Doja Cat went on a seemingly random post spree directed towards her dad on May 27. She took shots at the man on both her Instagram and X, leaving many people to wonder who exactly her father is. Moreover, the burning question for some is what he did to deserve her harsh words. Here’s everything you need to know about Doja Cat’s dad.
Dumisani Dlamini is a South African actor and dancer. He is best known for starring in the film adaptation Sarafina! alongside Whoopi Goldberg in 1992, after starring in the musical. Overall, he has more than three decades of both stage and film performances to his name. He met Doja’s mother, Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer, in the 90s while he was performing Sarafina! on Broadway. They shared a brief relationship, which resulted in the birth of Doja, whose real name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini. However, Doja Cat was raised by her mom in the U.S.
Doja Cat’s dad married a woman named Ophelia Mulela in 2023 and has been engaged twice in the past. He seemingly left her mother after her birth. Since she rose to fame, however, he has shown his support for her a few times on his social media. On occasion, he has shared pictures and videos of her, and left comments on her posts. Additionally, while there’s no clear evidence on whether they have indeed met, Dlamini shared that he and Doja connected before she blew up. While chatting with Metro FM in 2022, he insisted that “the company that runs her entertainment has been blocking me. They know that if I could get hold of her, maybe she will disappear from the picture.”
On May 27, Doja Cat took to both her Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) accounts to leave some scathing remarks about her dad. She first updated her X bio to read, “My dad’s a deadbeat, but I did well.” The bio has since been deleted. Soon after, she followed up with an Instagram post featuring a closeup of her face and the caption, “Dad, lemme know when/if you need me to re-up your makeup cabinet cuz you a b***h.”
She also tagged him on the post, adding, “@official_dumisanidlamini I got Urban Decay, I got Pat Mcgrath labs, I got Fenty, I got Scott Barnes, let me know. I got your back, sis.” When a fan left a comment on the post saying, “You are messing with the wrong one. Zulus don’t play… your ancestors will humble you,” Doja simply replied, “Go give the deadbeat a kiss on the lips for me.”
Despite her evident vitriol towards her father, however, she later changed the post’s caption. Around midnight, she edited it, and it now reads, “Jk love you I was mad.” She also limited comments on the post. While she didn’t offer any explanations as to what led her to make the initial post, it is not too hard to speculate, as Doja Cat has been candid about her estranged relationship with her dad in the past. Unsurprisingly, fans were divided in their response to Doja’s targeted posts towards Dlamini.
SZA’s undeniable artistry shines through in everything she does, and her latest unexpected cover is certainly no exception. This week, the Grammy-winning songstress took to Instagram to share her take on Eminem’s 2002 hit, “Lose Yourself.” She truly made the rap classic her own with dreamy, mellow vocals, leaving her fans seriously impressed.
As countless social media users flooded her comments section with praise, Eminem himself caught wind of the surprising cover earlier today. He responded to it with a simple shocked emoji, making it clear that he was just as impressed by it as everyone else. While listeners are definitely feeling SZA’s cover of the track, she made it clear that she did it just for fun. Unfortunately, she won’t actually be releasing it as a part of any of her upcoming projects.
“U ever just cover Eminem on some tender sh*t for feels? (Not on a project Just for mental health ),” she captioned the Instagram post. Regardless, fans have had it on a loop, and are even more eager to hear her upcoming project, Lana. They’ve been anticipating the deluxe edition of SOS for some time now, though it’s taken longer than expected due to leaks. As for Eminem, he recently sparked controversy with his new single “Houdini,” which dropped last night. A line about Megan Thee Stallion getting shot in the foot by Tory Lanez has listeners split.
“If I was to ask for Megan Thee/ Stallion if she would collab with me/ Would I really have a shot at a feat?” he rhymes on the track, which is set to appear on his upcoming album The Death of Slim Shady. What do you think of SZA’s unexpected R&B cover of Eminem’s song “Lose Yourself”? What about his reaction to it? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
Diddy may have chosen to skip his daughter Chance’s graduation in Los Angeles due to his many legal troubles, but the rest of the family wasn’t going to tap out. Moreover, the Combs family was out in the city for the special event, including the mogul’s sons Justin and Christian “King” Combs, their step-brother Quincy, and more, clips of which you can find by clicking the “Via” link down below. Specifically, fans spotted these last three out on the town together, and while they didn’t say much when asked about their dad, they relayed that he was doing fine. Even if they didn’t have a lot to say, the fact that they went outside and are enjoying their lives and special moments just like the rest of us says a lot about their decisions on handling all this scandal.
