Megan Thee Stallion has filed a restraining order against Tory Lanez, citing ongoing harassment from both the rapper and his supporters. Although Lanez is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan in the foot in 2020, the fallout from the incident continues to impact the Houston rapper’s life and career.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, Megan claims that Lanez has been orchestrating harassment campaigns against her from behind bars. Specifically, she pointed to a woman named Elizabeth Milagro Cooper, also known as Milagro Gramz, as a key figure in the harassment. Megan alleges that Cooper has a “conspiratorial relationship” with Lanez, supported by payments funneled through Lanez’s father to ensure the ongoing attacks. These claims follow a history of Cooper sharing false and damaging content about Megan online.
In the court filings, Megan described the harassment as “psychological warfare,” stating that it has caused her significant emotional distress, including depression and estrangement from loved ones. This isn’t the first time Megan has spoken about the toll the situation has taken on her mental health. In an interview with Women’s Health, she revealed that during some of the most tumultuous times in her career, she struggled to keep her emotions in check. “Before I went onstage, I would be crying half the time,” Megan shared. “Because I didn’t want to [perform], but I also didn’t want to upset my fans.”
Megan has also taken legal action against Cooper in the past. A lawsuit filed earlier this year accused Cooper of spreading lies and defamatory content, including a fake video falsely claiming to show Megan in sexual acts. The rapper stated that the video caused “severe emotional distress” and irreparable damage to her reputation.
This latest legal move underscores Megan’s ongoing battle to protect her peace and career amidst continued fallout from the high-profile case involving Lanez.
Brendan Paul, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a one-time Syracuse University basketball player, is no longer facing legal trouble in Florida after prosecutors dropped the felony drug charge against him. TMZ confirmed that Paul successfully avoided jail time and probation through a pretrial diversion program.
According to Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, state prosecutors officially dismissed the case on Tuesday. However, federal sources clarified that Paul did not cooperate or strike any deals with federal prosecutors in connection to the ongoing investigation involving Diddy.
The case against Paul stemmed from his March arrest at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. Authorities reportedly discovered cocaine and marijuana edibles in Paul’s bag during a search, leading to a felony drug possession charge. At the time, Paul was believed to be acting as Diddy’s assistant, and his arrest coincided with high-profile federal raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Those raids were part of a broader federal investigation into serious allegations against Diddy, including sex trafficking. The music mogul has since been indicted and remains in custody in Brooklyn as he awaits trial. Paul’s cleared charges mark a small but notable development in a case that continues to unfold.
Michael Vick, a legendary figure in Virginia sports history, is stepping into a new chapter of his career as the head football coach at Norfolk State University (NSU), a prestigious HBCU located in Norfolk, Virginia. Despite holding a comfortable role as an analyst with Fox Sports, the former NFL quarterback has decided to embrace the challenges of collegiate coaching.
According to The Virginian-Pilot, Vick and NSU finalized contract terms on Tuesday, with an official announcement expected within a week. The decision follows NSU’s dismissal of former head coach Dawson Odums on November 26 after a four-year stint that saw the team post a 15-30 record, including three consecutive losing seasons.
A Newport News native and former star at Virginia Tech, the 44-year-old Vick brings immense star power to the NSU program, although he has no formal coaching experience. His lone foray into the coaching world was as a training camp intern with the Kansas City Chiefs. However, Vick’s storied NFL career—which includes 13 seasons, 22,464 passing yards, 133 touchdowns, four Pro Bowl selections, and a Comeback Player of the Year award—offers a wealth of knowledge and credibility that few can match.
Sources indicate that Vick has already begun assembling his coaching staff, which will be critical to his success in transitioning from player to coach. Some of his potential hires are expected to resonate with fans, adding familiar faces to the Spartans’ program.
The move also comes on the heels of recent speculation surrounding Vick’s coaching aspirations. Earlier this year, ESPN reported that Vick was in talks to become the head coach at Sacramento State, backed by rumors of a massive $50 million NIL fund—a claim that was later debunked. While Sacramento State’s president confirmed that Vick had expressed interest and interviewed for the position, there was no evidence of serious negotiations.
Norfolk State’s decision to hire Vick marks a bold new direction for the program. With his deep Virginia roots and unmatched experience as a player, Vick’s arrival is expected to energize the NSU community and attract top talent to the Spartans’ football team. While the transition to coaching may present challenges, Vick’s leadership and football acumen could usher in a transformative era for NSU football.
