According to PEOPLE, Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan have officially broken up after a couple of years of dating. If you noticed that they unfollowed each other on Instagram, then you might have already seen this report coming. Nevertheless, the publication allegedly spoke to a source close to the two, who was able to confirm that they did, in fact, go their separate ways. Of course, this is notable because they were a pretty controversial pair in the worlds of NBA, basketball, and pop culture. One is Scottie Pippen’s ex-wife, and the other is Michael Jordan’s son, and you can imagine how this was a gold mine for the headlines.
However, before they unfollowed each other on social media, it seemed like things were going in a steady but surely committed direction. In fact, Larsa Pippen revealed in January of this year, just a month before these rumors went wild, that she froze some of her eggs in the event that she and Marcus Jordan would have kids. As such, this new revelation blindsided a lot of fans and shippers, although there’s always the chance that this could be a big misunderstanding. Not only that, but nothing’s stopping them from hashing things out and getting back together.
What’s more is that they even spoke of engagement in late 2023, which makes this split even more out of the blue. “I feel like we’ve been looking at rings,” Larsa Pippen said of Marcus Jordan. “We’ve definitely been shopping. That’s for sure. I’m excited. I feel like Marcus has got great taste, and I feel like I know that he’s not going to disappoint us.” Well, that certainly aged well, didn’t it?
Jokes aside, we hope that this was at least an amicable split, if true, and that it wasn’t because of any harmful or otherwise negative impulse. This relationship even caused beef in their personal lives beyond their family history, so there was a lot riding on it. For now, all that’s left is to wait and see if there’s another ending to this story, or if this is the closing of a book. With that in mind, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Larsa Pippen and Marcus Jordan.
Tyrese has revealed that his fiancée, Zelie Timothy, broke up with him over some “dumb sh*t.” Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the singer explained that Timothy demanded he cancel his new album, Beautiful Pain, because he sings about his ex-wife on the project. “My lawyers, my managers — everybody’s pissed,” he told viewers. “I just released my double album today, but it’s only available for ten hours.”
In the caption, he explained: “… My superbowl plans are f****d.. power outage in my neighborhood so I’m going at em,” he wrote. “And me and Zelie just broke up over some dumb s**t… Remember this.. She demanded that I cancel my ALBUM because there’s too many songs about my ex on there.. f**k does that even mean?”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – SEPTEMBER 29: Tyrese Gibson and Zelie Timothy attend Jay “Jeezy” Jenkins’2nd Annual Sno Ball Gala at Flourish Atlanta on September 29, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)
Fans weren’t all supportive of the drama in the comments section of his post. “Tyrese we arent going on this emotional rollercoaster with you and your girlfriend yall will be back together tomorrow,” one user wrote. “Take us out the group chat. We love you tho.” Another defended the singer: “He’s still hurt of the separation/ divorce with his wife. He’s in pain and has been. Hopefully we can heal through ur music with u. Such a talented artist but he’s also human.” Check out Tyrese’s full explanation of the situation below.
Tyrese was previously married to Samantha Lee from 2017-2020. They welcomed one daughter together before filing for divorce. Prior to that, he was also in a marriage with Norma Mitchell from 2007 to 2009. Similarly, they shared one child before splitting. Be on the lookout for further updates on Tyrese on HotNewHipHop.
For several months, the relationship between Saweetie and YG has attracted public interest, notably exciting fans of the couple. Both prominent figures in the Hip Hop and staples on the West Coast, the pair captivated the hearts of many while they were together. However, recent development seems to prove that their romantic journey together may have come to an end. While fans were rooting for the couple, their relationship unfortunately lasted less than a year. Nevertheless, they seem to be ending things on a good note, so a win is a win. From its inception to its eventual end, here’s a timeline of YG and Saweetie’s relationship.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 08: YG (Top), ASAP Ferg, Tyga, Mustard and Saweetie attend YG’s All Red Upscale Birthday Celebration at Melrose Place on March 08, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for 4Hunnid)
After being spotted together at an event in California on March 5, 2023, speculations started flying about the two being in a relationship. Subsequently, Saweetie’s appearance at YG’s all-red birthday party on March 8 slightly intensified the rumors. Many celebrities were in attendance, and the pair didn’t show any public displays of affection. As such, the rumors were largely unfounded. However, some fans insisted that the two were romantically involved. While it remains unclear if the two were already together in March, the speculating fans were soon proved right.
