“GOD SAID WE SHALL LIVE & NOT DIE ,” his message began. “Want to send a big shout out to my big brother @official_kurupt get well speedy recovery need all FANZ to send kurupt a get well message flood his Instagram tell him how much we love him rest in peace to my cousin Joe, cool Nate Dogg and others that we lost so I need everybody to hit kurupt and let them know that we love HIM from his little brother Daz life is serious shout out to @leelee_calinanita for holding it down, Dogg Pound gangstaZ 4 LIFE GOD 1st.”

At the time of writing, it remains unclear exactly what Kurupt is recovering from.

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Kurupt Alcoholism

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Back in 2019, however, it was reported that he was rushed to the hospital after relapsing on the set of Marriage Boot Camp. As a result of the incident, alcohol was banned from the set for the rest of the season.

In 2021, Kurupt opened up about his battle with alcoholism during an interview with Revolt while discussing his album, Transition.

“It’s about the change in my life,” he said of the project at the time. “I gave up liquor. I don’t drink liquor anymore. Well I make a few mistakes, I’ll be honest with y’all. The reality is not like I used to. I used to down it all the time… I’m an alcoholic, and I’m getting over it. Me and Daz, we both changed our lives similarly. I changed my life from drinking, he changed his life from anger and a lot of things that be on his mind.”

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“Why yall keep saying I have multiple n****s tatted? I only have my family and 1 N***A tatted,” she wrote. She then clarified in another post, “Once it’s covered it don’t count b*tch.”

When Live Bitez shared the posts on Instagram, fans were highly critical in the comments section. “Tatted his name and he only been home for a quarter past 5???” one user wrote. Another asked: “Does decorum even exist anymore?”

The rumors linking Shiesty to Love gained traction on social media, earlier this week. Fans theorized that the rapper’s voice could be heard in the background of a video showing Love singing Rihanna’s “Needed Me.”

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Pooh Shiesty’s Legal Trouble

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Pooh Shiesty was originally linked to Aire Jay after he got out of jail, last year. He had served three years in prison for a firearm charge.

On Monday, DJ Akademiks falsely reported that Shiesty was back in jail. His record label later debunked the rumor. Ak had noted that his name appeared in the Federal Bureau of Prisons records with a release date listed as April 11, 2026. “It could be a HOLD stemming from possible violations but he wouldn’t be housed in a halfway house. Normally, it would be a federal detention center until the judge saw him,” Ak wrote.

In a later post on social media, he clarified: “Pooh Shiesty record label reached out to me and confirmed that he is not in jail. Apparently his April date existed since his ‘release’ and he’s on home confinement until April like he has been the whole time since his release. Rumors of his incarceration started via a stream when fans assumed a conversation on one of his closest friends stream (Bendadon) was about him being arrested.”

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In his lawsuit, Brown accused Warner Bros. and Ample of publishing defamatory claims about him. According to him, this was allegedly done after they were given “proof” that the claims were false.

“That’s not right and that’s not good and I’ll just say it right here shame on you, Warner Bros.,” his lawyer, Levi McCathern, said at the time. “Shame on you big companies for doing this to people‘s lives because at the end of the day people are more important than companies.”

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Chris Brown: A History of Violence

Now, Billboard reports that the lawsuit has been dismissed by Judge Colin Leis. “The court has personally viewed the entire documentary. The documentary recites most of the inconsistencies plaintiff notes, including the existence of the text messages,” he wrote. “Media defendants thus presented a ‘fair and true’ report of [the woman’s] statements and the judicial record and proceedings.”

At the time of writing, Brown has not publicly addressed the dismissal. He does have the choice to appeal it in the future if he chooses to.

As for the doc, the logline says, “Chris Brown’s past all the way back to his troubled childhood, explores the lasting impact of the cycle of abuse, and poses the question: how does a man with such a violent public record maintain his superstar status? With expert and cultural commentary layered throughout, the documentary provides thoughtful reflections into each survivor’s experience and the psychological destruction in the aftermath of their abuse.”

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The moderators issued an apology to Rocky in a post titled, “We F*cked Up.” They wrote: “I’m sorry Mr Rocky. We sent you a mod invite so this doesn’t happen again. Sh*t got caught in the reddit spam filter even tho we approved your account. Everyone feel free to roast us in the comments, we goofed up, nobody is gonna get banned.”

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When Is A$AP Rocky Releasing “Don’t Be Dumb”?

The drama comes as A$AP Rocky will finally be releasing his fourth studio album, Don’t Be Dumb, on Friday, January 16. Earlier this week, he put out his latest single from the project, “Helicopter$.” Along with the release, he shared an accompanying music video with some wild visuals.

Prior to “Helicopter$,” Rocky released another single titled “Punk Rocky.” For that music video, he teamed up with Winona Ryder. Danny Elfman, Thundercat, and ASAP Nast also made cameo appearances.

