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Benzino Did Cocaine In A Strip Club Bathroom, Funky Dineva Alleges

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Recently, Benzino shared that he’s uncomfortable with transgender people. As expected, the controversial comment resulted in some backlash for the 58-year-old, and Funky Dineva was sure to check him. On an episode of Fox Soul’s Tea-G-I-F, the personality opened up about some of his first-hand experiences with the Boston native.

According to Funky Dineva, “Benzino is cool with the gays.” So cool, in fact, that he allegedly did cocaine with him in the bathroom of the Blue Flame Lounge strip club in Atlanta. “I’m finna fix his a*s,” he began. “Now this [was] back in the day, so don’t judge me for my past, because I don’t stay there no more. But we both were down there in that naked bar, snorting that cocaine.”

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Funky Dineva Recalls Allegedly Doing Drugs With Benzino

“I’ve hung out with Benzino several times,” he continued. “It was never an issue.” In addition to his drug use allegations, Funky Dineva also claimed that Benzino is being “shady” when it comes to his alleged relationship with Shauna Brooks. Brooks, a trans woman, came forward in 2022, alleging that he had pursued a sexual relationship with her. While Benzino responded by claiming he’s only attracted to cis women, phone calls leaked by Brooks seemed to suggest otherwise.

Benzino then went on a Twitter rant in April, demanding that everyone in the LGBTQ+ community stop hitting on him. “Attention to all in the LGBTQ, abcd!!!” he wrote. “I respect y’all’s movement and your decision to be who you want to be BUT STOP THE WEIRD SH*T WITH THE COMMENTS AND FLIRTING. I’M NOT F*CKING FLATTERED BECAUSE I’M NOT GAY!! RESPECT THAT SH*T AS I RESPECT WHO YOU ARE!!” What do you think of Funky Dineva alleging that he did cocaine in a strip club bathroom with Benzino? What do you think of Benzino’s comments about trans people? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Man Alleges That He Was Cut From DaBaby’s Music Video Because Of His Sexuality

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A former adult entertainer who goes by Mustang recently took to social media to make some allegations against DaBaby. He claims that he had been a part of one of DaBaby’s music video shoots recently, but was eventually cut. The video in question is for “Ghetto Girls,” and was released last night. Mustang alleges that he was removed from the video when people involved on set learned that he’s gay.

“They definitely cut me from the whole video because ppl couldn’t congratulate me or applaud but had to bring attention to my sexuality which had nothing to do with the video or my performance,” he wrote on Instagram. “So to all the ppl who went out they way to expose a part of my life that didn’t have nothing to do with this project thank y’all for getting me canceled.” Some people in his comments section weighed in to deny the allegations, claiming that he makes his sexuality known online. He then clapped back, arguing that there’s nothing on his page that references his adult content or his sex life. “I promote business that’s it,” Mustang writes.

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Man Alleges That People “Exposed” His Sexuality

Others took the opportunity to bring up some of DaBaby’s previous homophobic comments. In 2021, the rapper took the stage at Rolling Loud Miami, and left many offended after he dissed the LGBTQ+ community. “If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases that’ll make you die in two to three weeks, put your cellphone lighter up,” he shouted into the mic. “Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d*ck in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

Some feel as though Mustang’s claims don’t seem far-fetched based on DaBaby’s past. His allegations remain unconfirmed, however, the rapper could be in some hot water if they’re proven to be true. DaBaby has yet to respond to the situation. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on DaBaby.

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Ne-Yo’s Baby Mama Doesn’t Stand Behind His Anti-Transgender Children Comments

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The discourse that unfolded online surrounding Ne-Yo’s opinions on transgender children earlier in August proved that there are those who understand where the “So Sick” singer is coming from. His baby mama, Monyetta Shaw-Carter, however, is not one of them. The mother of two of Ne-Yo’s children spoke candidly with TMZ about her ex’s controversial comments recently, telling the outlet that his thoughts aren’t in alignment with the way she views the world or the LGBTQ+ community.