Furthermore, this comes as more and more claims, both salacious or court-related, continue to emerge against Diddy. One of the most recent tales comes from his alleged former makeup artist, who recently claimed to have heard him supposedly abusing Cassie first-hand. Amid all this, the Bad Boy executive is presumably staying under wraps in Miami, as he missed his twin daughters’ prom and this graduation. This also comes after federal raids on several of his homes, for which Justin and King were present in Los Angeles.
King & Justin Combs Get Asked About Diddy While Out In L.A.
Christian Combs says Diddy is good, while Diddy’s other son, Justin Combs, remained silent when asked about their father, as both were spotted in Los Angeles following their teenage sister Chance’s high school graduation ceremony. pic.twitter.com/VrLDbbe0JM
— The Art Of Dialogue (@ArtOfDialogue_) May 31, 2024
Meanwhile, there are a lot of other figures in Diddy’s life that, while completely unrelated to this whole reckoning, could really make an impact in it. One of them is 50 Cent, whose relentless trolling and constant attacks against his New York rival have been sometimes comical, but mostly a mix of humorous and disturbing. Regardless, it seems like he really wasn’t joking about that documentary, and is really producing something for Netflix on the matter. From one rap kingpin to another, if it comes out, it’ll likely be a very troubling experience from a bizarre lens.
Also, you’ve probably already heard of all the scandalous details regarding Diddy’s relationship to Biggie Smalls that came as a result of a recent Rolling Stone article. That’s another big, albeit less criminally important, part of the story, and one that the Combs family might also be ready to dismiss. They are too busy celebrating each other and trying their best to live their lives uninterrupted by the shrouds of their father’s allegations. Let’s hope that they can both accept accountability when it comes to Sean Combs and move on with their own paths.
For weeks now the political news cycle has followed Donald Trump’s ongoing trial very closely. Yesterday it was revealed that the former president has been found guilty. He was convicted of 34 felony counts of falsification of business records. Additionally those spawned from an alleged hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. As the prosecution painted the picture, he paid to keep the story of an alleged affair quiet until after the 2016 election. It’s in the details of how that payment was made that the counts he was eventually convicted of spawned from.
The internet has been full of reactions to the verdict for the past 24 hours and now 50 Cent is weighing in. 50 is no stranger to commenting on just about anything going on in the world. So it’s no real surprise he made a post about the major verdict. “Damn man people are angry out here FOR REAL” the caption of his post reads. The post itself is a video of fans of Trump reacting furiously to the guilty verdict. Consequently it sparked a pretty heated debate in the comments of his post. Fans have subsequently started heated debates just about anywhere that anyone is discussing the conviction. Check out what 50 and some of his fans had to say about it below.
However, posting about the Donald Trump verdict is a shift away from what 50 has been posting about on Instagram for months now, Diddy. With every damning new allegations made against the rap mogul the “In Da Club” rapper has been right there ready to ridicule him on Instagram. Additionally it’s even extended to almost anybody involved in any of the lawsuits filed against Diddy.
What do you think of 50 Cent’s post showing angry fans reacting to the Donald Trump guilty verdict? Do you think the post he made was sharing any kind of specific political message? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Ayra Starr was made to be a star. It’s a fact (and pun) too undeniable to avoid. The Nigerian Grammy-nominated singer, who is just a few weeks away from her 22nd birthday, not only embraces the spotlight but outshines the light that falls on her. Starr embodies this same spirit as we meet at Republic Records before a listening party for her sophomore album The Year I Turned 21. A big smile and her bubbly energy are hard to ignore as Starr and her team work on finishing touches for the night. “I’m blessed with being one of the most non-serious people on earth,” Starr tells me during a conversation before the party. “I try to have fun in every single experience. I’m blessed with that.” The reveling days of 19 & Dangerous are far from over for Starr, but The Year I Turned 21 proves that through the fun, she’s also grown up.
The Year I Turned 21 puts a stake in the ground as a time, place, and feeling to remember for Ayra Starr. The naivety is gone thanks to some new experiences in life and the industry, and in exchange for that comes added self-awareness as a career-sharpening tool. “I just wanted to be 19 & Dangerous,” Starr says, reflecting on her debut album. “With the sound, I was just trying different things. I’d never really worked on my sound, specifically. But I feel like with this album [The Year I Turned 21], I know exactly what I’m doing. I know my strengths and weaknesses.”
