First, we spoke on Chris Brown facing fresh re-litigations of his allegations in the public eye, thanks to a journalist falsely claiming he’s actively abusing women and a state representative walking back a Congressional honor. Aron and I emphasized the importance of taking allegations seriously, but also stressed the need to not conflate those with actual convictions. With a huge fanbase and a “no friends in the industry” mentality, Breezy continues to find success and downplay narratives against him, whether you like it or not.

Concerning Macklemore and Ed Sheeran’s controversy over the former’s advocacy for Palestine, we discussed how the rapper’s “Free Palestine” tour is keeping the focus on humanitarian efforts that his removal sought to quell. Aron and I also commented on the irony of Ed’s Gillette Stadium shows being canceled due to weather. Stadium owner Robert Kraft had allegedly threatened Sheeran to cancel his shows there if opener Macklemore remained.

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Speaking of live performance controversies, Aron and I also spoke on the rumors that Jay-Z’s struggling to book a halftime show. While these rumors could be completely false, they do speak to logistical and cultural challenges of this booking that don’t even account for more sociopolitical controversies. In addition, we talked about Colin Kaepernick’s book tour for his memoir The Perilous Fight and how his desire to play in the NFL represents a cognitive dissonance for some.

On a lighter note, Aron and I made some dream label/collective joint tour pairings inspired by Cash Money and No Limit’s tour. These aren’t all realistic, but we can dream. Among out picks were Odd Future and A$AP Mob, Quality Control and Cactus Jack, G.O.O.D. Music and Young Money or Roc-A-Fella, and the Dungeon Family and Native Tongues.

For our First Listen segment, Aron and I specifically discussed Remy Ma’s new EP Alimony, DDG’s new stream-emergent album HIT-A-THON, Che and Tezzus’ new two-pack, and the new 2Dead Boyz single. As for artists “On The Come-Up,” I encourage you all to check out Rockitneedspace, and Aron points you to the Guatemalan-Canadian MC Romeo Don’t Die.

Let us know what you think about all these topics in the comments below. Make sure to stay updated on HNHH to rate new songs and albums and check out our news and feature coverage. We’ll see you again next week with more of hip-hop’s buzzing developments.

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As caught by Livebitez on Instagram, she pulled up in an all-black fit with a leather jacket that had “Jezebel” on the back. Not only that, but the New York City star had a “Jezebel” chain as well. She performed the EP during the event with fans and had a lot to say afterwards.

“We live in a society where if you don’t say something, that means it’s true,” Remy expressed. “Or if you do say something, you’re bothered… Don’t f***ing bother me. When you do bother me, you get s**t like the Alimony EP… I peep the plan now ahead of time… Nobody ever really takes them seriously… They want me gone. I’m here. I’m staying here, I’m not going anywhere. And I’ma be popping my s**t while I’m here, and can’t nobody do nothing about it.”

“People are mad that I’m the wife,” she continued. “Nobody, and I swear nobody, is more mad than me… Let’s move on. Everybody’s adults here… I don’t care from this point on, what’s said, what’s spun…”

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Remy Ma & Papoose Beef

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Elsewhere during the event, Remy Ma also shared a video that included some more shots at Pap. “He’s asking for f***ing half, he don’t pick up my f***ing daughter,” she ranted. “She hasn’t seen him in months. That n***a don’t pay for s**t. He still got my f***ing jewelry. Literally looked me in my face and told me, ‘I want half of everything,’ when he was supposed to come and sign the f***ing papers… Couple times, he’s f***ing mad b***hes. Always has been. And I kept it a f***ing secret like everybody else keeps their f***ing husband’s secret.”

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The comments at the Alimony event might also refer to Remy Ma’s feud with Claressa Shields, Papoose’s current partner. They have been going at it on social media as well, but like both have pointed out, nothing has escalated yet despite threats. Hopefully it stays that way. You can watch the full Alimony event below.

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This follows his earlier responses to the situation. The commentator and streamer broke it down during his livestream and responded to some folks on Twitter’s commentary on the situation.

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Regarding QueenzFlip’s podcast appearance, he explained he had reached out to Rory following his health scare, and he thought they were cool. He thought his “suckers” comments about Farrell and Mal were “water under the bridge. But this didn’t turn out to be the case. Flip was mad at Rory saying “Clip that” after the confrontation, and let the anger stew for a while despite REASON’s attempts to diffuse the situation. Emanny also told both the podcasters to not let things go too far.

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Rory & QueenzFlip Beef

Flip also said he knows how the JBP still has love for Farrell, but he said he doesn’t “f**k with him” anymore after hearing his response to this. “You made me aware of how you view me, and I’m not with none of that,” he expressed. Still, QueenzFlip said he was wrong for calling him and Mal “suckers” in the first place, and shouted out Demaris as well.

