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Once again, Khloé Kardashian’s relationship with Tristan Thompson has taken over news cycles. The reported on-again-off-again parents have often found rumors of their romance in headlines as gossip regarding Thompson’s alleged affairs becomes trending topics. In recent years, the professional basketball player has faced numerous allegations of infidelities and even fathering a child outside of his relationship with Kardashian.

This week, things once again ignited for Thompson and Kardashian when he faced yet another accuser stating that he fathered her child, as well. There were reports that Thompson has attempted to legally force the woman not to speak about their interactions publicly, and all the while, Khloé has been judged and mocked for continuing to stick by his side.

Kardashian stepped out for the first time since the latest scandal was revealed as she made her way to the PEOPLE’s Choice Awards. A social media user claimed that Kardashian was somehow shading Halle Berry whilst the actress was on stage and soon, others joined in to bash Kardashian by calling her insecure and jealous.

Opting to keep things civil, Khloé addressed the critics.

“That’s disappointing my face gave that expression. Halle Berry is such a force. Absolutely Stunning and beyond talented,” she said. “Tbh I’m barely in my own body right now. Please don’t read into anything. Also please don’t tear me apart because you assumed something.” Check it out below.

Tragic news has been shared about Slim 400 and it has the internet buzzing. The rising Compton, California rapper has been developing his career for years as an associate of YG, but it is sadly being reported this evening (December 8) that Slim 400 was shot and killed in Los Angeles. Details about his reported murder are scarce as this is a breaking news story, but condolences have begun pouring in for the 33-year-old slain star. No Jumper initially broke the news to the world.

Back in 2019, the rapper sustained life-threatening injuries after he was shot during a drive-by in his hometown. He was treated for 10 gunshot wounds before being released.

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Just one month after that shooting, he sat down with an L.A. radio station and detailed his experiences.

“I just feel like when you meant to be here and God have a plan for you, it ain’t no stoppin’ it,” he said at the time. “I hit the ground thinking it was over. My family came out, kept me alive, talking to me, dragging me in the house while they still shooting…My family, love her to death for just saving me. I just feel like I’m blessed just to be here ’cause I could have just died then and there.”

Slim also mentioned that both he and YG like to return to their neighborhoods to show love to the streets that helped raise them. However, he recognized that some people may be jealous because of his visibility and success. We send our sincerest condolences to Slim 400’s love ones during this difficult time.

We aren’t sure if Verzuz is interested in having these two appear on the series, but Joe Budden is willing to face off against Gillie Da Kid. There hasn’t necessarily been a proposed Verzuz between these two, but in a recent interview, Gillie said that if he and Budden were to be matched up on the series, he would “sweep” the podcast host “under a f*ckin’ rug.”

On The Joe Budden Podcast, they replayed the clip, and Budden seemed up for the hypothetical challenge even though they’ve had tension.

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“Now, what I will say before this pod ends…Gillie Da Kid, Wallo, Million Dollaz Worth of Game. I’ll oblige,” said Budden. “I will. Who knows. Could be right. Gillie, I will do a Verzuz with you, I will. Neither one of us are big enough toe ver make it the Verzuz stage, but I’m cool with that. We could do like a mixtape Verzuz. Leave all the major album joints out. We don’t need ‘Pump It Up’ or ‘Yeah That’s Us.'”

“Both doing great in podcast land. I’ll do a Verzuz with you if you want,” he continued, offering to meet Gillie on his home turf in Philadelphia. “We can do it wherever you feel most comfortable at. I’m down!” 

Would you tune in? Watch Budden’s response below.

Nothing says “Happy Birthday to Me” like stripping off a few layers and posing for the ‘Gram. Nicki Minaj’s fans celebrate her very existence at every chance, but when her birthday comes around each year, they make sure all of our timelines are flooded with congratulatory messages. Minaj thanks her Barbz for their time and attention and this year, the Rap icon decided to break the internet on her big day.

There have been moments in pop culture that have given the internet pause as some of the world’s most famous artists appear in racy images. This time, Nicki stripped down to nearly nothing and fired off photos over on Instagram.

“My fans said I never come online on my bday. I made it my business today to change that this year. Love you guys so much,” the 39-year-old penned in the caption to a post highlighting messages from fans. She added a note written to her to help celebrate.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE QUEEN! here are birthday messages from 700+ barbz.

