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Travis Scott Reveals Dream Collaborations With Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, and Khruangbin

The industry sure knows how to manifest new ways to stay exclusive and stick together, don’t they? Travis Scott has set his sights on some major collaborations for the future.…

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Accussers Target R. Kelly’s Royalties to Cover Nearly $10M Owed

RCA Records is Reportedly Holding R. Kelly's New Music

R. Kelly is still on the hook for royalties, and his accusers are coming for their damages. According to AllHipHop, six accusers have launched legal action to collect his music…

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Polo G Reveals He Wants to Become a Streamer?

Polo G sees his way out of rap. Hitting Instagram, Polo G wants to become a streamer. But why? We will let him tell you. “I wanna be a streamer…

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YFN Lucci Expeced to be Released from Prison ‘Any Day Now’

YFN Lucci will soon be a free man. A new update revealed that Lucci will be released from prison this month, with a source detailing it could be “any day…

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QueenzFlip Defends Joe Budden After Lewdness Charge: ‘Things be Racially Motivated in My Opinion

QueenzFlip is holding down Joe Budden in light of his recent arrest for lewdness. This comes after Budden himself addressed the backlash over his recent indecent exposure charge, an incident that has sparked reactions from fans and law enforcement alike.

On Dec. 4, Budden was charged for allegedly standing naked outside a neighbor’s door in Edgewater, New Jersey, and attempting to enter the neighbor’s apartment. The situation, which might have gone unnoticed, only came to light when the Edgewater Police Department publicly addressed it on Dec. 31. Despite the seriousness of the charge, Budden tried to brush it off on social media, responding to the public outcry with his usual laid-back approach.

On X (formerly Twitter), he tweeted, “Y’all so dramatic lol,” attempting to downplay the incident. On Instagram, Budden shared a meme featuring former NBA player Jeff Teague’s shocked expression, paired with a caption that implied the situation had been blown out of proportion. However, the fact that recent episodes of The Joe Budden Podcast were recorded at co-host Parks’ home instead of Budden’s apartment suggests that there may be more to the story.

TMZ tracked down Flip who pleaded for people to let Budden enjoy his New Year and he was off “being rich somewhere.”

“I don’t know what’s going on, to be honest, I don’t,” Flip said. “What I’m saying is that the movement is strong. He’s ‘the podfather’ for a reason.”

He added, “A lot of times you hear things and this is the industry that we’re in, where people try to put smut and do things in your name, and a lot of things be racially motivated in my opinion, you know what I mean? But I don’t want to get into that because it’s none of my business and I don’t really know what’s going on.”

You can hear it all from Flip below.

In a candid moment on his podcast, Budden gave his side of the events, saying, “I just sleepwalked somewhere that I shouldn’t have sleepwalked. And you know how I sleep: butt-a** [naked]! Good naked sleepwalking, I just did it again [laughs].” His lighthearted tone reflected his attempt to minimize the drama surrounding the incident.

However, Budden’s legal team is taking a more serious stance. His attorney, Nima Ameri, released a statement regarding the charges to TMZ. “Mr. Budden is saddened by Police Chief Martin’s press release,” Ameri said. “Mr. Budden has been waiting weeks for his cross complaints to be processed, which include substantially more serious charges [including] possible felony charges against the persons behind these charges against him.”

Budden and his team believe the actions of Edgewater Police Chief Martin are part of a publicity stunt. “The Chief has, in our opinion, sat on those [complaints] but instead used his time to gain some free publicity for himself,” the statement read. “Chief Martin should seek publicity by doing notable policing, not inflaming disorderly person allegations. The allegations against Mr. Budden are a minor charge, not even resulting in an arrest. A charge Mr. Budden is looking forward to beating in court on the merits, not in the press. The Chief’s comments are reckless, and, in our opinion, racially motivated.”

As the legal process continues, Budden seems resolute in his belief that the charge against him is exaggerated. Only time will tell whether the public agrees with him or not as this case unfolds. For now, Joe Budden is maintaining his signature nonchalant demeanor, even in the face of what has become one of the more bizarre headlines of the year.