Lil Durk, currently facing murder-for-hire charges tied to the killing of Quando Rondo’s cousin Saviay’a Robinson, has received support from an unexpected source—his longtime engineer, Justin Gibson. Known professionally as Jusvibes, Gibson has raised questions about a key piece of evidence presented by prosecutors, potentially undermining their case against the Chicago rapper.
Gibson, who has worked with Durk since 2021 and describes himself as the rapper’s “main sound engineer,” filed an affidavit on Sunday, December 15, to challenge the claim that Durk used Robinson’s murder as lyrical inspiration. To support his statement, Gibson submitted screenshots and metadata tied to the song in question.
Prosecutors allege that Durk referenced Robinson’s death on his collaboration with Babyface Ray, “Wonderful Wayne and Jackie Boy.” They highlighted the lyrics: “Look on the news and see your son/ You screamin’, ‘No, no’,” which they claim mirrors Quando Rondo’s real-life reaction to seeing Robinson’s body shortly after his murder.
However, Gibson’s affidavit asserts that this interpretation is impossible. He states that Durk wrote and recorded his verse for the song during a studio session on January 25, 2022, nearly seven months before Robinson was killed. To corroborate his account, Gibson provided screenshots showing a rough draft of the song—then titled “2 Toxic”—saved on the same date. This documentation, Gibson claims, proves that Durk’s lyrics were not inspired by Robinson’s death.
While Gibson’s testimony casts doubt on this element of the prosecution’s case, Durk faces additional allegations linking him to other violent crimes. Recently unsealed court documents suggest the rapper was involved in the January 2022 murder of Stephon Mack, an alleged leader of the Smashville faction of the Gangster Disciples. Authorities believe Mack’s death was a retaliatory act tied to the 2021 murder of Durk’s brother, Dontay “DThang” Banks, who was killed outside a nightclub in Harvey, Illinois. Federal agents allege that Durk has actively offered financial incentives for the murder of individuals connected to DThang’s killing.
“Lil Durk was and still is offering money for people to kill those responsible for his brother’s murder, and more specifically, offering to pay money for any Gangster Disciple that is killed,” a federal agent wrote in an April 2023 filing, which was unsealed on December 11.
Gibson’s affidavit introduces new challenges for the prosecution, particularly in their argument surrounding the lyrics in “Wonderful Wayne and Jackie Boy.” However, with other charges involving Mack’s murder and alleged gang activity still in play, Lil Durk’s legal troubles are far from over. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen whether Gibson’s testimony will significantly impact Durk’s defense or if the mounting allegations will prove insurmountable.
The NFL has made its position clear regarding its relationship with Jay-Z following recent rape allegations. Despite the controversy, the league has opted to maintain its partnership with the rap mogul and entertainment executive, with no plans to sever ties at this time.
Jay-Z, whose Roc Nation organization has collaborated with the NFL since 2019 to oversee the Super Bowl Halftime Show and other music initiatives, now faces serious allegations that have sparked widespread public scrutiny. However, sources close to the matter have confirmed the league’s decision to stand pat.
“With the ongoing legal process, there’s no change to the relationship with Roc Nation, and that includes the Super Bowl,” an anonymous source told The Associated Press, citing the legal nature of the situation as a reason for remaining unnamed.
This decision leaves many questioning what the future holds. While Jay-Z has denied the allegations and his legal team has called the claims false and defamatory, the NFL’s continued partnership depends heavily on the outcome of the ongoing legal proceedings. Should further evidence arise to validate the accusations, the league may be forced to revisit its stance.
For now, Jay-Z’s ties to the NFL — including Roc Nation’s oversight of the highly coveted Super Bowl Halftime Show — remain intact. Whether this is seen as a wise decision or a controversial one depends greatly on public perception and developments in the case.
As the situation unfolds, all eyes will remain on Jay-Z, Roc Nation, and the NFL to see how they navigate these shocking allegations and their potential fallout.
Hip Hop icon LL Cool J once revealed he collaborated with Michael Jackson on a track that was never released — and now, a physical copy of one of their songs has surfaced.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, former California Highway Patrol officer Gregg Musgrove recently discovered several DAT tapes containing unreleased Michael Jackson music in a storage unit he purchased in Van Nuys, California. The unit previously belonged to music producer Bryan Loren, who Musgrove claims he’s been unable to locate.
