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This past weekend, Minaj was seen campaigning with Trump, and it was quite the sight to behold for all the wrong reasons. Now, with the midterms just a few days away, Minaj is aiming at New York Governor Kathy Hochul. She is even going so far as to call her “evil.”

“Kathy Hochul is an evil woman,” Minaj wrote. “The Democratic Party should forfeit her seat because even if she wins, she will be of great consequence to them. Downward spiral for her. She will not escape God’s wrath. She did not denounce evil when she had the chance.”

These comments are not surprising coming from Nicki Minaj. Since her MAGA turn, she has been calling Democrats evil whenever she has an opportunity to do so.

That said, Kathy Hochul was eventually asked about these comments, and she did not hesitate to clap back. In the kindest terms possible, Hochul told Nicki to go touch some grass.

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Kathy Hochul Responds

“And stop going to Trump rallies, it’s kinda poisoning your mind,” the governor added.

Hochul is leading her opponent Bruce Blakeman by 11 points in the polls heading into Tuesday’s election. Ultimately, New York has been a Democratic stronghold for decades. Given this information, a Hochul blowout would not be a surprise.

The success of progressives like Zohran Mamdani in New York City has only helped to bolster the Democrats’ standing in the state. Given this information, it is unlikely that Minaj’s latest comments have any effect on the outcome of the election.

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On The Joe Budden Podcast, Joe and his co-hosts agreed that Jay and Ye will bury the hatchet. The only person who truly disagreed was Marc Lamont Hill. He felt Ye’s past comments about JAY-Z’s kids were beyond the pale. Furthermore, the past anti-semitism will likely be shot down by the NFL and its owners.

Over on X, fans are even more skeptical about Ye ever joining JAY-Z on stage. One account even shared Ye’s old tweets from last year, in which he made ableist comments about JAY-Z’s children.

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Kanye West Tweets Resurface

These comments aren’t even that old. They happened about a year and a half ago. Granted, this was before Ye eventually apologized for all of his wrongdoings. However, the fact remains that these wounds are still fresh, and there is no guarantee that Hov would forgive this so soon. In fact, one can make the argument that he doesn’t have to forgive these comments at all. They’re that bad.

A JAY-Z and Kanye West Super Bowl Halftime Show collaboration is pure fantasy at this point. While it would certainly be a pleasant surprise, it is hard to fathom something like this happening at this juncture.

While we could be wrong, one has to look at the situation in totality. From Ye’s anti-semitism to his personal attacks on JAY-Z, there is a perfect storm for keeping Ye off that stage.

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Late last night, the megastar took to his Instagram account and posted a plethora of photos from his weekend. This includes some of his viral outfits, which have been clowned incessantly by both his fans and most fervent haters.

That said, Drake made sure to caption his post the only way he knows how. These poetic bars are not from a song. They’re straight off the dome, and speak to how he has been feeling lately.

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“I’m starting to think I’m no fun,” Drake began. “I type lol but don’t crack a smile for nun. Nothing to say to anyone and everything I’ve said I’ve done. It’s still US over all of them like I’m patriotic as f**k.”

Drake had himself a ball while celebrating his birthday. On Friday and Saturday, he found himself amongst some of his favorite people. This includes media personalities, day one friends, and even family members.

Meanwhile, he has continued the celebrations in Houston this week. He even had the Roastmaster General Jeff Ross roast him. It’s not Jim Carrey, but it is certainly a start.

For Drake, 2026 has been a year to celebrate. He can firmly say he is back at the top of the rap game. As for 2027, he has big plans, especially with an upcoming World Tour, that is surely going to be sold out at every stop.

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In an Oct. 19 letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Michael Fitzgerald, Foxx emphasized that Durk has spent nearly two years in federal custody despite being acquitted of every charge presented during his first trial. She also noted that the remaining charges were brought long after his initial arrest. “Given his acquittal and that presumption, I believe he should be released on reasonable conditions set by the Court,” she wrote.

