Unfortunately, Taylor’s performance wasn’t what the fans were hoping for. The audio seemed to be glitching in spots, and Taylor’s vocals were off. This led to speculation about what the issue was and if there was anything that could have been done to avoid the problem.

On Monday evening, Taylor took to social media, where she revealed that her earpiece wasn’t feeding in the backing track, which is what led to her performance issues. Regardless, she was very excited about the opportunity.

“The sound & in-ears said “Not today.” But guess what?? The gratitude was louder than any mic could ever be,” Taylor wrote. “I may not have been able to hear a damnnnnn thanggggg. But one thing I could do was SEE. I got to see this lil Harlem girl stand beside the GOAT… in Yankee Stadium… in front of over 40,000 people who showed so much love. If you would’ve told this lil Harlem girl that one day she’d share a stage with JAY-Z in one of the most iconic stadiums in the world….she would’ve never believed you.”

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Teyana Taylor Thanks JAŸ-Z

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Taylor went on to say that she was grateful for Hov and his graciousness in allowing her to join him on stage. Given the scope of this concert, it must have been quite the moment for the multi-talented artist.

“Father God has a funny way of reminding you just how far you’ve come. One minute you’re caught up in everything that’s going wrong… and the next, He gently reminds you that you’re standing in the middle of a prayer you once whispered as a little girl in Jesus name, Amen,” she continued. “Jay… THANK YOU @jayz for allowing me to be a part of such an iconic night. Thank you for the opportunity, the trust and the honor. I’ll never take moments like this for granted & I’ll carry this one with me forever.”

Let us know what you thought of Hov’s weekend in the comments below.

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Unfortunately, that falling out meant that Ye certainly didn’t get an invite to grace the stage during JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium concerts. Although there were several Watch The Throne songs on the setlist, Ye was nowhere to be found and we could only chalk that up to the fact that his relationship with Hov is down the drain. 

Still, Kanye evidently has some appreciation for how the show went overall, specifically Gabriel Moses’ art direction. Under Moses’ Instagram post commemorating his work on the show, Ye slid into the comment section with three fire emojis. Perhaps it’s not necessarily because of JAŸ in particular–after all, Hov’s reference to Lance “Un” Riviera was seemingly directed at Kanye–but because of how Moses’ involvement.

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Kanye West Sells Out Albania

In the midst of the Yankee Stadium shows, Kanye West was performing overseas in Albania at a stadium that was created specifically for this event. Although Ye has certainly faced more than enough pushback across European countries that have refused to allow him entry due to his praise for Nazis, Albanian officials defended their decision to host him as a way to boost tourism and avoid national embarrassment. 

Maybe we’ll see Ye publicly apologize to JAŸ in the future. Maybe not. However, fans would certainly love to see the two on stage together once again. 

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Release Date: July 10, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: N/A

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However, it appears that Wayne’s latest grievance surrounds his exclusion from JAŸ-Z’s Yankee Stadium shows. At least, that’s what fans believe. In a tweet sent out hours after the show ended, Wayne wrote, “What’s understood ain’t gotta be explained. I get it. U got it. Thought we had it. That’s what I get for thinking.”

Sure, it doesn’t say much, but the timing led many to believe that Lil Wayne was expressing his issues about another exclusion from a culturally significant moment. JAŸ has been in Wayne’s corner heavily over the past decade since his fallout with Birdman and Cash Money. However, that doesn’t necessarily guarantee him the opportunities he hopes his legacy will afford him. We will admit that it would’ve been very cool to see the two perform songs like “Hello Brooklyn” and “Mr. Carter” together. 

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Lil Wayne’s Horrible Track Record

The real problem is that Wayne keeps flopping on his own shows. Ignore the fact that Tha Carter VI was entirely underwhelming. The rapper recently failed to show up for the first date of his tour in Maine, claiming that he suffered health issues that prevented him from taking the stage. However, the next day, he appeared at Michael Rubin’s All White Party. Unfortunately, this feels like it’s part of a broader pattern where Wayne fails to show up for his obligations and then complains about it on the internet.

