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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Calls Harassment Case A “Salacious” Money Grab

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Megan Thee Stallion’s legal troubles persist. The rapper endured a multi-year case in which Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting her, and now she finds herself the accused. Emilio Garcia, a photographer who worked for Megan between 2019 and 2023, claimed he witnessed the rapper having sex while in a moving car. Garcia was reportedly told not to “discuss” what he saw, which led to what he described as a “hostile work environment.” The photographer is seeking financial compensation for his experiences, but Megan’s lawyer is not concerned.

Alex Spiro issued a statement to Page Six shortly after Garcia’s case were announced. The lawyer, who represented Megan Thee Stallion during the Lanez case, claimed that the photographer’s claims had no weight to them. Furthermore, he criticized Garcia’s comments for being “salacious” attempts to slander the name of his client. “This is an employment claim for money,” Spiro publicly stated. “With no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her.” The lawyer then stated that Megan Thee Stallion plans to disprove these accusations “in court.”

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Will Take The Case To Court

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 16: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala on April 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Garcia is seeking several different forms of compensation. He’s seeking unpaid overtime, unpaid wages plus interest, and employee benefits on top of punitive damages. The photographer cited the incident in the car as one of many in which he was made to feel “uncomfortable.” He also claimed Megan and her camp would repeatedly make jokes about his weight and appearance. “I felt uncomfortable,” he recalled. “I was kind of frozen, and I was shocked.” Garcia was fired shortly after the car incident, which prompted him to seek legal representation. He has not, however, filed an official sexual harassment claim.

Megan Thee Stallion has never been more popular. The rapper bounced back from the Tory Lanez drama to drop the number one single “Hiss” in January. The single was Megan’s third to go number one, making her the first lead female rapper to debut atop the chart. A month later, Megan signed a deal with Warner Music Group that allowed her to maintain her status as an independent artist. Her net worth currently sits at $12 million. The rapper has not directly responded to Garcia’s accusations.

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Teyana Taylor Shares Pics Of Her Stunning Black Outfit From Magazine Cover Shoot

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Teyana Taylor looking stunning isn’t news to anybody, but she may have reached a new peak with a recent cover shoot. Just earlier this week she was stunning fans with her abs in an impressive bikini look. That came after she cleared up rumors about a flirty moment during the Oscars that left fans theorizing about a potential relationship with Leonardo DiCaprio. Taylor shifted her focus back to stunning looks and it didn’t take long for an all-time great one to emerge.

She teamed up with Cultured Magazine for a full cover story that included a stunning photo shoot. In pics she shared to Instagram she’s sporting an entirely black series of fits. Included in the mix is leather jackets, black dresses and some occasionally visible black underwear. In the comments of the post fans are going absolutely crazy for the looks. Many point out the inspiration she took from the style of legendary singer and actress Grace Jones. “Said GRACE before she ATE” one of the top comments on the post reads. “SLAYYYYYYYY!!! The ode to Grace Jones is a SERVEEEEEE” and “Per usual she’s filled with GRACE” two other comments agree. Check out the full collection of pictures she shared below.

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Teyana Taylor’s Stunning Cover Shoot

 
 
 
 
 
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Teyana’s interaction with Leo was hardly the only news she made at a pre-Oscars party. She was in attendance for a star-studded event alongside Usher, Justin Timberlake, John Legend, and many more. For the party she was also sporting an all black fit looking sleek in photos throughout the night. She’s actually currently shooting a film with Leonardo DiCaprio so it may not be the last tie we see the versatile singer at the Oscars. It’s been four years since she released her last musical project, a studio album fitting called The Album.

What do you think of Teyana Taylor’s stunning Grace Jones inspired look for her Culture Magazine cover shoot? Do you have a favorite Teyana look from over the years? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kanye West Is Reportedly Looking To Launch A Porn Studio, And Seeking Help From An Industry Veteran

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Throughout his career, Kanye West has worn many hats. A rapper, a producer, a designer, and a creative director. And now, it looks like he is continuing to branch out. Today (April 23), TMZ reported that Ye is apparently planning to venture into adult entertainment.

