According to the Houston Chronicle, Harden was driving a Mercedes as part of a group of five cars that were going through downtown Houston. Court documents say one of the vehicles was stopped when Harden drove up from behind. However, while interacting with law enforcement, an officer saw a gun in Harden’s cup holder. Harden admitted it was his and was taken to Harris County Jail. 

After being taken into custody, Harden was released after posting bond. Court records indicate he is scheduled to appear before a judge on June 22.

As part of the conditions attached to his release, Harden is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or any other weapons while the case remains pending. The bond agreement also bars him from consuming or possessing alcohol, marijuana, controlled substances, or dangerous drugs without a prescription from a licensed physician. In addition, he may be subject to random urine tests. 

So far, Harden nor his reps have provided a public statement regarding the arrest.

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James Harden’s Arrest Comes Weeks After Playoff Run

Two weeks prior to the arrest, Harden was in the playoffs with the Cleveland Cavaliers, who ultimately lost against the New York Knicks during the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs faced an excruciating defeat, with Cleveland dominating 4-0. 

We will continue to keep you posted on any further updates regarding Harden’s recent arrest, including any comments from the NBA star. Share your thoughts in the comment section below. 

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The lawsuit, filed under New York City’s Gender Motivated Violence Protection Act, alleges that Combs and two men approached her from an SUV as she walked home in lower Manhattan. According to the filing, the teenager repeatedly declined an unsolicited ride before eventually getting into the vehicle, expecting to be dropped off nearby. 

The suit claims the driver continued past her destination and that Combs gave her a drink after which she became groggy and wasn’t able to resist. The complaint further alleges she was taken to another destination and raped before being left alone in the lobby of her building. Along with Diddy, Bad Boy Entertainment, Bad Boy Records, Combs Enterprises, and two unnamed employees were alleged to be there the night that the assault occurred.

This isn’t the first time Doe tried to sue Diddy, either. The complaint points out that a similar case was dismissed without prejudice after it was filed in 2026. However, it asserts that the refiling falls within the extended statutory window that runs through until July 29, 2027.

Her attorney, Michael F. Rubin, cited the allegations of child sex abuse and the possibility of being exposed publicly in seeking permission for the plaintiff to continue as Jane Doe. However, the filing says that her identity can be disclosed to Diddy’s defense during discovery. 

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Diddy’s Second Lawsuit Involving A Minor This Week

Days before the New York filing, Diddy was sued in a Los Angeles Superior Court over allegations of sexually assaulting a child star at a networking event in 2007. A rep for the mogul alleged that the suit was a money grab in a statement to TMZ, describing the accusations as both “false and ridiculous.”

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The rapper pulled up donning a glittery red and silver jacket before Tyla joined him on stage. Other performers during the show included Katy Perry, Anitta and Blackpink’s LISA. 

His performance, however, wasn’t met with praise necessarily. One account wrote, “I love Future as much as the next man but to be a rapper of his tenure and caliber and lip synching a song while performing at the World Cup is insane.”

Still, the fact that someone like Future, a beloved figure from the hip-hop community, had the opportunity to represent for the culture on the World Cup stage is impressive enough. He later shared some BTS footage where he got ready for the big show.

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Team USA Win On Home Turf

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Future’s performance might have helped set the tone for Team USA’s run in the World Cup. Team USA won big against Paraguay in a 4-1 lead. It’s an especially big deal as it marked the first time in 32 years that the US hosted the World Cup. 

The World Cup opening ceremony performance comes on the heels of Future’s recent appearance on Drake’s ICEMAN. He, alongside Molly Santana, appear on “Ran To Atlanta,” which debuted at #2 on the Hot 100. Not only did it mark the end of Future and Drake’s beef, but perhaps it also might suggest we might get a new album from him later this year.

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In the government’s Third Superseding Indictment, the Banks Gang Enterprise, as described by prosecutors, was hit with new charges. The charges relate to a string of shootings since 2019. One of them included an attempted murder in Atlanta that year, the next surrounding an alleged attempted murder of Quando Rondo in Blackshear, GA, in 2021. The next is the 2022 shooting of Stephon Mack in Chicago in January, and then the murder of Lul Pab in Beverly Hills in August. 

Wilson and Lindsey’s attorneys argued that there’s no real evidence that ties them to these incidents. Neither name is in the Atlanta shooting, nor the Chicago shooting, which reportedly involves unnamed co-conspirators. 

Lindsey’s sole tie to the Chicago shooting is when he appeared at a video shoot where Durk had $1M in cash. However, his attorneys said that cash is a regular prop in music videos and can’t actually back up any claims of criminal intent. Moreover, they also pointed out that the court determined that it’s “clearly prejudicial” to use clips from music videos of the defendants holding guns and cash as evidence. 

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Lil Durk’s Co-Defendants Hope to Be Removed From Trial

Ultimately, the defense for both believes that the jury’s judgment will be clouded if they have to sit through testimony related to these other violent crimes unrelated to Lindsey and Wilson, and then try to determine the verdict for their charges separate from it. We’ll keep you posted on any more updates related to the trial. 

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On numerous occasions, Williams has made it clear that she is fine. There are fears that those around her are taking advantage of the situation. Just yesterday, it was reported that Williams is living in a memory care unit that costs upwards of $25K per month.

Now, her health is under scrutiny yet again thanks to an alleged leaked audio of DJ Boof. Boof worked on The Wendy Williams Show for 14 years between 2008 and 2022. During this time, he allegedly saw some of Williams’s health issues first hand. In fact, he claims he once saved her life with CPR.

