Khalid was seemingly unphased by his ex-lover outting him in a since-deleted post on social media. Now that fans have responded with backlash, he is retracting his statements and has issued a lengthy apology to the multi-platinum pop star.
Month: December 2024
TD Jakes Reveals He Underwent Emergency Surgery Following Health Scare
TD Jakes is still recovering from his medical emergency earlier this month, and addressed his church virtually to give them his first update on the matter. “I’m grateful for this season in my life,” he began. “I told you last Sunday that I’d see you this Sunday, and so here I am. I am grateful to God for his goodness and his grace. Many of you don’t realize that you’re looking at a miracle. I faced a life-threatening calamity, was rushed to the ICU unit, I had emergency surgery, survived the surgery. Yeah, I’m back. And the doctor wants me to go slow coming back.”
However, this comes after Bishop T.D. Jakes suggested that a Diddy accuser’s legal team is what provoked the stress that led to this emergency. “These accusations are patently false,” he claimed via a defamation lawsuit against fellow pastor Duane Youngblood, who accused Jakes of trying to sexually assault him when he was 18 or 19 years old. “Bishop Jakes never kissed or tried to kiss Youngblood, never cornered him or forced him into any situation (sexual or otherwise), and certainly never told him that he wanted to sleep with him or had any conversation of a sexual nature at all with him.
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Bishop TD Jakes Addresses His Congregation
“The interactions described by Youngblood during his LRL interviews on October 28 and November 3 never happened — period,” T.D. Jakes alleged. “This lawsuit is intended to bring that scheme to a halt. To end the extreme emotional, physical, and spiritual toll Defendants’ conduct has caused Bishop Jakes, to set the record straight so the world understands the patent falsity of the accusations, and to restore Bishop Jakes’s reputation.”
Now that Bishop T.D. Jakes is in a more stable condition, it’s likely that he will return to his church soon enough and continue to connect with his congregation. However, we understand that it’s a very complicated situation and that we don’t know many important details about this, so we’ll see how this works out. In any case, we wish Jakes the best in his path to recovery and hope that he can carry out his mission and engage with his passion sooner rather than later.
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Nicki Minaj Shares Shady Message For Kai Cenat’s Mother After Thanksgiving Shout-Out
Nicki Minaj is certainly no stranger to throwing shade, but social media users recently noticed an unexpected target. Kai Cenat hosted a holiday stream last week, and his mother joined to wish his supporters a happy Thanksgiving. She was even sure to give Nicki Minaj and her Barbz a shoutout, expressing hopes that the femcee and her son enjoy the special occasion.
Instead of sending a similarly positive message her way, however, Nicki took the opportunity to look back on one of the more disappointing moments from her own stream with Cenat. At the time, she had been promised a home-cooked meal but ultimately left hungry. “He said where his plate that yall didn’t have for his mama when she visited hungry that one time in ATL chi when she thought she was getting some good TRINI home cookin but instead she left with a headache & a glass of stale orange juice,” she wrote in response to Cenat’s mother’s message.
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Nicki Minaj Recalls Food Mishap
Unsurprisingly, Nicki’s post has earned mixed reactions from fans. Some think she’s doing too much. Others point out that she was just joking, and that Cenat’s mother likely realizes this. After all, Nicki isn’t oblivious to the persona she’s become known for, as evidenced by a recent interaction with Keke Palmer. Palmer appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon last month, where she recalled some solid advice the “FTCU” performer once shared with her. “Look, I don’t read the press,” Palmer remembered Nicki saying. “I don’t know everything that’s goin’ on’. But I just wanna tell you, nobody knows what it’s like when we turn off the lights and we gotta be with ourselves. So you do whatever you need to do to be good with you.”
Nicki had a playful response to Palmer’s story on X. “Ummmm…why would she even tell that story? doesn’t she know that could mess up the whole ‘bad guy’ thing?” she wrote. “Let’s see if she still laughin when she get hit w/that cease & desist chi.”
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Rick Ross & His Girlfriend Justice J Williams Look Happier Than Ever While On A Night Out
Rick Ross’ love life is a larger part of his pop culture persona than usual these days, as he’s been in a couple of high-profile relationships over the past few years. Despite all that hullabaloo and all the antics that occurred relating to this, it seems like he’s in a very good spot right now with his current partner, Justice J Williams. Recently, she shared a video on Instagram of their night out, during which the rapper spins her around and embraces her in a pretty warm and loving way. It’s a nice piece of wholesomeness for followers online, and definitely something to spruce up and heal a more negative feed.
Interestingly enough, Justice J Williams chose Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s new song “luther” as the background music for this Rick Ross video. We completely understand why: It’s a beautiful and tender song with a lot of noise behind it right now. But it’s ironic given Rozay’s support of K.Dot against his former ally Drake, and his participation in that beef was one of its biggest and most notable side missions.
