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Dave East & Papoose Discuss Fatherhood & Postpartum Depression

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Dave East and Papoose recently sat down for a conversation to discuss fatherhood, postpartum depression, and more for the second episode of Listen To Black Men. Speaking with CassiusLife and MadameNoire, the two New York artists explained how a relationship changes once kids get involved.

“Once kids come into play, it ain’t the same situation,” Dave East said. “It ain’t just you coming home and we fuck. It’s never the same. It’s a big girl and little girl, I can’t just come in the spot butt-naked, out the shower, ‘Wassup baby. What we doing?’”

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Dave East With His Daughter, Kairi Chanel

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 30: Rapper Dave East, with his daughter Kairi Chanel, visits the SiriusXM Studios on September 30, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Matthew Eisman/Getty Images)

“When a woman gives birth, it’s a big deal,” Papoose added. “I think that as a man, you gotta understand what your woman just went through and you really gotta be patient and roll out that red carpet and you really gotta play a whole different role. I mean she just had a baby. You can’t expect her to go to the fucking club.”

Dave East has two daughters with Millie Colon, born in 2016 and 2020. Papoose has two children with his ex-girlfriend, Yvetta Lashley, who were born in 1996 and 1999. Additionally, Papoose and Remy Ma welcomed their first child back in 2018. The couple celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary, last week. “Happy ‘FIFTEENTH YEAR’ year wedding anniversary to my beautiful, smart, wife!!” Papoose wrote at the time on Instagram. “Woww We’ve laughed together, cried together, lost together, won together. Through it all we stayed ‘TOGETHER.’ Togetherness/unity is powerful! She’s the best wife a man could ask for. Make sure y’all wish her well. God is the greatest!! #15 #blacklove.”

Dave East & Papoose Discuss Fatherhood

Elsewhere on the show, Papoose explained his views on marriage. “When you get married, you take wedding vows. He has to honor his queen. If she disagrees with something, he has to take her perspective into consideration going forward. He can’t just totally disregard her point of view,” he said. “Happy wife, happy life.”

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Ice T “So Much More Connected” To Youngest Daughter Than Other Children

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Ice T revealed in a recent interview that he has been a better father to his youngest daughter. As opposed to how he has been to his other two children. When the actor and rapper appeared on That Moment with Daymond John, the two discussed his relationships with his three children. He explained how his life circumstances were much different when he had his other children. Subsequently leading him to become “so much more connected” to his youngest daughter, Chanel. He went on to call it “a beautiful thing.”

Ice T describes having his oldest daughter, Letesha, when he was in high school and reveals that he wasn’t around. “I was rippin’ and running,” he explains, “It was presents over presence.” He went on to share how he was just starting to become famous when he had his son Tracy. This caused him to be “distracted” during his childhood. Ice T revealed that by the time he had Chanel with his wife Coco Austin in 2015, he was much better equipped to be a father. He says he was comfortable, and in “a cruise pattern,” consequently allowing him to be a more hands-on father to the now 7-year-old girl. He describes how he was able to go to the hospital with his pregnant wife. Moreover, he shared that Chanel still sleeps in the same bed with them.

Ice T Gets Criticized For His Parenting

Ice T’s interview led to criticism from listeners. Overall, some believe that it’s unfair to his other children for them to have experienced a less-than-ideal father-figure growing up. These commenters think that although the 65-year-old is embracing fatherhood now, he shouldn’t discuss this publicly for his other two children to hear. On the flip-side, other commenters believe it’s natural for him to have made a progression in his parenting abilities. They say that although the star couldn’t be his best with his first two children, he’s in the right for recognizing his behavior and shaping up for his most recent daughter.

The actor shared in a talk with Variety in February how he chose to stop making solo records because “the music got goofy to [him].” He explained that he no longer felt comfortable with the hip-hop genre. Subsequently, this led him to slow down when it came to his musical career.

