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Darius Jackson Denies Reports He’s “Unbothered” By Keke Palmer’s Usher Video

August 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last month, Keke Palmer and the father of her child made headlines, after he decided to weigh in on an outfit she wore to Usher’s concert. The father of one, Darius Jackson, appeared to shame Palmer for her attire, reminding her “you a mom.” He was immediately hit was an overwhelming amount of backlash for the comment, but instead of apologizing, he doubled down. Jackson criticized this generation for being upset that he commented on the mother of his son showcasing her “booty cheeks.”

He cited his own “standards and morals,” claiming he was within his rights to do so. The backlash continued, however, with countless social media users and celebrities chiming in on the drama. Palmer has yet to seriously address the controversy publicly. Fans were then shocked when it was announced this week that Palmer will be starring in Usher’s new music video. The “Boyfriend” video is a nod to the viral drama, and who better to star in it than her. Later reports suggested that Jackson had shared his thoughts on the music video, claiming to be “unbothered.”

Darius Jackson Says He Hasn’t “Spoken To Anyone”

Keke Palmer’s baby father shuts down reports he’s “moved on” pic.twitter.com/kBSCl0Ilkh

— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) August 18, 2023

Reportedly, a source told People “Darius is focused on an acting career and wants to put the drama behind him.” They also noted “You don’t have to be in the same household to be good parents.” The alleged source added that “He’s moved on.” It appears as though the source’s statements can’t be confirmed, however, as Jackson claims that he hasn’t spoken on it. “I haven’t spoken to anyone about anything or gave permission to anyone to speak for me,” he explained. “So all these sites & post about me making any type of statement is false.”

It seems like Palmer is making the most of the unfortunate fallout, getting an opportunity to work with one of her inspirations. “You have been killing it all my life. As a true lover of the arts, your talent and craftsmanship are a rare combination that I aspire to achieve as a performer,” she wrote of Usher. “You are a living legend who is worthy of awe! Thank you for encouraging me and seeing me as the entertainer I am.”

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Is IShowSpeed Dead?

August 18, 2023 by newhiphopnews

The internet is a vast space where rumors can spread like wildfire. One such rumor that recently took the online community by storm was the alleged death of popular YouTuber IShowSpeed. But what’s the truth behind this trending topic? Let’s delve into the details. In July 2023, IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., was hospitalized, leading to a surge in concern among his vast fanbase. Not long after, the phrase “IShowSpeed dead” began trending on various social media platforms, amplifying the anxiety of his followers.

The Truth Behind The Trend

Contrary to the circulating rumors, IShowSpeed did not pass away. These speculations were merely a result of a death hoax that emerged after his notable hospitalization. Reports falsely claimed that he died at the tender age of 18. However, these claims were swiftly debunked. In fact, IShowSpeed was very much alive and even streamed content on August 15, 2023, showcasing his lively spirit.

Why Was IShowSpeed Hospitalized?

Before the onset of the death hoax, IShowSpeed had been on a trip to Japan. During his visit, he faced a medical emergency. A severe sinus infection led to his right eye swelling shut, prompting an immediate hospital visit. He kept his followers in the loop by sharing a YouTube video describing the intense pain he felt, likening it to being stabbed in the eye.

Further, upon his return from the hospital, IShowSpeed didn’t shy away from sharing his harrowing experience with his fans. In his first live stream post-hospitalization, he revealed the severity of his condition. He described enduring the most intense sinus infection he had ever experienced, which led to excruciating cluster headaches. The pain was so unbearable that he even contemplated jumping off a building in Japan. He emphasized the gravity of his situation, stating that the sinus infection nearly took his life.

The Road To Recovery

Now back in the comfort of his home and back to streaming, IShowSpeed is on the path to recovery. He has resumed his online activities and is expected to return to his regular streaming schedule soon. Overall, while the internet can be a source of valuable information, it’s essential to approach trending topics with a discerning eye. Rumors, especially concerning someone’s well-being, can cause unnecessary panic and distress. Thankfully, in the case of IShowSpeed, the rumors were baseless, and he continues to engage and entertain his fans.

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Shy Glizzy Is Alive Despite Rumors

August 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, some reports surfaced suggesting that Shy Glizzy was dead. For obvious reasons, the news was shocking and managed to sadden those who believed it. Fortunately, however, it appears as though he’s still very much alive, according to his DJ. The DJ, DJ Flow, took to Twitter to set the record straight, even providing fans with proof that Shy’s still kicking. “SHY GLIZZY IS ALIVE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YALL,” he wrote.