Foxx’s letter was included as Exhibit E in the Oct. 27 filing supporting Durk’s latest bond request. Unlike the personal accounts submitted by Jay-Z and J. Cole, her appeal relies on her experience as a prosecutor and the legal significance she believes the acquittal should carry.

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Lil Durk’s Attorneys Offer New Terms For His Release

Durk’s legal team is trying to persuade Fitzgerald that circumstances have changed since the court denied his previous bail request. Although the rapper was found not guilty of five counts in September, he still faces separate murder-related racketeering and firearms charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and his next trial is scheduled for August 30, 2027.

His attorneys have proposed a substantial financial package that could put his future music earnings at risk if he violates the terms of release. As detailed in court filings reviewed by Complex, the offer includes royalties and publishing interests, as well as potential touring income. Sony Music Entertainment has agreed to guarantee an appearance bond of up to $1 million.

Foxx is among several prominent figures who submitted letters to the court, though her background sets her apart from the entertainment-industry supporters. Jay-Z and J. Cole spoke about their personal experiences with Durk, while Andrea Robinson, whose son Saviay’a “Lul Pab” Robinson was killed in the shooting examined during his first trial, wrote that her family wouldn’t object to bond if the judge considered it appropriate.

Fitzgerald previously denied Durk’s release over concerns about flight risk and public safety. Prosecutors continue to oppose bond, leaving the judge to decide whether the September verdict and proposed financial guarantees justify reconsidering that decision. The matter is scheduled for a Nov. 4 hearing, more than nine months before Durk’s next trial is set to begin.

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Sitting down with GQ, Cole recalled feeling overwhelmed as his involvement in Drake and Kendrick’s feud intensified. He’d already recorded with Kendrick for The Fall-Off, leaving him in an uncomfortable position when the Compton rapper took aim at Drake and Cole on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That.” Although Pitts reached out to check on him, Cole admitted he kept much of his frustration to himself.

“I got to respond without responding, but still try to save face,” Cole recalled thinking at the time. He also explained that he’d been creatively exhausted after working on The Fall-Off for years. Believing the album was finished, he’d started entertaining retirement and struggled to find inspiration. The pressure eventually resulted in “7 Minute Drill,” Cole’s response to Kendrick on his April 2024 project Might Delete Later. However, Pitts wasn’t particularly impressed with what he heard. He remembered wanting a stronger record because he could tell Cole wasn’t fully invested in the confrontation.

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Mark Pitts Recalls J. Cole’s Unexpected Apology To Kendrick Lamar

Pitts decided against contacting Cole immediately, choosing to let him finish his Dreamville Festival weekend. Before they could discuss the record, Cole surprised audiences by apologizing to Kendrick onstage and subsequently removing “7 Minute Drill” from streaming services. “As a man, I was like, ‘I’m proud of you,'” Pitts recalled telling Cole. “But right now as a fan, what the fuck are you doing?”

Despite his initial surprise, Pitts maintained that Cole had made the right decision. He believed the criticism would eventually pass and that people would come to appreciate his willingness to walk away from a confrontation he didn’t believe in.

The conversation adds another perspective to a decision Cole has revisited several times this year. In a March interview with Apple Music, he said he realized he’d misrepresented his feelings about Kendrick about an hour before his Dreamville performance. He also previously revealed that Kendrick had recorded two songs for The Fall-Off before the feud disrupted his plans.

Cole acknowledged that he could’ve leaned on Pitts more during that period. Rather than explain how much the situation weighed on him, he assured his mentor everything was under control. Pitts, who has spent years serving as the rapper’s sounding board, suggested the apology ultimately matched the person he’d always known Cole to be, even if it wasn’t the outcome Rap fans expected.

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Kemp reposted a Hollywood Unlocked graphic reporting that 50 had secured a temporary protection order, covering his photograph with rat emojis. Across the top, she wrote, “RAT RAT RAT,” followed by laughing emojis and an obscene gesture. Another Story continued the name-calling, referring to the rapper as “15cents” alongside more rat emojis.

