Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, founder and CEO of Top Dawg Entertainment, said to the outlet: “Trap Dickey has a real story that comes straight from his life. That kind of authenticity is exactly what we look for at TDE. We’re excited to welcome him to our roster.”

Trap Dickey used a basketball comparison to describe the move. “Being signed to TDE feels like joining the Golden State Warriors or the Lakers,” he said. “I’m looking forward to a winning season with TDE.”

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Who Is Trap Dickey?

Trap Dickey hails from Hartsville, South Carolina, and earned his mainstream breakthrough with the release of “Blue Devils” in 2023. He teamed up with DaBaby for a remix of the song. He’s since collaborated with Boosie Badazz and BigXthaPlug. He also made an appearance at the 12th Annual TDE Christmas Concert and Toy Drive in Los Angeles in December. He previously discussed his relationship with TDE during an interview with Bootleg Kev. “You on TDE would be crazy,” Kev said during the interview, to which Dickey responded, “Trap Dickey, TDE, that’d be really nice.” Last year, he appeared on Kai Cenat’s “Mafiathon 3” livestream series and performed his own “On The Radar” freestyle.

Fans on social media appear to be loving the signing. “I’ve been slapping Trap Dickey for the past 2 years and he’s coming to the home label? Magic right here,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added: “Trap Dickey been working for a long time. Hope he continues to win.”

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Over the past few months, Glo has been participating in a new journey that seems to be catching on. She has been going hard in the gym and appears eager to show people that she is the real deal. From time to time, fans get blessed with videos of her workout progress.

This past week, however, GloRilla delivered perhaps her biggest gym progress video yet. As you will see in the clip below, Glo looks fantastic, and she is pushing more weight than ever before. It is the kind of progress video that could very well motivate those watching to also get involved with their own fitness journey.

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GloRilla In The Gym

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As you can very clearly see here, GloRilla has gotten to a point where she has gained some muscle mass. Her muscles are defined, and it is clear in her thighs, arms, and shoulders. With every video, it feels like she is gaining confidence with her movements and the various exercises she can pull off.

Gym progress is one of those things that is incredibly satisfying to see. At the first, the gym can be tough, but if you are consistent, the gains are a matter of when, not if.

In the midst of all of this, fans are certainly hopeful for GloRilla to deliver some new music very soon. Her last project was a huge success, and there is this sense that she could outdo herself with whatever is on the horizon.

With that being said, the Summer is going to arrive sooner rather than later, and that would be the perfect time for Glo to come through with some fresh heat. Hopefully, it’s in the chamber.

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“The homies briefed me yesterday on all the outrage,” he begins. “My first thought was, ‘n****s ain’t that slow.’ But I go and look, and n****s that slow. Just listen to the music. It’s no way n****s hear to that clip, and they like, ‘You support Epstein.'”

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LaRussell’s “Heaven-Sent” Controversy

When LaRussell shared the song on social media, he admitted that his engineer warned him against doing so in the caption of the post. “MY ENGINEER TOLD ME I PROBABLY SHOULDN’T PUT THIS OUT… THAT’S EXACTLY WHY I PUT THIS OUT,” he wrote, along with three laughing emojis.

On the track, he raps: “I’m not perfect, and neither is the president / What’s guiltier than a n***a hiding evidence? / You can’t be mad that they heated if you don’t let them vent / Even the devil was heaven-sent / Even Malcolm [X] was heaven-sent, even Martin [Luther King Jr.] was heaven-sent. Even Kanye was heaven-sent / We all have been sent / Donald too. We all heaven-sent / Epstein too / We all heaven-sent / Adolph too. We all heaven-sent / Even you, we all heaven-sent.”

It predictably resulted in tons of criticism in the replies. “You and hobo johnson working together would fully usher in the end times,” one user wrote. Another added: “I’m an actual fan but this isn’t it. Not because you’re wrong but because you’re not actually expressing anything other than a very surface level observation. Yes we are all humans, but right now the world doesn’t need to hear that the people literally killing us are heaven sent.”

The latest video isn’t the first time LaRussell has reacted to the backlash. Responding to a user on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, he wrote: “[laughing emojis] what do y’all think I’m saying in this song? Is it the truth that’s bothersome or is it what YOU think I’m saying? I’m saying every human was made by God. Even the evil ones. Even the n****s going to hell alongside some of yall uncles, daddies, and favorite rappers.”

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“As Black people, we was dying to see Drake f*cking lose a battle,” he claimed. “Think about that. Not me personally, but as Black people, look how many people jumped on board. […] Ain’t nothing came out about that n***a f*cking with no kids or nothing, man. But you can have a whole arena singing that sh*t. ‘And it’s probably a minor.'”