According to TMZ, an associate of Ye told the publication that Ye has been “kicking around” the idea of launching a porn studio for a while now. And as he and his crew are reportedly in advanced talks to get the studio up and running, it looks like this launch may happen sooner rather than later.

The publication noted that the rumored porn studio would be part of a broader adult entertainment division under the Yeezy company.

The representative also told the publication that Ye has supposedly been seeking help from Stormy Daniels’ ex-husband Mike Moz, who has over two decades in the porn industry as a producer, casting agent, and art director.

Over the years, Ye has shown to have an interesting relationship with pornography. In the past, he has claimed to be addicted to porn. He even co-creative directed the inaugural Pornhub awards back in 2018. But he has also sworn off porn, and claimed it was bad for his spirtit.

It looks like he’s had a change of heart. Lord, help us.

Kim Kardashian Confirms Some Bizarre Rumors About Herself

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Earlier this week, reality star Kim Kardashian made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel’s late night talk show. She was there primarily to discuss the season finale to the current American Horror Story anthology. She took on an acting role in the series and discussed some of her experiences and the upcoming finale while on the show. Additionally, the pair played a special game where Kim spoke on rumors about her that have allegedly been circulating for years.

Through the game she revealed all kinds of unique eccentricities about herself. She admitted that before putting on any metal jewelry or clothes she uses a blow dryer on it to heat it up. This is apparently because she doesn’t like the feeling of cold metal touching her skin. Similarly, she revealed she hates the sounds that cardboard makes dragging against other objects. Specifically, she makes her assistants remove the cardboard slip covers from her coffees to avoid having to hear the sound. She copped to even more strange things throughout the segment. Check out the full clip below.

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Kim Kardashian Shares Some Quirky Habits

Over the weekend, Kim Kardashian was at the center of the biggest, and perhaps only diss track to hit the pop music world so far in 2024. Taylor Swift has been feuding with the reality star for years now dating back to a 2016 beef that Kardashian inherited from Kanye West. Kim has been near silent on the beef for years but Taylor has brought it up repeatedly. She once again did so on a track from the deluxe edition of her new album The Tortured Poets Department.

She used playful capitalization on a song called “thanK you aIMee” to make sure fans knew just who the song was meant to be about. What do you think of Kim Kardashian confessing to various quirky behaviors? Do you think she purposefully tried to avoid the recent diss track Taylor Swift released about her? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Kanye West Announces Plans For Yeezy Adult Entertainment Studio

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Few pop culture events are more chaotic than a Kanye West press tour. The rapper manages to shock fans every time he sits down for an interview, and this week has been no different. West told TMZ on Tuesday that he plans to start a brand new pornography studio under his Yeezy banner. This has been a long time coming, according to the outlet. West plans to launch the porn studio as early as this summer, with the help of industry veteran Mike Moz.

A representative for Kanye West claimed he’s entertained the notion of getting into porn for several years. The difference maker, it seems, is the connection with the aforementioned Moz. As a former boyfriend of Stormy Daniels, Moz reportedly has the experience and the knowledge to make a porn studio successful. At least, in the rapper’s estimation. TMZ reported that the Yeezy porn studio would kick off a “broader adult entertainment division” with Yeezy as the parent company. West has not yet commented on the business plan in a public capacity.

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Kanye West Claims Pornography Ruined His Life

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Kanye West has a contentious history with pornography. He served as the official creative director of the 2018 Pornhub Awards, and performed his single “I Love It” at the ceremony. The rapper has also claimed to have a porn addiction that threatened his relationship with his ex-wife and his children. In 2022, he got on Instagram to criticize social media for making porn more accessible than ever. “Hollywood is a giant brothel Pornography destroyed my family I deal with the addiction,” he claimed. “Instagram promotes it Not gonna let it happen to Northy and Chicago,” he continued.

West is singing a completely different tune in 2024, which is something fans should be well accustomed to. The rapper famously cycles through different eras and belief systems in his life and music, only to change things up shortly after. Historically, West has announced business plans that have yet to come to fruition, so time will tell if Yeezy’s adult entertainment studio actually happens. Until it does, it’s yet another bizarre chapter in the Kanye West saga.