“Those views are HIS,” she declared, though Shaw-Carter still made it clear that she respects the recording artist’s right to have his own opinion. “I  came from an era where a man was a man and a woman was a woman,” Ne-Yo stated in his initial viral interview. “It’s not my business, but it becomes my business when you try to make me play these games with you,” he added. While an apology did surface on his Twitter account shortly after, on IG, the multi-talent doubled down on his original perspective, making it clear that he refuses to be bullied into apologizing.

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Monyetta Shaw-Carter Doesn’t Agree with Ne-Yo’s LGBTQ+ Hot Take

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Monyetta Shaw and Ne-Yo attend Ne-Yo’s birthday celebration at Vanquish on October 18, 2012, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

For her part, Monyetta would rather side with those who have experienced what it’s like to be transgender themselves. She did state that her and Ne-Yo’s co-parenting relationship has become a positive one, and that she isn’t in contact with her baby daddy’s other exes, Sade and Crystal, at this time. The “Miss Independent” hitmaker recently revealed that the way he keeps things civil amongst his blended family is to keep the bickering away from his kids.

Amid all the backlash he’s been facing for sharing his opinion on transgender children, Ne-Yo took a moment to reflect on the challenges that often come with raising seven children. According to the R&B icon, “It takes a village.” Read what else he had to say at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Ne-Yo Continues Trans Discourse With Another Statement: “I WILL NOT BE BULLIED INTO APOLOGIZING”

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After Ne-Yo’s comments about young children changing their gender identity during a VladTV interview went viral, the “So Sick” hitmaker has been feeling the heat. He initially doubled down on his statement that parents should think twice about giving their young ones so much freedom in that department, but later on Monday (August 7), a formal apology appeared on Ne-Yo’s Twitter account. In that, he promised to further educate himself on the LGBTQ+ community so that he could approach future conversations with more empathy. Some were happy enough with that response, but based on his latest IG post, it seems the R&B star may not have approved of the message that went out.

“Ok. This s**t is getting out of hand. FROM THE HORSE’S MOUTH. I WILL NOT BE BULLIED INTO APOLOGIZING FOR HAVING AN OPINION. AGREEING TO DISAGREE IS NOT A DECLARATION OF WAR,” the Arkansas native wrote under a black-and-white video posted to his feed a few hours ago. He went on to apologize to anyone hurt by his own imperfections and mistakes before making it clear that he’s not willing to compromise his integrity on the topic of transgender children. “My intention is never to offend anybody…but my opinion is MINE and I’m entitled to it,” Ne-Yo declared.

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Ne-Yo Sets the Record Straight… Again

 

 
 
 
 
 
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“I don’t care what y’all do with yours. That’s YOURS. This is how I FEEL. If one of my seven kids were to decide that [they] wanted to be something other than what they were born as, once they’re old enough and mature enough to make that decision… So be it. Not gonna love em’ any less,” the entertainer further explained. “Daddy is still Daddy and he loves you regardless. But this isn’t even a discussion until they are MENTALLY MATURE ENOUGH to have such a discussion.” At the end of his message, Yo reminded his followers that “LOVE IS THE ONLY TRUE POWER.”

Seeing as Ne-Yo is a father of seven, we can completely understand why he would want to have a say in his own children’s future. However, where critics online seem to take issue is with the singer’s condemnation of the way other people raise their little ones. See a recent photo of Yo and his family at the link below, and let us know if you think he owes upset internet users an apology or not in the comments.

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Ne-Yo Formally Apologizes For Transgender Children Hot Take

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On the internet, hearing hot takes isn’t at all uncommon, but when they come from a celebrity, a debate often ensues immediately after. The latest star to cause a stir with their words is Ne-Yo, who shared during an interview with VladTV that he’s not in support of underage people changing their gender. “I feel like parents have almost forgotten what the role of a parent is,” the “So Sick” singer said at the time. “If your little boy comes to you and says ‘Daddy I wanna be a girl,’ you just let him rock with that? When did it become a good idea to let a 12-year-old make a life-changing decision for themselves?”