“Ain’t none of that came out,” Gillie continued. “Supposed to have a fake baby on the side, ain’t none of that came out. So Black people run with a lie faster than they’ll run with the truth as long as it’s bringing a n***a down.”

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Drake Teases ICEMAN

“That’s just the reality of it,” he concluded. “Motherf*ckers will put smut on your name whether it’s right, wrong, indifferent. It don’t matter. People on social media love a beautiful lie. They love a beautiful lie. I could make up some sh*t right now, and it’ll have no truth to it, and it don’t matter. ‘Gillie said it, it’s got to be somewhat true.’ N****s don’t give a f*ck, man.”

Gillie’s latest remarks come as Drake continues to tease his long-awaited ninth studio album, ICEMAN. The project still doesn’t have an official release date at the time of writing, but it’s expected to drop sometime this year.

The bar is set high, and it looks like the Grammy winner doesn’t plan on disappointing. “This comeback is personal,” he wrote on his Instagram Story last week. “It’s an apology to myself.”

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“It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved KiKi Shepard, cherished Sister, Auntie, friend, and an unwavering advocate for those living with sickle cell disease,” Shepard’s family said in an emotional statement: “We thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support during this incredibly difficult time.”

“For 15 years, KiKi brought grace, warmth, and joy into the homes of millions as the beloved Co-Host of Showtime at the Apollo. She was also renowned as the Apollo Queen of Fashion and Ambassador of the show,” Shepard’s family continued. “KiKi believed that compassion, community, and education could change lives. Her voice uplifted countless individuals who often felt unseen, and her work created lasting pathways for hope, resources, and understanding for those living with this disease.”

“We are heartbroken by this loss, but we remain committed to continuing the mission she built with such love and determination,” the family concluded.

Outside of her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared on a number of popular TV Shows, including Everybody Hates Chris, A Different World, NYPD Blue, and even an episode of Grey’s Anatomy in 2024.

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Kiki Shepard Tributes

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When The Shade Room shared news of Shepard’s passing on Instagram, fans flooded the comments section with tributes. “Heartbreaking. She always looks so glamorous on the Apollo stage,” one user wrote. Another added: “The way we all have to die someday is crazy! 70 years n boom! You’re on borrowed time. Life is too short!!! I thank God for every breath he gives me!”

Queen Latifah even popped in to write: “Thank you, KiKi Shepard! You were a Boss! Kind, beautiful and powerful ushering all that greatness into the world, including me from the stage of the Apollo Theater! Thank you, sister. Rest in Glory!”

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Overall, it is hard to blame Kendrick for wanting to be like this. At the end of the day, people can be pretty weird. We can only imagine what kind of DMs and replies Lamar would get if he were active on social media on a regular basis.

Having said that, sometimes he breaks character and comes through with a message that makes its way to the internet. Case in point, a video of Lamar is now going viral on social media for all of the right reasons.

In this video, Lamar is wishing TDE member 2Teez’s son a Happy Birthday. It is an adorable message, and Kendrick even makes sure to shoutout the kid’s baseball team.

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Kendrick Lamar With A Sweet Message

It is an incredibly sweet video that just proves how Kendrick shows up for his friends. It is a small gesture, but one that is probably going to go a long way for that child, as well as his baseball teammates.

As it stands, it is impossible to say what Kendrick has cooking up right now. There have been rumblings that he is spending time in the studio, recording new music. However, there is no guarantee that anything is going to drop anytime soon.

J. Cole dropped earlier this year, and Drake is supposed to drop soon as well. We know Kendrick is competitive. With that in mind, perhaps a new album could very well be on the horizon. If that is the case, fans are in for a treat.

Either way, it is just cool to see Lamar going viral in this way. We hope 2Teez’s son had a great birthday, and hopefully, the baseball team continues to win.

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At the time, Lore’l approached Jordan on the red carpet for a screening of Creed III and noted that they go “all the way back to Chad Science [Academy] in Newark.” Jordan joked in response: “Oh yeah, I was the corny kid, right?” She claimed that she was “misquoted,” adding, “but yeah, [you are] obviously killing things out here.” In actuality, it was her Undressing Room co-host Dominique Da Diva who used the word, “Corny,” but she had discussed teasing Jordan in school for his name.

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Addressing the situation on her show, Lore’l said: “The disrespect was way louder than the apology. Even one of my home boys reached out to me like, ‘Oh, Michael said his bad. It was an article he read. He thought you said it.’ But you went on all these other publications– not only that, I have a nationally syndicated morning show. Come have a seat and talk about it. The thing that hurts from it, and this is why, now, I watch what I do, because I was defending him a lot. Think about all the people that were saying many things about this man and I would always be like, ‘Nah.’ I don’t be defending people like that anymore.”

