As reported by Complex, Lord Jamar, who previously managed the “Run It Up” rapper, explained in a recent interview with Quiet Part Out Loud that the Babygrande Records signee isn’t in an exploitative deal by any means. Jamar confirmed that he had a role in orchestrating the deal when he once managed the rapper. “I have knowledge of the deal. He’s not in a bad deal… he even said he’s not in a bad deal. He said he’s in a deal he doesn’t want to be in,” Jamar said, adding that Stove God simply didn’t want to work with him or the owner of Babygrande Records.

“He could have been out of this deal if he would have just delivered his projects,” Jamar said. “But he took the money, took the advance, and… didn’t deliver.”

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What Did Lord Jamar Say About Stove God Cooks Deal?

Jamar suggested that Stove God has been unfairly portraying Chuck Wilson of Babygrande Records as the bad guy in the situation while also trying to pin some of the blame of his record deal on Jamar. However, Lord Jamar said that he played a major role in Stove God Cook’s career, especially as it relates to linking him up with Busta Rhymes and Roc Marciano, who worked on Reasonable Drought. Furthermore, Jamar said he also helped with Stove God Cook’s rebranding.

Regardless of the strain on their relationship, Lord Jamar made it clear that he still believes in Stove God Cook’s talent as an artist. Check out the full clip above and sound off with your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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USA Today reports that British officials say the operation unraveled during a routine inspection at the Port of Harwich in Essex, where Border Force officers stopped a truck arriving from the Netherlands in September 2025. Inside the vehicle were 28 pallets of merchandise tied to Kim Kardashian’s shapewear and clothing brand, Skims. The products themselves were legitimate, investigators said. The alleged criminal activity was concealed elsewhere.

According to the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA), officers became suspicious after X-ray scans revealed unusual structural inconsistencies inside the rear doors of the trailer. A deeper search uncovered a hidden compartment packed with 90 individually wrapped bundles of cocaine, each weighing roughly two pounds.

Skims Denies Any Involvement

Authorities estimate the drugs carried a street value of approximately 7.2 million euros, or about $8.4 million USD. Further, the driver, identified as 40-year-old Jakub Jan Konkel of northern Poland, was later convicted in connection with the smuggling scheme. Court proceedings revealed investigators uncovered GPS and travel data pointing to an undocumented 16-minute stop made during the trip, a detail prosecutors argued played a key role in how the drugs were loaded into the vehicle.

Officials believe the cocaine was inserted into the trailer during that brief stop with the coordination of an organized trafficking network operating across European freight routes.

Konkel initially denied involvement in the operation before later admitting he had agreed to transport the narcotics for payment. Authorities said he was promised 4,500 euros in exchange for moving the shipment across borders. A judge at Chelmsford Crown Court ultimately sentenced him to 13 years and six months in prison.

Skims issued a statement to USA Today regarding the controversy: “SKIMS is aware of the recent news involving a shipment with our products. We want to be absolutely clear: SKIMS had no knowledge whatsoever about this criminal activity. We had no connection to the smuggling operation, the driver, or the truck.”

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Now, XXL has released an update regarding Hotboii’s most recent legal troubles after being sentenced to six months in jail. The Orlando rapper, whose real name is Javarri Walker, was taken into custody Monday (May 18) and booked into Orange County Jail. His attorney, Lyle Mazin, clarified to XXL that the case does not involve any new criminal accusations. Instead, the sentencing stems from prior probation issues connected to three separate violations filed this year.

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Hotboii Was On Probation For Five Years

According to Mazin, the defense was able to reduce those violations down to a single count during Monday’s hearing. The attorney added that Hotboii may serve closer to five months with standard time-off credit for good behavior.

The latest development comes less than a year after the rapper was released in September 2024 and placed under supervised probation for five years. Since regaining his freedom, Hotboii has continued to face legal scrutiny, including several arrests throughout 2025.

One of the more serious incidents reportedly happened in Miami last summer, when police arrested him on allegations involving a firearm and trespassing on school property while armed. Hotboii has worked with several high-profile artists, including Lil Uzi Vert, Kodak Black, Pooh Shiesty, Plies, Polo G, and more. His past stints in jail haven’t paused his career, so he’s expected to bounce back without a problem.

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Hip-hop sleuth What’s The Dirt? began unpacking the visuals, including Shane Gillis’ involvement and previous comments the comedian made about Drake. These comments weren’t particularly flattering and fed into a larger narrative that followed Drake throughout his beef with Kendrick Lamar. What’s even crazier is Gillis basically predicted a timeline of Drake’s woes.