April 2023: More Public Appearances Fueling Dating Rumors
Following the first weekend of Coachella 2023, the Jasmine Brand reported that Saweetie and YG were seen getting cozy at the festival. If the dating rumors had been dying out, this news certainly brought them back to life. Subsequently, on April 18, the two were spotted again at Lala’s Wafflehouse in Indio, California. While Saweetie tried to mask her identity, fans always managed to recognize their fave. Altogether, their repeated sightings as a pair started making the rumors seem credible, and more people started believing them.
May 2023: Relationship Confirmation, And A Mexican Baecation
By May 2023, the rumors had been going strong for about two months, and neither rapper confirmed nor denied them. However, towards the end of the month, the pair made a statement with their actions rather than words. Before May, they had never been caught being too affectionate, but that changed on May 30 when certain pictures surfaced. The photos shared revealed that the couple were on vacation in Cabo, Mexico. These photos also showed that they were finally being public with their displays of affection.
July – September 2023: The Couple’s First Public Date And Joint Tour Announcement
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA – JULY 04: (L-R) YG, Alexander “A.E.” Edwards and Saweetie attend Red White & Bootsy at Nobu Malibu on July 04, 2023 in Malibu, California. (Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for The h.wood Group)
YG and Saweetie made their public debut as a couple in early July 2023. While the two stepped out to have dinner at Craig’s in WeHo, the paparazzi caught them. However, they didn’t mind at all, and walked hand-in-hand, as the footage shows. Soon after, they announced their upcoming Str8 to the Klub Tour with Tyga. It was set to kick off in September 2023, and finish in Las Vegas on November 21, 2023.
September – December 2023: YG And Saweetie Seemingly On The Rocks
Following their tour announcement in July, fans of the rap couple were excited to see their faves perform. However, in an unexpected turn of events, fans found out later in September that the tour had been canceled. In addition, it was soon discovered that the pair were no longer following each other on Instagram. As expected, this set fans into a speculating spree once again, with many suggesting that they had broken up. However, on December 28, they were spotted together at the Beverly Hills Hotel. This sighting eased the breakup rumors, but only slightly.
On January 15, 2024, it was reported that YG and Saweetie had called it quits on their relationship. Moreover, YG was also spotted on his ex Kehlani’s comment section on Instagram. After his and Saweetie’s last sighting in December, this news came out of left field. However, it did not completely take fans by surprise as many had suspected that their romance was on shaky ground. Sources have told The Shade Room that the two decided to focus on their careers, and split amicably. However, YG seemingly shut down the rumors afterward when he shared two clips of himself and Saweetie getting cozy at a Beyonce concert.
YG and Saweetie were one of hip-hop’s most low-key but beloved couples in recent memory, but it seems like they went their separate ways. Moreover, according to new reports from TMZ, representatives from both rappers spoke to The Shade Room about how they mutually decided to end their seven-month-ish relationship, as they think they would be better off as friends. Also, these reports suggest that neither is very interested in seeking another partner right now, and that they want to focus on their careers first and foremost. It’s a sad thing to hear about, but at least this all seems amicable and respectful, which is more than we can ask for in these wild times.
Furthermore, the West Coast MCs confirmed their romance around in May of 2023 following a month or so of rumors. Not only that, but this wasn’t really a surprise: YG and Saweetie have collaborated often– most recently on the former’s “BIRTHDAY” single– and they toured together with Tyga. As such, it was great to see these two work well together within and outside of their careers and personal lives. After all, they were pretty low-key about everything, which again, is more than we can ask for from most couples with a strong bond before their romantic union.
Saweetie at the 2023 CFDA Fashion Awards held at the American Museum of Natural History on November 6, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by John Nacion/Variety via Getty Images)
Meanwhile, the last we heard from them in the pop culture and gossip mill was their October performance at the University of Southern California. Since then, things cooled down significantly at least on our end, leading folks to speculate on just how long ago they split. It’s possible that their teams are just now allegedly relaying this to The Shade Room after days, weeks, or months of a relationship status update between YG and Saweetie. Perhaps we’ll just have to wait and see whether either Cali native speaks out about what they had, and what they might continue to manifest beyond a cuff.
When it comes to their careers, both artists actually have some songs to promote or tease these days. For the Icy Girl, that would be her previewed track “Richtivities,” whereas the Still Brazy spitter just dropped “Stand Up” with Stunna Girl. We wish them the best moving forward, whether it’s apart or with each other. For more news and the latest updates on YG and Saweetie, log back into HNHH.
Benny the Butcher addressed rumors about Griselda breaking up during an appearance on The Breakfast Club, Friday. In doing so, he reflected on the rifts in their relationships over the years, but reaffirmed that they’re “family.”