Michael B. Jordan’s Best Actor Win

As the clip resurfaced on social media on Monday, fans shared their support for Jordan. “I mean… people will never forget the way you made them feel. Idc I’m on Michael’s side,” one user wrote on X (formerly Twitter). Another added: “She literally teased him about his name and made fun of him for wanting to be an actor with his headshots wtf.”

The drama comes after Michael B. Jordan took home the Oscar for Best Actor during the Academy Awards on Sunday night. He won the award for playing twin brothers Smoke and Stack in Ryan Coogler’s film, Sinners.

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Recently, for example, he decided to change his name on streaming services. It’s now back to JAŸ-Z after years of simply being JAY-Z. While some believe this means a new project is in the works, others believe it could mean a special 30th anniversary edition of Reasonable Doubt is coming soon.

It was also recently announced that he’ll be headlining the Roots Picnic this year. He’ll perform alongside the Roots for the first time in over a decade on May 30 at Philadelphia’s Belmont Plateau. Pre-sale tickets are available to purchase now, while general on-sale begins tomorrow (March 18) at 10 a.m. ET.

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JAŸ-Z Roots Picnic 2026

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“Moving the Roots Picnic to Belmont Plateau and bringing JAŸ-Z and The Roots together to perform are both bucket-list moments for us,” Shawn Gee, the Roots’ manager and president of Live Nation Urban, said of the announcement.

“After meeting with Mayor Cherelle Parker and hearing her vision for Philadelphia 250, she truly inspired us to dream even bigger, and we’re grateful to her, Commissioner Susan Slawson, Jazelle Jones and everyone who helped make it happen,” he added. “We can’t wait to see everyone in May at the Plat.”

Following the big announcement, supporters rushed to Twitter/X to share their theories about what all of this means. “Ohhh….we getting new Hov this year. He back outside,” one user writes. “This means one thing: We getting an album this year,” another claims. Someone else says, “Okay so new Jay album truly coming soon.”

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Her claims were made even more shocking by the fact that a doctor had previously diagnosed her child. Despite this diagnosis, she claims that a doctor cannot be trusted 100 percent of the time. She believes that her son is moving at his own pace, and she is going to raise him her way.

The internet is shocked by this statement, and there are some who believe that Chrisean Jr. should be taken away from his mother. Overall, it is a pretty heartbreaking situation, and those connected to it are starting to get frustrated.

Among them is the child’s grandmother, Karlissa Saffold. Saffold has been cut off from visiting Chrisean Jr. However, she has remained adamant that he is dealing with some sort of disability. On Instagram, Saffold exposed text messages with Chrisean in which she was told to stay away and mind her business.

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Karlissa Saffold Pulls Out Receipts

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Saffold claims that Chrisean Jr. was diagnosed with disabilities at just five months old, and Chrisean Rock has been in denial ever since. Despite being over two years old, Chrisean Jr. still cannot walk or talk. This means that he is developmentally behind, and it should be of great concern to his mother.

Throughout all of this, Blueface has mostly stayed out of the picture. He has been raising his kids with Jaidyn Alexis, all while avoiding the drama that consistently surrounds Chrisean Rock.

Regardless of whose side you are on, there is no doubt that this is very sad for the child involved. That is who should matter in this situation, and they are being completely neglected. Hopefully, the child is able to get the help he needs.

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He’s barred from possessing firearms due to his 2016 robbery conviction. In August of 2023, he was indicted on counts of knowingly possessing a machine gun and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

“Due to [SleazyGo World’s] open possession of firearms despite his status as a convicted felon, the presence of several armed gang members from the SleazyWorld/Brotherland Gangs, and the knowledge known to ATF personnel that the members of the gangs are associated with gun violence, drug sales, and illegally modified fully automatic firearms, investigators determined enforcement action was appropriate,” a court document tied to the case read. “ATF personnel contacted tactical officers of the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department Special Operations Unit.”

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SleazyWorld Go Gun Investigation

“Upon arrival of tactical officers from the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department, ISAAC and his associates fled on foot inside the townhome residence located at […] in an effort to elude detention by law enforcement,” it continued.

Last week, a jury reached a mixed verdict in his case. They found him guilty of knowingly possessing a Romarm/Cugir 7.62x39mm pistol. They found him not guilty, however, of possession of a machine gun.

“Mr. Isaac respects the jury’s time and the court process,” SleazyWorld Go’s team told KCTV5 following the verdict. “While he was found not guilty on several serious allegations, one count remains, and his legal team will be addressing it through post-trial motions. Outside of this matter, he remains focused on his family, his businesses, and continuing to give back to the community.”

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