Author: Wamala Sipirian

Young Thug’s Probation Terms Adjusted Following Guilty Plea Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, has received a modification to the conditions of his 15-year probation following his recent guilty plea. The rapper had been barred from the Atlanta area for 10 years as part of his sentencing by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker. However, his legal team successfully argued that the restriction prevented him from accessing his Atlanta home for family and business purposes. On Wednesday, December 11, Judge Whitaker approved the motion, allowing Young Thug to visit his Atlanta residence under strict conditions starting…

NFL Maintains Partnership with JAY-Z Despite Allegations The NFL will continue its partnership with JAY-Z and Roc Nation despite a recent lawsuit alleging that the music mogul raped a 13-year-old girl. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell addressed the matter during a press conference on Wednesday, December 11, affirming that the league’s relationship with JAY-Z remains unchanged. “We’re aware of the civil allegations and Jay-Z’s really strong response to that,” Goodell stated. “We know that litigation is happening now. From our standpoint, our relationship’s not changing with [Roc Nation], including our preparations for the next Super Bowl.” A Partnership Under Scrutiny JAY-Z’s…

LeBron James Temporarily Steps Away from Lakers Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is taking a leave of absence from the team for personal reasons, according to ESPN. Lakers head coach J.J. Redick confirmed James’ status after the team’s practice on Wednesday, December 12, noting that the absence has been excused. “LeBron is not with the team right now,” Redick said. “He’s out for personal reasons, excused absence.” While Redick did not provide specifics, he emphasized that James is “taking some time” and left open the possibility that the four-time champion might miss Friday’s game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Managing…

Brandon T. Jackson Criticizes Katt Williams Over Past Comments Actor and comedian Brandon T. Jackson has taken aim at Katt Williams, calling him a “false prophet” in a fiery interview on The Kid L Podcast. The tension between the two appears to stem from Williams’ infamous remarks during his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, where he claimed Jackson’s fame was tied to dressing as a woman in Big Momma’s House 3. Jackson didn’t hold back, accusing Williams of being the ringleader of what he called a “fake woke” movement within the Black community. “Stop talking through the media…why…

Two-Way Star Travis Hunter Becomes Colorado’s First AP National Player of the Year Travis Hunter, the standout wide receiver and cornerback for the Colorado Buffaloes, has been named the 2023 Associated Press National Player of the Year. He is the first player in the history of the University of Colorado Boulder to receive this prestigious honor. On Thursday, December 12, the Associated Press announced that Hunter secured 26 out of 43 possible votes from a panel of AP Top 25 voters. Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty finished second with 16 votes, while Arizona State running back Cameron Skattebo received…

Fans hoping for an Outkast reunion might need to temper their expectations. In a candid interview with Rolling Stone, André 3000 revealed that he and Big Boi are farther from making new music than ever before. “Maybe 10, 15 years ago, I thought an OutKast album would happen,” André shared. “I don’t know the future, but I can say that we’re further away from it than we’ve ever been.” Reflecting on Outkast’s Legacy Outkast’s last performance together was in 2014, during a series of over 40 festival appearances, including a milestone set at Coachella to celebrate the 20th anniversary of…

Cardi B Pushes Back Against Tasha K’s Bankruptcy Claims Cardi B is ramping up efforts to collect the $3.4 million judgment awarded to her in a 2022 defamation lawsuit against blogger Tasha K. The rapper alleges that Tasha has been concealing assets to dodge her financial obligations, escalating their ongoing legal battle. In new court filings submitted to a Florida bankruptcy court, Cardi B’s legal team accuses Tasha of transferring assets and income into her husband’s name and business accounts to shield them from creditors. The team also claims to have uncovered offshore accounts tied to Tasha in locations like…

Lil Durk Named in Allegations Tied to 2022 Chicago Murder Lil Durk’s legal challenges continue to grow as federal authorities link the rapper to the 2022 murder of Stephon Mack, a suspected leader of the Smashville faction of the Gangster Disciples. According to court documents obtained by The Chicago Tribune on December 12, Mack was fatally shot outside Chicago’s Youth Peace Center of Roseland. The FBI believes Mack, 24, may have been connected to the 2021 killing of Lil Durk’s brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks. Federal reports allege that in 2023, Durk offered bounties on individuals responsible for DThang’s murder, specifically…

50 Cent Offers Witty Advice Amid Remy Ma and Claressa Shields Feud 50 Cent has entered the fray of the public feud between Remy Ma, Papoose, and boxing champion Claressa Shields. Known for his candid social media commentary, the rapper shared his advice with Shields on Instagram, referencing Remy Ma’s history. “Whatever you do, don’t fight her,” he warned. “She will get the blick champ!” The hip-hop power couple, once admired for their loyalty and unity, now finds their marriage under scrutiny following allegations of infidelity and heated exchanges with Shields, widely regarded as the greatest female boxer of all…

Denzel Washington Hints at Joining Marvel’s Black Panther Franchise Denzel Washington has confirmed that discussions about his involvement in Black Panther 3 are underway but admitted he may have spoken too soon. The legendary actor revealed to Variety on Thursday, December 13, that he reached out to director Ryan Coogler to apologize for prematurely sharing the news during an earlier interview. “Ryan’s a genius,” Washington said. “I called him and apologized for talking about the movie, and right there sitting with him was his beautiful wife. He’s still Ryan, humble and full of ideas. Whatever he writes, I’ll read.” Washington…