The album begins with the attention-grabbing quick strums of a violin on “Birds Sing Of Money” before equally quick strikes of a drum blare to welcome Ayra Starr to the stage. “It’s different from anything I’ve ever done,” Starr boasts of the song which she also called a “masterpiece in its own right.” She adds, “It’s such an iconic way to open an album [and] it’s definitely a genre I would like to try out more.” Records like these prove that Starr is more confident and comfortable than ever in herself and her artistry. “I don’t watch my tone ’cause I like how I sound, b*tch,” she quips on the song, before adding later, “I’m so careful with my energy, please never speak upon my name.”
The protection of peace and the promotion of enjoyment are the foundation of The Year I Turned 21, which supports a combative Ayra Starr ready to fight those that threaten her happiness. It’s the whole premise of “Commas,” a single from the album that grew to be one of Starr’s most popular records and one she says she’s “obsessed” with. “‘Commas’ is one of the most beautiful records I’ve made,” she adds. The sentiment was the same with fans who begged the singer to release the song after she posted a preview on social media. With lyrics like “Energy wrong, I log off” and “I carry God, so I fear nothing,” it’s no shock that an empowering Ayra Starr resonated with listeners. She manifested her inner strength and you can too.
These empowering moments are sprinkled throughout The Year I Turned 21 in different ways. “Goodbye (Warm Up)” with Asake, which has all the ingredients to be a surefire hit heading in the summer, is a celebratory departure from an inadequate lover with the comfort that better days are ahead. “Bad Vibes” with Seyi Vibez is a promise to only reap what her blessings have sowed her. It’s carried by a Yoruba proverb that reads, “Igi gogoro magun mi l’oju, mi o fọ” which loosely translates to “A tall tree does not poke me in the eye, so I don’t need to wash.” In other words, a big change or challenge doesn’t hurt me, so I don’t need to overreact to it. As she said earlier, Ayra Starr recognizes her strengths, and in putting them to action on The Year I Turned 21, she appears more free, more independent, and more of a force to reckon with.
This aura that so effortlessly wraps itself around Starr is one of the many reasons that collaborations like “Woman Commando” with Brazilian singer Anitta and American singer Coco Jones can happen. Starr, a self-described “girl’s girl,” aimed to create a record in the same vein of Beyoncé’s “Run The World (Girls),” and just like that, “Woman Commando” was born. When it came time to decide who would help make this feeling a reality, the decision of Anitta and Coco Jones was fairly easy for Starr. “I’ve [been] listening to Coco Jones since I was 11,” Starr said while recalling the time she begged her mother to let to watch the singer in her lead role on Disney’s 2012 movie Let It Shine. As for Anitta, that decision was a “no-brainer” thanks to a friendship already cemented between the singers.
“I love her, that woman is amazing,” Starr says of Anitta. “She’s my G, she’s the most hilarious person ever. We’ve just been chatting and sending each other memes. She’s so beautiful, her voice is stunning, and I feel like we kind of have the same background when it comes to music. She comes from and the favelas, and she wants to make it out. She’s already big in America, but she wants to be bigger and I respect it so much. Even having her on my album is just a blessing.”
Another feature Starr is proud of comes on “Last Heartbreak Song” with Giveon. The record, which grapples and eventually moves on from an unrequited love, was originally meant for 19 & Dangerous. However, after consulting with her team, Starr opted to save the song for another album. A couple of years and an additional Giveon verse later, “Last Heartbreak Song” takes space on the album it was “perfect” for. “I remember when I heard Giveon’s verse, I just started crying in the car because I felt like, ‘Thank God I waited,’” Starr says. “I called my A&R Rima and said this is perfect.” For Starr, this was undoubtedly another big moment in a career that has already produced so many, something she reflects on with “21.” It’s essentially the title track for The Year I Turned 21 as it documents the gravity of the years that prior and up to Starr turning 21. “I was at the house tryna figure out who the f*ck I am,” she sings about her first decade of life before noting the “big year” 18 was and the “big bag” she earned at 19 years old.
Mason “Maesu” Tanner, Starr’s friend and collaborator, is credited as the catalyst for this song as he gave her a demo of the record after hearing about Starr’s creative struggles. “I told him it’s so hard to write about my experiences I write about other people,” Starr explained. “It’s quite hard when it comes to me because I feel like I don’t see my experiences. I’m just living too much, there’s so much happening.” A month later, Tanner took everything Starr said and delivered the demo to her as a gift at her 21st birthday party. “I was like, this is perfect. I know what to do with this.”
