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DJ Vlad Throws a Karen-ish Fit, No High hopes for Tyler Perry’s New Bible-Based Netflix Films, Ugly New Developments in Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce, Inside Rapper Rick Ross’ Miami Estate and More

DJ Vlad Throws a Karen-ish Fit, No High hopes for Tyler Perry’s New Bible-Based Netflix Films, Ugly New Developments in Jeezy and Jeannie Mai’s Divorce, Inside Rapper Rick Ross’ Miami Estate and More

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Just when you thought Netflix had done it all, the streaming giant announces that it’s partnering with Tyler Perry and Devon Franklin (“Flamin’ Hot”) to produce faith-based movies. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins (L) and his wife Jeannie Mai Jenkins (R) attend the Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins’ 2nd Annual Sno Ball Gala at Flourish Atlanta on September 29, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins (L) and his wife Jeannie Mai Jenkins (R) attend the Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins’ 2nd Annual Sno Ball Gala at Flourish Atlanta on September 29, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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If you’ve been keeping tabs on the latest updates as it relates to the impending divorce between rapper Jeezy and soon-to-be ex-wife and former host of “The Real” Jeannie Mai, then you know that it hasn’t been a walk in the park. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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Usher attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Usher attends the 55th Annual NAACP Awards at Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall on March 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
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Over the weekend, performers like Usher and attendees for the 2024 “Lovers and Friends” festival got the worse news they could’ve received less than 24 hours before doors opened: the jam-packed, one-day, multi-concert event was cancelled. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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The Kendrick Lamar-Drake beef is the most exciting moment in music right now: On Saturday, K. Dot once again dragged Drake for utter filth with his latest diss track “Not Like Us.” - Candace McDuffie Read More

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UPDATE: The original version of this story suggests that Bishop T.D. Jakes and Diddy collaborated on the video. Diddy allegedly used audio of an existing Jakes sermon without his consent. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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Turns out being a horrible father is a bad career move. R&B singer Brian McKnight found that out firsthand when an upcoming concert at Detroit’s MotorCity Casino Hotel was cancelled. - Stephanie Holland Read More

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It looks like after acting like one of the biggest Karens to have ever walked the earth, DJ Vlad is continuously trying to backtrack. When he criticized the production of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us” over the weekend, he was swiftly put in his place. - Candace McDuffie Read More

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What a time to be alive. Drake and Kendrick Lamar gave us a rap beef for the ages and in the process gave us some memorable diss tracks that will live in the annals of hip-hop history forever. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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Rick Ross is not one to hide his wealth. Just look at his massive Atlanta property and you’ll know what we mean. His home in Miami is no different.

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If you recall, this is the same home Drake clowned on social media after Rick Ross dropped his diss track, “Champagne Moments.”

But currently, he’s in the process of renovating it, so we know it will live up to the luxury of his other mansion. Meanwhile, let’s check out the renovations while also surveying the before photographs. - Noah A. McGee Read More

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Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Drake performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena on December 9, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Amid the ongoing beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, the Canadian artist and his Toronto home are back in the news again...and things are starting to get spooky. - Shanelle Genai Read More

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