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Kai Cenat isn’t just fighting a lawsuit — he’s flipping the blame. The streamer claims the man suing him over an alleged attack by his bodyguard was actually the person who started the confrontation, TMZ has learned. TMZ obtained court documents filed by Kai in response to a lawsuit brought by Dustin Batista, who claims Kai’s security guard, Lamont Gilbert — aka Cuddy — assaulted him during the 2025 Dominican Day Parade in New York City. Kai denies wrongdoing and is laying out the defenses he plans to raise in court. According to the documents, Kai claims Dustin was the…

Selena Gomez is officially saying goodbye to her L.A. mansion — and the sprawling celebrity pad just changed hands for a cool $5.4 million. TMZ has learned the singer and actress has sold her Encino estate after putting the property on the market earlier this year. The mansion initially hit the market in May, and after sitting for a few months — and taking roughly a $1 million cut from its asking price — the luxurious property was snapped up Tuesday. And whoever bought it is getting a serious celebrity crib. The kitchen alone is a major selling point. It…

Megan Thee Stallion is looking back at her romance with Klay Thompson — and let’s just say she doesn’t sound like someone desperate to get back together. The Houston rapper says she spent too much of the relationship trying to make something work that simply wasn’t fitting. And according to Megan, the experience left her feeling “on edge all the time.” “I think I just kept trying to make pieces fit that didn’t belong, trying to fit myself into someone else’s life,” Megan told InStyle. “I was losing myself a little bit. I am now in the space of finding…

Megan Thee Stallion is looking back on her relationship with Klay Thompson — and she says trying to make it work left her feeling like she was losing herself. In an exclusive interview with InStyle, Megan reflected on the short-lived romance and admitted she never really felt comfortable in the relationship. “I think I just kept trying to make pieces fit that didn’t belong, trying to fit myself into someone else’s life,” Megan said. “I was losing myself a little bit. I am now in the space of finding me again.” The rapper also said she felt “on edge all…

Elon Musk is calling BS on Ashley St. Clair’s $40 million NDA story — flatly denying that the massive deal she says she rejected ever existed. The Tesla CEO responded Wednesday to a TMZ post about St. Clair’s claim, offering a very different version of events. “She was never offered that and has a history of making false claims,” Musk told TMZ. That directly contradicts St. Clair’s account. As previously reported, St. Clair said she turned down what she described as an eight-figure NDA because she didn’t want to surrender her ability to publicly discuss her relationship with Musk. According…

Young Thug is bringing The New Generation Tour to New York City this September — and he’s bringing NAV along for the ride. The Atlanta rapper is scheduled to headline SummerStage in Central Park on Sunday, September 13, with NAV providing support. The show is set for 8 p.m. to 10 p.m., with doors opening at 7 p.m. at the SummerStage venue near East 71st Street. The concert is being produced by Live Nation and is listed as an all-ages event. Young Thug has built a reputation for pushing Atlanta hip-hop into new territory since breaking onto the scene with…

Coco Gauff is making Flushing Meadows look very familiar. The 2023 US Open champion steamrolled fellow American teenager Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, punching her ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open. Gauff needed just 1 hour and 33 minutes to shut down the 18-year-old American sensation and continue what has become a seriously impressive run through New York. The victory pushed Gauff’s winning streak to 10 matches and kept her remarkable run of winning 20 consecutive sets alive. In other words, the two-time Grand Slam champion isn’t just surviving in Queens. She’s…

For more than two decades, Inside the NBA has been one of the most beloved shows in sports television. Now, Charles Barkley is revealing that the clock may officially be ticking on his time behind the desk. The Hall of Famer says he plans to walk away from the iconic studio show after the 2026–27 season — but there’s one person who could determine exactly when he hangs up the microphone. That person is Ernie Johnson. Barkley revealed the retirement plan during an appearance on The Bill Simmons Podcast, explaining that he and Johnson are essentially a “package deal.” “Me…

Webbie had fans fearing the worst after he suddenly collapsed onstage during a performance with Boosie Badazz in Dallas. The Baton Rouge rap veterans were performing their Southern hip-hop anthem “Wipe Me Down” at the Winspear Opera House when the celebration took a frightening turn. Webbie appeared to lose consciousness before going down onstage. Video circulating online captures the alarming moment, with the performance abruptly coming to a stop as crew members rushed to Webbie and helped him backstage. Boosie and the rest of the stage action were quickly overshadowed by concern for Webbie’s condition. And almost immediately, speculation took…

Blueface’s girlfriend Nevaeh Akira is facing backlash after making harsh comments about Chrisean Rock’s 3-year-old son, Chrisean Jr., during a livestream. The controversy unfolded on Sept. 3, which also happened to be Chrisean Jr.’s third birthday. Nevaeh was livestreaming on Kick while holding her newborn son, Johnathan Jamall Porter Jr. A circulating clip showed her seated in a gaming chair as an image featuring Chrisean and her son appeared on a split screen. Nevaeh then warned viewers that she was “bout to get REAL disrespectful” before turning her attention to Chrisean Jr. During the livestream, she referred to the child…