Her insults weren’t limited to 50, either. In a separate text post, Kemp wrote, “Hurtis & Lil Sleezer,” before making another derogatory remark involving his son and the teenager’s mother, Daphne Joy. She jokingly attributed the words to Maya Angelou, adding a bizarre literary reference to an already heated confrontation.

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Tia Kemp Continues Mocking 50 Cent After Court Order

The posts arrived hours after TMZ reported that a Miami-Dade County judge had granted 50’s request for a temporary injunction protecting his 14-year-old son, Sire. The order, issued Monday (Oct. 26), requires Kemp to remain at least 500 feet away from the teenager and prohibits direct or indirect contact with him, including through social media. She’s also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition while the order is in effect.

The legal dispute grew out of 50’s public comments about William Roberts III, Kemp’s adult son with Rick Ross, who was allegedly pistol-whipped near his Florida university earlier this month. After 50 mocked the incident and offered support to the accused attacker, Kemp retaliated with personal remarks about his family.

In his petition, 50 accused Kemp of repeatedly targeting Sire with derogatory claims about his developmental health. He also alleged that she posted messages about the teenager alongside sexually explicit material. Kemp has argued that 50 started their disagreement and shouldn’t be surprised when she responds to his attacks.

The temporary injunction is separate from a federal lawsuit in California, where 50 is seeking damages over Kemp’s alleged statements concerning Sire. He previously warned her on Instagram that her “gangster granny act” wouldn’t work and declared there would be “no white flags.”

Kemp’s latest Stories suggest she’s still willing to publicly antagonize the rapper despite the legal consequences. It hasn’t been established whether any of the new posts will become an issue in court. The temporary injunction is scheduled to expire Nov. 3, when both sides are expected to appear before a judge to determine whether the restrictions should remain in place.

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During an Instagram Live on Tuesday (Oct. 27), Cardi reflected on the lessons she’s still learning at 34. Despite reaching new heights in her career, she explained that she’s become increasingly suspicious of people who appear supportive but privately resent her accomplishments. She even described feeling uncomfortable discussing a new business contract because she worries about how certain friends might react. “Being successful, it is so scary. You just don’t know who got that secret animosity for you,” she said.

Cardi emphasized that her frustrations weren’t directed at strangers criticizing her online. She was talking about people who’ve been around her for years, some of whom she believes deliberately try to humble her. Although she didn’t name anyone, she said their behavior was starting to affect her personality.

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Cardi B Says She’s Becoming Colder Toward People Around Her

The conversation grew considerably darker as Cardi described her anger. She insisted that she wasn’t feeling depressed or sad, but acknowledged that she was becoming increasingly mean toward people she believed had wronged her. “I’m starting to feel like I’m becoming an evil villain,” she admitted, explaining that the frustration had made her want to withdraw from relationships altogether.

She also entertained the idea of changing her phone number and distancing herself from people. What seemed to bother her most was the possibility that someone could accept her friendship while quietly rooting against her. At one point, a viewer asked whether she was seeing a therapist. Cardi responded that she hadn’t attended therapy in some time and wasn’t interested in returning, instead expressing her anger through a profane statement wishing death on the people upsetting her. She also spoke about having violent thoughts when dwelling on perceived betrayals, although she didn’t identify a specific target or describe a plan to hurt anyone.

The remarks come as Cardi continues to enjoy the commercial success of her sophomore album, Am I the Drama?, and her 2026 Little Miss Drama Tour. Her career accomplishments prompted the conversation, but she gave no indication of which personal relationships had deteriorated.

Rather than go to sleep and continue thinking about the situation, Cardi said she planned to keep herself occupied with exercise. As Complex reported, she told viewers that sitting alone with her thoughts could lead her to dwell on revenge, so she planned to return to squats.