He then went on to share a screenshot of a text conversation between him and the DC rapper, in which he asks his friend to confirm. “Just confirm with me you good bro,” he tells Shy Glizzy. Glizzy then responds with a photo, letting the DJ know that he’s okay. “For the weirdos who need confirmation,” DJ Flow captioned the image.

DJ Flow Proves That Shy Glizzy Isn’t Dead

For the weirdos who need confirmation pic.twitter.com/OGIgEyTfDs

— Big Flow (@ITSDJFLOW) August 17, 2023

It appears as though the rumors all began when a local news outlet reported that he was the victim of a fatal shooting. They later followed up with a correction, confirming that the individual shot wasn’t Shy Glizzy. They also went on to reveal that the person who was shot hadn’t died either. “@Jefe is alive and the person shot tonight is conscious and breathing and isn’t him!!!” the outlet wrote. It’s safe to say that fans are relieved to hear that Shy Glizzy is still alive. With that being said, this isn’t the only shocking controversy he’s been a part of lately.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the rapper allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend, Amaya Colon. In her request for a restraining order, the model accused her ex of having “anger issues.” She went on to detail an alleged incident which saw Shy Glizzy follow her in her vehicle and bang on her windows with a firearm. He denies ever threatening Colon. In July, it was revealed that the artist won’t be facing charges in the case, as the court was unable to find sufficient evidence. Colon appears to still have a temporary restraining order against her ex.

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Nicki Minaj Shuts Down Rumors Of Tupac Sample On “Pink Friday 2”

August 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Nicki Minaj struck down claims that she sampled Tupac on her upcoming album. With Pink Friday 2 set to release on Nov. 17th, marking Nicki’s first album in five years, the Queen Of Rap has been previewing new music online. However, the highly-anticipated project has also been subject to much speculation and rumors. One fan page took to Twitter to allege that she sampled an iconic Tupac song for the project. “Nicki Minaj samples Tupac’s ‘Picture Me Rollin” in new untitled track on her upcoming album Pink Friday 2,” the tweet reads.

The Pink Friday rapper is undoubtedly among the most vocal artists on social media, frequently interacting with the Barbz and setting records straight when needed. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem as though we’ll be hearing Nicki rap over the iconic sample as she shut down the rumors on Twitter shortly after the claims emerged. “No tf I did not,” Nicki wrote in response. Still, the fan, who tweets under the handle @NickiMinajAccess, celebrated the acknowledgment from Nicki as a win.

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Nicki Minaj Prepares For Pink Friday 2

No tf I did not

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) August 16, 2023

In the past year and a half, Nicki’s unloaded a handful of singles that indicate where she might be heading creatively on her next opus. Last year, she linked up with Lil Baby on “Do We Have A Problem?” followed by the Fivio Foreign-assisted, “We Go Up.” Then, she dominated summer 2022 with the release of “Super Freaky Girl,” which topped the Billboard Hot 100. Most recently, she unveiled the single, “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” as a teaser for what’s to come.

Earlier this week, Nicki dropped off a snippet of new music earlier this week. The R&B-infused record gained significant traction online, propelling Pink Friday 2 into one of the biggest trending topics on Twitter. Hopefully, a new single arrives before the month comes to an end. Fans definitely deserve some new heat from Nicki to ride out to for the final weeks of the summer. Check out her post above and sound off with your thoughts below.

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Britney Spears And Sam Asghari’s Divorce “Only A Matter Of Time,” Source Claims

August 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, a source spoke with TMZ, reportedly giving the outlet some inside knowledge about Britney Spears’ marriage. The pop icon only got married to model Sam Asghari a couple months back, but apparently, a split is imminent. The source claims that the couple’s relationship has taken a turn for the worst following a recent argument. Allegedly, Asghari accused Spears of cheating on him, leading to a blowout.

“It’s only a matter of time before Sam files for divorce,” the source told TMZ. At this point, it’s unclear whether or not the cheating rumors are true, but according to the outlet, Asghari believed them. Though it’s surprising that their union seems to have gone south so soon, these aren’t the first reports of trouble in paradise. Earlier this year, various “reliable insiders” told the outlet they had gotten into some pretty ugly altercations. Shockingly, the altercations even allegedly turned physical at times, allegedly. These reports quickly led fans to worry about both Spears and Asghari.

Asghari Allegedly Accused Spears Of Cheating

Britney Spears And Sam Asghari's Divorce "Only A Matter Of Time," Source Claims — Honoree Britney Spears (L) and Sam Asghari attend the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on April 12, 2018 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by J. Merritt/Getty Images for GLAAD)

In May, sources told the outlet that the tension between the two had caused Asghari to take time away from their shared residence. The claims raised some concerns among Spears’ fans, amid reports that she had developed an “increasing reliance” on him. Allegedly, however, security personnel had needed to get involved, making it clear they’d benefit from some space from each other.