Other JBP highlights include Emanny saying he won’t try to play middleman with Rory anymore, Joe Budden arguing Farrell looked like he wanted to get into it, and Flip realizing when the confrontation became too tense for comfort. We’ll see if this develops any further or if both men just let it stay in the past.

Elsewhere, QueenzFlip got into other arguments during this nightclub outing in New York City for a “Girls Love Karaoke” event. Remy Ma called him a “b***h,” so he had to deal with a lot of animosity this week.

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According to TMZ, boxing promoter Skyy Myles and streaming provider BLK Prime claim Blueface livestreamed the Sept. 19 fight for more than an hour. The complaint alleges Wack 100 joined him during the broadcast and that tens of thousands of viewers watched without purchasing the official pay-per-view.

The filing goes further, claiming Blueface actively told viewers not to buy the fight. The plaintiffs allege he encouraged fans to stay on his stream instead and tied the decision to a financial dispute involving Rock. Blueface has not publicly responded to the lawsuit.

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Chrisean Rock Won Her Professional Debut

The disputed broadcast covered Rock’s bout against Ku’Shiyah Williams at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor. Competing under her birth name, Chrisean Malone, she won by second-round TKO in what was promoted as her first sanctioned professional fight. The event aired exclusively through BLK Prime as part of Skyy Myles Promotions’ The Supper card.

Rock had already stepped into the ring earlier this year, defeating Zenith Zion in an April crossover bout. That fight was not counted toward her official professional record, making the Williams matchup her formal entry into pro boxing.

The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified damages for the revenue they claim was lost because of the unauthorized stream, along with legal fees. Rock’s attorney, Charles Lew, told TMZ he had “never seen such a blatant and brazen disregard for copyright,” arguing that the broadcast was not only taken without permission but promoted as a free alternative to the paid feed. Blueface’s representatives had not responded to TMZ’s request for comment when the outlet published its report.

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The change closes a management run that covered a major stretch of Cardi’s post-Invasion of Privacy career. Full Stop was in place as she worked toward her long-delayed second album, Am I the Drama?, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 2025.

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A New Management Era Comes As More Music Takes Shape

Timing puts the split at an active point in Cardi’s career. Earlier this month, she told The Breakfast Club that work on her third album had already started and that she planned to focus more heavily on recording after her birthday. Complex reported that she already has two songs she likes and is aiming to release the project in 2027.

Full Stop remains one of the music industry’s most prominent management firms, with a roster that includes Harry Styles and John Mayer. Cardi’s next management move has not been announced. From what we know, the split appears to be strictly business. Neither Cardi nor Full Stop has publicly suggested that the relationship ended on bad terms.

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“Contrary to information currently being circulated, the Henry County court documentation reflects one charge: simple assault,” the statement reads. According to CBS News Atlanta, Wyatt’s representatives specifically denied that she was charged with cruelty to children. They also disputed reports of more serious assault-related charges.

The pushback comes after TMZ reported Friday morning that a Henry County Sheriff’s Office representative said Wyatt had been booked on Sept. 20 for terroristic threats, simple assault, and cruelty to children. TMZ stated that she was released two days later after posting $1,050 bond. Details about what allegedly led to the arrest have not been released.

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Wyatt’s Team Says The Court Record Tells A Different Story

CBS News Atlanta also reviewed Henry County booking information that listed aggravated assault and terroristic threats, along with a misdemeanor child-cruelty count. Wyatt’s representatives say those entries do not match the court documentation in the case, creating a conflict between the booking information being circulated and the charge they say is actually before the court.

Her statement took particular issue with the child cruelty reports. “We are not offering excuses or asking anyone to prejudge the circumstances surrounding the case,” the message reads. “We are simply asking that facts be reported responsibly.” Her team did not provide further details about what prompted the arrest.

The singer plans to address the matter through the legal process. Her representatives also said the arrest will not affect her upcoming performances, and her current schedule remains unchanged.

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Dickinson criticized everything from Cardi’s stride to the way she moved her arms. “She doesn’t know what she’s doing,” she said. “I understand using celebrities to promote your clothes. Cardi B is waddling down the runway.” Dickinson argued that the walk did not resemble professional runway technique before adding, “She’s not a supermodel. She’s a rapper!”

The criticism arrived after Cardi joined the Sept. 22 Vogue World show at Milan’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Vogue reports that she appeared during the show’s “Patterns” section wearing an archival Versace dress from the fashion house’s spring 2018 collection. The pop-art design incorporated vintage Vogue covers and paid tribute to Gianni Versace’s earlier work.

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Cardi B Was There As A Celebrity Guest, Not A Career Model

Dickinson may have acknowledged that fashion houses regularly use celebrities on the runway, but that did little to soften her assessment. “It’s not a runway walk,” she said before assigning Cardi the low score.

The appearance was not Cardi’s first time modeling in a major fashion show. She made her runway debut in December 2023 for Balenciaga’s pre-fall 2024 presentation in Los Angeles, walking outdoors in an oversized blue fur coat. Her Vogue World appearance came in a show that intentionally mixed professional models with celebrity cameos. Vogue’s event coverage also featured appearances from Jennifer Lopez and J Balvin.

