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DaBaby’s “apology” only made things worse. The Charlotte-born rapper has been facing a well-deserved amount of backlash after addressing his fans at the Rolling Loud Festival in Miami this weekend, going on an unprompted rant disrespecting his HIV+ positive fans and his gay supporters. 

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, that’ll make you die in two to three weeks, then put your cellphone lighter up,” said DaBaby during his concert. “Ladies, if your pussy smell like water, put your cellphone light in the air. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking dick in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

The rapper tried to step back from the controversy by saying that his gay fans aren’t the “nasty” ones with HIV, but his words were even more disturbing. T.I. defended his comments and said that if Lil Nas X is allowed to be gay, then DaBaby should be allowed to be openly homophobic, which is even more ignorant. 

After this all went down this weekend, Lil Nas X’s father Robert Stafford has officially responded to DaBaby, sharing a picture of the rapper with his son and writing, “Bruh sit down you had your time.”

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The worst part about this homophobic rant is the fact that right now, the top rap song in the country is from Lil Nas X, a gay artist, with “INDUSTRY BABY.” Straight people need to understand that hateful, homophobic comments aren’t “freedom of speech.” It’s hate speech.

Check out Lil Nas X’s dad’s response below.

As Usher and girlfriend Jennifer Goicoechea prepare for the arrival of their second child together, a new memoir from Tameka Foster Raymond is on the way. The fashion stylist has a long list of celebrity clients including Jay-Z, Aaliyah, Ginuwine, and Lauryn Hill, but the anticipation of her autobiography creates a buzz about how much of her relationship with the Grammy-winning singer will make the cut.

Usher and Tameka were wed from 2007 to 2009 and share two sons together, and later, the pair made headlines over their bitter custody battle. They both testified against one another in court as they relayed scathing accusations, and following their acrimonious split, they’ve clearly moved on. Now, they are happily co-parenting as the blended family expands.

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According to reports, Tameka’s memoir Here I Stand… in a Beautiful State arrives on Tuesday (July 27), and inside, she’s set to share stories about her personal relationships with the rich and famous as well as bringing clarity to the rumors about her relationship with Usher that have plagued her for over a decade.

“After several years of contemplating writing about her life, she decided to write a book after having a conversation with three women on a beach in Bali,” a press release reads, according to AceShowbiz. “As they spoke, they learned who Raymond’s ex-husband was and they were insistent there was no way she could be who she said she was because his wife had died.”

“They were referring to her near-death experience in Brazil, which has been grossly misreported in the media,” it continues. “After that hilarious and memorable conversation on the beach, Raymond knew she had to write a book. It was time to clear up all the rumors and outright lies about her fashion career, her marriage, and her parenting.”

In 2012, Tameka suffered a devastating loss when her 11-year-old son Kile Glover tragically passed away following a jetski accident on Lake Lanier in Georgia. She reportedly added that the memoir isn’t just about her split from her superstar ex-husband and the loss of her son, but “readers are going to laugh,” as well.

The title of Tameka’s book is also a nod to her ex as Usher’s fifth studio album released in 2008 during their marriage was titled Here I Stand. Check out a trailer for Tameka Foster’s memoir below.

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We’re in the thick of Summer and celebrities have been showing off their best vacation lifestyles. Diddy has hosted a few star-studded events this year, and his famous friends are taking full advantage now that the worst of the pandemic restrictions have ended. There are still concerns regarding the new, quickly traveling strains of COVID-19 wreak havoc, but that hasn’t stopped partiers from making the most of their freedom.

It may be a Monday (July 26) evening, but it is just as good of a time as any to attend a rager at what is reported to be Diddy’s Miami mansion. Clips of the Hip Hop mogul’s exclusive get-together has begun making the rounds and it includes Ciroc, loud music, a red light atmosphere and…Bow Wow acting as DJ. Sort of.

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Diddy is seen having a great time along with others including Conway The Machine and Yung Miami while a sea of women is spotted showing off their twerking skills. The “Love” experience is back in action, and it’s suspected that there are plenty more events like this lined up as Diddy prepares for the epic rollout of his next album, Off The Grid Vol 1. 

What we can expect from the Bad Boy icon’s forthcoming effort remains a mystery, as do his collaborators, but we’ll keep you updated. Check out a few videos from Diddy’s party below.