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WATCH: Beanie Sigel Speaks on Developing His Cooking SKills in Prison

Beanie Sigel is revealing what led him to get into cooking. Speaking with Mina Say What, Sigel revealed that he tried his hand at cooking during one of his stints in jail. He added, that he also can create everything on the menu of his food truck.

“When I went away, one of my stints, I ain’t sit on my hands,” Beanie said. “I had to do my bid and I took up culinary.”

He added, “I just wanted the certifications and it helped me eat better. I ain’t cook for the prisoners. I cooked for the guards.”

@minasaywhat Discover how Beanie Sigel transformed his time behind bars into culinary success. Sigel says he learned to cook not just for survival but for quality meals, cooking for the guards instead. Join Mina SayWhat as she discovers his flavorful journey to opening his own food truck! #CulinaryJourney #PrisonCookbook #FoodTruckLife #CookingSkills #HealthyEating #ProdigyInspiration #WingsAndBowls #CulinaryArts #ChefLife #Foodie #MinaSayWhat #BeanieSigel #PhillyEats ♬ original sound – Mina SayWhat

Beanie Sigel’s new focus is business beyond music. He is venturing into the food and beverage world with his new food truck, Grab & Roll, Wings & Bowls.

“Bringing flavor to the streets!” says the business’ IG account. “Gourmet eats on wheels.”

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Beans’ truck can be found in The Broad Street Bully’s hometown of Philly at 2400 Passyunk Ave., available Wednesday through Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m. The truck offers food items that play off of Beanie’s lyrics and crew affiliations, with a menu that includes local staples like cheesesteaks, chicken wings, and fried seafood, as well as both breakfast and dessert.

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6ix9ine Released from Brooklyn’s MDC with New Probation Requirements

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6ix9ine is back a free man. The rapper was released from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn this past Thursday.

According to the Tribune, conditions for Tekashi’s arrest are an extension of his probation, a homestay order, and electronic monitoring.

Akademiks shared a video of the rapper traveling in a sprinter, teasing a First Day Out freestyle.

In November, Tekashi 6ix9ine was mere months away from wrapping up his probation before being violated last month for failing to report plans to travel and several drug test failures. Associated Press has confirmed it reports that the rapper agreed to a plea deal that would see him serve an additional month of jail time. The agreement has also extended the terms of his probation.

TheSource.com is currently updating this story.

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Polo G Celebrates Dismissal of NYC Gun Case: ‘Shout Out to My Lawyer’

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Polo G can put his New York City gun case behind him. Hitting Instagram, Polo shared an image of a conversation with his lawyer.

“Beat my case in NYC,” Polo wrote. “Shout out to my lawyer Stacey Richman.”

In April 2024, Polo G was arrested in NYC for criminal possession of a weapon in the second and third degree, according to reports.

Police from NYPD’s 1st Precinct received a call that a handgun was found in The Dominick Hotel by one of the employees in an occupied room. Officers confirmed that Polo, whose real name is Taurus Bartlett, was the occupant in the room, and the firearm retrieved was registered in his name.

Manhattan District Attorney’s Office executed a search warrant for the hotel room and found a loaded Glock 23 firearm inside the bedroom side of the hotel room.

NYPD arrested Polo and charged him with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in both the 2nd and 3rd degree.

It was reported that Polo was carrying more than $23K on his person at the time of his arrest.

Things have been rough this past year for Polo, with Polo’s catching a separate gun charge and his brother Trench Baby being arrested for murder in California in November of 2023.

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Revenue from R. Kelly’s Catalog Pays off $500K Federal Judgment

RCA Records is Reportedly Holding R. Kelly's New Music

R. Kelly is behind bars, but his hits are still bringing in the bag. According to AllHipHop, revenue from his catalog paid off a federal judgment of over $500,000.

Court docs from the Eastern District of New York highlight a payment of $520,549.90 that covered restitution, fines, and penalties. The payment was broken down into $379,649.90 in restitution, a $100,000 fine, and a $40,000 Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act assessment. There was also a $900 special assessment.

In October, R. Kelly attempted to take his sex crimes convictions to the highest court possible. They responded with a “no, thank you.”