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Blac Chyna Shows Tokyo Toni Some Love After She Praises Her Parenting

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Blac Chyna’s relationship with mother Tokyo Toni proved very difficult over the last few years, but after the latter praised the former’s parenting, it seems like they might be on their way to healing together. Moreover, Chyna, who now wants to go by her real name Angela White, posted a loving message for Toni on Instagram. Furthermore, it came after her mother shared a clip of her talking about how good of a mom Chyna is. They each wrote simple but effective messages on their social media platforms. To elaborate, Tokyo was answering a question about whether she’s worried about her children.

“No,” she answered in the interview snippet. “I never worry about that because Chyna’s a good mom. She’s a good mom. She’s going to take care of her kids with her last breath.” Not only that, but the clip included some pics of the model with one of her kids to sell the point. In addition, her mother captioned the clip on her Instagram Story with, “Love You Chy, Your The Goat,” and tagged her daughter. In her response on a Story post of her own, White wrote, “Thank you mama I love you so much.” While it’s not the first time they’ve reconciled after fighting, hopefully it’s the last.

Tokyo Toni Praises Blac Chyna’s Parenting

Moreover, this comes after weeks of Toni previously dragging Chyna, which led the latter to block her mother. “It’s definitely something there,” the 34-year-old expressed. “I feel like we’ve tried to work out things and whatnot. Only thing I can do as a daughter is honestly just love her cause she’s still my mom at the very end of the day. And I still love her to now, even sitting right here now. And I don’t take things so much to the heart because you just never know what the next person is going through.” In fact, Toni even responded negatively to people praising Chyna’s recent lifestyle changes.

Meanwhile, she previously called her child a “demon” and went off against her and her family. “People that hate you, wanna see you do bad,” she said in an IG Live session. “Just whatever, just weirdos. These demons, though. Man, to know your f***ing kid is a demon? She a demon. And I still be helping this b***h. When am I gon’ chill, bro? This b***h gon’ be the death of you. I gotta let her go.” Fortunately, it seems like things have gotten better for the two. For the latest on Blac Chyna, now Angela White, and Tokyo Toni, stay logged into HNHH for more updates.

Seth Rogen Says He’s More Successful Because He Doesn’t Have Kids

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As Hollywood debates nepotism babies receiving insider benefits, Seth Rogen made it clear that he and his wife, Lauren, do not plan on having children. The couple first met in 2004 and, after a seven-year courtship, tied the knot. Their relationship isn’t just romantic; the Rogens have worked together on several projects, including Superbad. A clip of Seth’s interview on Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett has gone viral, where he speaks about how not having children has enriched his life.

It’s easy to come across parents who say that their children are the highlights of their lives. However, the Rogens purposefully decided against expanding their family. Additionally, the actor said being without kids has helped his success. “There’s a whole huge thing I’m not doing,” he stated with a laugh. “Which is raising children.”

Seth Rogen Desired A Childfree Life

US-Canadian actor Seth Rogen and his wife actress Lauren Miller rrive for the 29th Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Century City, California, on February 26, 2023. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP) (Photo by VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images)

“Some people want kids, some people don’t want kids,” said Rogen. He noted that in observing people in his life, they didn’t even think about whether or not they actually wanted kids before being confronted with parenthood. “Honestly, you just are told, ‘You go through life, you get married, you have kids. That’s what happens.’ And me and my wife, neither of us were like that.”

He added, “Honestly, the older we get, the more happy and reaffirmed we are with our choice.” Rogen and Lauren enjoy being in the “prime” of their lives, prosperous and free to do as they please. “And we can just do that, and we don’t have to have a child,” he further shared. “Which the world does not need right now. So, yeah, we’re very happy with our choice to not have kids.”

An Unproblematic Couple Who Have Lasted For Decades

Seth and Lauren Rogen aren’t the pair to go viral, but these comments put their marriage at the forefront. PEOPLE revisited an interview they did with the Rogens last month, where they spoke about the longevity of their relationship. Both noted that they don’t look to have conflict with one another, and they make it a priority to put their love and relationship first.