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Kanye West Disses Drake On “Like That Remix”: A Break Down Of Lyrics

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If you thought Drake and Kanye West had forgotten their long-standing beef, think again. Ye recently came out guns a-blazing with the release of the “Like That Remix,” proving that he and Drizzy have a long way to go before they settle. From the first line of the diss track, it’s evident that Ye has a bone to pick. Alongside Future, Metro Boomin’, and Ty Dolla $ign, this remix borrows many elements from the original track and takes things up a notch. Altogether, 2024 has quickly become the year of the diss track, and the Drake-Kanye West beef is the latest entry in the long lineup. 

Drake Vs. The World

 
 
 
 
 
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Kanye West and Drake’s beef stretches back years, and the remix is the most recent milestone. However, while Ye is pretty used to commandeering multiple spats simultaneously, this is seemingly new territory for Drizzy. In what can only be considered a humongous feat, Drake has had words for several heavyweights in the game this year alone. Between Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, and now Ye, it’s a miracle he’s still standing. 

As Drake continues to prove he’s no pushover, the industry is foaming at the mouth in anticipation of what’s to come. But what’s most remarkable is that two of his diss tracks, “Push Ups” and the controversial, AI-assisted “Taylor Made Freestyle,” are targeted at Kendrick. This is why Ye’s involvement caught us all by surprise. Kanye West debuted the “Like That Remix” during his appearance on The Download with Justin Laboy, and this has effectively added a new layer to his ongoing beef with Drake. 

Ye Felt “Energized” To Eliminate Drake

Much to the disappointment of fans, Kendrick Lamar has yet to respond to Drake for the aforementioned diss tracks. Nonetheless, Ye seems to have taken on the task, claiming the baton off K-Dot. It’s no wonder the track begins the way he does. In an aggressive manner, Ye hollers: “You know we had to get The Hooligans up here / We gon’ take this p*ssy n*gga out / Yo, Dot, I got you.”

Right out the gate, Kanye’s made his intentions clear… he’s out for blood. While on The Download, he shared that he was “energized” to take down Drake. “[Future] called me and I went to the studio and laid that,” he began. “We went through the creative process of adding the chords and called the Hooligans out in London to get on the joint… Everybody was very, very energized about the elimination of Drake.”

Multiple Stray Bullets

NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 14: The Weeknd and Howie Richmond Hitmaker Award Honoree. Sir Lucian Grainge pose backstage during the Songwriters Hall of Fame 49th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner at. New York Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 14, 2018, also in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall Of Fame)

In true Ye fashion, shots were fired at not just Drake but those within his proximity. Drake famously resigned with Universal Music Group in 2022, reportedly featuring some serious money being thrown around. UMG’s CEO, Lucian Grainge, was one of the names dropped on the “Like That Remix.” Specifically, Ye referred to him as Drake’s “master.”

“Where’s Lucian? Serve your master, n*gga / You caught a little bag for your masters, didn’t ya / Lifetime deal, I feel bad for n*ggas / Y’all so outta sight, outta mind/ I can’t even think of a Drake line.“

However, the most memorable stray bullet fell on J. Cole, who famously bowed out of the rap feud by apologizing to Kendrick Lamar. Nonetheless, Ye had some words for him. In what has become one of the most viral lines on the track, Kanye says, “Play J. Cole, get the pu**y dry.” The reason for the animosity remains unclear, but fans have long since had their theories about why Kanye West and J. Cole do not see eye to eye. 

For one, Ye might not have enjoyed Cole’s “big three” claim. However, Kendrick’s response about “big me” didn’t seem to rub Kanye the wrong way. In 2016, Cole’s “False Prophets” had a few lines that may have subtly pointed to Ye’s mental health issues. Whatever the case may be, Ye told Justin Laboy that it was too late for Cole to back out of the feud. Evidently, the damage is already done. “It’s like, n**ga, you can’t run now,” Ye said. 

Conclusion

Kanye West and Drake’s beef has now hit a new peak. It’s anyone’s guess if Ye will double down with another verse soon. Or maybe Drizzy has some words of his own in store. However, at the core of it all is Kendrick Lamar. Above all, the fans are still eager for his return.

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