“Drizzy Drake’s into the young ones. He’s going to get got in the next five years, unfortunately. I love me some Drizzy Drake,” he told ​​Matt McCusker on Matt & Shane’s Secret Podcast. Frankly, it seemed to be said more in jest, especially since Shane revealed that he’s been in direct contact with Birdman, who he clarified did not supply him with this information. He clarified that he doesn’t believe Drake is a pedophile, though he said he thinks the rapper likes 17-year-old girls. “He’s on that Kellz tip.”

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What’s The Dirt? Breaks Down Shane Gillis’ Involvement In Drake’s Music Video

While accurate in his assessment of Drake’s takedown, What’s The Dirt? suggested that Gillis’ involvement in the video was intentional, especially if you clue into what he’s saying while in the backseat. “Those kids were awesome. I wanna hang out with those kids,” Gillis says. “That’s kind of weird. Shit. Fuck. The cameras are rolling.”

According to Whats The Dirt?’s analysis, the use of Gillis here highlights how something that’s taken out of context can create a whole narrative. Moreover, he says that if Gillis truly believed that the rumors about Drake were true, he wouldn’t have appeared in the music video in the first place. 

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Soon, social media was flooded with videos and posts of Ortiz talking about the singer, issuing threats and nonsensical tirades. Ortiz was later charged with 10 counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and three counts of shooting at an occupied vehicle or dwelling. Now, the Associated Press reports that a judge has paused prosecution so Ortiz can undergo a mental health evaluation.

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Ortiz Denies She Was Trying To Murder Rihanna

In a private meeting in Judge Shannon K. Cooley’s chambers, questions arose regarding Ortiz’s mental competence. The judge “temporarily transferred the case to a Hollywood mental health court that specializes in determining whether defendants can understand the proceedings and go through a trial.”

Deputy Public Defender Derek Dillman said, “It is the ethical obligation of counsel and the court to ensure that Ms. Ortiz’s rights are protected, including being able to assist counsel in conducting a defense in a rational manner.”

Meanwhile, Ortiz has denied that she was trying to murder Rihanna and has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. If she is found incompetent to stand trial, the 35-year-old, who has no previous criminal record, could be held “indefinitely in a state hospital,” reports AP. Her next court date is June 2.

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The title references Mac Dre’s “Too Hard for the F—in’ Radio,” an anthem from one of Northern California’s most revered Rap icons. Invoking him is never casual, especially in Hip Hop, where authenticity still matters deeply. Still, Drake’s embrace of the West Coast sound wasn’t well received by everyone, including a social media user who called him out.

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“Prior to this record, Aubrey has not done ANYTHING for the Bay,” the person wrote. “Besides putting E-40 and FAB in the background for ‘The Motto’ video. He has done NADA.” People were quick to point out several tracks in Drake’s catalog, including YG’s track “Why You Always Hatin?” from 2016. The song featured Drake and Bay Area rapper Kamaiyah, and the latter didn’t hesitate to defend the 6 God.

She issued a reply to social media user’s claims by writing, “My double platinum plaque strongly disagrees.” In addition to working with Kamaiyah and YG, Drake has long paid homage to Mac Dre, even bringing the late rapper’s mother onstage during his Summer Sixteen tour stop in Oakland. It’s clear that some critics are attempting to rewrite Drake’s history, but his music speaks for itself. Revisit “Why You Always Hatin?” above.

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According to Romania-Insider and Digi24, Romanian police have placed Wiz Khalifa on the list of wanted persons in the country. This relates to his nine-month prison sentence for drug possession after a controversial incident took place at a music festival. The incident in question surrounds a performance in Romania where Wiz lit a joint on stage. Romanian police later discovered 18 grams of weed in his possession and arrested him.

Wiz was ultimately found guilty of possession of risk drugs for personal use, leading to a nine-month sentence. In February, the rapper tried to get his sentence suspended, but the Constanța Court of Appeal rejected his appeal for annulment.

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Why Is There A Warrant For Wiz Khalifa’s Arrest?

Because of the current situation, the Romanian police said Wiz Khalifa is now wanted with a warrant issued for his arrest for “drug-related offenses,” specifically, the “possession of risk drugs without authorization for personal consumption.”

At this point, it’s unclear whether authorities in Romania will seek to extradite Wiz Khalifa from his residence in America. After the performance, Wiz offered an apology on X. 