When backlash for those comments came rolling in, Ne-Yo doubled down on his statements, making it clear that he isn’t anti-trans. Unfortunately, that response only brought in more turmoil, resulting in the R&B icon sharing another message with fans – this time via Twitter. “After much reflection, I’d like to express my deepest apologies to anyone that I may have hurt with my comments on parenting and gender identity,” he began. “I’ve always been an advocate for love and inclusivity in the LGBTQI+ community, so I understand how my comments could’ve been interpreted as insensitive.”

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Ne-Yo Responds to Backlash to Hot Take on the LGBTQ+ Community

Ne-Yo then went on to admit that gender identity is “nuanced,” and he plans to “better educate [himself] on the topic, so [he] can approach future conversations with more empathy. The 43-year-old wrapped up by writing, “At the end of the day, I lead with love and support everyone’s freedom of expression and pursuit of happiness.”

He may not have been fully onboard with children making the decision to transition, but one thing Ne-Yo is progressive enough for is spending time with two women at once. Earlier this summer, he was with a duo of PYTs while casually enjoying some fun in the sun. See that video at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Zaya Wade Says She’s A “Microphone” For Trans Youth

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The last few years have been a whirlwind for Zaya Wade, and she’s only 15 years old. The teen is the daughter and stepdaughter of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union, respectively, and she’s grown up in the spotlight—albeit not everyone has been supportive. The Wades shared that Zaya was transitioning when she was just 12, and it didn’t take long for critics to jump in. Zaya received a warm welcome from her LGBTQIA peers, especially those within the transgender community, and her family has been firmly standing by her side.

As Zaya gets older, she recognizes the significant impact of her visibility. “It means to me that I’m a microphone,” she told Dazed during an interview for her cover feature. “I am my own person and I have my own experiences, but for me, as a role model, I try to use my personal experience to broadcast the positives and also the negatives in life, because a lot of LGBTQ+ youth go unrecognized in every way. I think I am here to share those experiences: to voice them, but also to enhance them. So the world can know, ‘We are here, we are queer, we are here to stay, and we aren’t going anywhere.’”

Zaya Wade Speaks On Strong Support System

At every turn, Dwyane and Gabrielle have vocalized their avid support of their daughter. The world can be a cruel place, and the Wades have experienced that firsthand. People have written think-pieces about the teen and have called her vicious names because of her transition. The negativity has only strengthened Zaya’s resolve, but it has caused her to remain cautious. She told Dazed she has to filter her social media to keep her mental health intact.

“There are some highs and some lows,” said the model and activist. “I mean, a lot of attention equals a lot more hate, a lot of transphobia, and [there is] a lot of pressure on me, but I’m also able to reach more people. The positives of having such an inclusive platform completely outweigh all of the negativity online, which my support system has enabled me to filter out. It has allowed me to let in the positivity and distribute it to all of the trans people in the world who need a voice and give them a platform to get inspired to live with themselves without being afraid.”

Answering Questions From Young Fans

During her interview, Zaya also answered a few questions written by admirers. One person wanted to know what advice she had for other trans kids. “You’re not alone! There are so many people out there. I wish I knew that as a kid because I felt so isolated, thinking there was no one else like me,” she said. “And the percentage of trans adults versus trans children is such a wide difference. [When you’re] a child at school you’re like, ‘I’m trans, and I don’t see many trans people, so I feel isolated, I feel different from anyone.’”

“But that is not the only community,” Zaya further stated. “There are thousands of communities waiting [for you], and the trans community is forever growing. Even if you can’t have direct contact with them, just seeing their experience is so accessible because of social media. Other people can inspire you.” Check out more from Zaya Wade’s photoshoot with Dazed magazine above.

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Diplo Admits To Receiving Oral Sex From A Man: “I’m Not Not Gay”

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A celebrity’s sexual orientation interests their fans, and Diplo’s podcast reveal has pop culture talking. The famed producer and DJ’s relationship exploits have been at the center of gossip throughout his lengthy career. Yet, his recent admission has sparked conversations. Diplo hasn’t explicitly spoken about his sexual orientation, but on Emily Ratajkowski’s High Low podcast, the pair jumped into the topic.