“We got so successful that where the support was coming from, people backed up, because we was about to take over all this sh*t,” he explained, adding that they had to settle down and regroup. From there, he praised Conway The Machine in particular. “Conway, he’s always been the top spitter to me,” Benny said. “He still is. You’d be hard-pressed to name five n****s who can get in the ring with him.”
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 27: (L-R) Conway The Machine, Westside Gunn, and Benny The Butcher of Griselda attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
Benny also discussed the release of his latest album, Everybody Can’t Go. “[Everybody Can’t Go] is my first major-label album. You know what I’m saying? People forget about that because of the run we had,” he said. “I’ve never dropped a major album in my whole life. […] We’ve been running it for so long. And, you know, you’re sick of seeing that. […] When they don’t see us together, they be like, ‘Oh man, they must be beefing.’ Man, we’re family, you know what I’m saying?” Check out Benny The Butcher’s full appearance on The Breakfast Club, below.
Benny The Butcher Speaks On Griselda
Drama surrounding the status of Griselda has been commonplace in recent years. In 2022, Conway announced that he was no longer signed to the group, but Benny told Ebro Darden that he the rapper would always be Griselda family regardless. Conway also remarked that the rumors were “nothing to even trip off” at the time. Be on the lookout for further updates on Benny the Butcher on HotNewHipHop.
Nia Long will be getting over $32,000 in monthly child support from her ex-partner, Ime Udoka, according to a new report from The Blast. Additionally, court documents confirm the two will share joint custody of their 12-year-old son. Long’s attorney, Samantha Spector, negotiated the deal.
It cites Udoka’s monthly disposable income as $465,804, and notes that their son spends 95% of the time with Long. While this would indicate $56,389 as the expected amount, the two sides mutually agreed on the $32,000 figure.
Nia Long & Ime Udoka Attend The American Black Film Festival Honors Awards
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – FEBRUARY 17: Actress Nia Long (L) and her Husband Ime Udoka (R) attend the BET’s 2017 American Black Film Festival Honors Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on February 17, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
Long called off her engagement to Udoka after the former Boston Celtics head coach had an alleged affair with a female staffer within the team’s organization. They suspended Udoko for the 2022–2023 season shortly after and he’s since moved on to the Houston Rockets. “I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down,” Udoka said in a statement at the time. “I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision.”
Long recently spoke about the split during an interview with Jeezy, admitting that their relationship was “rocky for a very long time.” “I had a really public breakup recently,” she told the rapper. “It was a wakeup call for me in the sense of like, ‘OK, you’re going to do this on your own and you’re going to be fine and you’re not going to worry about what anyone thinks and has to say.’ The relationship was rocky for a very long time. I don’t believe another person can break anyone up.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Nia Long and Ime Udoka on HotNewHipHop.
6ix9ine remains one of the most villainous characters in the hip-hop world. Overall, his run began back in 2017 thanks to the song Gummo. Although he took the beat from Pi’erre Bourne without any permission, he was still able to get a viral hit. From there, he continued to drop banger after banger, with each song hitting the Billboard charts. Once September 2018 came around, he seemed unstoppable. Unfortunately for him, RICO charges ultimately became the start of his demise.
Subsequently, the rapper snitched on everyone involved and eventually went to prison for a fairly short amount of time. Since then, he has been back home making music. He has made a pivot to Spanish music, and unsurprisingly, he still gets in quite a bit of trouble from time to time. For instance, he was arrested in the Dominican Republic for assault. Furthermore, he recently broke up with his girlfriend after what he describes as an abusive relationship. Now, his social media is gone.
That’s right folks, 6ix9ine has officially deleted his Instagram account. Overall, this is a bit of a surprising development. For years, he has used social media as a means to advance his career. However, he is now taking a step back. He did this without much of a warning, but it seems like this has to do with his recent breakup. After all, it would make sense. Sometimes, when you are left heartbroken, you do silly things to get your mind right. No matter what, it is pretty obvious that he will be back sooner rather than later.
6ix9ine has never showed very much restraint before, so why would he start now? It just doesn’t really make sense for him to do so. That said, his fans are now waiting patiently for a return. Let us know what you think about his recent decision, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on your favorite artists and their upcoming releases.