50 Cent has an Emmy win attached to Sean Combs: The Reckoning — but apparently, he’s still not feeling like he came out on top. Following the September 5 Emmy ceremony, the G-Unit mogul took to Instagram to celebrate the recognition connected to the Netflix documentary examining Sean “Diddy” Combs. “I won a Emmy still think I’m taking a L,” 50 Cent wrote. Then he gave his supporters another reason to celebrate. “GLG GreenLightGang we don’t miss,” he added. The Emmy recognition went to the documentary’s editing team, rather than 50 Cent personally receiving an individual acting or producing award.…

The fallout surrounding Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning just took another turn — and 50 Cent is getting involved. Former Bad Boy Records artist Mark Curry has publicly accused the documentary’s production team of failing to give him the professional credit and compensation he says he was promised after helping develop the project. Curry, who authored the 2009 tell-all book Dancing with the Devil, claims he played a key role in developing the documentary by recruiting talent and providing foundational research. Despite those alleged contributions, Curry says he has not received the recognition or financial compensation he expected. The former…

Ye turned his Chicago homecoming into a full-blown Hip-Hop reunion. The rapper returned to his hometown for two sold-out nights at Soldier Field on September 3 and 4 as part of the YE Live Stadium Tour, delivering a pair of shows packed with surprise appearances from some of the biggest names connected to his career and Chicago’s music scene. And the guest list was only part of the story. The U.S. stadium run is being promoted independently, with IKON Presents producing the American leg without backing from Live Nation, AEG or another major corporate touring company. For night one, Ye…

Big Tigger will not face criminal charges following a domestic dispute that led to his arrest earlier this year. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has declined to prosecute the former Rap City host, effectively bringing the criminal case against him to an end. The decision comes months after Tigger’s wife, Alicia Brown, made serious allegations stemming from an alleged May altercation. Brown accused Tigger of slamming her head into a door during the incident, claiming she suffered injuries that required stitches. She also alleged that Tigger pressured her to deny what happened…

Universal Pictures is loading up its Snoop Dogg biopic with even more hip-hop history — and The Notorious B.I.G. is officially part of the story. SwayvoTwain has been cast as Biggie in “Snoop,” with Bentley Green portraying RBX and Los Angeles rapper G Perico taking on the role of Big Reecie Cup. Jonathan Daviss stars as Snoop Dogg in the film, which Universal has described as the “definitive biopic” of the rap icon. And the latest casting adds some serious West Coast-meets-East Coast history to the movie. Christopher Wallace, better known as The Notorious B.I.G., became one of hip-hop’s defining…

The family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez is calling for the harshest possible punishment if D4vd is convicted in the 14-year-old’s death. With the murder case against the singer, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, moving toward trial, Celeste’s family has publicly voiced support for the death penalty. The family made the comments ahead of what would have been Celeste’s 16th birthday. “If the death penalty were activated, it would be perfect for this kind of human being, devoid of feelings and emptiness inside, and without conscience,” the family said, according to TMZ. The family also said the ultimate outcome…

Cyn Santana has another baby on the way — and she’s giving fans their first glimpse at her growing family. The “Love & Hip-Hop: New York” alum announced Tuesday that she is expecting her third child, sharing a series of stunning maternity photos on Instagram. Santana posed in a black dress against a white backdrop for the photos, which were captured by Melanie Marie Photography. “Life, lately. Our love multiplied 🤍,” she captioned the Sept. 8 announcement. And fans immediately showed up for the big news. The post quickly racked up more than 100,000 likes and 1,700 comments, with friends,…

Jhené Aiko is finally back — and after six years away from the album game, she’s bringing a little West Coast magic with her. The R&B singer announced Tuesday that her highly anticipated new studio album, “Westside Whimsy,” will arrive this Friday, Sept. 11, through Def Jam Recordings. Aiko revealed the news on social media alongside the project’s cover art, which shows a close-up of the singer against a teal backdrop, complete with crystal teardrops. The album marks her first full-length project since “Chilombo,” which arrived in March 2020. And Aiko knows fans have been waiting. “You guys so much…

Remy Ma and Millyz have fans wondering if their latest collaboration is more than just music. The rappers dropped their new track, “Say Yea,” and then turned up the flirt factor with visuals and social media moments that have quickly sparked romance rumors. Millyz added even more fuel to the fire with an Instagram photo dump featuring behind-the-scenes shots of the two hanging out together. One photo shows Millyz wrapping an arm around Remy’s neck as they pose in a bathroom with “Say Yea” playing in the background. And yeah, fans noticed. The playful chemistry has listeners questioning whether the…

Ciara and Russell Wilson are adding another little one to the family — baby No. 5 is officially on the way. The singer and NFL quarterback announced the pregnancy Sunday with a joint social media post, giving fans a first look at their growing family as they prepare for their newest addition. Ciara, 40, revealed the news in a stylized video that showed her silhouette, putting an end to the speculation and confirming that she and Wilson are expanding their household once again. Wilson, who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Steelers, shared the excitement across his own social media platforms.…