As we previously reported, Brown acknowledged this week that he has not seen Lovely in months. He blamed Diamond for the separation, writing that she was “not allowing me to have time with my child.” Diamond’s position is different. In an October 1 declaration, she alleged that during the previous six to seven months, Brown had “not once asked me to see Lovely,” according to TMZ.

Her newly shared NYFW messages appear intended to support her claim that she has not simply blocked Brown from seeing their daughter.

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Diamond Brown Shares Alleged Messages With Nia Guzman

Further, Diamond posted what she presented as an earlier private conversation with Nia, the mother of Brown’s eldest daughter, Royalty. In the alleged exchange, Nia reportedly told Diamond that Brown needed to reconsider the company he keeps. Diamond surfaced the messages shortly after Nia publicly defended Brown, saying he “goes above and beyond” for his family and describing him as “very present” and “very active.”

Ammika, who shares son Aeko with the singer, said she usually avoids online disputes but maintained that “all of the children are very well taken care of by their dad.” Jada was more confrontational, telling Diamond to stop being “ungrateful” and “miserable” while insisting the women and their children are well cared for.

Brown reposted their comments to his Instagram Story. Meanwhile, Diamond responded with more than screenshots. In a video, she suggested the increasingly public dispute was far from finished. “It’s going to get messier,” she warned. She also made several knowing expressions while speaking, appearing to suggest that there was more information she could disclose. Diamond did not spell out what that material might be, leaving the warning hanging as the latest tease in a dispute that has repeatedly spilled from court filings onto social media.

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The back-and-forth began escalating again after Diamond’s allegations in their ongoing custody and child-support case became public. She has accused Brown of harassing men she dated after their relationship ended and alleged that he has failed to request time with Lovely for months. Brown denies the harassment allegations and maintains that Diamond is responsible for keeping him from their daughter.

Their disagreement over Lovely has been in court for months. Diamond previously sought legal and physical custody with visitation for Brown, while the singer asked for joint legal and physical custody, as we reported in June.

Diamond’s latest posts do not resolve those competing claims. They do, however, show that after Brown and his other co-parents publicly challenged her account, she is prepared to answer with screenshots of her own. Judging by her warning that things are about to get “messier,” she may not be finished.

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Their comments surfaced after Brown responded to Diamond’s recent court claims and accused her of preventing him from seeing their 4-year-old daughter. Brown reposted the messages from his other co-parents to his Instagram Story as their disagreement continued to unfold publicly.

Nia, who shares daughter Royalty with Brown, offered one of the clearest defenses. In a message shared by The Shade Room, she said the singer “goes above and beyond” to make sure everyone is taken care of. She also described him as “very present” and “very active” with his children. Ammika, who shares son Aeko with Brown, acknowledged that she generally stays away from public disputes before making an exception this time.

“I don’t like to get involved in drama,” she wrote before stating, “All of the children are well taken care of by their dad.” Meanwhile, Jada, who welcomed a son with Brown earlier this year, addressed Diamond more directly. “Diamond please,” she wrote. “Every one of us is OVERLY taken care of and you know that.” She then told Diamond to stop being “ungrateful” and “miserable.”

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Diamond Brown And Chris Brown Disagree Over Access To Lovely

The latest friction stems from allegations Diamond made in an October 1 declaration connected to the former couple’s legal battle. According to TMZ, Diamond said Brown’s work frequently takes him away from Los Angeles but alleged that “in the last six to seven months, he has not once asked me to see Lovely.” She has also accused Brown of harassing men she dated after their relationship ended and threatening her current boyfriend and his twin brother.

Those allegations have not been established in court. Brown has denied the harassment claims, and his attorney disputed Diamond’s account. Brown also challenged her version of their parenting arrangement on Instagram. He acknowledged that he has not seen Lovely in seven months but blamed Diamond for the separation. The singer also claimed that he pays for Lovely’s schooling and medical expenses, along with Diamond’s housing, vehicles, and additional monthly support.

Diamond previously sought legal and physical custody of Lovely with visitation for Brown. He opposed that arrangement and requested joint legal and physical custody. With all the controversy Chris Brown’s name has been entangled in, this public yet personal argument is the last thing he needs.

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According to Puck, the transaction could be signed within the next three to four weeks. Financial terms have not been disclosed, and MarcyPen did not comment on the reported negotiations. Still, the potential sale has been developing for nearly a year. Reuters reported in October 2025 that LVMH had begun exploring options for its Fenty Beauty stake and was working with Evercore on the process. At the time, sources estimated the company could be worth between $1 billion and $2 billion. Reuters also reported that Fenty Beauty generated approximately $450 million in net sales in 2024.

Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 alongside Kendo Brands, LVMH’s beauty incubator. The company’s current FAQ still describes Fenty Beauty as a joint venture between Rihanna and Kendo. If the MarcyPen transaction closes as reported, LVMH would exit that ownership arrangement while Rihanna would retain her existing stake.