According to TMZ, Asghari has had enough of Spears’ behavior, which has been unpredictable as of late. Her behavior, however, doesn’t come as too much of a surprise as she’s gone through quite a bit in recent years. Following the #FreeBritney movement and her subsequent release from her controversial conservatorship, some concerning claims began to surface about her. Amid the reports though, Asghari has always seemed to side with his wife. With that being said, it’s possible that the 29-year-old has simply had a change of heart in recent months.

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Drake And Kim Kardashian Reignite Affair Allegations Made By Kanye West

August 16, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Kim Kardashian recently stopped by Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” show in LA with her sister Kendall Jenner. Jenner spent the evening with rumored boyfriend Bad Bunny, while Kim spent most of her time with Tristan Thompson. Though Kim could have just been enjoying a night on the town, a new clip of her at the event has gotten social media users talking. In the clip, Drake is seen performing, running up a staircase where Kim is standing. Kim greets him with a big smile just before he passes her by.

Kim’s behavior at the concert is raising some eyebrows, and some are even calling back to claims made by her ex-husband. Throughout Kim’s marriage to Kanye West, he accused her various times of having an affair with Drake. This is also something that Kim addressed on an episode of The Kardashians, adamantly denying the claims.

Kim Kardashian Attends Drake’s “It’s All A Blur” Tour

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“Our full marriage, he accused me of that publicly,” she tells her mother Kris in the episode. “So the person that’s supposed to protect me the most — publicly — would accuse me of having an affair throughout our whole marriage.” Another clip of Kim at the Drake show shows her in the crowd performing along with her lines in “Search & Rescue.” The reality star is heard discussing her divorce from Kanye in the sample. “I didn’t come this far just to come this far and not be happy. Remember that,” she says.

Countless social media users have now weighed in on both of the clips. Some are suggesting that Ye could have been on to something. Several note that Kim must have known her appearance would make headlines, claiming that she may have gone to annoy her ex. Others, however, argue that Drake didn’t seem to pay her any mind, simply performing as usual.

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Lizzo And Myke Wright Are Still Together, Spokesperson Claims

August 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

For those who don’t know, the past couple of weeks have been intense for Lizzo, to say the least. The songstress was hit with a lawsuit from some former backup dancers, who accused her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile working environment. She was additionally accused of body-shaming one of the dancers, going against everything Lizzo’s preached to fans over the years. Amid the fallout, internet sleuths also noticed that Lizzo had unfollowed her partner, Myke Wright, who she’s been with for approximately two years.

He unfollowed her too, and she went on to delete all photos of him on her social media profiles. This, of course, led users to speculate. Despite rumors that they could have split amid her newfound legal trouble, they’re apparently still very much an item. A spokesperson for the “Juice” performer spoke with DailyMail today (August 11), to set the record straight. They told the outlet that there is “no truth” to claims that the couple has broken up, squashing speculation.

Lizzo And Myke Wright

Reportedly, a source added fuel to the fire earlier this week when they told The Sun that they had split. “Lizzo has taken the past few weeks very hard and her relationship has suffered,” they claimed, “They had a big falling out earlier in the week and she is really upset.” The source continued, “Both of them have thought of themselves as soulmates, so it has been really hard on them. Those close to them are hoping they will make up.”

Fortunately for Lizzo, it looks like she still has Wright in her corner. Things have only been compounded this past week, as it was reported that six additional former dancers came forward with allegations against the artist. They claim that they have “similar stories” to the first ones to come out, accusing Lizzo of subjecting her employees to a “sexually charged environment.”

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LL Cool J Squashes Rumors That Biggie Dissed Him: “That’s 100 Percent False”

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

During a recent conversation on Sway in the Morning, LL Cool J cleared up some ongoing speculation. Earlier this year, journalist Bonsu Thompson shared his theory with Sway that The Notorious B.I.G. dissed LL Cool J on his 1994 Ready to Die track, “Who Shot Ya?” The rapper, however, denies this. LL Cool J took the opportunity to set the record straight, claiming that the rumors aren’t true. According to him, he even tagged along with Biggie while he wrote the iconic track.

“I need him to stick to his day job, and if that is his day job, he might wanna reassess that sh*t,” he jokingly said of Thompon. “I got love for him, I’m just teasing.” LL continued, “No, that’s not true. I’m in the studio when Biggie wrote ‘Who Shot Ya?’ Like, I was literally in the studio when he made the song. I was literally, physically in the studio with Notorious B.I.G. when he wrote ‘Who Shot Ya?’” The artist goes on, “I said ‘Biggie, why you smoke so much weed when you write these joints?’ He said, ‘It makes me feel like I’m in the track,’ and we just started laughing.“

LL Cool J Reveals He Was In The Studio When Biggie Wrote “Who Shot Ya?”