The tapes, recorded between 1989 and 1991, feature 12 unreleased tracks, including one labeled “Truth on Youth,” described as a “duet rap with LL COOL J.”
While Musgrove plans to auction the tapes, it’s unlikely the songs will ever be released publicly. Jackson’s estate has made it clear they own the copyright to the recordings.
In a statement to THR, a representative for Michael Jackson’s estate clarified, “The Estate of Michael Jackson was presented with DAT copies, NOT master recordings, of Michael’s music, and we confirmed that the actual master recordings were in fact already located in the Estate’s vaults. It should be clear to all that ownership and rights of exploitation to the recordings remain vested in MJJP Records, and that nothing commercial or otherwise can be done with the DAT copies.”
LL Cool J previously opened up about his time working with the King of Pop in a September interview, expressing his deep admiration for the music icon.
“Me and Michael Jackson went to the studio, man,” LL shared. “Mike showed a lot of love to me in general, and definitely to Hip Hop. Let’s be clear: For me, he’s the king. I’m a Michael Jackson fan, b. His talent speaks for itself.”
The end of 2024 is already upon us and we’re 100 days from Opening Day in the major leagues. For baseball fans, that’s like the 10-second countdown until the ball drops in Times Square on New Years.
Just as much that will remain the same for all 30 teams in MLB in the next 162-game season, a lot has changed since the Dodgers took the Commissioner’s Trophy home to L.A. in October. While the good news of deserved legends being voted into Cooperstown by the BBWAA will occur annually with the consistency of a Northeast Corridor Acela, the unpredictability of rule changers and rule breakers continue to loom in the shadows of what’s to be expected before the first pitch of the season. As the old saying goes, some things change while some things always remain the same. Besides, the allure of the game is all of the possibilities of what could happen. On or off the diamond.
Here is a list of ten of the most newsworthy off season occurrences in MLB 100 days before the start of the 2025 regular season and some of these moments may become historic in their outcome in the upcoming season and beyond.
10. The “Golden At-Bat” Rule
There was a confirmed rumor that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred came up with the impromptu idea of creating a rule that would allow the best hitter/player of a team one at-bat per game that will allow them to hit anywhere in the order regardless of their original place in the lineup. This could be done at any point in the game, which, of course, could dramatically change the trajectory of any given game. This new rule was met with immediate resistance from critics, however, it’s still not certain if this “Golden At-Bat” rule will be implemented in 2025 or ever.
9. Dave Parker And Dick Allen Inducted Into The Baseball Hall Of Fame Class of ’25
The BBWAA announced from the Winter Meetings in Dallas last week that longtime Pittsburgh Pirates favorite Dave Parker, better known among fans as “The Cobra” and 14-year MLB vet and Phillies star Dick Allen were voted into Baseball’s coveted Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Parker received 14 while Allen received 13 votes from the 16 Baseball Writers’ Association of America voting committee members, which only required 12 votes. Allen and Parker will be a part of the 2025 Induction Ceremony, which will take place July 27 in Cooperstown, however, other inductees will be announced on July 21.
8. Wander Franco Catches Another Case In The Dominican Republic
This guy just can’t stay out of trouble. Earlier this year, Tampa Bay Rays star shortstop Wander Franco was charged with sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl in the Dominican Republic less than a week shy of this year’s All-Star Game in Arlington. TX. The 23-year-old was placed on MLB’s restricted list in August, but was arrested again last month in the DR in an incident where police officials say that “guns were drawn”. Franco still faces up to 20 years behind bars for the sexual assault case, but let’s see how all of this pans out for him and his 11-year, $182 million contract by the end of his trial.
7. Tampa Bay Rays Lose Tropicana Field, Set To Play In Yankees’ Steinbrenner Field In 2025
After losing their star shortstop to severe legal issues, the next-to-last place AL East Rays lost their home stadium in what insurance companies call an “act of God”. Hurricane Milton destroyed The Trop in October, forcing the Rays to find a new home at Steinbrenner Field, the location of the Yankees Spring Training Camp as well as Tampa Bay’s NFL squad, the Bucs. The Rays are building a new facility called the Gas Plant Stadium, which will reportedly cost the Rays, the Hines Development Company and taxpayers a whopping $1.2 billion.
6. Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. In The Studio Cooking Up Hits
While most players have been on vacation with their families or tweaking their workout regimens before spring training, Bronx Bomber rookie third baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. has been in the booth banging out tracks and truth be told, Jazz has some real audible flavors frying in the pan in his off season. Chisholm went live on IG with a couple of his homies in the stu and previewed some of the tracks and with his current popularity, this kid could have a future on the music biz. Check out a preview of a track from his IG page HERE.
5. Keith McPherson Makes Jon Heyman Crack In On-Air Interview Over Boras Comment
Yankees WFAN broadcaster Keith McPherson got the dial tone during a live on-air interview with esteemed baseball journalist and insider Jon Heyman after the Jersey native hinted that Heyman was in famed baseball agent Scott Boras’ pocket while discussing Mets’ record-breaking signee Juan Soto. To add injury to insult, the KM 2 AM host brought up a two-year-old Heyman blunder when he mistakenly tweeted that “Arson” Judge was signed by the San Francisco Giants. Heyman replied to McPherson, “I’ve had 100,000 tweets and you get one that was wrong — and it did say ‘appears’ — and I know I rushed it and it was a big mistake.” He added, “At some point, I think someone could probably drop it if they’re a nice person.” Heyman then referenced the earlier comment McPherson jokingly made about Soto, saying, “I’m being serious. Yeah. Asking me if I’m getting a cut because I have a relationship with an agent. It’s outrageous.” Heyman, sounding like he was on the verge of tears, concluded before hanging up by saying, “I’m done with you and I’m done with WFAN. I can’t even believe it. I can’t even believe it…” The result? Heyman vows to never come back on air at WFAN again.
4. Top Dominican Prospect In Talks With Padres Found To Be 19 Years Old, Not 14
Cesar Altagracia, a teenage Dominican baseball prospect who had a verbal agreement to sign with the San Diego Padres was believed to be 14 years old, but actually found to be 19 years old after an MLB investigation, meaning he had falsified his age on paperwork, likely to appear younger and more desirable to major league teams. Altagarcia was reportedly in talks to sign with the Padres before the discovery of his true age led to the agreement being withdrawn. Altagarcia, which wasn’t even his real name, represented the Dominican Republic at the 2022 U-12 Baseball World Cup and at the U-15 Pan American Championships this summer under the false identity. This prompted an investigation which discovered that several high profile prospects had falsified birth certificates to make themselves appear as much as five years younger than their actual age. Many of those players have had their bonuses pulled after investigations uncovered the information with some receiving a one-year suspension before they are allowed to reapply.
3. The A’s Leave Oakland, Talks of the Athletics Relocating To Las Vegas
Even though the entire MLB world knew that the 2024 regular season would be the last for the Oakland Athletics, at least in the beloved Northern California city where the A’s have lived since 1967, this is still one of the biggest changes that Bay Area baseball fans will feel in 2025. The aging Oakland Alameda County Stadium saw the A’s win in their last game against the Texas Rangers on September 26, with emotional fans taking dirt from the field that won’t get a chance to see any of the newly acquired talent that will be forced to play in Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park in 2025. The permanent move for the A’s is slated for Las Vegas ,which according to Athletics ownership, will not happen until the 2028 season.
2. Trades, Acquisitions and Multi-Million Dollar Free Agent Contracts
Some of the most extreme changes that will change the landscape in the division standings are the trades and acquisitions of free agents and new talent, but with landscape still transforming as the 100-day countdown begins, it’s virtually impossible to list all of the alterations that we’ll see in the 2025 rosters. One thing is for certain; even though every team wants bats to bang in more runs, most teams have an integral focus this upcoming season on who they have on the mound. The following are some of the most impactful new contracts in MLB: SS Willy Adames’ record-breaking, seven-year $182 million contract with the San Fran Giants, LHP Blake Snell’s five-year, $182 million contract after declining his player option and electing free agency to sign with the Dodgers, former Mets’ Luis Severino three-year, $67 million contract with the A’s, former Yankees RHP Clay Holmes’ three-year, $38 million contract with the Mets and the Amazins’ acquisition of starter Frankie Montas from Milwaukee under a two-year, $34 million contract. Also, the Yankees gained free agent righty Devin Williams from the Brewers in exchange for Nestor Cortes and Caleb Durbin.