“Last night’s show was amazing,” he wrote on X. “I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage. They were respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.”

Considering that there’s an arrest warrant now, it seems like he won’t even have an option to light up a joint on stage if he ever returns. We’ll keep you posted on any further updates. What are your thoughts on Wiz Khalifa’s situation? Let us know in the comments below.

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“I hate @BET ..,” he wrote in one tweet. “5 Grammy nominations[.] 0 BET nominations/acknowledgment nothing.. n***az remix the same people every years at the BET awards.”

In 2025, JID expressed how earning a BET nomination was something on his bucket list in an interview with XXL. 

Frankly, JID is certainly not the only rapper to feel this way. Freddie Gibbs previously expressed his issues with BET on “Vice Lord Poetry.”

Unfortunately, JID’s grievances extended well beyond just the institution that is BET. J. Cole, the co-founder of Dreamville, the label JID is signed to, shouted out JID on Birthday Blizzard ‘26.  In “99 Build Freestyle,” Cole gave J.I.D a solid shout out when he rapped, “If hip-hop is back, JID should chart platinum/ Anything less than that, it means y’all cappin’.”

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What Did JID Say About J. Cole?

Most people would recognize that shout-out as a compliment, but according to a since-deleted tweet captured by @kurrco, that wasn’t how JID felt. When one user noted how “J Cole said it best,” JID quoted the tweet, replying, “N***as ain’t say shit. I been overly platinum that bar was ass.”

It’s been a rough week for J. Cole. Before JID, it was Drake who reflected on their fall-out in the midst of the Kendrick Lamar beef. On ICEMAN, he noticeably took some subtle shots regarding Cole’s decision to wave the white flag, while Drizzy also declared that it’s “f*ck the Big 3.” Will we get a response from J. Cole? Hopefully not. Check out JID’s comments above. Do you think there’s tension in the Dreamville camp? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

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This morning, Nike dropped a new ad featuring Drake and Kevin Durant ahead of the upcoming NOCTA x Nike KD 19 collaboration. The ad shows KD showing Drake a series of different shoes while Drake reacts to each one. There are cowboy boot/basketball shoes that Drake says are “transcending the game” before KD says it’s a joke. Then, the Houston Rockets star presents a pair of fuzzy sneakers that Drake seems to be overly enthusiastic about.

“Wow, this guy’s the abominable snowman. Those are hard. Guy’s trying to dominate the Alaskan market. You got to keep the ankles warm,” he said before KD shot him down.

“Yo, what’s wrong with you? You think that I would wear these?” KD asks. “Are you even a real friend, bro?”

“I thought you were taking it somewhere else on some fashion…” Drake replies.

“Are you a yes man, bro?” KD says to which Drake replies, “No, I’m just supporting my brother.”

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When Does The NOCTA x Nike KD 19 Collaboration Drop?

The ad ends with Kevin Durant presenting a blue colorway of his actual NOCTA x Nike KD 19 sneaker, which will also drop in an array of other colorways. The shoes are reportedly priced at $155 and are slated to drop on June 17th. How do you feel about the KD 19 collaboration sneaker with NOCTA? Let us know in the comments below, and check out the ad above. 

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X user @theboyillinois sparked debate across the social media platform when he pointed out how Drake needs to put an end to the ominous gangster persona that has made many people weary of his recent catalog. “I think Drake is a dope ass rapper, but that fake tough mob boss shit has to stop,” the user wrote.

The responses varied from some who defended Drake and others who believed it’s something he puts on before he leaves the house. “I’m sorry, but I know people from there and he really is on that,” another user wrote in response. 

“every time Drake acts tough somebody suddenly knows a cousin and childhood friend from Toronto y’all got the deepest intelligence network on earth,” @Dr_Elon1 added.

Someone even brought up some of Drake’s past and how that undercuts the perception people have of him. “Drake has been robbed, slapped, and pissed on. That’s the holy trinity of a n***a not being on that ,” @Trigg3100 wrote. 

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X Debates Drake’s Mob Persona

Drake might not be a mob boss, but it’s clear that he has some serious pull in the city of Toronto. One of the music videos in the ICEMAN rollout included Drake recording inside City Hall, specifically inside the Mayor’s office, while wearing the Chain of Office. So, maybe the tough guy talk might not translate to a broader audience outside of his core fanbase. However, his influence clearly goes well beyond just music and entertainment. 

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