Cardi sounded much happier with the moment than Dickinson did. In an Instagram post after the show, she thanked Anna Wintour and Donatella Versace for including her, calling the opportunity a “dream” and “a moment I will never forget.”

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“He’s obviously very, very pleased and happy with the results,” Findling told Complex in an interview published Thursday. He described the trial as emotionally draining for Durk and said the aftermath has centered largely on his family. The defense team spent 22 months preparing for the case, with Findling saying the work became deeply personal as the possibility of a life-altering conviction hung over their client.

That preparation ended with Durk being cleared of the murder-for-hire and stalking charges prosecutors brought over the failed attempt to target Quando Rondo. Prosecutors alleged Durk arranged the attack as retaliation for King Von’s 2020 killing. The jury rejected the case against him on Sept. 11. His co-defendants Deandre Wilson and David Lindsey were acquitted of the murder-for-hire charges but convicted on stalking-related counts.

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Findling Takes Aim At Using Rap Lyrics As Evidence

Lyrics became a recurring issue during the trial, and Findling remains sharply critical of prosecutors using an artist’s music to support criminal allegations. He told Complex that treating commercially released Rap as evidence can be a “grave mistake,” comparing it to attempting to use fictional violence from another art form against its creator.

His comments come after prosecutors repeatedly pointed to Durk’s music while presenting their theory of the case. The defense argued that lyrics written and released as entertainment should not be treated as straightforward admissions about real-world conduct. Findling said professional artists are creating music for public consumption, making that context essential when prosecutors try to introduce their work in court.

Meanwhile, Durk’s legal fight is not finished. He remains in federal custody while facing a separate trial on charges that include murder in aid of racketeering and a related firearms count. He has pleaded not guilty. A Nov. 4 bond review is scheduled before U.S. District Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald, while the timing of the second trial remains unsettled despite an earlier Oct. 5 date appearing on the calendar.

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According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Mayweather notified the New York Supreme Court that he was dropping his case against former investment manager Jona Rechnitz and Ayal Frist. Alexander Seligson and Frist Apex Ventures were also named in the suit.

Mayweather filed the complaint in May, alleging Rechnitz and the other defendants had mishandled enormous amounts of his money over several years. Among his claims was an accusation that roughly $100 million worth of jewelry had been used as collateral for a $13 million loan without his authorization. He also alleged problems involving a private jet and several real estate investments. The defendants denied wrongdoing.

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The Defendants Were Due To Respond

The timing of the withdrawal comes just before Rechnitz and Frist were expected to formally answer the allegations. ESPN reports that their response was due Friday, one day after Mayweather pulled the case.

A source in Rechnitz’s camp told TMZ that the defendants were preparing to submit documents they believed contradicted Mayweather’s allegations. When the suit was first filed, their attorney called the claims “utterly baseless” and said documentary evidence would refute them. Mayweather’s attorney, Leo Jacobs, offered no explanation for the withdrawal, telling ESPN only that his client had decided to dismiss the claims “at this time.”

Dropping this case does not end Mayweather’s other legal disputes. He still has a separate $340 million lawsuit pending against Showtime Networks. As for the allegations against Rechnitz and the other former associates, the dismissal without prejudice means Mayweather has preserved the option of returning to court with them later.

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Called REFORM Work Matters, the initiative will serve people ages 18 to 24 who are currently on probation or parole, as well as those who recently completed supervision. AllHipHop reports that participants will enter a free 10-week apprenticeship-readiness program through Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.

Training will prepare participants for construction work while helping them earn an OSHA 10 certification. The program also provides a $250 weekly stipend and free Uber transportation, removing two barriers that can make unpaid job training difficult to complete. Graduates will then be connected with opportunities in union building trades.

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REFORM Is Taking Its Probation Work Into The Workplace

The Lancaster program is backed by $518,000 from the U.S. Department of Labor through Pennsylvania’s RESTART initiative. The state announced the broader program in August, with nearly $3 million in federal funding expected to serve about 400 justice-impacted young people across Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry says Lancaster’s share will specifically fund REFORM Work Matters.

The expansion follows a similar effort REFORM helped launch in Richmond this year. Ten people on probation completed that six-week pre-apprenticeship program, and all 10 accepted union apprenticeships afterward, according to REFORM Alliance.

Pennsylvania has already been a major focus of the organization’s policy work. REFORM spent years supporting probation legislation that became Act 44 in 2023, creating earlier review opportunities and employment incentives for people under supervision. The Pennsylvania General Assembly confirms the law was enacted from Senate Bill 838 in December of that year.

REFORM Work Matters puts part of that policy agenda into practice before supervision ends. Instead of limiting the work to shortening probation terms, the Lancaster program is designed to help participants leave with training and a clearer route toward steady employment.

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