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Rick Ross & Justice J Williams Are Living Their Best Lives
Speaking of which, there’s a crossover in this regard for Rick Ross, who now has to deal with his Drake feud and his romantic woes in tandem with each other. His ex partner Tia Kemp is absolutely on the pro-Drizzy side – in fact, she’s straight up on the anti-Maybach Music Group side, since she also supports The Game in his beef against Ross. She recently expressed that she would let the 6ix God smash if he so desired, one of many statements that aim at Rozay and seek to anger him even more.
Meanwhile, Tia Kemp even became critical of Rick Ross’ relationship with Justice J Williams. “You tell that funky fat b***h, he’s trying to get my attention with this little Diddler baby,” she ranted about him and his age gap with Williams. “You see the big age f***ing gap? That b***h is a Diddler. He doing every f***ing thing to cover his a** right now. He trying to make the blogs and all that s**t right now with a motherf***ing lil girl. I’ll give that b***h something to go viral for.”
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Air Jordan 4 RM “Reflective” Lights Up the Night
The Air Jordan 4 RM prepares for its debut in the striking “Reflective” colorway. New photos reveal its sleek design, blending black, white, and grey tones with bold red accents. Large reflective panels on the uppers instantly steal the spotlight. These panels not only elevate the look but also ensure high visibility. The combination of muted colors and bold details creates a perfect balance. A black leather base sets the foundation for this eye-catching pair. Grey overlays and crisp white midsoles enhance the clean design. Additionally, red accents appear on the lace locks, tongue branding, and visible Air unit, adding vibrant pops of color.
The translucent outsole completes the modern aesthetic, adding durability and style. The “Reflective” colorway embraces a mix of innovation and heritage. The reflective elements bring a futuristic touch, while classic Air Jordan 4 details like the netted mid-panels and iconic Nike Air branding on the heels stay true to the original. This release showcases Jordan Brand’s ability to blend legacy with contemporary design. Perfect for day or night, the reflective panels ensure this sneaker will stand out anywhere. With its bold aesthetic and modern features, the Air Jordan 4 RM “Reflective” promises to be a must-have addition.
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“Reflective” Air Jordan 4 RM
These sneakers feature a clear outsole paired with a white and grey midsole, including a Nike Air unit for extra comfort. Additionally, the uppers are crafted from leather and suede, combined with reflective overlays in mixed materials, offering an all-black look. White laces and a matching tongue complete the simple color palette. The tongues showcase red Jordan Brand logos, while the heels display “Nike Air” branding in red and white, providing a subtle yet bold contrast to the overall design.
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Sneaker News reports that the Air Jordan 4 RM “Reflective” will be released in the spring of 2025. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $120 when they are released.
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BlocBoy JB Seemingly Addresses Artists Switching Up On Drake
BlocBoy JB is standing up for Drake amidst his beef with Kendrick Lamar and Universal Music Group. The Memphis-raised rapper stood up for the Canadian recording artist in a new post on social media.
Khalid And Normani Will Reunite On ‘Personal,’ The Singers’ Upcoming Collaboration
Over the last week, Khalid was betrayed by his former boyfriend. however, the “Heatstroke” singer hasn’t let one person’s jagged actions turn him away from others close to him.
Today (December 1), Khalid announced a reunion supporters have long since begged for. Over on X (formerly Twitter), Khalid revealed that he and Normani has a new collaboration on the way. “Personal. Normani. 12/6 
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Khalid didn’t share any further details around the venture. However, considering Khalid dropped his album Sincere in August and Normani’s highly anticipated debut solo project (Dopamine) hit streaming platforms in June, fans believe “Personal” is a one-off song.
The last time Khalid and Normani came together for a single, they cooked up the beloved record “Love Lies.” Since its release in 2018, “Love Lies” has sold 5 million copies which makes it a RIAA-certified 5x platinum record.
During a chat with Billboard, Khalid spoke about their song’s immediate success. “For me, it just says that the song is authentic,” he said. “It’s real, it’s just everything that you hear in the song is the relationship that I share with Normani, and it’s just great. She’s so amazing, she’s so beautiful, and she’s an amazing friend.”
After being spotted at the Missoni’s Womenswear Spring/Summer 2025 fashion show in Milan, Italy this September, it is clear their connection has remained strong. Supporters are hoping their musical music brews up another banger.
Wack 100 Clarifies The Game’s Role In Kendrick Lamar & Drake Beef
It goes without saying that Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s viral lyrical battle had hip-hop fans and artists alike divided. Overall, most West Coast artists sided with Kendrick, excluding The Game who avoided picking a side altogether. He did go after Rick Ross in a scathing diss track, however, shortly after Ross dropped his own diss track about Drake called “Champagne Moments.” This indicated that he was leaning towards Drizzy, and left some listeners convinced he had turned his back on his hometown.
During a recent debate on Clubhouse, Wack 100 addressed this claim. According to him, The Game’s stance in the battle had more to do with his loyalty to Drake and less about where he’s from or his relationship with Kendrick. This appears to line up with what The Game has said about his role in the feud in the past. In June, for example, he described how his loyalty lies with Drake despite not having any personal beef with Kendrick.