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Rihanna On Her Son Wearing Pink & Florals: “Fluidity In Fashion Is Best”

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Much like his parents, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s son is well on his way to becoming a “Fashion Killa.” The young one’s mother has been designing her own Fenty products and putting together show-stopping outfits for years. His father is also a well-known style icon and has never been one to shy away from mixing women’s clothing into his wardrobe. In fact, he even once described wearing pieces intended for the opposite sex as “punk.”

NEWRihanna and A$AP Rocky depart Pastis Restaurant on January 28, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images)

At the same time, the “Rude Boy” hitmaker’s looks – although often sexy in nature – incorporate masculine pieces like graphic tees, jerseys, and baggy pants frequently. Their little one is just 9 months old. Still, they’re already passing off everything they know about looking fly to him (talk about generational wealth!). During her recent interview with British Vogue, Rih was candid about her plans for dressing her baby.

“One of my favourite outfits he has is a miniature version of one of Rocky’s,” she explained. She was referencing a tartan kilt and ripped jeans that her partner previously wore on the cover of GQ. “I like to dress him in things that don’t look like baby clothes. I like to push it.”

When purchasing pieces for the baby, Rihanna doesn’t limit herself to the typical blue colour scheme for boys. “I put him in floral stuff, I put him in hot pink, I love that,” she gushed to the outlet. “I think that fluidity in fashion is best, I always shop in the men’s department, you know.”

Since she began sharing photos of him last December, Rihanna’s little one has been the talk of the town. Of course, we still don’t know his name. However, we are certain that he’ll make an excellent big brother in just a few months’ time. At this time, the only thing fans are more desperate for than updates on her offspring is information on her next album.

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The 34-year-old hasn’t blessed our ears since 2016’s ANTI – apart from her recent work on the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever soundtrack. It remains unclear exactly what RiRi has in store for her next project, or when we’ll see it land. She previously said it would be “ridiculous” for her not to drop in 2023, however, so chances are good we’ll be satisfied before the year is up. Read more about that here, and check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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Diddy Reflects On Continuing His Bad Boy Legacy With King Combs

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Diddy and his son, King Combs, discussed the legacy of Bad Boy during a new interview with Billboard. In the discussion, Diddy reflected on his son’s music career.

“I’ve been extra hard on him and really just telling him the truth that, ‘Yo, you’re my son and you have to deal with these things,’” Diddy explained. “I never picked a beat for him. I never set up a meeting for him. Then now to see him do it himself, and we’re out here doing it together, I didn’t imagine that.”

STUDIO CITY, CA – MAY 30: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends the premiere of Fox’s “The Four: Battle For Stardom” Season 2 at CBS Studios – Radford on May 30, 2018 in Studio City, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)

He continued: “I’m overwhelmed with joy because when he was like, 3 years old, for his birthday, he just wanted to be with his Daddy on tour. Before I would end the show he would break out in a tantrum and start crying unless he could get on the stage. So to see him chase his dream and to see all of the obstacles that he had to overcome without my help. And then him doing it, it’s just really mind-blowing. His mother has to be just so proud of him and I’m just so proud of him.”

Later in the interview, the two discussed Kim Porter, who passed away in 2018. In doing so, King Combs explained that Porter was immensely supportive of his blossoming career.

“She was my biggest fan,” he said. “‘Cause I really been working and doing music since I was like, 16. And like my pop said, from the jump he said he wasn’t gonna help me, gimme no producer help, writer help. Because he ain’t want me to have to ever lean on him and depend on that.”

Back in November, King Combs released a new single with Kodak Black, “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop.”

Additionally, Diddy dropped “Gotta Move On,” with Bryson Tiller.

Check out Diddy and King Combs’ conversation with Billboard News below.

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