The Year I Turned 21 is undoubtedly the start of a new era for Ayra Starr, one that will validate her as the growing global superstar we all know her to be. With future goals of learning how to produce her own records and how to dance, as well as getting more into her “fashion bag,” Ayra Starr’s star power is only going to increase by the second. Until then, Starr wants listeners to “feel inspired by the greatness” that is The Year I Turned 21. “I want them to feel very motivated because it is a coming of age story,” Starr says. “Through this album, they’re gonna know where I come from and where I’m trying to go.” She’s a star and it’s only a matter of time until everyone recognizes it and thinks the same, no matter where she goes next.
The Year I Turned 21 is out now via Mavins Global Holdings Ltd/Republic Records. Find out more information here.
Earlier this week, Compton rapper Roddy Ricch set his intentions for 2024 with an assertive Instagram post declaring that his comeback this year will be “personal, not business,” and today, he took the first major step back into the spotlight with the release of a new single, “Survivors Remorse,” and a chilling music video. Tapping into the spiritual energy of his debut album Please Excuse Me For Being Antisocial outro “War Baby,” “Survivors Remorse” finds Roddy recounting the highs and lows of his life since finding fame, celebrating kicking his lean habit, and reveling in fatherhood as a choir sings the chorus over a moody, reflective instrumental.
Religious iconography runs through the Spike Jordan-directed video, which sees Roddy blessing friends and neighbors with portions of his wealth and building a home with his child’s expecting mother. At the end of the video, though, reality breaks in — along with a snippet of another, faster paced song — as a room full of mobile devices lights up with requests for Roddy’s attention and assistance.
The former Uproxx cover artist is no stranger to the demands of celebrity. But now that he’s spent some time off-cycle and recalibrated his own expectations, he’s clearly ready to face them with restored vigor as he rolls out his new album, Navy.
Watch Roddy Ricch’s “Survivors Remorse” video above.
Beastie Boys have a library filled with hit after hit, with one of the most enduring being “Sabotage.” The track was the lead single from the 1994 album Ill Communication, which turns 30 years old this year. The group is now celebrating the milestone with a limited edition deluxe version on vinyl and cassette.
The tracklist for the vinyl edition is the same as a previous deluxe version that was released as a limited run in 2009 and has long been out of print. It features a third LP containing 12 bonus tracks, including live versions, rarities, B-sides, and more. The cassette features just the original album, but it’s the first time in a long time that the project has gotten a new cassette release.
Check out the full tracklist for both versions below.
Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication Deluxe Edition (3LP) Tracklist
Disc 1, Side A
1. “Sure Shot”
2. “Tough Guy”
3. “B-Boys Makin’ With The Freak Freak”
4. “Bobo On The Corner”
5. “Root Down”
Disc 1, Side A
6. “Sabotage”
7. “Get It Together”
8. “Sabrosa”
9. “The Update”
10. “Futterman’s Rule”
Disc 2, Side C
1. “Alright Hear This”
2. “Eugene’s Lament”
3. “Flute Loop”
4. “Do It”
5. “Ricky’s Theme”
Disc 2, Side D
6. “Heart Attack Man”
7. “The Scoop”
8. “Shambala”
9. “Bodhisattva Vow”
10. “Transitions”
Disc 3, Side E
1. “Root Down (Free Zone Mix)”
2. “Resolution Time”
3. “Get It Together (Buck-Wild Remix)”
4. “Dope Little Song”
5. “Sure Shot (European B-Boy Mix)”
6. “Heart Attack Man (Unplugged)”
Disc 3, Side F
7. “The Vibes”
8. “Atwater Basketball Association File No. 172-C”
9. “Heart Attack Man (Live)”
10. “The Maestro (Live)”
11. “Mullet Head”
12. “Sure Shot (European B-Boy Instrumental)”
Beastie Boys’ Ill Communication Deluxe Edition (Cassette) Tracklist
Side A
1. “Sure Shot”
2. “Tough Guy”
3. “B-Boys Makin’ With The Freak Freak”
4. “Bobo On The Corner”
5. “Root Down”
6. “Sabotage”
7. “Get It Together”
8. “Sabrosa”
9. “The Update”
10. “Futterman’s Rule”
SZA is easily one of the biggest artists in the entire world right now. Overall, she has certainly earned that standing in the industry. With albums like CTRL and SOS, SZA has proven to the world that she is an incredible singer and songwriter. At the Grammys this past year, she won some awards and cemented herself at the top, yet again. Meanwhile, she also had herself an immensely successful tour that took her all around the world. At this point, you cannot question her talent.
Last night, SZA took to Instagram with a surprising post. As you can see below, she offered up a 2-minute cover of Eminem’s iconic song “Lose Yourself.” It is unknown what prompted the cover. With Eminem returning to music, perhaps the artist was just feeling inspired. Either way, the cover below is quite lovely. SZA brings her unique style to the table on this song, and it makes for a great re-work of a song that you wouldn’t expect to hear in this style. It just goes to show what an artist SZA is.