The specific lyric Thompson cited in support of his theory was “Old school, new school need to learn though.“ LL Cool J says, however, that Biggie was simply making a broad statement. “He was doing what rappers do: ‘Old school, new School.’ He’s saying whoever want it, can get it. That’s regular … Now it’s about selling swag, and that’s okay, I’m not judging but I’m just saying, that’s 100 percent false.”

“Who Shot Ya?” is also widely accepted to be a diss track toward 2Pac, and is known to have fueled the famous beef between him and Biggie. As a response to the track, 2Pac later released “Hit ‘Em Up” in 1996, only months before he was fatally shot.

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Bradley Beal Literally Calls Cap On Cooper Flagg Rumors

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, rumors began to fly about the Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal. According to former NBA player Brian Scalabrine, Beal got into a verbal altercation with highly-touted high school prospect Cooper Flagg at a basketball camp hosted by Jayson Tatum. Flagg is currently the #2 player in the Class of 2025. However, as one NBA scout put it, “He will be the No. 1 pick,” one scout told Heavy Sports. “It is just a matter of what year he comes in. But even if he were to get hurt or something, he’d probably be No. 1 still.”

“I heard a rumor that my boy Cooper Flagg was at Jayson Tatum’s camp and he was busting Brad Beal 1-on-1, and Brad Beal got mad at him. Started cussing him out,” Scalabrine said. “This dude is a major trash-talker. … So I guess the rumor is that Brad Beal and him were squaring off 1-on-1 and Brad Beal was taking it lightly. It’s a high school kid. Then Cooper started giving it to him. And I guess the rumor is, Cooper started talking trash and Bradley Beal got mad. Really mad,” Scalabrine said on his radio show. While a wild rumor, Scalabrine has worked with Flagg in the past. However, Bradley Beal has since addressed these claims.

Beal Calls Cap

Beal reacted to the news in the comments of a post about the drama. “Huh? ,” Beal wrote on Instagram. So what’s the real story? Beal’s reaction is hard to gauge. At the very least, the camp likely happened and Flagg may have played 1-on-1 against Beal at one point. However, that’s likely where the truth likely diverges. Flagg likely bragged to Scalabrine or someone else that he “totally cooked” Beal or that Beal was mad about getting cooked. Then the story breached containment and hit the national spotlight.

As mentioned, Cooper Flagg is one of the most coveted prospects of the 2025 recruiting class. Currently ranked as the #2 player in the class by ESPN, everyone wants the 6’8, 200lb forward who is widely considered the best rim defender currently playing at the high school level. Additionally, Flagg, at the time of writing, has 11 collegiate offers, including Duke. He is currently playing out of the Montverde Academy in Florida. He’s a big deal and knows that he’s a big deal. At the end of the day, this is likely a private brag that has spiraled out of hand.

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Jennifer Hudson On Common Dating Rumors: “We’ll See”

August 3, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jennifer Hudson left things up in the air when she was recently asked about her relationship with Chicago rapper Common. The singer didn’t confirm, nor deny, that the two of them are an item in a recent interview with TMZ. According to her, the pairing could be a dream come true since they’re both from the city. For now, however, she simply says “we’ll see.” When paparazzi complimented Hudson on her relationship with Common, she didn’t correct them. “Thank you,” she simply replied before being asked about a potential collab and their recent reported vacation together.

“I like how you slipped you saw some vacation. Really?” she asked, claiming she’s not sure about “that part.” “I don’t know,” she continued, “It’ll be dope to see two Chicagoans together but I don’t know about that. We’ll see. It could be [awesome].” When asked whether or not she’s willing to address rumors that they’re official, Hudson opted to keep things ambiguous. “Rumors say a lot of things. But he’s a beautiful man. I will give you that. That’s for certain.”

Jennifer Hudson Calls Common “A Beautiful Man”

Rumors of the relationship began to circulate after the Breathe co-stars were spotted getting “cozy and flirty” on a dinner date in Philly last year. A witness claims they saw “lots of cuddling and giggling” from the duo. Hudson later spoke on the dinner in an interview with Entertainment Tonight. “People create their narratives of it, and it’s like, OK, you know, how you feel,” she explained. “We shot a film together, and he played my husband. We gotta eat in between those moments.”

A source also reportedly told RadarOnline in January that things started to heat up between them amid shooting. “Things took a romantic turn while they were filming in Philadelphia over the summer,” they claimed. “When the day’s shoot wrapped, they’d always find their way to each other’s side.” Apparently, the rumored couple “[gets] together whenever their schedules allow.”

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