Author: Wamala

Lil Jon’s signature sunglasses have been part of his image for decades, but the story behind them began with a painful childhood accident involving one of his mother’s insulin syringes. In his new memoir, I Only Shout So You Can Hear Me, the “Turn Down for What” rapper reveals that he accidentally stabbed himself in the eye when he was just 6 years old. The injury left him with lasting eye problems and eventually helped shape the look that became synonymous with his hip-hop persona. According to an interview with People, Lil Jon had watched his mother, who had diabetes,…

Phaedra Parks is defending Rick Ross amid his recent battery arrest, describing the rapper as a big-hearted gentleman behind his larger-than-life persona — even if she has a few complaints about his attitude and pasta choices. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star spoke to TMZ at Los Angeles International Airport this week, where she came to Ross’ defense following the battery allegations against him. Parks, who worked with Ross before he became a superstar, said the man behind the bravado is a sweetheart. She pointed to his charitable efforts and contributions to affordable housing as examples of his generosity. Although…

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a strict set of prison rules at his new facility in Pennsylvania, where contraband searches, random drug and alcohol testing, and a tightly scheduled daily routine govern life behind bars. According to rules and regulations cited by TMZ, Federal Correctional Institution Allenwood maintains a firm approach to prohibited items, with staff instructed to remain alert for contraband and to locate, confiscate and dispose of items found inside the institution. The guidelines also authorize officers to search an inmate’s cell or cubicle when necessary. That could be significant for Diddy, who was previously accused of possessing…

Drake is pushing back against a lawsuit accusing him of stealing the hook of his hit song “Janice STFU,” with the rapper’s team firmly denying the allegations and calling the case an attempt to profit from his success. Producer Aviel Calev Hirschfield, who also goes by Avi, filed the lawsuit on Friday, according to a report by TMZ. He alleges that Drake used the lyrics and melody of a hook he had created without giving him credit or a share of the song’s earnings. According to the complaint, Hirschfield recorded the hook in January 2026 and sent it to producers…

The Kid Mero and Kazeem “Kaz” Famuyide have taken aim at Hot 97’s leadership on their own radio show, criticizing the station over reported payment disputes, staff departures and outdated technology. During a roughly 15-minute on-air rant on Mornings with Mero, the co-hosts questioned how the legendary New York hip-hop station is being managed, despite the talent working to keep it competitive. One of their biggest complaints involved personalities leaving the station amid reported contract disputes. They also raised concerns about freelance workers allegedly not receiving payments they had been promised and criticized the station for continuing to use outdated…

Tory Lanez’s $100 million lawsuit over his prison stabbing is facing a legal challenge from the warden he accuses of failing to protect him. Thomas Valdez, warden of California Correctional Institution, has denied responsibility for the rapper’s injuries and disputed allegations that his rights were violated, according to court documents obtained by TMZ. Valdez’s filing challenges Lanez’s claims that prison officials failed to take appropriate steps to protect him from violence inside the facility. The warden acknowledged that Lanez was stabbed by another inmate, identified as Santino Casio, using a weapon made inside the prison. Both men were housed at…

Cardi B brought her biggest hits to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series, delivering a stripped-down performance that packed eight songs into less than 20 minutes. The rapper appeared to enjoy every moment of the set, performing with a live band in the intimate studio setting. The performance gave her songs a different feel from their usual recorded versions while keeping the energy focused on her music and personality. Among the tracks Cardi performed were “Up” and “Bodak Yellow,” two of the hits that helped establish her place in mainstream hip-hop. She closed the set with “I Like It,” her chart-topping…

Rapper Blueface was arrested in Santa Clarita, California, after allegedly refusing to follow police commands during an investigation into a reported gun threat that authorities later determined was a false swatting call, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. A sheriff’s department representative said deputies responded at 7:43 p.m. Monday to a report of a man pointing a gun at someone at a business in Valencia, a neighbourhood in Santa Clarita. When officers arrived, they detained several people, including Blueface. According to the department’s account, the rapper allegedly refused to comply with their commands, leading to his arrest on…

The Atlanta Dream’s home-court plans for the WNBA Finals remain uncertain, raising questions about where the team will host its scheduled home games against the Golden State Valkyries. The Dream are listed to host Games 3 and 4 on October 22 and 24, with a potential Game 6 scheduled for October 29. However, the team’s usual home venue, Gateway Center Arena at College Park, has a capacity of approximately 3,500 spectators. That relatively small seating capacity has fueled speculation about whether Atlanta could move its Finals games to a larger venue. As described in the supplied report, the franchise has…

LeBron James says the Philadelphia 76ers are making progress as they work to build chemistry, with the NBA veteran emphasizing the importance of getting comfortable with his new teammates. In an interview with The Athletic, James described the team’s atmosphere as encouraging while acknowledging that developing on-court understanding will take time. “Every day is getting better, and obviously … some days will be better than others,” James said. He added that spending time around his teammates at the team facility has helped, pointing to the group’s positive energy and the sense of togetherness that basketball can create. “It’s fun to…

