Kali Uchis and Don Toliver have welcomed their first baby, a boy, to the world. The two shared a video of the first days with the child on Instagram with a message:
you are everything we could have hoped for & more. Thank you God for our beautiful healthy baby boy, & thank you all for the Good energy along the way. may our home & your homes forever be blessed with peace, happiness & health.
Jamaican dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, has been at the center of a legal saga spanning over a decade. Now, a significant development has emerged in his case, potentially paving the way for a new trial, as concerns over jury tampering cast doubt on the safety of his previous conviction.
Ten years ago, Kartel was convicted on murder charges related to the death of Clive “Lizard” Williams, an associate whose body has never been found. The trial, lasting a staggering 65 days, resulted in Kartel and three others being found guilty in 2014. Kartel was handed a life sentence with a minimum of 35 years, later reduced on appeal to 32 and a half years.
However, recent revelations have thrown Kartel’s conviction into question. According to a report by The Guardian, the London court has quashed Kartel’s conviction after ruling that attempts to bribe the trial jury compromised the fairness of the trial. The court found that allowing a juror who allegedly offered bribes to continue on the jury was “fatal to the safety of the convictions.”
The decision to overturn Kartel’s conviction marks a significant turn of events in a case that has captivated Jamaica and the international music community. Vybz Kartel, known for his influential contributions to dancehall music and collaborations with artists like Jay-Z and Rihanna, has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
With the conviction quashed, the case now returns to the court of appeal in Jamaica, where it will be decided whether Kartel and his co-defendants should stand trial again. The outcome of this decision will have far-reaching implications for Kartel, his associates, and the broader legal landscape in Jamaica.
As Vybz Kartel’s legal battle continues, the case serves as a reminder of the complexities and challenges of the criminal justice system. For now, Vybz Kartel and his supporters await the next chapter in this ongoing legal saga, hoping for a resolution that brings clarity and closure to all parties involved.
Benzino is continuing his onslaught on Eminem. This time, he shared a compilation of Shady saying the “n-word” and claims the legendary rapper is racist.
“Thoughout history you always had some black people who will constantly make excuses for racist white people,” Benzino wrote. “There will always be someone of color who thinks this is ok and it’s sad.”
Just a day before, Benzino turned his attention toward Eminem. With the trailer for the “Doomsday Pt. 2” video out from Shady, Benzino criticized the legend’s face.
“Can someone tell me what in the plastic surgery happened to his face??” Benzino wrote. “He looks like a walking corpse. Nah…this ain’t it. RAP ELVIS DESTROYED @Eminem.”
Last month, appearing on The Art of Dialogue, Benzino claims he “destroyed” Eminem, referring to his “Rap Elvis” single.
“‘Rap Elvis’ already destroyed him,” Benzino said. “I already killed him with ‘Rap Elvis.’ Where’s he at? Where’s the response? I want to battle him face-to-face. I think he’s overrated and sucks as a rapper.”
A week before that, in the same Drink Champs episode where Benzino called out Eminem, he also cried and said he doesn’t hate Eminem.
In the opening part of Benzino’s episode, he is brazen in his opinion toward Slim Shady.
“F**k Eminem and fuck everybody down with Eminem,” Benzino opened. “My thing is, that n**a won’t face me. When we was in Puerto Rico I was with west with a gun on the dashboard and we caught Green Lantern outside the DJ convention. Don’t f**k around with me.
“We come from a whole different trenches. That n***a ain’t us.”
Benzino challenges Eminem to a three round rap battle and goes off on Eminem for dissing his daughter Coi Leray.
But once the liquor set in, Benzino had a softer response, even crying.
“I don’t hate Eminem. I don’t know him to hate him,” Benzino said. “I don’t hate white people tired of this shit, man. It’s just too much. I don’t want to be the bad guy.
“Eminem ain’t no bad person. He belongs in Hip Hop. It’s a big racist problem in America right now and Eminem could probably stop half of it.”
Kash Doll is expecting her second baby with her boyfriend, rapper Tracy T.
Hitting Instagram, Kash Doll announced the baby in her 32nd birthday post.
“It’s my birthday and God bless me with another one,” Kash Doll wrote. “This birthday is special bc I’m sharing it with my last child so no drinks, no snatch waist, no outside but listen y’all I’m so grateful and blessed to b in the position I’m in i wouldn’t trade my hand with no oneee!! #27weeks #junebaby #letsprayitsagirl #2andthru #itsmybirthday @savagexfenty #savagefentyambassador.”
Speaking with People, Kash Doll revealed she found out about the pregnancy while vacationing with Tracy in Turks and Caicos for his birthday.
“We were having fun. I was drinking and kept getting sick. I couldn’t keep anything down! I took a test and it said yes,” she said. “I gave Tracy a bankroll of money for his birthday, and I clipped the pregnancy test on the back. When he turned it over, he started smiling. I took a video of it. He was so happy.”
Cardi B is officially back, dropping off the new single and video “Enough (Miami).” The single was previously teased in a TikTok video.
Billboard notes the single had a preview in front of a run of industry execs and radio hosts.
“I hope you guys like it because right now I feel like we’re in a state of music that I don’t know what people like anymore,” she said. “I come from the stripping world, y’know, so I like to make club bangers, I like to make fun music.”
The new video brings an array of stunning looks for the rap queen, which you can see below.
Last year, shocking allegations surfaced as Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Guy singer Aaron Hall were accused of sexually assaulting a woman 34 years ago. Now, a recent amendment to the case has shed new light on the severity of the allegations and the age of the victim at the time of the incident.
