Rapper Cardi B has successfully secured a legal win in the ongoing lawsuit filed by a female security guard who alleged physical and verbal assault by the artist in 2018. The court has granted Cardi B’s motion to dismiss one of the claims, marking a development in the legal battle.
According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, the Los Angeles Superior Court judge agreed to dismiss the false imprisonment claim brought by Emani Ellis, the security guard who initiated the lawsuit. Additionally, the court decided to extend the trial date, pushing it from February to April.
In 2020, Ellis claimed she approached Cardi B while working as security at a medical building and asked for a photo. The situation escalated into an argument, with Ellis alleging that Cardi B physically assaulted her, using racial slurs and profanities. The lawsuit further contended that Cardi B’s actions led to Ellis being fired from her job.
One significant detail in the incident was Cardi B’s alleged pregnancy with her daughter Kulture at the time, which was not publicly disclosed. Ellis asserted that Cardi B’s team exploited the rapper’s celebrity status to influence the termination of her employment.
While the lawsuit demanded unspecified damages, Cardi B vehemently denies all allegations.
If you had the chance to see 50 Cent on his Final Lap Tour, then you know how epic the show was. Not only did 50 play his biggest hits from his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, but he also brought his G-Unit family.
Insert Tony Yayo, who was right by 50’s side during the entire tour, which stopped in over 70 cities and over 20 countries. 50 was on the road for the latter half of last year, touring between July and December.
Most recently, Tony Yayo sat down with Vlad TV to discuss exactly how great his experience touring with 50 was — especially regarding the finances. The “So Seductive” rapper revealed he made 6 figures… not too bad for a supporting act!
Tony Yayo speaks on 50’s greatness: “His merch is in the millions. He’s an icon. You can ask anyone — the people that ran the tour from Live Nation — they’ll tell you: ‘Your favorite rapper can’t do what 50 just did.’”
And while Tony didn’t have his merchandise to sell on the tour, he’s incredibly grateful for the profits he made by simply performing.
“I don’t ask for too much,” Tony states. “I’m making six figures, so why would I bother you for more? It’s cool. I’m not worried about that. Trust me, I’m making a great check. The money is great, the money is excellent.”
Tony also goes on to praise 50 for how well he took care of everyone.
“You gotta understand, lot of artists don’t get treated [well],” Tony continues. “People think that Fif is a bad guy, but when you’re staying in the Four Seasons, you got the Eiffel Tower there, you staying at the W in Bahrain sipping Ranis on the water. “There’s an F1 race track around the hotel. You just missed Giorgio Armani at breakfast. It’s a fucking movie! Working with 50 is a fucking movie, bro!”
Unconventional antics continue in the YSL RICO trial on day 16 when an unknown person hacked into the court’s Zoo m call and repeatedly yelled, “Free Thug, mistrial! Free Thug, mistrial!”
Someone hacked the zoom recording and yelled “free Thug, mistrial!” during the YSL RICO court hearing this morning.pic.twitter.com/TEo9HFbc4x
Journalist Meghann commented on the sudden outburst advocating for Thug, saying, “To be Clear: There was NOT a mistrial. It would take a lot more than someone yelling “mistrial” for there to actually be a mistral, even if jurors did hear that. (Which they may have).” She added, “Also, it’s basically a sure thing that if there were to be a mistrial (there won’t), the prosecutors will re-try everyone. The rally cry really should be ‘Free Thug! Not guilty!’ or ‘Free Thug! Acquit!’ Jurors cannot call mistrials, and the judge isn’t going to take advice.”
On this day in Hip Hop history, GZA of Wu-Tang Clan’s second album, Liquid Swords, was certified gold by the RIAA.
The album was initially released on Nov. 7, 1995. The LP was recorded entirely in the basement studio of fellow Wu-Tang Clan member RZA (who also produced 12 of the 13 tracks on the project) in Staten Island, New York. Much to the theme of previous Wu-Tang releases, this album consisted vastly of dialogue sampled from the kung fu film Shogun Assassin.
The tone of this project was quite dark and ominous while dropping bombs of knowledge and understanding of the physical world. The way GZA rapped on this album sounded like he was playing a game of chess against the listener. His lyrical genius attacks capturing pieces of their minds through his Asiatic philosophy.
Jonathan Majors has an affinity for Coretta Scott King. The disgraced actor has used her name when describing his mates’ behavior, or lack thereof.
Previously, Majors stated his ex-lover, Grace Jabbari, should act more like King or Michelle Obama as he is a great man. During his Good Morning America interview, Majors revealed his new bae, Meagan Good, is his “Coretta.”
After backlash online and from Dr. Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. King and Coretta Scott King, Majors released a statement to TMZ:
“My intention was to convey the utmost respect for Coretta Scott King, her achievements, and both her personal legacy and the one she shares with her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King.”
– Jonathan Majors
He added that Coretta Scott King is “a great woman, a very important figure in American and world history, and someone both Meagan and I are inspired by and deeply admire.”
“Candy Shop” won’t be playing in 50 Cent’s bedroom this year as he is swearing off sex to remain focused.
Hitting Instagram, 50 Cent declared sex a distraction: “My new idea is so big, I don’t have time to be distracted I’m practicing abstinence, I have been meditating and focusing on my goals. I hope this New Year helps you excel to the next level.”
With a new baby, Halle Bailey and DDG have combined for a new Instagram for their son Halo. In the initial images on the account, Halo’s face is blurred for security.
Halo’s bio reads: “my stylist & dada @ddg run this page.. the flyest baby alive.”
You can see the first image below.