Thank you for caring for us and always seeking the best interest for your fans. You have been such an inspiration to many, your encouraging words and music has helped so many barbz around the world get through their days and difficult situations. We will always love and support you forever. I love you SO MUCH! Happy Birthday to the HB 🦄💕 #happybirthdaynicki

Minaj was photographed by Howard Huang in her usual pink, bubblegum set. Check out the images below.

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For three years, Superfly actor Kaalan Walker has faced heavy accusations of sexual assault. We reported on the allegations back in 2018 when Walker was hit with nine felony charges and now, Rolling Stone has added to the story as new information has been revealed. According to the outlet, over 30 women have come forward with complaints about Walker and their alleged interactions with him date back to at least 2013.

Walker is reportedly slated to go to trial next month as he stands accused of luring “aspiring models to photo shoots under the guise of helping their careers.” The actor’s accusers claim he raped them.

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Meanwhile, Walker and his team have reportedly denied the allegations. He “has pleaded not guilty to six counts of forcible rape, two counts of unlawful intercourse with a minor, and other felonies related to 11 alleged victims in Los Angeles County, according to court filings obtained by Rolling Stone.”

“Mr. Walker was in consensual and voluntary contact with every one of these women. There’s no abduction rape,” his attorney stated earlier this week during a court hearing. “There’s no forced rape. Purportedly, he is giving them information like, ‘Hey, I could put you in a movie. I could put you in a rap video. I could create a star.’ And that’s what gets them to do things they might not normally want to do. And now that the stardom and glory didn’t come to fruition, they’re lying and saying he assaulted them,” Flier tells Rolling Stone. “We believe that every one of these young ladies is lying.”

It is reported that prosecutors not only plan to call 11 alleged victims to the stand but also several other accusers. Prosecutors reportedly also suggested that DNA evidence allegedly matched Walker in at least two cases. A model named Sydney Stanford accused Walker of raping her in a locked car after she reached out to him, believing he was a photographer. Her name isn’t listed in this case but she did contact authorities.

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“Overall, the only way I feel, and I’m sure the other girls too, is just, we can’t wait for it to be over,” Stanford said. “This has been a long time coming for all of us, and I just hope that us seeing this case through will empower other women to speak up and do the same.”

“The DA said that more than 30 women contacted prosecutors with allegations,” she continued. “That’s 30 women that had the strength and had it within themselves to even come up to the police. So imagine how many girls are still left out there that he has harmed or he has hurt that didn’t make it to the police, didn’t make that call, were too scared to say something. Like, imagine how many different humans are out there that he has done this to?”

If convicted, Kaalan Walker faces life behind bars.

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A promising young singer reportedly passed away earlier this week after being found at a friend’s home. Back in 2013, a 14-year-old Skilyr Hicks impressed the Season 8 judges of America’s Got Talent and was quickly pushed to the next round of the series. Skilyr’s story was particularly moving for fans because she revealed in a segment that she taught herself to sing, play the guitar, and write music after her father passed away years prior.

Sadly, TMZ reports that on Monday (December 6), Skilyr was “found lifeless” at a residence in South Carolina. The investigation into her death is ongoing, but authorities have reportedly revealed that they believe they have an idea of what occurred.

Jodi, Skilyr’s mother, reportedly told the outlet that her daughter “battled with mental health issues, including depression and substance abuse.” Skilyr was said to have previously been arrested for drinking while underage and even spent time in jail in connection to a physical altercation with her family. Chief Deputy Chad Brooks of the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office gave insight as to what they located at the scene of Skilyr’s death.

It is suspected that Skilyr’s died of an alleged drug overdose, as her body was located in a bathroom where “drugs and paraphernalia were found.” Her mother added that her daughter will live through her music. 

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We regularly get updates from Instagram about its subtle—or massive—changes. The company has shifted dramatically since its introduction all those years ago and now, it’s a marketplace hub where people not only share photos for their friends and followers, but sell items as a side hustle. They’ve given users the option to hide “like” numbers and even switched up how people see their timelines, but it looks like Instagram is taking things back to basics as they’ve announced they’re going chronological once again.