1. The Mets Acquire Free Agent Juan Soto In Historic 15-Year, $765 Million Deal, Largest Professional Sports Contract Ever
In the largest contract in not only Major League Baseball, but in all of professional sports, Juan Soto surpassed Shohei Ohtani as the most expensive player in baseball as Steve Cohen spared no expense in making sure the 4X All-Star lefty was headed for Citi Field in 2025. Yankees fans were livid when Soto decided to go to Queens, especially when he was courted by the Boston Red Sox, L.A. Dodgers, K.C. Royals, the Blue Jays, Tampa Bay and, of course, the Yanks. In this one-of-a-kind signing, Soto can either opt out after the fifth year or receive a $4 million raise per season for the last 10 years of his contract, which will take his current salary of $51 million per season to $55 million per season. There will be no deferred payments in his contract, either. The biggest issue Soto will have is keeping number 22, which, according to reports, he would have to buy from Mets’ current number 22, Brett Baty.
In November, Tekashi 6ix9ine was mere months away from wrapping up his probation before being violated last month for failing to report plans to travel and several drug test failures. Associated Press has confirmed it reports that the rapper agreed to a plea deal that would see him serve an additional month of jail time. The agreement has also extended the terms of his probation.
On this date in 1992, Dr. Dre released his debut solo album The Chronic on his own Death Row Records imprint, which was distributed by Priority Records. This album introduced the world to the Death Row experience, G-Funk infused Hip Hop and the one and only Snoop Doggy Dogg.
Recorded in Death Row Studios in L.A., The Chronic album was created under the influence of some of the most powerful marijuana in the United States during that time, hence, the title. It was also fueled by Dre’s relentless passion to show his former crewmates from N.W.A. that he could make it on his own as well as prove to the world that he could do more than just make dope beats.
Timeless tracks where Dre shined on the lyrical side include “Let Me Ride”, “Nuthin’ But A “G” Thang” along with Snoop, and “The Day The Niggaz Took Over”, where Daz, Dre, and RBX went in about racial tensions during the 1992 L.A. riots.
Even with its conceptual perfection and trailblazing sound, which left an open market for artists like The Dogg Pound, 213, and Warren G., The Chronic is still Dre’s second best-selling album behind The Chronic: 2001, which went sextuple platinum.
Salute to everyone at Death Row Records who contributed to this gangsta rap classic! Cali love!!
On this day in Hip Hop history, Flip Mode Squad general, Busta Rhymes, released his third studio LP E.L.E. (Extinction Level Event): The Final World Front. Released under the Flip Mode imprint and Elektra Records, this album received critical acclaim and was a huge commercial success. This album received three Grammy nominations at the 42nd Grammy Awards; Best Rap Album, Best Rap Solo Performance, and Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group. E.L.E. peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 200, #2 on the Us Top R&B/Hip Hop chart, #45 on Germany’s Offizielle Top 100, #54 on the UK OCC, and #34 on the Canadian Billboard chart. This album is also certified platinum in the U.S. and the Netherlands.
E.L.E. follows the same apocalyptic theme as Buss A Bus’ previous two albums. Musically, this project pushes boundaries and can be categorized as a synthesis of East Coast, West Coast, and horrorcore rap. The fast paced and dark production of this album comes heavily from producing legends Nottz, DJ Scratch and Swizz Beatz. This project is something like none before it with its strange samples and musical twists that can leave the novice music appreciator confused and bewildered. The unorthodox instrumentation of this project however is coupled with sharp and clear intellectual lyricism. This project can best be compared to what one would hear at a party that was going on simultaneously with the end of the world. the limits of this project are seemingly nonexistent with the call of artist ranging from Janet Jackson to Ozzy Osbourne to feature on it. This is definitely a sound to usher in a new millennium.
The singles on this project were just as successful as the album they were placed on. “Everybody Rise”, “Gimme Some More”, and “What’s It Gonna Be?!” all claimed spots on the R&B/Hip Hop music charts. “Gimme Some More” alone is certified double platinum.
Salute to Busta, Spliff, Baby Cham, Rah Digga, Rampage and everyone who helped make this album a Hip Hop classic!
