Author: Wamala

Akon is firing back at swirling rumors that his ambitious $6 billion Akon City project in Senegal has been scrapped. In an exclusive interview with TMZ Hip Hop during a recent trip to New York City, the Grammy-nominated artist made it clear: “Akon City isn’t dead—it’s just taking time.” The multi-hyphenate musician turned entrepreneur addressed years of speculation about the futuristic smart city, insisting that while progress has been slower than anticipated, the dream is far from over. “There’s been a lot of misinformation out there,” Akon said. “People want to see it fail, but we’re still moving forward step…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is once again at the center of controversy as a new lawsuit accuses the hip-hop mogul of a shocking act involving a Notorious B.I.G. shirt. Just days after his acquittal on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges, a plaintiff identified as “John Doe” filed a civil suit alleging Diddy masturbated into the late rapper’s clothing and hurled the semen-soaked shirt at him. Wild Allegations in New Lawsuit According to the complaint, John Doe claims the alleged incident occurred in September 2020 at a Los Angeles warehouse where some of Biggie Smalls’ personal items were being stored. The…

CJ Wallace, the son of the late rap legend Notorious B.I.G., has been named in a shocking lawsuit accusing him of helping arrange a sexual assault allegedly committed by Sean “Diddy” Combs. The complaint, filed by a “John Doe” in a New York court, claims Wallace was part of a group that lured the accuser to a Revolt TV location in 2020, where the alleged assault took place. Allegations Against Wallace and Diddy According to court documents, the plaintiff alleges he was escorted to the Revolt TV site in a vehicle owned by Combs Enterprises. Wallace, along with several other…

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A newly surfaced beef between Nicki Minaj and SZA exploded onto social media on Tuesday (July 15), and it doesn’t appear to be cooling down anytime soon. The clash began when Minaj took to X (formerly Twitter) to accuse Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE) executive Punch—closely affiliated with SZA—of harassing her online. “So glad I have proof of being bullied by AND being lied on by a man PUBLICLY,” Nicki wrote, alleging that she had previously rejected multiple business proposals from Punch. SZA Responds with a Cryptic Message Not long after Minaj’s post, SZA seemed to address the situation indirectly with…

Keke Palmer is making sure Bow Wow gets the recognition he deserves for his undeniable influence on pop culture. In a recent interview with Pandora, the actress, singer, and media personality took a moment to reflect on the rapper-turned-actor’s legacy—and her words struck a chord with fans online. “I was a day one for Bow Weezy,” Keke said passionately. “I live for Bow Wow down. I was there with Snoop [Dogg],” referencing Bow Wow’s early days in the music industry under the mentorship of Snoop. “That Will Never Get Old” Palmer praised the way Bow Wow bridged generations and shaped…

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On a recent episode of the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast, veteran producer and recording artist Hitmaka offered a sobering take on the realities of the modern music industry. Despite accumulating more than 20 billion streams across his career, the chart-topping hitmaker says he’s seen surprisingly little financial reward from digital platforms. Hitmaka—known for crafting hits like Big Sean’s “Bounce Back,” Ray J’s “Sexy Can I,” and A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “Look Back at It”—revealed that even records approaching diamond certification (10 million units sold in the U.S.) don’t automatically translate into major payouts. “I Haven’t Seen the…

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