Should JAŸ-Z have brought Lil Wayne out on stage? Let us know in the comments below.

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They said they agreed to provide the legal services back in 2024, related to a copyright infringement lawsuit, and she now owes $229,541. Nicki reportedly didn’t respond to the lawsuit, resulting in a default judgment. The court has a hearing scheduled for September, which will ultimately determine whether to enter a default judgment. That means that the firm might not even have to build a case in order to prove their argument.

Thus far, we haven’t heard a response from Nicki Minaj, but this is just one of the major lawsuits she has faced recently. Earlier this year, she was sued by a production crew over a six-figure bill she didn’t pay. 

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Nicki Minaj Faces New Lawsuits

All of these lawsuits come in the midst of her hard shift to the right, politically. The rapper recently caught flack after attending Trump’s Rose Garden Club Lunch. Of course, this also came with some major co-signs for Trump accounts, which led to further backlash. However, it shouldn’t be that surprising considering how cozy she’s been with the Trump administration as of late, and even people like Erika Kirk. Frankly, it will be interesting to see how her next album pans out if her proximity to the current Republican party becomes part of the rollout. 

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Griffith had previously stated that Diggs is also attracted to men and that the two had some sort of relationship. This subsequently led to Diggs filing a lawsuit against Griffith. Griffith then countersued, claiming Diggs sexually assaulted him and even had him beaten up.

Last week, Griffith submitted 100 pages of alleged text messages between Diggs and himself. On Monday, Diggs clapped back, stating that he wants to see these 100 pages, as they are complete news to him. Diggs also said he is eager to prove Griffith to be a liar.

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Stefon Diggs Speaks On Chris Griffith

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While all of this was going down, Cardi B hopped on X Spaces, where she offered up her own take on the situation. It was here that she accused Griffith of embellishing his story and telling lies about the father of her child.

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Cardi B Enters The Discussion

Griffith saw the post on DJ Akademiks’ page and decided to issue a response. Griffith is defending himself, saying that Cardi B doesn’t know the alleged truth. He believes that once all is said and done, his fight will be validated.

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“If I didn’t speak up, imagine how many MORE victims there may be? Look up what happened to Nigel King…,” Griffith wrote. “Look up whom attacked Nigel and cross-reference those names w/ whom attacked me…. Them same kids she referenced that are watching me, need to know their Daddy never let anybody step on me OR over me that did me wrong — simply because they were more rich. Truth gon beat a lie 8 days a week… The discovery that comes out in the east coast trial will put all this to madness to rest…And oh, who pocket watches? Someone whom was sued for defamation and claims their earnings were affected. Simple math for me to ask where you took a loss… Please remember I WAS SUED FIRST…. I responded w/ facts that have only become MORE substantiated as time has taken shape, and now EVERYBODY involved will be held accountable where it matters most — before a judge and jury.”

Stay tuned to HNHH for updates on this developing story.

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These photos began making the rounds on X, with fans in complete shock at what they were seeing. Subsequently, ilykimchi took to social media, where she channeled a fake Offset post, saying “I miss my granny.”Fans photoshopped Offset saying this in response to his Cardi B cheating scandals. With kimchi referencing the fake post, fans immediately felt as though the artist wasn’t taking the situation seriously.

However, she went on to post a lengthier statement that was eventually deleted. In this statement, ilykimchi says these images were leaked and that it is a huge invasion of privacy. Furthermore, she says no one knows her relationship timelines and that people are lacking a lot of context.

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ilykimchi Speaks Out

At this time, neither Tezzus nor Oogie Mane has responded to the allegations. Instead, fans have been left to their own devices on social media, where they have attempted to piece timelines together. Of course, there have also been some harsh comments directed at kimchi, as well as Tezzus and his music.

