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More statements have emerged from the Kardashian-Jenners, and much like these previously released, they have been met with backlash. The tragic deaths that occurred at Astroworld have devastated not only the eight families of those who lost their lives but the hundreds of others who were injured in the fray. Scott has been blamed for the destruction that occurred because he continued to perform for nearly 40 minutes after reportedly being warned that the show needed to stop.

His pregnant girlfriend Kylie Jenner was at the festival with their daughter, Stormi, and after reports circulated stating that she was unharmed, the public was not happy. Her statement regarding the incident was met with the same contention, and now Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner are feeling the wrath after they shared their thoughts on the scandal this (November 8) evening.

“Absolutely heartbroken for the lives who were lost and anyone who was hurt at Astroworld. Just like all of you, our family is in shock by the tragedy,” wrote Kim. “We are keeping all of the victims, families and loved ones impacted in our prayers for healing — as well as Travis who we know cares so much about his fans and is truly devastated.”

Meanwhile, Kendall added that she is “still at a loss for words over the news” and is “truly broken for the families that have lost loved ones.” Read through both messages below.

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Aside from her fans raving about Still Over It, Summer Walker has been a topic of conversation flowing an article released by Rolling Stone. The publication lit a fire under Walker’s supporters after they shared details regarding the singer’s record deal with LVRN. They reported that she had a four-album deal where she does not own her masters and only received 15 percent of her royalties. Additionally, she would have to turn over a portion of her profits from endorsement deals or acting gigs.

Walker has seemingly ignored the gossip until earlier today (November 8) when she took to her Instagram Story to set the record straight.

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“I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter online,” the singer wrote. “I didn’t say anything because I wanted to stay focused on releasing my album. Now let me clear the air. What that article said is not my current record deal. Over the years my deal has changed many times. I’ve always had my own representation and full support from LVRN.”

“Thank you to my fans for always having my back and for all of the love ya’ll keep showing my new album. Appreciate y’all!!” Meanwhile, Still Over It is poised to top the charts its first week. Check out her post below. 

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Some believed they would live happily ever after, but it seems that the relationship between Stevie J and Faith Evans has come to an end. The longtime friends have known each other since Faith was married to the late Christopher “The Notorious B.I.G.” Wallace as Stevie J worked intimately with Bad Boy Records. He helped produce quite a few hits for the legendary label, but it was only a few years ago that the pair tied the knot.

The world first received a glimpse into a potential romance between these two when Stevie and Faith appeared on Love & Hip Hop together and he seemed to be trying to woo her. Later, Faith shared that she initially cut Stevie off because he didn’t seem to have shaken his player ways.

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They eventually got back together and in 2018, Stevie and Faith wed in a small ceremony in a Las Vegas hotel room. TMZ reports that they have seen records indicating that the producer filed for divorce from the singer and it is not clear if they had a prenuptial agreement set in place. There have been reported ups and downs in their relationship, especially after it was suggested that they broke up in 2019.

Then, in May 2020, Faith was reportedly arrested following a domestic violence incident. The couple stayed together and reportedly were working on their marriage when Stevie surfaced with a large tattoo of Faith’s face. Check out VH1’s feature compiling the timeline of Stevie J and Faith Evans’s relationship below.

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As Travis Scott’s team announced that he would be covering the funeral costs of those who perished during Astroworld, his reported ex-manager has spoken out against him. Scott has been portrayed throughout his career as a beloved artist and father who jumps into the No. 1 spot musically with every release. He was once an entertainer who sat on top of the world but now, he has become a public pariah as people point fingers attempting to pinpoint who is to blame.

Meanwhile, Shane Morris, a man who states he is Scott’s former manager, shared a video online where he called out the rapper. According to Morris, he isn’t surprised by the events that unfolded at Astroworld because of his personal experience with Scott.

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“Travis Scott is the worst person I worked with in my entire career in music,” said Morris. “Eight people are dead and hundreds more injured after Travis Scott’s callous, reckless behavior at Astroworld and I hate to be the one saying this, but I saw this coming and I tried to tell everyone.”

On Twitter, DDot tweeted about an incident where Scott allegedly “left his former manager for dead,” and Morris claims he is that person. “I’m Travis Scott’s former manager. I’m the one who had a seizure and I’m the one that he left for dead in a basement in Los Angeles,” said Morris. “I originally told my account in 2013 and then it recirculated on Reddit about six years ago.”