Bronny James is facing an early challenge with the Los Angeles Lakers, and head coach JJ Redick is not hiding his assessment of the young guard’s preseason performances. Speaking to reporters after a Lakers preseason game, Redick acknowledged that James had shown promise in practices and during the summer but said his performances in the team’s first four exhibition games had fallen short. “I thought he had a really nice September and a good summer with us,” Redick told reporters. “I don’t think he’s played well in the four preseason games, but he’s had good practices.” Redick also pointed to…

LeBron James has a message for Anthony Edwards after the Minnesota Timberwolves star took a playful shot at him in an Adidas commercial: keep the jokes coming. James addressed the advertisement on the latest episode of his Mind the Game podcast, where he spoke with co-host Steve Nash about Edwards’ jokes targeting veteran NBA players who change teams during the offseason. The commercial features Edwards playing the host of a fictional talk show, where he pokes fun at fellow players through a series of basketball-related jokes. One particularly pointed moment targets James over his age, his knees and the possibility…

New York City’s iconic horse-drawn carriage rides could soon become a thing of the past, with lawmakers moving to phase out an industry that has been part of Manhattan’s tourism scene for around 150 years. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday that his office had reached an agreement with City Council Speaker Julie Menin on legislation to end the industry, with a proposed 2028 deadline for the transition. The agreement marks a significant development in a long-running debate over the future of horse-drawn carriages in Central Park, where supporters have defended the rides as a piece of New York heritage while…

50 Cent is making it clear that his long-running feud with Rick Ross is more comedy than serious conflict, even as he continues taking shots at the Miami rapper over his former job as a correctional officer. During an October 13 appearance on The Crew Has It podcast, the G-Unit founder revisited some of his biggest rap rivalries. When Ross came up, 50 Cent turned the conversation toward the rapper’s past employment in Florida’s correctional system. “I tell you the most difficult beef to have… It’s when the person you’re beefing with is law enforcement,” 50 Cent said. “You can’t…

Michael Jackson’s legendary 1993 Super Bowl halftime performance is getting a documentary of its own, with ESPN and Hulu set to revisit the moment that helped transform the NFL’s biggest musical showcase into a global entertainment event. Titled Spectacle: Michael Jackson at the Super Bowl, the documentary is scheduled to premiere in February 2027. The film will examine the planning, rehearsals and creative decisions behind Jackson’s appearance at Super Bowl XXVII on January 31, 1993. Jackson performed at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, during the championship matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Buffalo Bills. His halftime appearance marked a…

Nelly is making it clear that his biggest win has nothing to do with music or money. The rapper marked wife Ashanti’s birthday with a heartfelt tribute, declaring that having the R&B singer by his side is one of the greatest blessings in his life. The St. Louis rapper shared a photo of the couple on Instagram alongside a message celebrating Ashanti and their relationship. “Happy Birthday to my forever favorite,” Nelly wrote. “I done had a lot of wins in this life, but ain’t no flex bigger than having you by my side.” He continued with another romantic declaration,…

Young Thug’s high-profile YSL RICO case is reportedly heading to Netflix, with a new feature-length documentary set to examine the criminal proceedings that put the Atlanta rapper and the use of hip-hop lyrics in courtrooms under a national spotlight. Titled Young Thug On Trial, the planned 90-minute film is scheduled for release in 2027, according to the supplied report. It is being produced by Passion Pictures and directed by Shianne Brown, with Kari Lia and Hamish Fergusson serving as executive producers. The documentary will explore the rise of Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, alongside the prosecution’s case…

Kamala Harris is not ruling out another run for the White House, but the former vice president says she has not yet decided whether she will seek the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028. Harris addressed the speculation during an appearance on Keke Palmer’s podcast, Baby, This Is Keke Palmer, in an interview released Tuesday, October 13. The conversation touched on her life after the White House, voting rights and the upcoming midterm elections. As the interview came to an end, Palmer asked Harris directly whether she planned to run for president again. Harris laughed before giving an answer that left…

NFL star Tyreek Hill has been ordered to pay his ex-wife, Keeta Vaccaro, $500,000 after a Florida jury found him liable for two counts of civil battery, handing the wide receiver a significant legal setback. According to Defector Media reporter Diana Moskovitz, jurors found Hill liable on two battery claims but rejected the remaining allegations. They awarded Vaccaro $500,000 in compensatory damages while declining to impose punitive damages. The verdict follows a civil lawsuit connected to allegations Vaccaro had previously raised against Hill during their divorce proceedings. The distinction between compensatory and punitive damages is important. Compensatory damages are intended…

John Boyega has revealed two major personal milestones: he has been married for nearly two years, and he and his wife are expecting a baby boy. The 43-year-old Star Wars actor shared the news in an interview with The Guardian, published October 4, while discussing his childhood friend Damilola Taylor and the documentary Damilola: The Untold Story. Boyega disclosed that he had quietly tied the knot without making his marriage public. “Coming up two years now,” he said when discussing how long he had been married. The British-Nigerian actor kept his wife’s identity private but offered a playful glimpse into…