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Jay-Z’s Firm Already Has Business Ties To Rihanna

Further, a MarcyPen deal would not mark the investment group’s first involvement with one of Rihanna’s companies. Marcy Venture Partners, the firm Jay-Z co-founded before it became part of MarcyPen, previously invested in Savage X Fenty. That relationship dates back several funding rounds. TechCrunch reported that Marcy Venture Partners counted the lingerie company among its portfolio investments by 2021.

Fenty Beauty remains one of the most consequential pieces of Rihanna’s business portfolio. Its 2017 debut drew attention for launching foundation in 40 shades, particularly expanding options for consumers with deeper skin tones who had historically been underserved by major cosmetics brands. The company has since expanded across beauty categories while becoming a significant contributor to Rihanna’s fortune.

The reported negotiations would deepen a business connection between Rihanna and Jay-Z’s investment network that already extends beyond music. However, the deal is not finished yet. Puck states that an agreement could be signed later in October.

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The Infinite LP comes with particularly unusual provenance. According to the Wax Poetics auction listing, Detroit DJ Babe received the record directly from Eminem after watching him compete at the city’s famed Hip Hop Shop in 1996. Babe recalled being encouraged by DJ Los to come see an unknown white rapper who had been making noise at the weekly battles. Eminem won that day and later approached Babe with a copy of his record.

The vinyl apparently spent the years that followed tucked away rather than circulating among collectors. Wax Poetics says the copy has remained with the same owner since 1996 and has never previously been offered on the open market. That history makes the record more than another early Eminem pressing. Infinite was independently released through F.B.T. Productions before Dr. Dre, Aftermath Entertainment, or the Slim Shady persona transformed Eminem’s career. The auction copy carries the original WEB714V catalog number and includes tracks such as “313,” “Open Mic,” and “Jealousy Woes II.”

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Auction Includes Eminem Material From His M&M And Slim Shady Eras

The sale reaches even further back than Infinite. A sealed 1995 cassette from Soul Intent features “F#@!in’ Backstabber” and “Biterphobia,” recorded while Marshall Mathers was still performing under the name M&M.

According to Wax Poetics, the cassette was Soul Intent’s only commercial release and includes an appearance from the late Proof. The tape remains sealed and received a grade of nine from Audio Media Grading earlier this year.

Collectors can also bid on a sealed promotional cassette created ahead of The Slim Shady LP. The 1998 sampler was mixed and presented by Stretch Armstrong and distributed to radio, press, and retailers before Eminem’s major-label debut arrived in February 1999. Rather than contain the complete album, the tape combines snippets of songs including “My Name Is,” “Brain Damage,” and “Guilty Conscience” with skits.

Also included is a nine-volume run of DJ Babe’s The 7 Mile Album mixtape series. The collection features early or exclusive material from Eminem and other Detroit fixtures including Royce Da 5’9”, Proof, and Obie Trice, along with music from 50 Cent and other artists from the era. Wax Poetics says the tapes come from Babe’s own retained archive rather than the secondary market.

The auction also includes sealed first pressings of The Slim Shady LP and The Marshall Mathers LP, extending the collection from Eminem’s independent Detroit years into the period when his records began reaching millions of listeners.

Bidding remains open through Thursday, October 8. The biggest draw for collectors may be the chance to own artifacts from a version of Eminem’s career that existed before the global fame, including material that reportedly came straight from his hands in Detroit nearly 30 years ago.

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The video initially appeared to capture Offset arguing with casino employees over people playing in what he considered his spot. According to TMZ’s original report, the former Migos rapper complained that other gamblers were being allowed into his place at the table while he was wagering as much as $10,000 and $20,000 at a time.

Offset could also be heard insisting that nobody touch his belongings and claiming he had already won $200,000 from the casino. The heated exchange quickly circulated online as another wild casino moment involving the rapper. There was apparently one problem with that interpretation. Offset says none of it was real.

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Offset Says Casino Incident Was Part Of Album Promotion

The Shade Room says it spoke exclusively with Offset after the clip went viral. “Man, they messin up my rollout,” Offset reportedly said of coverage presenting the encounter as a genuine confrontation. Yet, the ambiguity of it all appears to have been the point.

Further, Offset did not offer additional details about how the stunt connects to the forthcoming project or whether more staged moments are planned. For now, he seems more concerned that the reveal arrived before he intended. So, while social media spent part of Monday debating what went wrong at the blackjack table, Offset says there was never actually a casino beef to settle. The argument was apparently an album teaser hiding in plain sight.

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In a brief clip circulating online, Lucki could be seen talking with bandages covering part of his neck. Rather than discuss his injury in detail, the rapper directed most of his attention toward the Los Angeles Police Department and a vehicle that apparently remains in police possession.

Lucki asked LAPD to return his car, claiming he had $100,000 inside along with a debit card. When it came to what happened during the chaotic scene outside ComplexCon, however, he wasn’t nearly as forthcoming. He maintained that he didn’t know anything and didn’t see anything, suggesting there was too much happening around him for him to offer information about the confrontation.