For years, IG users have been begging the platform to return to those early days when you could see others’ posts in the order that they were uploaded because many times, celebrities, influencers, or advertisements pop up first.

Users have complained that they have often missed out on their friends’ posts because they don’t come up at all, and over on Twitter, Instagram’s PR team made the official announcement of the return of the chronological timeline…for some.

“We want people to have meaningful control over their experience. We’ve been experimenting with Favorites, a way for you to decide whose posts you want to see higher up, and we’re working on another option to see posts from people you follow in chronological order,” the company tweeted. “We want to be clear that we’re creating new options — providing people with more choices so they can decide what works best for them — not switching everyone back to a chronological feed. You can expect more on this early next year!”

Additionally, there are more features to arrive that primarily focus on social media usage and well-being. Check out the announcements above and below.

We’re one day away from seeing Kanye West and Drake reunite on stage. These two have been at odds for years and while fans didn’t believe that reconciliation would ever occur, J. Prince helped facilitate a meeting of the minds on behalf of incarcerated Gangster Disciples icon Larry Hoover. Tomorrow’s concert is a benefit for Hoover who is seeking an early release from prison where he is currently serving out six consecutive life sentences.

J. Prince caught up with Billboard to chat about the “Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert” and detailed just how he was able to mend fences between Drizzy and Ye. “We have to start with the name Larry Hoover. He planted the seed,” said Prince.

“He wanted to see Kanye and Drake come together in the name of peace. His son Larry Jr. was hanging out with Kanye a lot, and of course, Drake is my son, but [Larry Hoover] planted the seed, and I watered it.” Prince reached out to Kanye following the rapper’s explosive Drink Champs interview where Ye spoke openly about the tense relationship he had with his former friend.

Prince spoke about Hoover’s cause and making peace in Hip Hop, and soon, Drake and West joined together for the greater good. He also denied the allegations that he somehow pressured West or Drake into coming together.

“It was an interesting conversation, but the furthest thing from the truth regarding any kind of force,” said Prince. “I heard all kinds of rumors, and that was the furthest thing from the truth. To me, that moment was what I called an ‘anointing moment’ — because none of it was planned. It wasn’t planned where we had that meeting in that particular church, but me being a man of God, I couldn’t deny the invitation to actually meet him.”

“From there, I kept it real with him. I spoke some words that came from my heart — and Kanye, he acknowledged it. He said, ‘I ain’t ever had anyone ever talking to me like that.’ He was acknowledging me being brutally honest with him. I felt another level of bonding with him at that particular moment.”

I painted the bigger picture to Drake. I let him know that this is a moment and movement that can save lives. I believe by Drake and Kanye being an example, as two of hip-hop’s top artists, that lives would be saved. I believe this is going to be imitated and it’s important to be an example to those that look up to you and that meant something to Drake — just the life-saving event wrapped around putting the spotlight on the injustice, prison reform, and my brother Larry Hoover. Everything is icing on the cake after that, because he never envisioned things like that. So I had to tap into a power greater than the anger or whatever these guys had for one another.

Prince added that the Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert would be both “historical” and “enlightening.” Are you excited to see Ye and Drake come together?

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Once again, Slim Danger is accusing a celebrity of paying her to have an abortion. Slim Danger has quite the reputation in the industry, most notably as the mother to Chief Keef’s child, but she has also occasionally surfaced with tales of her interactions with certain famous figures. Earlier this year, she stirred the pot when she alleged that Lil Durk paid her $15K to have an abortion and Slim has returned with similar accusations against Tristan Thompson.

Thompson has been the talk of the town in recent days after another woman came forward to say that she has a child with the basketball star. There have also been reports that he sent her a message stating that he didn’t want anything to do with the child. 

People have been not only criticizing Thompson but his girlfriend Khloé Kardashian who has faced off against the public for years amid each lovechild scandal. Adding her voice to the conversation is Slim Danger who made a TikTok alleging that she and Thompson had a sexual relationship. 

“This man right here, yes, I met him at an L.A. swingers party,” said Slim. “He paid me over $15,000 in cash and yes, yes, I was also paid to get rid of the baby.” She even claimed that she had proof. “This right here is the check that was received just to have consultation. Just to talk to him before the $15,000 was even established.”

Slim showed a portion of a check, as well. Check it out below.

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