Before the release of both singles, Rocky partnered with the financial company, Bilt, to share an exclusive vinyl version of Don’t Be Dumb. The company gave some unique insight as to what fans can expect from the album in a press release at the time. “The 15-track, 2LP vinyl moves through genres the way you’d move through a city—Jazz, Hip-Hop, Metal, Indie, R&B—each track capturing a different block, mood, or moment. It’s Rocky in full range,” it read.

In other news, A$AP Rocky and Rihanna welcomed their third child together, a daughter named Rocki, last year. Rihanna is also working on a long-awaited album of her own, but has yet to make an official announcement for the project.

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“In the end, I feel like it made me better,” Morant said upon his return. ”I feel like I learned some stuff about myself that I did during that process. Very eye-opening. It kind of gave me a new look on life. How I go about my days. How I carry myself.”

According to DJ Akademiks, however, the athlete wasn’t exactly shy about showing off his weapons before getting suspended. During a recent stream, the internet personality recalled Celina Powell showing him Morant’s finsta, which left him in shock.

“She showed me the finsta of all these famous guys,” he explained, as seen in a clip shared by Akademiks TV on X. “She showed me Ja Morant’s finsta. Ja Morant had a gun all up on his finsta, I swear. This is before he got suspended, and I remember saying, ‘What the f*ck?'”

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Ja Morant Gun Incident

“Obviously, he probably stopped because of the NBA,” Ak continued. “But this is this private network where I guess even rappers feel the need to not have a picture-perfect image and want to be able to showcase sh*t.”

While Morant says his suspension changed him for the better, some have their doubts. This includes various employees at Shotgun Willie’s, the strip club where the first gun-flashing incident took place. “I don’t foresee an apology [anytime] soon,” one dancer told The New York Post in May of 2023. “He’s a boy.”

“He’s clearly begging for attention and trying to be a baller,” another told the outlet. “He should be banned from all clubs and get his NBA career taken away given our country’s current circumstances on gun violence.”

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Soulja Boy recently launched his own sneaker brand called Soulja Boy Drip Co. The line has these wild colorful designs with cartoon graphics of Soulja all over them. Prices go from $100 to $350 depending on which style you’re looking at.

DDG’s honest take didn’t sugarcoat anything about how he feels about the shoes. He clearly wasn’t feeling the designs or the whole vibe of the collection. His public criticism might actually make people think twice before buying a pair honestly.

Soulja Boy’s been trying to get into different businesses beyond music for a while now. He’s dropped gaming consoles and electronics before with results that were all over the place. This sneaker line is just his latest attempt at breaking into fashion and merchandise.

The shoes come with bright camo patterns and bold red colorways covered in Soulja Boy branding. Cartoon versions of the rapper show up all over the sneaker uppers pretty prominently. The designs seem aimed at younger fans who grew up listening to his music.

DDG’s comment brings up real questions about whether celebrity sneaker lines actually work long-term. Plenty of rappers have tried launching shoe brands with different levels of success.

Whether these celebrity shoes make it usually comes down to quality and actual design. This callout could definitely create some beef between these two artists going forward.

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DDG Slams Soulja Boy

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DDG hopped on social media and straight up said Soulja Boy’s new sneakers are trash adding fire emojis to his comment. The promotional images show Soulja Boy’s Drip Co. sneakers with these very colorful camo patterns and bright red versions that have cartoon Soulja graphics all over them.

The shoes have this super bold look with cartoon Soulja Boy characters plastered on the uppers which is definitely a unique choice for sneaker design. That camo pair has rainbow colors just going wild everywhere while the red ones are covered in repeated Soulja Boy cartoon faces and text across the whole upper.

The whole thing shows how celebrity sneaker drops can be pretty divisive with some people probably loving the wild style while others like DDG think they completely missed the mark on what makes a good sneaker.

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In the video, Ebro explains that he is at the office early in preparation for his radio show. He shows fans where he takes lunch and hangs out during his downtime. He also hints at discussing new music from A$AP Rocky, Pusha T, and more during the next episode.

After the clip made its way to X (formerly Twitter), fans had mixed reactions, with many describing him as jealous. “I Like EBRO But He’s Just Coming Off As A Jealous OLD UNC….” one user wrote. Another added: “This n***a sounds hurt moving like a scorned ex who tries so hard to look unbothered but crying on the inside.”

Ebro initially reacted to the Hot 97 announcement by showing love for Mero on X. “Shout to @THEKIDMERO…. This is so great!” he wrote. He had previously blamed the cancellation of Ebro in the Morning on a difference of political opinion with the station’s ownership.

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Hot 97’s “Mornings With Mero” Show

Hot 97 announced that Mornings With Mero will be taking over the 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM morning timeslot on Monday. Mero discussed his thoughts on working with the company in a press release.

“Hot 97 is the station—it’s been the voice of NYC hip-hop and culture for decades,” Mero said, according to Radio Insight. “I grew up listening to Hot 97, so to get the morning slot here isn’t just a job—it’s a responsibility to continue that legacy while bringing it into this next era of media. We’re gonna laugh, we’re gonna get into it, but it’s always gonna be real, and a real good time!”

