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Doctors and surgeons have taken to social media to warn BBL (Brazilian Butt Lift) hopefuls, letting them know that the cosmetic procedure is one of the most dangerous. However, that hasn’t stopped millions of people from spending their hard-earned money on sculpting their bodies, with Miami being a BBL hotspot. Queen Naija has been candid about her cosmetic surgery, and back in May 2019, she even shared a video explaining the work she had done on her stomach, hips, and backside.

Someone on Twitter revisited the singer’s surgery and penned a message criticizing Queen for “telling mfs to love themselves how they are” while also deciding to get “a BBL… like OKAY MISS MAMAS.”

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Instead of ignoring the message, the singer decided to address the person. “The song was speaking to myself,” she replied. “The song was about not letting a man stop you from knowing your worth and being you, it had nothing to do with whether I decided to get a BBL or not, but I guess you’re just a little too shallow to understand.”

The exchange kicked off a firestorm of discussions as a line was drawn between the singer’s fans and critics. Check out a few posts below.

There have been rumors about Diddy working on another project and today (July 21), the Rap mogul has announced a release date. In recent years, we’ve seen the rise of “Love” Combs as Diddy has repeatedly shared his feel-good outlook with the world, including hosting “positive vibe” parties. The Bad Boy icon has also been shaking things up as it was announced just a week ago that he had hired The Weeknd and Doja Cat’s manager Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, and the move may be because he’s preparing for an epic rollout.

On Wednesday (July 21), Diddy revealed to the world that this Fall, his next album would hit streaming services.

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In a post, Diddy revealed that his project is titled Off The Grid Vol. 1, and in the caption, he offered up a release date. “OFF THE GRID. The Album September 24, 2021. Welcome to the LOVE ERA!” he wrote. If this is a full-length studio album, this would make for Diddy’s first since his 2006 release Press Play.

His last project, however, was back in 2015 with the release of his mixtape MMM (Money Making Mitch), and while much of Off The Grid remains a mystery, his famous friends have flooded his timeline with anticipatory messages of support. Looks like 2021 is giving us records from Kanye West, Drake, and Diddy. Check out Diddy’s post and let us know if you’re excited for this one. 

We’re all aware that rich people love to collect certain brands, and for many women, in and out of the industry, Birkin bags are the “it” item. The process of receiving one of these Hermès totes is pretty extensive, and while thousands of people have taken to social media to show off their exclusive purse, it’s impossible that every Birkin we see online is the real deal.

Cardi B has been a longtime collector of Birkins and this week, the Rap star took to Instagram to share a photo of what looks to be just a portion of her extensive collection.

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The “Up” rapper shared a series of photos showing not only her Birkins but her growing baby belly. She announced that she is expecting Baby No. 2 with husband Offset just weeks ago and judging by the photos, she’s on the move as she balances home life and a career.

“Every other day new wig new hair ,come take me out this Mugler ……a couple weeks ago,” Cardi wrote in the caption. In the past, Cardi has defended her love for Birkins after there was a bit of controversy regarding women in Rap often posing with the brand or shouting them out on songs. 

Check out Cardi’s photos and her dozens of luxury handbags below.

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This week, Naomi Osaka was one of many famous women to grace the cover of Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Issue, but her inclusion came at a price. The sports star is one of the best tennis players in the world, but the champion has opted to sit out both the French Open and Wimbledon after revealing that her mental health struggles, especially as they are tied to answering questions from the press in post-game interviews, are difficult for her to manage in those environments.

Osaka widely received support from the public but there have been certain people, like Piers Morgan and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly, who have chided her vocalizing her personal struggles. Kelly was particularly callous after Osaka’s SI cover was revealed, taking to Twitter to poke fun at Osaka while suggesting that the tennis star can’t be struggling too much if she continues to pose for magazine features.

Osaka issued a clap back, stating that her photoshoot for SI was months before she came forward to talk about her mental health, and after blocking Kelly on Twitter, the reporter continued to harass Osaka. Kelly quickly caught backlash from a global audience on social media but she returned to defend her comments.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit editor MJ Day has come forward to condemn Kelly’s remarks. “It broke my heart… It’s such bullying and it’s so unnecessary, and this woman did nothing wrong,” Day said while visiting the People Every Day podcast. “First of all, we did that shoot back in December of 2020.”

Day added that Osaka is “living her life for the betterment of others, while also trying to pursue her own passion, which is tennis and fashion,” adding, “Let her live, let her make decisions for herself that protect her own well-being … it’s at no cost to anyone. And also it’s just facts, we did this shoot back in December.”

Check out a few posts below.

There are fans, superfans, and Stans, and while we’re not exactly sure where Sean “Suga” O’Malley falls on that spectrum, it’s clear that he admires Tekashi 6ix9ine. Controversy seems to follow the New York rapper everywhere he goes, and since testifying against his former associates in the Nine Trey gang, 6ix9ine has been labeled as a snitch. This hasn’t severely impacted his career, however, as upon his release from prison, 6ix9ine jumped back into the Rap game with a collaboration alongside Nicki Minaj.

As he holds tight to the title as one of Rap’s biggest trolls, 6ix9ine continues to perform live shows and move freely, despite threats and run-ins with angry strangers on the street. 

Recently, MMA fighter “Suga” Sean O’Malley shared a photo showing that he was posted up with 6ix9ine in matching ‘fits, and it looks as if he went the extra mile to show just how much of a fan he is. Tatu Panda posted a video that showed 6ix9ine played the part of a tattooist as he helped ink the art himself.

6ix9ine isn’t the only music artist who makes an appearance on O’Malley’s social media, as the sports star posted photos of himself with the likes of Jack Harlow, Justin Bieber, and Diplo, as well. Check out the tattoo, as well as a few posts, below.

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We’re not quite sure what this scandal is called—Chickengate, we’re sure—but the food-flying argument that allegedly occurred between the former members of 3LW continues to be a hot topic of conversation. Currently, BET’s show The Encore is in the thick of its first season where they placed several hitmaking R&B veterans in a house with the hopes of forming a mega-girl group. Kiely Williams from 3LW has been at odds with ex-groupmate Naturi Naughton for years, with the latter accusing Williams of throwing a plate of chicken in her face before kicking her out of a vehicle.

What really happened during this years-old fight will forever remain a mystery, but the altercation was brought up once again on The Encore. “I didn’t throw chicken at anybody,” Kiely said on the show. “The chicken was in my hand but if you call my mother a b*tch, I’m throwing whatever.”

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“My entire life has been turned into…” Kiely began to say before someone added, “A friend chicken meme.” After the clip was shared on Twitter, Williams retweeted it with an additional message. “Throwing hands, and whatever is in them over my mother. She is a saint,” the singer wrote. “If my phone was in my hand and not my dinner she would’ve gotten that. And none of you would’ve done any different. #betpresentstheencore.”

We previously reported on Naughton sharing her side of the story during an interview, and Williams seemed to address those comments, as well. “I saw a clip of an interview a while ago with an ex-group member talking about ‘profanities were exchanged‘ and I think the question is: what profanities were ‘exchanged’ before I popped off? Was it ‘b*tch’ and my mother in the same sentence?”

It is unknown if Naughton will respond to these latest gibes, but you can check out Williams’s posts below.