6ix9ine’s stay in the Dominican Republic has been teaching him plenty of relationships, accountability, and making the best of a bad situation. The New York native isn’t currently in prison overseas. However, he remains in the country after bringing a squad of goons to attack local producers spending time with his (now ex) girlfriend on the island. From what he’s saying about Yailin La Mas Viral, it sounds like the 21-year-old struggles with serious insecurity issues. Earlier this week, 6ix9ine’s Instagram Story lit up with a video revealing that they’re going their separate ways after she seemingly accused him of sleeping with her friend.
The clip below shows an argument ensuing in Spanish, with the embattled entertainer typing out his side. “This was all the time, accusing me of looking at women to making me jealous of [her] own friends,” the message reads after translating it to English. “It’s a mental health problem,” 6ix9ine alleged, before urging his followers to avoid lashing out at Viral. “Get her help,” he urged those still in the young woman’s life.
6ix9ine is no stranger to rocky relationships, though this one with the “Narcisista” hitmaker has been particularly damaging to his reputation. He has a history of spinning the block in the past. Because of this, we’re curious to see if he and Yailin can make it over this speed bump. If not, perhaps he’ll find a new love interest during the rest of his stay.
6ix9ine’s latest lover isn’t the only woman causing problems in his life at this time. In the final weeks of 2023, his ex, Jade (who was recently linked to Offset, though the Migos member has denied any involvement with her), claims that the “GOOBA” artist and Off the Record podcast host DJ Akademiks have been “f**king for a very long time.” Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
Cardi B and Offset apparently hit up New York City together recently, at least based on some fan pics that social media sleuths tied together. Moreover, a fan took a photo with each of them at an undisclosed store on Thursday (December 28) and posted them both, and they appeared separately, of course. It seems like, amid their breakup, they still don’t want to appear together in such a public way… or this was just a wild coincidence and both rappers were in the Big Apple on their own paths. In addition, fans also confirmed via other pictures and their fits in them that this all apparently happened the same day.
Furthermore, this comes just a couple of days after Cardi B seemed to suggest that she and Offset aren’t getting back together anytime soon. Many fans expressed wishes for this to happen online, but she liked a tweet suggesting that they’re getting their hopes up. Regardless, it’s at least heartening to see that they apparently can still hang out together and will likely maintain a pretty amicable relationship. It’s unlikely that they’ll be able to address this via their music anytime soon, but we wouldn’t be surprised if Bardi’s next album cycle references this in some way.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: Cardi B and Offset celebrate New Year’s Eve 2023 at E11EVEN on December 31, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images for E11EVEN)
What’s more is that this isn’t the first time that the “JEALOUSY” duo seemingly reunited after their split. While this instance is still pretty unconfirmed, it was quite wholesome to see the family get together for Christmas. Offset and Cardi B have a lot to take care of and nurture, much of which they’ve built together, so it’s important for them to still support each other if possible. They don’t need to be super chummy, but they have done too much to lose all the spark they had.
Meanwhile, they still have to deal with a lot of other things together that aren’t as fulfilling. For example, the couple received a lawsuit over allegedly unpaid rent and property damage. As such, they will likely continue to stick around each other in the near future, and hopefully a new and healthy bond can emerge from the ashes of another. For more news and the latest updates on Cardi B and Offset, check back in with HNHH.
Cardi B liked a post on social media denying she and her estranged husband, Offset, have reconciled. The move comes after Thee Pop Feed reported that the two were back together after attending a Travis Scott concert. “Cardi B has officially took Offset back after 12 days,” the report on social media reads. “They were both spotted at Travis Scott’s concert tonight in New Jersey.”
In response, blogger Ken Barbie posted a clip of Kandi Burress exclaiming “You just made that up!” from Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta. Cardi B liked the reply, seemingly confirming the lack of a reconciliation.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 04: (L-R) Cardi B and Offset attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Julie Greenwald and Craig Kallman on February 04, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Cardi first confirmed that she and Offset were done during a livestream on Instagram on December 10. “I been single for a minute now,” she said at the time. “I just don’t know how to tell the world, I feel like today has been a sign. The last time I got on Live, I kinda wanted to tell you guys. But I didn’t know how to tell you. I changed my mind. But it has been like this for a minute now. I just took it as a sign. I want to start 2024 fresh, open, I don’t know, I’m curious for a new life, new beginning.” Check out the recent post Cardi liked on Twitter below.
Regardless of a reconciliation or not, Cardi and Offset reunited to spend the holidays together with their kids. They share 5-year-old Kulture and 2-year-old Wave. On their Instagram Stories, they posted videos of the kids opening gifts on Christmas. Be on the lookout for further updates on Cardi B and Offset on HotNewHipHop.
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