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Insider: Lori Harvey Was Not “Ready to Commit” to Michael B. Jordan and is Moving On

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Over the weekend, Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan ended their relationship. According to PEOPLE, the Hollywood heartthrobs have ended their year-plus long relationship, and both are “completely heartbroken.”

Jordan (35) and Harvey (25) were reportedly dating for a year and a half, and despite now being broken up, they reportedly “still love each other.”

“Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time,” a source told PEOPLE. “They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”

In a new update to PEOPLE, a source for Lori Harvey reveals she was not “ready to commit” to the Creed actor and is ready to move on.

“She is very focused on her career,” a source told PEOPLE. The insider also stated Harvey “realized that they weren’t on the same page” when discussing their futures.

“She still wants to have fun and be free,” the source says. “Michael is a great guy. She is sad that their relationship didn’t work out, but she is moving on.”

After the breakup, Michael B. Jordan could be seen courtside at the NBA finals with Cordae, which created many jokes online.

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Chief Keef Announces New 43B Label and Signing Lil Gnar

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In collaboration with RBC Records/BMG, Chief Keef has announced the launch of his new label 43B. Chief Keef has released a slew of albums through RBC since 2014, including fan favorites Sorry 4 The Weight, Thot Breaker, and Mansion Musick. RBC was acquired by BMG in 2018, paving the way for Keef’s new deal with BMG. 43B is a multi-tiered label that provides distribution and marketing services for artists and producers that are changing music and culture, as well as the resources, mentorship, and infrastructure they need to succeed in today’s music industry.

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43B means Forget Everybody, which emphasizes the significance of individualism and autonomy, two characteristics that have shaped Keef’s career as an artist. Idris Dykes, Chief Keef’s longtime manager, will work as co-CEO, while Sophie Kautz, who has been named as Head of A&R and Marketing, will lead the label. Chief Keef is also excited to announce his first artist signing, Atlanta-based rapper Lil Gnar, with the debut of 43B. Chief Keef’s new enterprise, 43B, is a labor of love for him, and Lil Gnar represents the principles and vision he wishes to instill with it.

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Gay Pride/Ray Pride: Ray J Calls for More Support for the Gay Community by Straight Men

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Ray J is looking to garner more support for the gay community this Pride month. Ray J hit Instagram and requested support and love for the gay community.

“Listen, I just wanna say that it’s gay pride month. Shout out to all my gay niggas. Shout out to everybody in LGBT community. I told my niggas that there need to be more straight niggas giving love to the gay niggas.”

After admitting he doesn’t like the frequent use of the N-Word, Ray J added, “Like I got a lot of gay friends and I got a lot of real niggas that’s gay and we make a lot of money together but it ain’t just about the money. It’s just niggas is cool and that whether you’re a gay female or a gay dude or you a straight dude whatever it don’t matter. But there need to be more straight niggas showing love to the community.”

You can hear it in full from Ray J below.

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Gunna’s ‘DS4Ever’ Is The Highest Selling Hip-Hop Album Of 2022 So Far

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With all the bad news surrounding the YSL rapper Gunna, there is something the Atlanta rapper can feel good about. To go along with his second No.1 album, DS4Ever is also the highest-selling album of 2022.

According to a tweet from Hip Hop By The Numbers, Gunna’s DS4Ever sold 863k units. Lil Durk came in second with 7220, moving 693k units and Future came in third with his latest release, I Never Liked You.

DS4Ever debuted with 150,300 equivalent album units earned in the U.S. in the week ending Jan. 13, according to MRC Data. The 19-track project includes “Pushin P” featuring Future and Young Thug, which launched at No. 7 on the Hot 100 chart; meanwhile, The Weeknd’s Dawn FM album starts at No. 2 on this week’s Billboard 200, with 148,000 equivalent album units.

Currently, Gunna is locked up with fellow rapper Young Thug in a sweeping gang indictment. Although both rappers were denied bond, Gunna’s lawyer maintains his client’s innocence.

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Georgia Teen Arrested After Threatening Fulton County Sherrif After Arrest of Young Thug

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A teen in Georgia has been charged with 23 counts of terroristic threats after threatening to kill the Fulton county Sheriff for arresting Young Thug and members of the Young Stoner Life Records roster. The crew was arrested last month on a 56-count state RICO indictment.

Fox 5 reports that 18-year-old Quartavius Mender was arrested on May 26 for giving death threats on Instagram targeting Fulton county Sheriff Pat Labat. Mender also targeted Labat’s wife and the Atlantic Public Schools Police Chief Ronald Applin. During the threats he demanded one of the defendants be released.

“We take these kinds of brazen threats seriously,” Sheriff Labat said. “Social media cyberbullying, and hiding behind a keyboard will not protect someone from criminal prosecution. Our investigators are diligent in seeking individuals who mean to do harm to anybody, and I am grateful to them for ensuring the safety of myself, my wife, and all citizens of Fulton County.”

Young Thug’s lawyer is demanding the release of his client as he is experiencing conditions that are compared to a dungeon.