Since being fired from Hot 97, Ebro and his co-hosts, Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez, have been hosting The Ebro, Laura, and Rosenberg Show on YouTube.

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Three colorways will drop simultaneously giving consumers multiple options to choose from initially. The collaboration brings together Nike’s iconic split-toe design with SKIMS’ minimalist aesthetic perfectly.

The Air Rift originally debuted in the 1990s and has maintained cult status. This SKIMS version features breathable mesh construction for lightweight comfort throughout wear.

All three colorways embrace neutral earth tones that align with SKIMS’ signature palette. Black offers a versatile option that works with virtually any outfit combination. Archaeo Brown provides a lighter neutral perfect for spring and summer seasons. Velvet Brown sits between the two offering a rich mid-tone option.

The split-toe design remains one of Nike’s most distinctive and polarizing features ever. Some love the unique look while others find it unconventional for everyday wear. The SKIMS collaboration introduces this silhouette to a new generation of fashion-forward consumers.

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NikeSKIMS Air Rift Mesh Retail Price

The Nike x SKIMS Air Rift Mesh features that iconic split-toe design that separates the big toe from the rest creating a distinctive look. The breathable mesh upper comes in three neutral colorways including sleek black, lighter archaeo brown, and rich velvet brown tones.

Each version has this really smooth minimalist aesthetic with a velcro strap running across the midfoot for easy adjustment. The strap has subtle SKIMS branding embossed which adds that collaborative touch without being too loud or obvious.

The neutral earth-tone palette across all three colorways makes these incredibly versatile for pairing with SKIMS bodysuits or casual fits. The special SKIMS x Nike co-branded box adds to the premium collaborative feel of this whole release package.

Also the retail price of these will be $150.

How To Buy NikeSKIMS Air Rift Mesh

These are expected to release via Nike and other Nike retailers.

This release represents SKIMS’ growing influence beyond apparel into the footwear market. The collaboration sold out instantly during previous limited releases in select markets. Later this month’s wider release gives more consumers access to this coveted style.

Mark your calendars because these won’t last long when they finally drop.

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“Offset needs possible rehab for his gambling addiction,” he alleged, as captured by @onlydubsX. “I’ll leave it there. You can’t be this much of a degenerative gambler that you have turned to the likes of Celina Powell. Not saying there’s nothing inherently wrong with her, but you’re putting yourself in positions that actually you’re forgetting who you are. Like you’re still Offset, right?”

“Some of these other things that are your vices [are] becoming so controlling that now you’re putting yourself in positions, around people that not only will make you look crazy if they want to, but might compromise you and definitely your initiatives of your family,” Ak continued.

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Why Does Lil Tjay Have Beef With Offset?

At the time of writing, Offset has not publicly addressed Akademiks’ latest allegations. This isn’t the first time he’s been accused of having a gambling addiction, however. Last January, Lil Tjay took to social media to unveil a series of fiery DMs the two of them exchanged. At the time, he also alleged that Offset owed him $10K.

Allegedly, he lent this money to the Georgia-born performer at a casino one night when he was desperate to keep gambling.

“Why I diss Offset? Offset broke,” he alleged. “I’ll tell y’all a true story, I seen the n***a in the casino. He was popped, he was panicking. He was asking random people for cash apps, he was broke. I don’t know why but nobody was answering his phone call.”

The rapper later denied being broke, referring to the $10K in question as “lunch money.” It’s unclear whether or not the dispute has been settled.

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There is a lot going on here when you get into the subtext of it all. As you can imagine, onlookers believe Adam needs to win this fight; otherwise, Lena will never look at him the same. That said, when you look at the size difference between the two fighters, it’s clear that Luv has the obvious advantage.

For the most part, Lena The Plug hasn’t had much to say about the fight. However, that recently changed as the model was seen cutting a promotional video for the fight. In this promo video, Lena jokes about how she is going to have sex with the winner.

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Lena The Plug Talks Adam22 Vs. Jason Luv

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Lena also goes on to say that she wants to give Adam “the best lovemaking of his life.” However, everyone seems to be focused on the comments about sleeping with Jason Luv. Sure, Lena wants Adam to win, but her comments are certainly not helping her husband’s case here.

Now, there is going to be increased pressure for Adam to win. Otherwise, the public is going to make all sorts of assumptions. It’s the kind of thing that most men would have nightmares about. However, Adam appears to be co-signing all of this, so you have to wonder what he’s really thinking.

At the end of the day, these kinds of boxing events are a farce. If you think Adam and Jason Luv are going to put on a show, you’re mistaken. For many, the only entertainment value here is the Lena The Plug angle and the history between Luv and Adam.

For Adin Ross and BrandRisk Promotions, this is a home run. Only time will tell if fans feel the same.

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