, and wished Boosie good luck. We’ll see if Badazz says anything else about this development.

Elsewhere, Boosie Badazz is dealing with legal trouble due to an assault lawsuit from earlier this year. However, we doubt he will comment on it much, as he’s careful not to speak on alleged criminal activity online.

At least when it comes to this stalker situation, it seems like this is the end of the road. Hopefully the situation works out and Boosie can return to his viral antics without as much fear for his privacy and safety.

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Goldenboy – Album by Len

Alexander Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:45:49 +0000

You can’t talk about the UK underground and its various sounds without mentioning Len. Len has been working with the likes of Fimiguerrero and Lancey Foux, as well as a host of others. On Friday, he delivered his very own project, Goldenboy. It is an album that contains 14 songs, and only a couple of features here and there. Fans will also see a collaboration with producer BNYX. Len’s swagger is all over these songs, and there is no denying that he has what it takes to be a mainstay for years to come.

Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: UK Rap

Tracklist for Goldenboy

sexit
strike a pose
whine am well ft. onoola-sama
couture ft. BNYX
make way
backstage
vip ft. YT
who I am
frontal lobe
hate it or love it ft. Finessekid
innocent
pick up the phone
my fault
coincidence

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Tension – Album by Fridayy

Alexander Cole — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:13:03 +0000

Fridayy has been cooking over the last few years, and the fans have taken notice. Overall, the R&B artist has consistently come through with dope songs and melodies that will stick with you well beyond listening to the music. With recent singles like “Haiku,” fans were gearing up for a phenomenal new project. On Friday, the new album arrived. Tension comes with 12 tracks, and just one feature from Mariah The Scientist. It is an album that showcases Fridayy’s depth as an artist, while flexing the vocal ability that has become a mainstay in his songs.

Release Date: August 14, 2026

Genre: R&B

Tracklist for Tension

Tension
Can You Say
Dance
Cryin
Haiku
Text
Time Will Tell
Time & Place
Too Late
Skip The Club
Moment
Death Do Us Part ft. Mariah The Scientist

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Macklemore Has Spotify’s Most-Streamed Hip-Hop Song & Fans Are Stunned

Aron A. — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:03:21 +0000

The Macklemore era was something else, one that most hip-hop heads think about as an afterthought. However, his success can’t be denied one bit. He became a commercial giant who earned respect from the OGs and his peers, though in retrospect, the majority of folks outside of those who liked him in the first place remember his catalog with any sort of real fondness.

A recent post on X revealed that Macklemore’s single, “Can’t Hold Us,” actually holds the crown for the most-streamed hip-hop song on Spotify with 3.4 billion streams. That means the song, released in 2011, has more alleged streams than any song from Kendrick Lamar or Drake–kind of crazy when you think about it. It should be noted that it was a sleeper hit that gained more acclaim and traction in the years that followed its release. In fact, it was also listed as Spotify’s most-streamed song of 2013.

One fan noted, “Man this song got played at every family event, sports game, school event you name it. Any fun time this song played.” Another added, “I’ve never heard this shit in my entire hip hop life.”

Macklemore’s Spotify Record

Macklemore’s ‘Can’t Hold Us’ is now officially the most streamed hip hop song of all-time on Spotify, with 3.4 billion streams. pic.twitter.com/QykMnfR1Kx
— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDay) August 13, 2026

A lot of hip-hop fans were confused, especially when artists like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Juice WRLD, and others have seen tremendous success on the platform. But according to Wikipedia’s list of most streamed Spotify songs, Drake’s “One Dance” ft. WizKid and Kyla boasts 4.407 billion streams, though it’s technically not a rap song. Meanwhile, “Sunflower” by Post Malone and Swae Lee has 4.376 billion streams. However, that’s also more of a pop record.

How do you feel about Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’s “Can’t Hold Us” ft. Ray Dalton? Sound off in the comments below.

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Tia Kemp Makes Heads Turn By Romancing Streamer In His 20s

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:59:25 +0000

Tia Kemp is here for the drama, whether it’s calling out Akbar V during a recent livestream or airing out her issues with her former partner, Rick Ross. But one thing she doesn’t have to deal with as often are relationship rumors, although she made a lot of heads turn recently by going out with streamer ATM.E.

For those unaware, the streamer took to his Instagram this week to share highlights from he and his date Tia’s time at Streamer Prom. DJ Akademiks caught a particularly viral clip of them sharing a kiss, as he seemed to spit liquor in her mouth. The two then emerged from their car for photos, and it seems like they had a great time.

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Akademiks noted how this was the latest example of an older celebrity dating a younger man, as Keyshia Cole sparked relationship buzz with Skrilla. While the two developments don’t relate in any specific way, it did fuel more online debate about age gap relationships.

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As for Kemp and ATM.E, though, it seems like they had a great time at Streamer Prom, with the latter sharing various highlights on social media. Some fans are happy to see “Yuntie” doing well, whereas others scratched their heads at the link-up.

How Old Is Tia Kemp?

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Tia Kemp is reportedly 49 years old, so a lot of fans had questions about this apparently burgeoning romance. Many folks have their criticisms, but it’s more of a lifestyle disagreement than anything else. On the other hand, maybe the two just wanted a fun night out and won’t actively pursue a relationship after this.

Elsewhere, Tia Kemp will contine to chime in on rap beef whenever it’s necessary. She often tells Nicki Minaj fans to back off amid her continued support for Cardi B, as they keep blowing up her phone whenever she shows love to the Bronx femcee.

Tia also often runs into fans of one of her ex Rick Ross’ enemies, as fans had accused 50 Cent had tricked her into speaking on Rozay. But she speaks on whatever she wants whenever she wants, and we’ll see if she has anything to say about ATM.E.

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Jury Make-Up Of Keefe D’s Tupac Murder Trial Has Been Revealed

Gabriel Bras Nevares — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 16:30:32 +0000

Tupac Shakur was murdered almost exactly 30 years ago, and we might finally get an answer to the mystery of his death. Duane “Keefe D” Davis is facing trial for allegedly organizing the murder, and the court has now seated the jury in his case.

No Jumper caught an NBC News report on this update on Instagram, which reveals the make-up of the jury. The court reportedly selected six men and ten women as jurors in the Las Vegas trial. No other information on the jurors has emerged at press time. Also, the court expects opening statements in the case to begin on Monday, August 17.

Keefe D pleaded not guilty to Tupac’s murder. Prosecutors accused him of ordering the hit on the hip-hop legend and providing the weapon used to murder him.

Now, these 16 jurors will parse through the evidence in the case, hear both sides’ arguments, and determine whether or not prosecutors can prove beyond reasonable doubt that Davis was responsible for the murder. Given how complex the case has been so far, folks don’t expect an easy process in either direction.

Keefe D’s Tupac Allegations

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Recently, Keefe D accused another man of Tupac’s murder. He claimed his previous admissions to the crime and his involvement are all profit-seeking fabrications, instead pointing the finger to Reggie Wright Jr., Death Row Records’ former security chief.

Wright Jr. denied the allegations against him, arguing he and Davis were not as close as his allegations suggest. There are also many other theories about ‘Pac’s murder, and it’s unclear if they will become relevant in Davis’ trial.

Elsewhere, Keefe D’s previous statements about the Tupac murder will become evidence in this trial, despite his defense team’s efforts. Jurors will have to evaluate the statements in memoirs, police interviews, and more and see if they line up with physical evidence against Davis.

With jury selection now reportedly complete, this case will finally move forward after three decades. But there are still a lot of questions around evidence and prosecutors’ arguments. We will see if Keefe D’s previous statements on the Tupac murder will compel the jury.

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