New York rapper Cam’ron is calling out who he believes are phonies. The hip-hop veteran has come forward to speak out on entertainer Derrick Jaxn paying respect to the memory of late rap heavyweight DMX. Cam’ron Calls Out Derrick Jaxn Killa Cam went to his Instagram page and spoke out against Jaxn. Cam suggested X […]
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DMX’s ex-wife Tashera Simmons mourned the loss of the late rapper on Instagram, Saturday, on her 50th birthday. Simmons and X married in 1998 and filed for divorce in 2012.
“Happy 50th birthday to me. With much prayer, pulling. Crying and a roller coaster of emotions. I couldn’t bring myself to just celebrate and close the last 50yrs of my life with out celebrating the life of one of thee most important person in the world to me, my Ex-husband,” she wrote in the caption of her video.
The former couple share four children: Xavier, Tacoma, Praise Mary Ella, and Sean.
“I know today is my day. But I also understand that God is love. So When God allowed me to open up my eyes and granted me the gift of life, I realize more than ever, that was my true gift today. Glory be to God!! I am so grateful to God and Honored from the bottom of my heart, For the opportunity while on this Journey called life to join hands in marriage with a true disciple and Angel of God to do life with when we did,” Simmons continued in her caption.
The family of DMX announced his death on Friday, after being hospitalized one week prior due to a heart attack. Fans and colleagues have been mourning his passing on social media.
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City Girls’ JT is making sure people realize she’s really off the market. The hip-hop star has lit up social media with a glimpse into her relationship goals with publicized boyfriend Lil Uzi Vert. JT’s Still Going Strong W/ Lil Uzi The Florida rap heavyweight went to Instagram to share a slideshow of moments. While […]
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Los Angeles Lakers stars Anthony Davis and LeBron James are set to be re-evaluated by team doctors this week and sources tell ESPN that the two All-Stars will likely return in two and three weeks respectively. The team has fallen from No. 2 to No. 5 in the Western Conference standings since losing both starters.
Davis has been out of the Lakers’ lineup since out since Feb. 14 with a calf strain and tendinosis in his right leg. He’s currently averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game for the reigning NBA champions.
James, who was in the midst of an MVP caliber season, suffered a high right ankle sprain after colliding with Solomon Hill back in March.
The duo’s teammate, Jared Dudley, recently gave an update on how Davis is coming along.
“AD is coming along, he’s on the court and doing definitely his little workouts, his calves,” Dudley said in a recent interview. “I’m in the weight room with him. He’s gonna be getting on the floor more this week, he’s gonna do about 30 minutes non-stop. He’s gonna get to playing here shortly and so give him a couple more weeks.”
The playoffs are set to begin on May 22.
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Lil Pump says he wants to take Lady Gaga on a date.
“Lady Gaga let me take you on a date,” he said in a video on social media after eating a limited edition Lady Gaga Oreo. “Come on. Let’s go”
Unsurprisingly, Gaga has not appeared to respond to the call-out.
It’s not the first time Pump has been in the headlines shooting a shot at Gaga either. Back in 2019, he said that he wants to do a song with both Bruno Mars and Gaga: “I wanna do a song with Bruno Mars. I really wanna do with Bruno Mars. I wanna do a song with Macklemore. I really wanna do a song with him. Bro’s shit fire,” he said at the time. “Oh, and Lady Gaga!”
Pump recently shared new long, pointy, acrylic nails on Instagram, and was criticized by Kodak Black for the move.
“Look Pump. Hey, what’s up Lil Pump? I’m mad at you lil’ bruh,” Kodak said during an Instagram Live session. “Don’t be doing all that fingernail polish bullsh*t, man. Leave that for Lil Yachty, man. I’m sayin’? Don’t do that sh*t Lil Pump. See, when Lil Yachty do that sh*t, he be like for fun though, when you do that sh*t Lil Pump, it’s like you serious. Stop that sh*t Lil Pump. I’mma block you. I’mma block you over that sh*t.”
A day after the death of the late legendary rapper, DMX, tributes across the hip-hop community are still pouring in as fans and collaborators mourn the loss of one of the music’s most prolific artists.
X’s family announced his passing, Friday, after being hospitalized for a heart attack the week prior. It’s been reported that the heart attack was brought on by a drug overdose, but that has yet to be confirmed by his family.
“His energy & passion was unmatched,” wrote Ashanti in an Instagram post. “His music will continue to touch and inspire millions forever. Truly one of one. Sending an abundance of love and prayers to the entire family. Rest In Peace X”
Gabrielle Union, who starred alongside X in the 2003 film, Cradle 2 the Grave, posted a lengthy tribute reflecting on the time they shared:
I was praying I wouldn’t have to think about how to describe what you meant to me. We bonded over our shared love of dogs, cold beers, Golden Girls reruns, New Edition and adventures. From random nights of go-karting in the hills of Sherman Oaks to bowling to just sitting in your trailer laughing with @anthonyanderson talking 80s soul music.