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Fans React

Below, you can see that a lot of fans were empathetic towards Oogie Mane, who is an alleged victim in all of this. As part of Working on Dying, Oogie Mane has made some sensational hits. He has worked with the likes of Lil Uzi Vert, and fans have a certain fondness for him.

However you look at it, this is just another example of the internet being a truly awful place.

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These two are legends of the pop and R&B world, and the fans have been packing out arenas so far. Chris Brown has gone viral on multiple occasions throughout the tour, especially as he invites women on stage to dance with him. There have been some steamy scenes on stage, and this has subsequently led to debates about whether or not Brown should be doing this kind of thing in the first place.

On Tuesday, “The R&B Tour” went viral for a completely different reason. According to Live Bitez, while Brown and Usher were performing “New Flame” together, a fight broke out in the crowd.

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Usher & Chris Brown Tour Continues

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In the clip above, you can see bodies being piled on top of each other. Security was jumping over seats to intervene and break up the fight. There is no footage of the aftermath, although we imagine all of the parties involved were sent home. Typically, you’re not allowed to stick around after getting into a fight at these kinds of events.

It is unclear what sparked the fight, and whether there will be any consequences in the immediate future. Ultimately, it is always unfortunate to see these kinds of things happen. We hope everyone remains safe for the rest of the tour.

Let us know what you think of “The R&B Tour,” in the comments below.

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That said, Adam recently took to his Instagram story, where he had some comments about 2Pac and his ties to Los Angeles. The West Coast legend is oftentimes associated with Los Angeles, even though he called Oakland his hometown. Pac loved the Bay Area, and that came through in his music. However, that doesn’t negate the influence he had in Los Angeles and the artists who have come from the city.

Despite this distinction, Adam22 decided to be controversial anyway. In his story, he wrote: “2Pac lived in LA for less than a year. Anyone who calls him an LA rapper is out of their mind. This level of cap is an atrocity.” He subsequently went on to say that he has more of a right to claim Los Angeles than Pac does.

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Adam22 On 2Pac

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As you can imagine, these comments didn’t exactly go over well. In the comments of No Jumper‘s Instagram post, fans let their feelings be known.

“Adam22 could live in LA for another 50 years and it still wouldn’t put him in the same conversation as Tupac,” one fan wrote. “Geography doesn’t earn respect legacy does. Pac wasn’t embraced because he had an LA ZIP code; he was embraced because he represented the city, contributed to its culture, and left an impact that’s still felt decades later. Adam built a business covering other people’s culture. Pac helped shape it. That’s the difference. You can buy property in LA, but you can’t buy the love, respect, or legacy that Pac earned.”

Ultimately, this is an unnecessary conversation. 2Pac is a legend, and we should simply leave it at that.

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At this point, one thing is crystal clear: Conor McGregor is done. The man just doesn’t have the goods anymore. He is a walking injury, and even if he were to stay healthy, it is unlikely that he would even be able to defeat his competition.

That said, there are now some conspiracy theories going around about McGregor’s injury and whether or not he suffered it in the lead-up to the fight. Some think he knew his leg was injured and showed up anyway for the payday. One person who has bought into those conspiracies is none other than Ebro.

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Ebro Talks Conor McGregor

During the latest episode of The Ebro Laura Rosenberg Show, Ebro stated that he believes McGregor only did this for a quick check. He believes the injury had been bothersome for quite some time, and that he went through with the show anyway.

Ebro’s criticism of McGregor also extends to the man’s fighting ability, which is very clearly on a steep decline. McGregor hasn’t competed in five years, and there is no doubt that the man is washed. He isn’t the superstar draw that he used to be. Simply put, the UFC needs to find some new superstars, and fast.

The sport isn’t the juggernaut it once was. From its obsession with MAGA to fighters who are obsessed with gimmicks, it has become clear that the UFC is a far cry from its glory days.

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