R. Kelly is currently serving 30 years in prison for sex trafficking, concurrent with 20 years for child pornography, and he petitioned the Supreme Court stating he was retroactively prosecuted. According to CNN, federal prosecutors declined to respond to the appeal.

R. Kelly’s case was just one of hundreds denied by the Court.

In August 2024, R. Kelly’s legal battle began when he claimed that prison employees used the internal prison system to access his sensitive information unlawfully. According to Kelly, this information was then sold to Tasha K, who shared it on her popular blog. Kelly’s lawyer argued that Tasha K leveraged this information to harass him and influence witnesses in his ongoing legal battles, particularly his criminal prosecution in the Eastern District of New York (EDNY).

However, the U.S. Government has now fired back, requesting that the case be dismissed. In documents obtained exclusively by In Touch, government lawyers denied breaching their duty of care to Kelly, arguing that the United States cannot be held liable for the alleged actions of individual prison employees. They stated, “The United States is not subject to institutional liability stemming from allegedly widespread negligent practices or policies.”

While the government acknowledged that an Inspector General investigation was conducted into the unauthorized access to Kelly’s emails, visitor logs, and phone records, they pointed out that no charges were ever brought against the officer named in Kelly’s complaint. In fact, the Chicago Sun-Times reported that the employee in question had retired shortly after the investigation commenced in 2019.

Interestingly, the government’s response appears to indirectly confirm that a prison worker did, in fact, provide information to Tasha K that was accessed from the internal system. Despite this, the government maintains that this does not constitute grounds for holding the entire U.S. Penal System accountable.

Tasha K, for her part, has vehemently denied any involvement in illegal activity, taking to Instagram to refute Kelly’s allegations. Nonetheless, Kelly’s legal team contends that the leaked information caused chaos in his personal life and compromised his defense in the criminal case against him.

As the U.S. Government pushes for the lawsuit to be thrown out, Kelly’s legal challenges continue to mount. With his reputation and freedom on the line, this latest development in the R. Kelly saga underscores the intense scrutiny and controversy surrounding the disgraced singer inside and outside the courtroom. The court’s decision on dismissing the case will be closely watched, as it could set a significant precedent for handling sensitive information within the U.S. prison system.

The U.S. Government has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by R&B singer R. Kelly, who is currently serving time on multiple charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. The lawsuit, which was filed last year, accuses the U.S. Penal System and gossip vlogger Tasha K of violating his privacy by allegedly accessing and publishing his private prison emails and call logs.

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Diddy’s Legal Team To Call Escorts As Witnesses In Third Bail Hearing

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Sean “Diddy” Combs is assembling a defense for his upcoming federal trial with plans to call six escorts as witnesses. The trial, set for May 2025, centers on serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. AllHipHop first reported the news on Sunday (November 24), revealing that Diddy’s legal strategy includes testimony from escorts who attended his infamous “freak-off parties.”

Currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, the 51-year-old music mogul and father of seven awaits a judge’s decision on his third bail proposal. If approved, Diddy would be required to reside in Manhattan, where he was originally arrested in September.

Diddy’s legal team intends to use the escorts’ testimonies to counter the prosecution’s allegations. According to the defense, these witnesses could challenge claims about systemic abuse facilitated through Diddy’s businesses and employees. Prosecutors, however, assert that these six individuals represent only a fraction of the witnesses involved. “Six escorts are only the beginning,” one prosecutor said, hinting at the scale of the alleged activities.

The charges against Diddy are extensive, including kidnapping, arson, bribery, drug-related offenses, and obstruction of justice. If convicted, he could face life in prison for racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. The latter charge carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, while a separate charge of transportation for purposes of prostitution could add up to 10 years to his sentence.

Adding to his legal troubles, the court is examining allegations that Diddy violated jail protocols by attempting to contact witnesses. These claims could affect his chances of securing bail before the trial.

Despite his legal battles, Diddy has reportedly remained in good spirits. He recently celebrated his birthday with his children, expressing pride in their achievements during a call. However, prosecutors have accused him of using this same call to orchestrate intimidation tactics.

As the trial approaches in the Spring of next year, Diddy’s defense team is preparing for a high-stakes battle to counter the serious accusations against the music mogul.

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