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LeVar Burton is adamant that he is the right person to take over hosting duties for the iconic game show Jeopardy!, following the death of longtime host Alex Trebek, who passed away last year. Burton explained why he’s the man for the job in a new interview with Entertainment Weekly.
“I’ve thought and thought and thought — I’ve asked friends and family to help me identify someone out there who’s more qualified for the job than I am,” he began. “I don’t believe there is anyone out there who is better suited for this job than me. And I will go to my grave believing that.”
“I think my whole career is an advertisement for being the host of Jeopardy,” he added.
Burton has performed in a number of iconic roles from Kunta Kinte in the miniseries Roots, to Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge in Star Trek: The Next Generation.
“It feels like, ‘Wow, they really are behind me,’” Burton said of those supporting him. “They want this for me as much as I want it for me, I believe, because it makes so much sense to them too.”
Greenbay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is currently hosting the program.
“I’ve got to believe that they’re paying attention,” he added. “And I hope they weigh this campaign as a factor in my favor.”
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MLB legend Alex Rodriguez and businessman Marc Lore are in the process of negotiating with Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor to purchase the NBA team. The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski reports that there is a 30-day exclusive negotiating window and if their bid is successful, Rodriguez and Lore will takeover ownership in two-and-a-half years.
“We look forward to entering this phase of the process with Glen Taylor,” the pair wrote in a statement confirming their interest in the organization. “Our respect for him and the legacy he has built lays an amazing foundation for what is to come. We are excited by the prospect of getting to know the Timberwolves organization the talented team and their incredible fans.”
Last year, it was reported that Rodriguez and his wife Jennifer Lopez were interested in purchasing the New York Mets, but a concrete deal never came to fruition.
He explained the duo’s failed vision for the Mets in an interview with Sportico, last year:
When we looked at the Mets, we looked at it is intellectual property. … We looked at this like an entertainment sports media platform. And we thought baseball was just a small part of it. But through Jennifer we could we could drive the music with Live Nation business at Citi Field. With e-commerce we thought we had Mark Lloyd, best in class, what he’s done with Walmart, we could do the same with the Mets.
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Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw says that he is going “off the grid” for the next few weeks as he is “effectively blind” following emergency surgery on his left eye, Friday. Crenshaw lost his right eye while serving in the United States Navy during the War in Afghanistan.
“I am sorry to inform everyone that I will be pretty much off the grid for the next few weeks,” the Texas congressman wrote in a statement published on his social media pages.
Crenshaw explained that he recently began experiencing “dark, blurry spots” in his eye and was diagnosed with a detaching retina.
He added that doctors placed a “gas bubble in my eye, which acts as a bandage for my retina.” Due to this, he will have to “face-down for the next week or so, unable to see anything.”
“This is a terrifying prognosis for someone with one eye, and the nature of the injuries that I sustained in Afghanistan. Anyone who knows the history of my injuries knows that I don’t have a ‘good eye,’ but half a good eye,” he continued in his statement.
Despite the diagnosis, he appears to be in good spirits: “I have gotten through worse before, and I will get through this.”
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No Limit rapper Mac will be home from prison much sooner than expected. This is because Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards granted him clemency after the rapper spent 21 years in prison for a 2001 manslaughter conviction. Unfortunately, the clemency does not spark an immediate release, though, as Mac will have to wait until his June 22 parole hearing to learn when he will be released from prison.
“We are approaching the finish line to securing Mac’s freedom,” Mac’s wife Angelique Phipps said in a statement. “We are grateful to Governor John Bel Edwards for granting his clemency and to those who have supported him along the way.”
XXL reached out to Mac’s team and the Louisiana governor’s office to confirm the news, which was reported by NOLA.com, but no comment from either party has been made yet. Mac was arrested back in 2000 and charged with second degree murder in connection with a shooting that resulted in the death of 19-year-old Barron C. Victor Jr. The rapper maintained his innocence in the incident and claimed he only separated a fight that led to the shooting. Despite this, he was convicted of manslaughter in 2001 and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.
A 2014 investigation revealed that the rapper may have in fact been innocent in the shooting as his defense team presented new evidence, which included another man confessing to the crime. Mac’s team also said a witness revealed they were coaxed into naming the No Limit member as the shooter. Two years later, the prosectors were accused of hiding evidence and the rapper filed for clemency, but was denied. Things changed this past February when the Louisiana Board Of Pardons And Committee On Parole agreed that the rapper should be immmediately eligible for parole.