According to a report by People magazine, the woman who accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and Aaron Hall of rape has filed an amended complaint, revealing that she was a 16-year-old minor when the alleged assault occurred. Liza Gardner filed her amended complaint in New York County Supreme Court, highlighting that the age of consent for sexual intercourse in 1990, when the alleged assault took place, was 17 years old.
In her amended complaint, Gardner details disturbing allegations against Combs and Hall, stating that they took turns assaulting her and a friend after meeting them at an event at MCA Records’ New York office. The amended version emphasizes that Gardner was physically forced into the sexual encounter with Combs against her will and underscores that, as a minor, she was unable to legally consent to drinking the alcohol allegedly provided by the two men.
The amendment to the lawsuit brings renewed attention to the case and underscores the legal complexities surrounding allegations of sexual assault and consent. By explicitly stating Gardner’s age at the time of the assault and emphasizing her inability to consent, the lawsuit seeks to hold Combs and Hall accountable for their actions and advocate for justice on behalf of the victim.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is facing another lawsuit from a woman who claims she was assaulted by Diddy and his then Bad Boy Entertainment president, Harvey Pierre.
Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson has found himself embroiled in controversy as he battles against the $10,000-a-month child support payments awarded to his youngest child with his second wife, Samantha Lee. Despite being ordered to pay the full monthly amount, Tyrese has been sending less than half, sparking outrage and accusations of neglecting his parental responsibilities.
Recent reports from Radar Online shed light on the ongoing child support war between Tyrese and Samantha Lee, with Samantha claiming that Tyrese failed to pay the required amount in December 2023 and January 2024. The couple shares a 4-year-old daughter named Soraya, whose financial support has become a point of contention between the exes.
Court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com reveal Tyrese’s attempt to defend his actions and dismiss Samantha’s efforts to hold him in contempt for non-payment. Tyrese admitted to not paying the full amount but insisted that his actions were not driven by malice. He cited a drastic drop in income since the child support order was issued as justification for his inability to meet the financial obligations.
However, what further fueled the controversy were Tyrese’s recent luxury vacations, which he defended as low-cost endeavors. In December, Tyrese shared photos on social media of himself celebrating his 45th birthday with his girlfriend, Zelie, in Dubai. He also posted images from a trip to Egypt around the same time.
In response to Samantha’s allegations, Tyrese’s lawyers argued that his holiday trips were not extravagant expenditures. They claimed that Tyrese had used frequent flyer miles to cover the cost of flights and stayed with a friend during his time abroad, minimizing the financial impact of the vacations.
Despite Tyrese’s attempts to justify his actions, a judge has yet to rule on the matter, leaving the child support dispute unresolved. The situation has reignited discussions about parental obligations, financial accountability, and the challenges of co-parenting in the spotlight.
Benzino has once again turned his attention toward Eminem. With the trailer for the “Doomsday Pt. 2” video out from Shady, Benzino criticized the legend’s face.
“Can someone tell me what in the plastic surgery happened to his face??” Benzino wrote. “He looks like a walking corpse. Nah…this ain’t it. RAP ELVIS DESTROYED @Eminem.”
Last month, appearing on The Art of Dialogue, Benzino claims he “destroyed” Eminem, referring to his “Rap Elvis” single.
“‘Rap Elvis’ already destroyed him,” Benzino said. “I already killed him with ‘Rap Elvis.’ Where’s he at? Where’s the response? I want to battle him face-to-face. I think he’s overrated and sucks as a rapper.”
A week before that, in the same Drink Champs episode where Benzino called out Eminem, he also cried and said he doesn’t hate Eminem.
In the opening part of Benzino’s episode, he is brazen in his opinion toward Slim Shady.
“F**k Eminem and fuck everybody down with Eminem,” Benzino opened. “My thing is, that n**a won’t face me. When we was in Puerto Rico I was with west with a gun on the dashboard and we caught Green Lantern outside the DJ convention. Don’t f**k around with me.
“We come from a whole different trenches. That n***a ain’t us.”
Benzino challenges Eminem to a three round rap battle and goes off on Eminem for dissing his daughter Coi Leray.
But once the liquor set in, Benzino had a softer response, even crying.
“I don’t hate Eminem. I don’t know him to hate him,” Benzino said. “I don’t hate white people tired of this shit, man. It’s just too much. I don’t want to be the bad guy.
“Eminem ain’t no bad person. He belongs in Hip Hop. It’s a big racist problem in America right now and Eminem could probably stop half of it.”
On the most recent episode of The OGs Podcast hosted by Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller, former NBA star John Wall revealed how he struggled with his mental health and even put a gun to his own head on two separate occasions.
Wall said that after the passing of his mother in 2019, the depth and severity of his struggles with mental health became so acute that he sought help at his lowest points.
The loss of his grandmother and a year-long recovery from surgery for a ruptured Achilles made Wall’s struggles even more difficult. Despite his challenges, Wall found motivation in his two sons, realizing that taking himself away from them would mean failing them. He was adamant about the significance of seeking help, especially for Black men, encouraging anyone struggling to reach out for support.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s relationship recently appeared positive before taking a turn over schooling. Now, Kardashian is seen with Ye’s new wife, Bianca Censori, at his show.
Last month, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian reunited, appearing at their son Saint’s basketball game in the LA area.
According to TMZ, Ye arrived separately from Kim and their daughter Chicago. The former A-list couple did speak and were captured by photogs engaged in conversation. There are no details about what they discussed.
TMZ also notes the two currently have issues about parenting, and Kim is also upset about Ye’s antisemitic rants.