Earlier this week, Halle Bailey confirmed what fans long speculated, she was pregnant. She and her boyfriend, rapper DDG, announced the birth of their son Halo on Instagram.
“Even though we’re a few days into the new year, the greatest thing that 2023 could have done for me, was bring me my son,” Bailey wrote. “Welcome to the world my halo the world is desperate to know you .”
DDG shared, “my biggest blessing by far son son.. never been so in love baby halo.”
50 Cent is doubling down on working with Taraji P. Henson. After stating he wanted to work with Henson, 50 spoke about what he paid Mary J. Blige as proof of being serious about helping The Color Purple star.
“Someone called me today thinking I was bullsh!ting about working with @tarajiphenson till I told them what I made STARZ pay @therealmaryjblige to be on GHOST, I ain’t out here fvcking around,” 50 wrote on Instagram.
According to Complex, the rumored pay for Mary J. Blige was $400K an episode for her role as Monet Tejada on Power Book II: Ghost.
Taraji P. Henson revealed a massive shakeup that she made to her team after the conclusion of Empire. According to Henson, a Cookie spinoff was supposed to happen, and when it didn’t, she cleared house. The reveal came after Variety’s Angelique Jackson asked about her best business decision.
“Firing everybody after Cookie,” Henson responded. “Everybody had to fucking go. Where is my deal? Where’s my commercial? Cookie was at the top of the fashion game. Where is my endorsement? What did you have set up for after this? That’s why you all haven’t seen me in so long. They had nothing set up. All they wanted was another Cookie show.”
She added, “I said, ‘I’ll do it, but it has to be right. The people deserve…she’s too beloved for y’all to fuck it up.’ And so, when they didn’t get it right, I was like, ‘Well, that’s it,’ and they had nothing else. ‘You’re all fuckin’ fired.’ It took me years to get there…you are the prize. Don’t you ever forget that. You are the talent. You are there check. Don’t every forget that. They work for you. If they are not…somebody else will do it. I stayed with the same team for years.”
Last week, Taraji P. Henson cried over frustration with Hollywood. She admitted she was considering quitting her job over the pay gap for Black actresses and revealed she hasn’t had a raise in years. The blogs suspected tension between Taraji and Oprah, but it seems Oprah has made things right with the Empire actress.
Taranji posted a photo of she and Oprah with the caption:
It is so important for black women and ALL women of color to support each other.
It is also imperative to have women of color in decision making positions across ALL industries.
Thank you for responding to my message with the compassion, understanding and support that I’ve received.
With that being said…
Ms. OPRAH has been nothing less than a steady and solid beacon of light to ALL OF THE CAST of The Color Purple!!!
She has provided ENCOURAGEMENT, GUIDANCE and UNWAVERING SUPPORT to us all.
She told me personally to reach out to her for ANYTHING I needed, and I did!
It took ONE CALL… ONE CONVERSATION… and ONE DECISION MAKING BLACK WOMAN to make me feel heard.
iHeartPodcasts, the globally recognized No. 1 podcast publisher, has unveiled a thrilling addition to its lineup with The Why with Dwyane Wade, a new original series hosted by NBA Hall of Famer and three-time NBA Champion Dwyane Wade.
The debut two-part episode, premiering on Jan. 17, features a candid roundtable discussion with fellow Basketball Hall of Fame inductees Dirk Nowitzki, Tony Parker, and Pau Gasol. Covering personal challenges, rivalry experiences, and the essence of greatness, the podcast promises an engaging exploration of the basketball legends’ journeys.
In each weekly episode, Wade will engage in intimate conversations with trailblazers in sports, fashion, music, and business, exploring their rise to success and the ongoing pursuit of innovation. Notable guests include Carmelo Anthony, Rick Ross, Pat Riley, David Grutman, Lindsey Vonn, and more.
“As someone who is always curious and wanting to learn, I am looking forward to sitting down with some of my friends, peers and people I admire most to hear more about their ‘why’ and what motivates them to get up every day to do what they do,” said Dwyane Wade. “iHeartPodcasts is a true leader in the industry and I am excited and grateful to partner with them for my first show.”
“Dwyane Wade has always been a force on and off the court, and his influence reaches fans of sports, pop culture and beyond,” said Will Pearson, President, iHeartPodcasts. “We are thrilled to welcome him to the iHeartPodcasts family, and excited for listeners to get up-close-and-personal with Dwyane and his guests.”
“The Why with Dwyane Wade” is a co-production of iHeartPodcasts and Wade’s 59th & Prairie Entertainment. The first episode will be available on the iHeartRadio app and major podcast platforms from Jan. 17, 2024, with exclusive video content on YouTube. Fans can catch a glimpse with the trailer available now.
Several reports have confirmed that music and fashion mogul Kanye West is facing a lawsuit for allegedly hitting a man that was trying to get an autograph in Los Angeles back in 2022.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the autograph seeker says that the assault occurred in DTLA almost two years agoand says that the video that shows ‘Ye yelling while he was on the ground semi-conscious backs up his story. The man claims that Yeezy screamed, “I’m going to make a f***ing example of you,” before hitting him with a punch to the face.
The man claims in the suit he asked West for an apology, to which he replied, “Apology for what?” … before allegedly striking him again multiple times and “severely injuring him.” He alleges that one of the people who accompanied Kanye tried to stop the attack, but he barked back, “go to the f***ing house and get my f***ing kids.”
The man is suing for damages, claiming he’s a victim of assault and battery and has suffered emotional distress.
His wife is also suing for a loss of consortium, essentially saying she lost the companionship of her husband as a result of the incident with Ye.
the world is desperate to know you 
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son son.. never been so in love 
baby halo.”