Fans were impressed by the cover, although they would certainly have loved to hear more. As for Eminem, he is catching a bit of heat for his new song. There are some bars about Megan Thee Stallion, R. Kelly, and the transgender community that have some scratching their heads. Em has always been controversial, so this probably shouldn’t surprise anyone. Either way, we are in an era where farming impressions seems to be the only way to survive, even if you’re already a legend.
Let us know what you think of this Eminem cover from SZA, in the comments section down below. Do you think that she did the song justice? Is this your favorite track from Eminem, and if not, what do you think belongs in the upper echelon of his discography? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.
According to court documents reportedly obtained by XXL on Friday (May 31), Lil Zay Osama and his legal team entered a guilty plea in his federal firearm case on Thursday. For those unaware, this case has been in limbo since September of 2022, after an Uber driver found a Glock with a switch in his car after the Chicago rapper took a ride. He pleaded guilty in Brooklyn Federal Court and still hasn’t received a sentencing date, but could face a ten-year maximum or likely a 21 or 27-month sentence given federal guidelines. “I knowingly possessed a firearm that was a machine gun in Queens County on Sept. 29, 2022,” Zay reportedly expressed in court according to the New York Daily News. I know that it was wrong and against the law.
Furthermore, this whole incident came about when an Uber driver picked Lil Zay Osama and his colleagues up in Manhattan. He saw him holding a gun and then dropped them off in Queens, and it was after their exit that the driver found a modified Glock 22 .40 caliber with an “auto sear” device that Zay left behind. After the driver notified the cops, they arrested him. But the case took an odd turn later in November, as authorities dismissed the case.
However, things didn’t look bright for Lil Zay Osama for long, as in December of 2023, police arrested him on a weapons possession charge and alleged robbery. Then, in January, he received an indictment from a grand federal jury, which included charges of machine gun possession and possession of an unregistered firearm. “I guarantee n***as gone need me before I need them,” Zay seemed to respond to these charges on social media. “I’ll be home sooner than you think. Blink n***a [purple devil emoji].”
Meanwhile, now all that’s left for him is to wait for his sentence and hope for the best. We hope that this is Lil Zay Osama’s last legal obstacle on the way, and that he’s able to not just grow from these experiences but turn them into something positive. It may seem small or flat-out warranted to the average reader, but the constance of these circumstances and the places they come from require a much more nuanced conversation. Here’s hoping this gets him closer to that discussion in his personal life and beyond.
The Death of Slim Shady, Eminem’s latest album, has been heavily anticipated as the legend has been hyping it up for a while. Em just dropped “Houdini” and has the internet in a buzz. The Detroit legend is seemingly going back to his old style, which is interesting. The fact that Eminem is going all out on this song simply serves to highlight the impression that it’s the last one. Music appreciator LeBron James has weighed in on the new single. LeBron, who is known for jamming to music in his car around LA and trying his best to lip sync, has left his review.
LeBron revealed his thoughts on Twitter, and it’s safe to say King James is digging Eminem’s return. James and Slim Shady are currently collaborating on the forthcoming hip-hop docuseries HOW MUSIC GOT FREE, which explores an important era of music at the turn of the 21st century. LeBron is clearly cool with Eminem, but the devoted hip-hop head that he absolutely loves the new song. Lebron wrote on Twitter, “And just like that, HE’S BACK bruh! @Eminem Houdini is too good! ”
The fact that Eminem is going all out on this song simply serves to highlight the impression that it’s the last one. Undoubtedly, “Houdini” exemplifies “looking back.” In the end, Eminem’s lyrical decisions have made him a naturally divisive musician. This is especially true given that his previous publications have been viewed by some as either subpar or downright awful. Currently, people are obsessed with a single remark that was taken to be a jab at Megan Thee Stallion. The line has caused some backlash from some fans, but not LeBron James.
The question for LeBron is if he can rap the lyrics correctly. Surprisingly, LeBron was singing along to Gunna’s most recent song and understood every word. This shocked fans after LeBrons history of posting videos of himself rapping to songs and getting the lyrics super wrong. Overall, LeBron is digging all of this new music. LeBron James, like many fans, is anticipating Eminem’s new album.
),” she captioned the Instagram post. Regardless, fans have had it on a loop, and are even more eager to hear her upcoming project, Lana. They’ve been anticipating the deluxe edition of SOS for some time now, though it’s taken longer than expected due to leaks. As for Eminem, he recently sparked controversy with his new single 