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Lucki Keeps Quiet About What Happened At ComplexCon

The October 3 altercation unfolded outside the Los Angeles Convention Center during ComplexCon. As we previously reported, footage from the aftermath showed Lucki bloodied near his face and neck as speculation quickly spread about what caused his injury.

Although early social media posts widely described Lucki as having been stabbed, the circumstances surrounding his specific wound remain less clear. According to TMZ, law enforcement sources said an unidentified person struck Lucki on the side of his face while he was surrounded by fans, causing a laceration. Police also encountered another victim who had been stabbed and two additional injured people.

LAPD is investigating the incident as an attempted murder, according to TMZ’s report. Four people were injured in total, and no arrests had been announced at the time of the outlet’s report.

Playboi Carti was also spotted near the scene, fueling considerable speculation online about whether the confrontation involved people associated with his camp. However, video showed Carti observing the commotion from a vehicle, and authorities have not publicly identified him as a participant or suspect. It was also noted that neither law enforcement nor the artists’ camps had confirmed claims tying Carti or his entourage to Lucki’s injury.

Lucki’s latest appearance doesn’t settle those questions, and he seems uninterested in doing so himself. Whatever happened outside ComplexCon, the rapper says he didn’t see it. His concern now is getting his car, money, and debit card back from LAPD as the investigation continues.

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The artist has delivered some big hits on his new albums, including “Shabang” and “Janice STFU” on ICEMAN. Some felt as though ICEMAN could be a Rap Album Of The Year contender at this year’s Grammys. However, that is not going to be in the cards.

In the past, Drake has been critical of the institution, and this year, he is sticking to his guns. Drake has not submitted any of his songs or albums to the Grammys this year. Simply put, don’t expect him to attend next year’s ceremony.

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Drake Boycotts The Grammys

Interestingly enough, Drake rapped about making this decision on “MAKE THEM KNOW.”

“This album, I’m never submittin’ it/’Cause I know that they’ll never consider it./This might be the one year I won/’Cause I know how they like to position it,” he raps on the song.

Clearly, Drake has been planning this for a while now. He wants to show people that he doesn’t need the Grammys to be a success. Even though he has showcased some jealousy about Kendrick Lamar’s ability to win them.

One could also make the argument that the awards fever for “Not Like Us” is another reason why Drake wants to stay away. The diss track won “Song of the Year” and “Record of the Year” in 2025. It was also blasted throughout the auditorium, with his peers dancing along to it.

Given this information, Drake’s distrust of the Grammys should not be surprising.

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However, that report is now picking up steam. Hits Daily Double has come out with another report today. It was here that the outlet revealed BTS was initially going to be pegged as a headliner. In the end, they backed out of negotiations.

Now, Drake is one of the leading candidates to headline the show. Interestingly enough, so is SZA. There is a third act being considered, and that would be Radiohead, who are alternative rock legends.

Given recent history, Drake is not someone you would expect to see floated around. Clearly, he remains the biggest hip-hop artist in the world. However, in recent years, Drizzy has been reluctant to headline big festivals in the United States. He headlined Wireless, but that was overseas.

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Drake Vs. SZA For Coachella

It would make sense for Drake to get this gig, especially since it is likely to come in the midst of his World Tour for ICEMAN. During the rollout for FOMO, Drake confirmed that he would be touring the world in 2027. The April dates for Coachella could very well align with that vision.

As for SZA, it remains to be seen if she has new music on the way. She remains one of R&B’s biggest crossover pop stars and has a massive catalog that could also carry a headlining set.

Radiohead is certainly an option as well, as that brand of alternative rock has always played well in the California desert. For now, fans will just have to be patient and wait for the official announcement.

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Ultimately, it led to plenty of backlash against Playboi Carti, who was spotted at the scene of the fight but not participating in it. Still, much of the blame has been placed on Carti for what went down, but Wack 100 isn’t allowing that narrative to spread.

During a recent conversation on Clubhouse, Wack 100 got into it with a person who called out Playboi Carti for what went down. However, Wack vehemently denied that the Whole Lotta Red rapper was involved in the altercation. The two ended up arguing about the genesis of the beef, though Wack wasn’t trying to hear any of it. Check out the clip below.

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Wack 100 Defends Playboi Carti

According to XXL, the altercation began between LUCKI and Destroy Lonely, who threw the first punch before it turned into a full-blown brawl. TMZ reports that four victims sustained injuries, including at least one other who was reportedly stabbed. 

Thus far, the details aren’t completely clear, but LAPD is reportedly looking into the incident as an attempted murder. Carti himself hasn’t directly responded to the incident, though some suspected that he threw a shot at Lucki during his performance at ComplexCon, stating, “We made it this f*cking far, f*ck that n**** man. Yeah, YVL business.” Meanwhile, Lucki confirmed to a fan that he’s doing okay. We will keep you posted on any further updates.

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Release Date: October 2, 2026

Genre: R&B

Album: With Love, From Dani

Quotable Lyrics from 2 Seat

Diamonds on my teeth
I love the way You make me smile
Way You make me feel just like a child
This is what I needed for a while
Way too lit to sleep, I had to die

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