Ratajkowski and Diplo directed the conversation to the producer’s preferences. He stated he wasn’t “aroused by men that much,” which piqued the podcast host’s interest. As any interviewer would do, she pressed him a bit, hoping he would expound on his comments. He quickly added, “I’m sure I’ve gotten a blowjob from a guy before.” Ratajkowski questioned if he was sure about that on speculating. It seemed as if Diplo couldn’t actually confirm the encounter.

Diplo Explains His Sexuality

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 05: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Diplo (R) attends the 65th GRAMMY Awards on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

There seem to be more than enough men at Diplo’s disposal, especially “sexy” ones that are easily found on his social media. Although he admits they’re “hot guys,” he added, “I don’t know if that’s gonna be the thing that’s gonna send me over to the gay side totally.” Expectedly, Ratajkowski wanted Diplo to explain further, particularly how he personally identifies himself, if he has any title, at all.

He said his attractions are more about “vibe” than “gender,” which doesn’t come as a surprise considering his past. “I think the best answer I have is I’m not not gay,” he answered. “There are a couple guys,” he then added, “I could date, life partner-wise.”

Everyone’s A “Lil Gay”

Meanwhile, Ratajkowski shared in her November 2022 Harper’s Bazaar feature that she’s bisexual. “I think sexuality is on a sliding scale,” she told the publication. “I don’t really believe in straight people.” A similar sentiment was shared by Diplo almost 10 years ago on Reddit. The musician said he believed everyone’s a “lil gay,” but wouldn’t go as far as labeling himself or his sexuality. It looks as if he carries similar sentiments to this day. Check out the clip of Diplo and Emily Ratajkowski’s conversation above, as well as the full episode of her podcast.

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Toosii Defends The LGBTQIA+ Community In New IG Story

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Raleigh-bred artist Toosii has had enough of the insults when it comes to the LGBTQIA+ community. The rapper, who’s amassed over 500 million views across his YouTube channel, took to Instagram to defend his stance recently. While it’s not known what sparked the outburst, the Syracuse native mentioned attacks on us all in one late-night post. “I get on the internet everyday and see us attacking us. S**t getting overrated [one-hundred emoji],” Toosii tweeted yesterday evening.

At the beginning of the now-viral clip, the man behind “Magic Potion” warns viewers he’s unbothered by their commentary. “It is what it is at the end of the day,” Toosii continues. He then begins to deliver a speech about those who call others gay as a form of insult. “If being straight [is] not an insult, why is being gay an insult?,” the 23-year-old challenges. “You’re trying to use calling a person gay as an insult. Them is the motherf***ers that really need to be attacked, feel me?”

Toosii Takes Up For Those Called Gay As An Insult

As responses rolled in from both sides of the debate, Toosii retweeted @SaycheeseDGTL’s repost with a few more words of his own. Commenters under their tweet were noticeably negative, with a majority of them proving his point. One tweeter tells him to shut his “pandering a** up. You sound suspect as hell!” In response to this, a Toosii supporter says the user should seek therapy as their “sexuality must be EXTREMELY fragile!” Another commentator mentions “The replies speak volumes” as others continue to hurl homosexual allegations toward the star. “[Thumbs down emoji] [The] comment section lame…,” Toosii began before confirming his own sexuality. “Shout out to the LGBTQ community be ya self! And this coming from a STRAIGHT MAN. I send my love to everybody I don’t got a hating bone in my body!”

Toosii then went on to celebrate his first Billboard entry for “Favorite Song,” which sits at No. 51 on the Hot 100 Chart. According to the site, the track has garnered over 9.7 million streams since its release. TikTokers have used the sped-up adaptation over 300,000 times thus far. “Favorite Song” follows Toosii’s 2022 deluxe EP, Boys Don’t Cry: Men Do.

Boosie Badazz Loves Daughter, But Admits Family Won’t Accept Her Being Gay

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His comments regarding the LGBTQIA+ community often divide, and now, Boosie Badazz is being questioned about his daughter’s sexuality. Boosie’s rapping eldest goes by Poison Ivi, and she seemingly had a coming out of sorts after sharing a photo with her girlfriend. The rapper made a regular stop at VladTV and was questioned about whether or not he knew about Ivi’s sexuality before the big reveal.