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Wack 100 Says The Game’s Loyalty Lies With Drake
“Drake is my n**ga, I f*ck with Drake … My loyalty is with muthaf**kas that’s loyal to me. Drizzy, he know what the f*ck it is when he see me,” he said at the time. “I think what [Kendrick] doing is amazing. What Drake doing is amazing. I think them n**gas just came out of one of the biggest hip-hop beefs ever and survived. Tupac and Biggie didn’t.” He continued, claiming that Drake and Kendrick’s feud was between them and that he didn’t want to get involved. “As far as the Kendrick and Drake sh*t,” he said. “That’s Kendrick and Drake sh*t. That sh*t ain’t for me man. I had to navigate myself through this sh*t. I been in this sh*t since 2003 being a solid a*s n**ga to everybody.”
This isn’t the first time Wack 100 has commented on Drake and Kendrick’s feud as of late, as earlier this week, he reacted to Drake taking legal action against UMG. He accuses the label of artificially boosting Kendrick’s diss track “Not Like Us,” and alleges that the release could have been prevented. Wack thinks this might be a result of jealousy on Drake’s part, however, amid the success of Kendrick’s new album GNX.
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Freekey Zekey Salutes Cam’ron For Dubbing Him The Toughest Dipset Member
The Diplomats – or Dipset, as you may know them as – don’t get the same love as a rap group that they did in the 2000s, but the New York crew is still legendary. In fact, it’s been very interesting to see each group member do their own thing and stick around in pop culture, such as Cam’ron’s sports talk show It Is What It Is with Mase. Specifically, during a recent episode, he answered a question about who the toughest Dipset member is, and he pointed to Freekey Zekey. In response, he took to Instagram to share a hilariously animated video thanking Killa Cam for his assessment.
For those unaware, Freekey Zekey’s been through a lot throughout his life, including dangerously violent encounters, prison time, and a whole lot more. Things don’t always have to be a competition, especially among group mates, but people appreciate validation and they appreciate when praise comes their way. However, we wonder what Cam’ron’s colleagues like Jim Jones or Juelz Santana would say about this assessment, and whether they would agree. Do they think they deserve that title more or would they rather not even try to mess with Zeke’s experiences and demeanor?
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Freekey Zekey Thanks Cam’ron For The Shoutout
Beyond this Freekey Zekey shoutout, Cam’ron recently reflected on Lamelo Ball’s homophobic joke and how he feels to blame. “I blame myself, I really do, man,” he remarked concerning the basketball star’s use of the phrase “no homo.” “I blame the east side of Harlem. You got this in Jefferson Projects probably in 1996 when we were saying this. And before that — what the f**k? God damn, we did this a long time. To be honest with you, this is why we started saying ‘pause.’ We used to say what Melo said, but we were like, ‘The people are sensitive, you get fined.’ And that’s why we don’t say it anymore.”
Meanwhile, Cam’ron might praise Freekey Zekey as the toughest Dipset member, but folks like 50 Cent still want that smoke. We’ll see whether or not that whole situation ever clears up or gets better, and whether or not the rest of the Diplomats will join in on this debate.
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Air Jordan 11 Low Features Snakeskin For “Year Of The Snake”
New photos of the Air Jordan 11 Low “Year of the Snake” have surfaced, building excitement for its rumored release in January 2025. This striking edition celebrates the Chinese zodiac, incorporating design elements that embody the elegance and mystique of the snake. The pristine white upper offers a clean and polished aesthetic, while the standout grey snakeskin detailing wraps around the mudguard. This luxurious feature adds a bold twist, paying homage to the snake’s sleek and graceful appearance.
The combination of textures and details makes this sneaker a visually captivating piece. Iconic Air Jordan elements, such as the translucent outsole and the signature Jumpman logo, ensure the design stays true to its legacy. More than just a stylish shoe, the “Year of the Snake” edition carries cultural significance, blending heritage with modern flair. Sneaker collectors and enthusiasts are already marking their calendars for this anticipated drop. With its unique aesthetic and thoughtful design, this Air Jordan 11 Low promises to make a strong impression when it debuts early next year.
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“Year Of The Snake” Air Jordan 11 Low
The sneakers showcase a sail, semi-translucent rubber outsole paired with a summit white midsole. The uppers consist of a football grey leather foundation, accented by grey snakeskin overlays. Additionally, grey details appear on the laces and tongue, adding a cohesive and sleek finish. Moreover, subtle stitching enhances the premium look. Finally, the overall design balances luxury and simplicity perfectly.
Sneaker Bar Detroit reports that the Air Jordan 11 Low “Year Of The Snake” will be released on January 22nd. Also, the retail price of the sneakers will be $190 when they are released. Excitement is building as new details emerge about the design. Furthermore, the luxurious snakeskin overlays are drawing the attention of sneaker enthusiasts. With its cultural inspiration and premium materials, this release stands out. Additionally, the drop in January adds to the anticipation for the new year. Fans are already buzzing about this unique addition to the Air Jordan lineup.
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