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He added that the videos surfacing from Astroworld showing Scott ignoring warnings and complaints of injuries and dying attendees “align with what I know about Travis Scott.” Morris said, “When he sees people in harm or in danger, he tends to only continue thinking about himself. And to make it worse, he’s been doing this for years at other concerts.”

Morris explained that when he began working for Scott, it was his job to “fake his popularity,” so he “programmed a fleet of Soundcloud bots to artificially inflate his play counts.” It made him seem more popular than he was and Morris claims he also did the same for Scott with Twitter. Watch him detail his alleged experiences below.

As Casanova continues to fight for his freedom, the rapper remains steadfast in his innocence. We have received occasional updates from Casanova via his manager as he remains incarcerated on federal charges. Authorities have alleged that Casanova is a member of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation gang, something that he has denied. 

We’re quickly approaching the one-year mark since Casanova turned himself over to the authorities, and recently, he shared a message to those who think that they’re living “gangsta” lifestyles.

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Casanova’s manager shared a video of the rapper during his prior trip to Africa. In it, Casanova speaks about being on parole and turning his life around, and how amazed he was to be visiting the continent despite the struggles he had gone through.

In the caption, he addressed his present circumstance and suggested that it seems grim. “MIGHT DIE IN HERE BUT ALWAYS REMEMBER WHATS ‘GANGSTA’ CAUSE THIS JAIL SH*T AINT ‘GANGSTA”’ AT ALL ‼️HOPE YOU YOUNG N*GGAS BEAT THE ODDS‼️ #FREECASANOVA This message has been posted by the manager of Casanova on behalf of Casanova.”

A little over a week ago, Casanova sent out an impassioned plea to his influential friends, asking them for help. He has maintained since the beginning of his incarceration that people he considered friends have abandoned him in his time of need.

The has been a rough few months for the Las Vegas Raiders. It was just a month ago when head coach Jon Gruden stepped down after resurfaced racist and homophobic emails began to circulate. Then, the team cut wide receiver Henry Ruggs III after he was officially charged with driving under the influence during an incident that resulted in a fatal crash that took the life of a woman.

Now, it has been reported that Raiders first-round draft pick Damon Arnette has been released from the team after a video went viral days ago showing him brandishing a firearm while spewing threats of violence.

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In the clip, Arnette is seen waving the weapon around while saying, “I swear to God I will kill you, n****. On everything I love, I will kill you, n****. You talking crazy.” It is unclear if he was actually speaking to someone in particular. The Raiders quickly stepped in and severed ties with the football player.

“Very painful decision,” general manager Mike Mayock reportedly said. “We spent significant time, effort and resources trying to help him in all aspects of his life. … We cannot stand for the video of Damon with a gun, threatening to take a life.” This isn’t the first time that there have been concerns over Arnette and his behavior.

The 25-year-old was reportedly the subject of several lawsuits as late as last month over a hit-and-run incident that occurred in October 2020. A woman was reportedly injured during the incident and Arnette stands accused of fleeing the scene because he was late to a meeting. Additionally, Arnette faces another lawsuit where it is alleged that he spit on an Aria Hotel & Casino employee in Las Vegas. 

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Expectedly, more information regarding injuries sustained at Astroworld last week continues to pour in as millions of people mourn the tragedy. Travis Scott is feeling the severe consequences of his coveted event as the Houston Police as well as attendees share their stories. There were thousands of young people who were at the festival, and sadly, Stefania Okolie from ABC 13 Houston has reported that a nine-year-old is currently hospitalized from brain swelling. 

Okolie shared a series of tweets stating that the young boy, Ezra Blount, was trampled at Astroworld and is currently “fighting for his life.” He was with his father at the time.

“We have learned a 9 YO boy is fighting for his life at Texas Children’s Hospital after his family says he was trampled at #AstroWorld -child was on his dads shoulders during the crowd surge, his dad passed out from pressure, his son fell and concert goers trampled him,” Okolie tweeted. She reportedly spoke with family members who say that a full recovery would be a “miracle.”

“The 9 YO boy is in coma right now & brain swelling has gotten progressively worse today after he was trampled at #Astroworld .family does not want his name shared right now, but please lift this child in prayer. He didn’t deserve this. We hear from Grandfather at 5 @abc13houston.” She later shared his name at the family’s request.

We continue to hope for the speedy recovery of all injured during this tragic incident and offer our sincerest condolences to the families of those who lost loved ones. Read Okolie’s tweets below.

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