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DJ Boof Audio Surfaces Online

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DJ Boof then says that after performing CPR, he never heard from Williams or her team. He believes that he may have seen too much and that he was cut off as a result.

Whatever the case may be, this allegation is extremely harrowing, and speaks to the issues Williams has had over the years. If you may remember, Williams once collapsed in the middle of her show.

Ultimately, DJ Boof says those who worked on the show were not sure of the extent of her health issues. Her life since the ending of her show showcases just how bad things have allegedly gotten.

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In fact, the latter of these tracks even has its own TikTok challenge. Over the past week or so, Drake has been spotted in Turks and Caicos, where he has frequented his favorite bars and has even attended some club nights.

Recently, Drake found himself socializing with some tourists on the island. This led to him participating in his own version of the “Shabang” challenge. It just goes to show that the artist is up to date on all things Drake-related.

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Drake Does The “Shabang” Trend

Meanwhile, all of this comes as Drake hits the 100 million monthly listener mark on Spotify for the first time in his career. Overall, this is a major accomplishment that proves just how big of an artist Drake is. However, it is a bit surprising that it took so long for this to happen.

It just goes to show that Spotify continues to grow in popularity. People around the world continue make accounts, and Drake continues to be someone that users flock to.

As 2026 goes on, ICEMAN is only going to get more popular amongst fans. In fact, he is supposed to go number one for a fourth week in a row. The album refuses to fall off, and that is a testament to the sheer number of hits that can be found on the project,

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Earlier this week, Boosie found himself calling out A$AP Rocky for allegedly wearing a thong during a concert. The Southern artist was completely distraught as he begged women to speak out against these kinds of garments.

Now, Boosie finds himself in a similar position as Rubi Rose revealed a new collection of male thongs. When he saw the promotional photos for the garment, he completely lost it, and subsequently delivered an epic rant on his X account.

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Boosie Badazz Reacts

“WHEN IS ENOUGH ENOUGH?” Boosie asked. “WHEN IS A WOMAN WITH A VOICE GOING TO SPEAK UP? WHEN IS ANOTHER RAPPER GO SPEAK UP? AT THIS POINT U MIGHT AS WELL TELL YOUR SON TO PUT A [D*CK] N HIS ASS!! ANY MAN WHO WEARS THIS WANTS A DXXK N HIS MOUTH SIMPLE IS THAT. YOU IS A PONK.”

Ultimately, the rant reads the same as his previous rant against A$AP Rocky. It is just further proof that these are the kinds of things Boosie is worried about right now.

Whether or not Rubi Rose will take any of this criticism into consideration remains to be seen. If one thing is for certain, it is that her male thong collection has garnered controversy. All publicity is good publicity.

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Whenever Drake is in Turks, you can be sure that tourists are going to get their phones out and take some videos. It is only natural. Drake is a big-time celebrity, and fans want to get as much footage as possible.

Just a couple of nights ago, Drake was spotted at a club in Turks and Caicos. Interestingly enough, there was another celebrity there in Ari Fletcher, the long-time girlfriend of MoneyBagg Yo.

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Drake & Ari Fletcher In Turks

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Before anyone gets any bright ideas, Fletcher had previously revealed on social media that she would be hosting a club night at the establishment. Drake’s recent excursion to the club can be seen as pure coincidence.

However, there is no doubt that fans are going to jump to conclusions. Just yesterday, we reported on the TikToker Kaleigh C, who made unsubstantiated infidelity allegations about MoneyBagg Yo. Now that Fletcher is being spotted at a club near Drake, some are jumping to unfounded conclusions while putting two and two together.

Ultimately, anything Drake does will be put under the microscope. This has been true for years now, and that probably won’t change anytime soon. As for Fletcher, the same thing can be said.

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She went to the park with A$AP Rocky and shot some hoops. It made for a viral video as fans were gathered around in awe that two superstars were in their midst.

More recently, it appears as though Riri found herself in Atlanta, turning up at Magic City. A$AP Rocky was performing in Atlanta this week, so it only makes sense that Rihanna would make her way to the iconic strip club.

In the video clip below, Rihanna can be seen pole dancing to her song “Skin.” She appears to be having a fantastic time, and the strippers are also having a great time alongside her.

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Rihanna At Magic City

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All of this just makes us wonder whether or not we are ever going to get another Rihanna album. It has been 10 years since the release of Anti, a project that some feel is the best she has ever made.

Ultimately, she is a busy person right now. She has kids with A$AP Rocky and has also found herself latching onto various endeavors. For instance, she has a beauty brand, a lingerie brand, and at times, she has even delved into acting.

Whether or not we ever get that next album remains to be seen. At this point, it feels like a Frank Ocean situation. If it happens, it happens.

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Release Date: June 13, 2026

Genre: Hip-Hop

Tracklist from HITstory 2: Success Is A Dirty Word

1. Intro
2. Success Is A Dirty Word
3. Clash!
4. Do It ft. Quavo
5. Friday ft. Dom Kennedy
6. S&V ft. Jazze Pha
7. Franchise Boy
8. Can’t Ignore It
9. National TV
10. High Speed Chase
11. American Pie
12. Talk Nice To Me
13. Love Story
14. New Money
15. Stitched Lip ft. Chase N. Cashe & Johnathan Hulett
16. Doin’ A Look ft. Ty Dolla $ign & Ab-Soul
17. Watch It Come True ft. James Fauntleroy

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