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According to The Breakfast Club’s Loren LoRosa, Roc Nation Sports has committed to arranging a trip to Spain in December, where Nevada will have opportunities to further his soccer development. The agency, which represents international athletes including Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior, reportedly plans to use its overseas connections to help the young player.

The opportunity is particularly meaningful for Nevada’s parents, Martasia Griffin and Don Pierre, who had already discussed relocating to Spain to support their son’s development. Roc Nation Sports also reportedly publicly encouraged the youngster on Instagram, writing, “Keep shining Nevada, we support you!” However, details about the reported trip, including any participating academies, haven’t been announced.

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Nevada Pierre’s Viral Soccer Dispute Draws National Attention

The excitement surrounding Nevada follows a contentious Oct. 24 game in Winter Park, Florida. The toddler was competing against children as old as five when disagreements over his playing time escalated. His parents maintain that league officials were upset because their son was outperforming the other children, while an organizer accused Nevada of pushing players and described his parents as disruptive.

Body-camera footage released by Winter Park police showed the organizer acknowledging Nevada’s advanced abilities while explaining why he wanted the family removed from the program. Griffin disputed his account, insisting that her son was being unfairly singled out. “They’re mad at my son because he actually plays soccer,” she told responding officers.

According to ABC News, the incident was classified as a civil dispute. No arrests were made, and police said the family wasn’t forcibly removed from the park. The i9 Sports organization subsequently refunded their registration fee and launched a review of the incident.

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Nevada’s story has since attracted support well beyond social media. Former U.S. men’s national team player Eddie Johnson has offered to train him at his EJE7 Soccer Academy in Orlando. Johnson revealed that the family previously approached him when Nevada was two, but he’d recommended youth league competition because the boy was too young for his program.

The family also set up a GoFundMe that has raised more than $42,000 for Nevada’s continued training and related expenses. Speaking with WESH 2, Don Pierre said he hoped the controversy wouldn’t overshadow his son’s abilities. “I want people to see his talent. Not because the police was called on him,” he said.

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Joe immediately began questioning who was actually getting paid before turning his attention to Flex. He joked that the longtime DJ must be getting paid because he represents the station so fiercely, suggesting he’d tattooed Hot 97‘s name in a rather unfortunate location. Jadakiss couldn’t let that one slide, correcting Joe’s description of where the imaginary tattoo would be.

The jokes continued when Joe brought up Hot 97’s Summer Jam, admitting that some of what he witnessed at the event left him confused. He recalled attending to perform alongside Yung Miami before deciding he’d seen enough. “I had to run the fuck up out of there,” he joked.

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Fat Joe Weighs In On Hot 97’s Growing Controversy

The discussion wasn’t entirely at the station’s expense. Joe pushed back when the conversation suggested Flex was at odds with Mero and Kaz, explaining that he didn’t believe the veteran DJ deserved blame for decisions being made by management. He also made a point of acknowledging Flex’s influence on his career. “Fat Joe ain’t who he is if it wasn’t for Funkmaster Flex,” he said.

The remarks follow an unusually public dispute involving Hot 97‘s morning show. During an Oct. 14 broadcast, Mero and Kaz criticized the station’s leadership, with Kaz describing it as the worst workplace he’d experienced. Former producer Scottie Beam subsequently alleged that employees had been furloughed and raised concerns about unpaid obligations.

Former Hot 97 personalities Ebro Darden and Peter Rosenberg have also criticized the station’s parent company, MediaCo. Rosenberg questioned management’s approach to staffing, while Ebro claimed the company had reduced resources that previously supported programming.

The Oct. 14 segment featuring Mero and Kaz was subsequently removed from Hot 97‘s official YouTube channel, although clips continued circulating online. MediaCo has yet to publicly address the allegations concerning employee compensation or the reported furloughs. With the station’s current and former personalities airing their frustrations across multiple platforms, the dispute has drawn attention well beyond its own airwaves.

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