“I didn’t. Like, she used to be with a boy I thought she was dating. He used to come to the house,” said Boosie. “But I don’t think that was her boyfriend, now. You know, I think that was just like, a friend or something. But Ivi got a—our family is real Southern Baptist family. So, Ivi gotta respect for her family and everything for what she does. You know, so her coming out at this age, that’s the time when you supposed to know what you want.”

Boosie Accepts His Daughter, Regardless

“Even though it’s not—it won’t be accepted as far as—’cause I don’t want to think anyone in my family to think it’s okay. But what she does, we’re not gonna—we’re gon’ love her to death. We gon’ love her to death, but at the same time, our family, it’s never been that way. It’s never been accepted, our preacher, grandfather, grandmother preacher.”

“But, at the same time, she grown,” Boosie continued. “She can do what the hell she want, she old enough to know what she want. And that’s her. She’s doing a great job, she’s making her own money, that’s her own talent. I’ve never wrote not one line for her. The girls can go.” Boosie added that he didn’t find out about Ivi’s preferences with everyone else, but he admitted, “I was suspicious.” However, he immediately doubled back and said social media confirmed it for him.

Boosie Speculates About Why His Daughter Didn’t Come To Him First

Vlad wanted to know if Boosie was disappointed that Ivi didn’t speak with him before turning to Instagram. The rapper said she’s never done it in the past, so this wasn’t out of the ordinary. “She never came to me to talk about relationships,” said Boosie. “She’s more of a to-herself person.” He also stated he believed Ivi didn’t go to him about her personal life because of his opinions about the LGBTQIA+ community. “I’m respected in my family,” he added. “What I say goes, and what I say matters.” Check it out above.

Melii Denies Shading Beyoncé With LGBTQIA+ Tweet

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The Grammys are still a focus due to Beyoncé’s historic moment, but Melii is facing off with the BeyHive. Last night, Beyoncé became the most-awarded artist in Grammy history. Although Renaissance missed out on Album of the Year—Harry Styles took the title—the project still earned the singer several accolades. On Twitter, Melii fired off a tweet many attributed to the megastar. She didn’t name names, but people believed she was shading Bey.

Renaissance was an ode to queer artists who pioneered Electronic, House, and Dance music. Many of the songs sampled those icons, and it was hailed as an ode to the LGBTQIA+ community. “A lot of ppl careers were dead and they later used the lgbtq community to revive it and y’all ate that up,” Melii tweeted.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA FEBRUARY 5: Beyonce accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Music Album award for Renaissance onstage during the 65th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 05, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
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The backlash was swift, as people accused Melii of shading the singer for producing an album highlighting the marginalized community. The Neighborhood Talk shared Melii’s tweet, and their comment section lit up, causing her to step in to react. “Nah … ok boom ya don’t gotta like me but never will I ever disrespect THE QUEEN,” Melii explained. Beyoncé supported my ‘ non existent career ‘ like ya sayin in the comments along with riri, lil Wayne n bunch of greats.”

“Any way back to this since I’m so trash n a nobody,” she continued. “I WILL NEVER DISRESPECT BEYONCÉ SHE IS SOMEONE I LOOK UP TO N I WILL FOREVER BE GRATEFUL THAT SHE USED MY SONG FOR BRAND . Ya don’t need to like me … CUZ I UNDERSTAND I SAY ALOT OF SH*T OTHERS WONT BUT PLEASE HOLD BACK ON THE FALSE NARRATIVE.”

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Beyoncé took home her 32nd Grammy win last night and delivered a touching acceptance speech. “I want to thank god for protecting me,” she said. “Thank you, god. I’d like to thank my uncle Johnny, who’s not here, but he’s here in spirit. I’d like to thank my parents—my father, my mother—for loving me and pushing me.”

“I’d like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three children, who are at home watching,” she added. “I’d like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing the genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys.” Her wins last night include Best R&B song for “Cuff It,” Best Dance/Electronic Album, Best Dance/Electronic Recording for “Break My Soul,” and Best Traditional R&B Performance for “Plastic Off the Sofa.”

Watch Beyoncé’s speech below and read more from Melii.