According to TMZ, attorney Brian Steel stated Thugger is being held in complete isolation in a room that only has a bed and a toilet. The room also has an overhead light that is on all day. Steel also notes Thug has not been able to exercise, shave, or have any contact with a human. The food is also described as inedible. Steel has cited the 8th and 14th Amendments as violations of his client’s rights.

The repeated attempts to release Young Thug on bond have been denied, including a recent attempt that included the assistance of Kevin Liles. According toVariety, CEO of 300 Entertainment, Kevin Liles even took the stand and testified that Thug who is signed to his label is “like a son” and he was willing to put up his own wealth and business to secure his bond.

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Al B. Sure! Hospitalized in Mt. Vernon, Undergoes Surgery

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New Jack Swing star Al B. Sure! is hospitalized and recovering after a successful surgery. The nature of the surgery was not disclosed.

In a series of Instagram posts, Al B. Sure! announced he is on a “health and wellness journey,” and currently is hospitalized in Mount Vernon.

“#albeez around the world. Just getting it right. Love & Light! #AllPraiseisDuetoAllah,” Sure shared in his first Instagram posts.

In a follow-up, he notes he is going in for surgery, apologizes for the graphic nature of the images, and also notes that he is aiming to participate in celebrity boxing in the future.

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Atlanta Rapper Trouble Reportedly Shot and Killed While Visiting a Woman, Warrant Issued for Murder Suspect

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In the early hours of Sunday morning, Atlanta rapper Trouble, born Mariel Orr, was shot and killed.

Local outlet CBS46 reports Rockdale County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Lake St. James apartments after a shooting report near 3:20 a.m. Trouble (35) was found on the ground with a gunshot wound. He was transported to a local hospital where he was killed.

Trouble was only shot once. The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Jamichael Jones. A warrant has been issued for his arrest.

“What we know and what I can tell you is that Mr. Mariel Orr was visiting a female friend at the apartment complex and Mr. Jamichael Jones did know the female and it was a domestic situation,” said Rockdale County Public Information Officer Jedidia Canty. “I know there are a lot of people that are really upset right now about the situation.”

Rest in Peace to Trouble.

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Lil Yachty Says Drake Only Needed 11 Minutes to Write “Churchill Downs” Verse

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Drake’s “Churchill Down” bars are already up there in the conversation for the verse of the year. His lengthy float stole the show on Jack Harlow’s Come Home The Kids Miss You album, and there is an interesting fact about it.

Appearing on DJ Akademiks’ Off The Record podcast, Lil Yachty said he learned that Drake wrote that entire verse in just 11 minutes while on vacation with Harlow.

PETA heard those bars and was unfazed. The animal rights organization calls out Jack Harlow for glamorizing horseracing and the Kentucky Derby in his new Drake-assisted single and video “Churchill Downs.” PETA notes the winner of the race was struck in the face and that three horses die on U.S. race tracks every day. In addition, PETA is calling out Harlow to donate the funds from the song to take care of horses cast aside by the industry, which can reach up to 7,500 horses a year.

“Jack Harlow’s glamorized portrayal of horse racing is missing the whips, drugs, and deaths rampant in the industry,” says PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo. “Profiting from the abuse of others is never acceptable, and PETA is calling on Jack Harlow to pony up and pay for the care of American Thoroughbreds who would otherwise be shipped to foreign slaughterhouses.”

At this year’s Kentucky Derby, the winning Thoroughbred Rich Strike began biting the man on horseback, leading him to the winner’s circle. Rich Strike was likely in a frenzy after being whipped and forced to race along with the pandemonium of the winner’s circle. The man continually beat Rich Strike instead of allowing him time to calm down.

PETA uncovers that trainers employ mixtures of medications to enhance horses’ performance and force them to gallop despite agonizing ailments, which increases the danger of catastrophic breakdowns, in a video narrated by Succession star James Cromwell. When horses quit making money, their owners get rid of them.

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50 Cent Shares New Picture of Nine-Year-Old Son: “Look How Big My Baby Got!”

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50 Cent is getting some early Father’s Day moments in. Hitting Instagram, the Power creator shared a picture of his nine-year-old son Sire Jackson. Sire is the child 50 shares with Daphne Joy.

“Look how big my baby got ! SIRE [arm flex emoji] Filipino Cuisine oh yeah !” 50 wrote on Instagram.

You can see 50’s son below. Do you think he will follow in his father’s footsteps?

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SOURCE SPORTS: E-40 Believes the Golden State Warriors Will Win in 6 Games

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E-40 was in Chase Center when the Boston Celtics went up 1-0 in the NBA Finals. Was he worried? No! He still told TMZ the Dubs would take home the series in 6 games.

“This gonna be a good series, but I got us in 6. And if it goes 7, we’ll win,” 40 said. “We had them. 4th quarter come, them boys would not stop hitting 3s.”

He added another reason to his Warriors’ support, “As long as they shooting like that throughout the whole series we gonna be straight. That was very rare. They was hitting and we was bricking.”

The Warriors would pop out in Game 2 and run the Celtics out of the building. In the early parts of the fourth quarter, the Warriors were up 29 points.

The Warriors would win 107-88 after a dominant 35-14 third quarter and Stephen Curry scored 29 points.

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