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Kodak Black addressed the masses on Instagram Live on Tuesday afternoon, telling his fans that the targeted shooting against his entourage was not fueled by rap beef. Just days before, Kodak was going back-and-forth with Miami-based music producer Southside, who took offense to the rapper singing his baby mama Yung Miami’s government name. While Kodak might be trying to stray away from the narrative that his shooting was industry-rooted, Southside is reportedly being investigated for threats he made against the rapper according to the latest report from TMZ.

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The most recent news regarding the shooting of Kodak Black’s security guard comes via the publication, which writes that Kodak was targeted by hitmen who were making threats against him earlier. Cops are reportedly looking into the threats that were made against Yak’s life, specifically those that came from 808 Mafia producer Southside. 

“You still a b*tch. We can bump too. I’ll be back in Miami in a week, pull up wherever, we could bump, don’t bring no security,” warned Southside in a message tagging Kodak over the weekend. “N***as wanna die in Miami,” he sang in another clip, mimicking Kodak.

The investigation remains ongoing and no suspects have been named in the shooting. Southside is not facing any charges.

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In case you’re not caught up, Kodak Black was targeted in a shooting on Monday morning while arriving at a McDonald’s restaurant in Tallahassee, Florida. The rapper was in the area for a music festival, showing up at the restaurant at approximately 3 AM before shots rang out, striking his security in the leg. The man was brought to the hospital and it’s being rumored that Kodak is paying for his surgery costs.

We will continue to keep you updated as new information is released.

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Things look to be much calmer at the Samuels household. For months, there have been rumors about the status of Safaree Samuels and Erica Mena’s marriage. The hot-headed pair have had a few private disagreements that have poured over into public social media displays. He has spouted that he regretted getting married while she has commented about his apparent selfishness. Still, their love outweighs the fights and the reality television pair find their way back to one another.

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On Tuesday (April 6), Safaree posted a video that suggested that his backyard was turning into the summer hotspot. Jamaican flag decorations were plentiful as their fellow Love & Hip Hop star Spice put on a live performance.

“It’s official I’m not leaving my house this summer [crying laughing emoji],” Safaree wrote in the caption to his post. “My wife just surprised me and brought Jamaica to my backyard. I cannot believe I just walked in my yard and had @spiceofficial performing at my crib Yoooooo this was insaneee omg!!! Yooo thank you wooo much! WOWW I am speechless!!reggae Sumfest in my yard!!! The best part was the big picture of me in the back.”

Happy wife, happy life…or so they say. Check out the Samuels’ setup below.

As DMX recovers in a New York hospital, more news is being shared about his condition. As we previously reported, DMX reportedly suffered a heart attack brought on by a drug overdose last Friday (April 2). It has been shared that DMX was unconscious and his brain was deprived of oxygen for upwards of 30 minutes. There have been multiple misleading reports with misinformation, and on Tuesday (April 6), actress and talk show host Claudia Jordan created a panic when she prematurely tweeted that DMX had passed away. She quickly apologized for the misstep.

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Additionally, VladTV reports that they have exclusive information stating that DMX has also tested positive for COVID-19. According to the outlet, visitors are being closely monitored and only a select few have been approved to spend personal time with the rapper as he remains in a coma. Steve Rifkind, DMX’s manager, also offered an update to TMZ.

“DMX is currently on life support and in a coma,” Rifkind said. “There are multiple people with inaccurate information about his well-being and it is not helpful and productive. Tomorrow he will undergo further tests on his brain function and his family will determine what’s best from there. We appreciate your prayers and support.”

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Just in case you were wondering what celebrities have on their private OnlyFans pages, K. Michelle is here to give you a few details. OnlyFans became the “it” way to make money during the quarantine and soon, celebrities were creating accounts and raking in millions. While some avoided risqué content altogether, some artists opted to turn their OnlyFans accounts into full-on pornography pages. People like Bella Thorne finessed fans who thought they would see more than they did, while others are giving their subscribers a full show.

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K. Michelle took to her Twitter account to share that she spent a few hours of her day perusing through some famous OnlyFans accounts and she shared a couple of her favorites. The singer chatted with fans who gave her hints as to who to check out, and it seems that she stopped by Trey Songz and Tyga’s profiles.

“I don’t see anything raunchy for real on there. I’ve been buying people’s Only fans all day. Let me go buy Trey Songz page and see,” K. Michelle wrote. “Treys Page is nice! It isn’t even raunchy. He looks classic. Very handsome.” Later, she stopped by Tyga’s page and it wasn’t as wholesome. “Omg!!! Tyga page is hotttt! It’s sexual but still gives me artistic. I love it.”

The singer said she had a good time on OF today. Who holds down your favorite OF account?

He’s a self-professed student of the game, so it only makes sense that Cordae spends his free time watching old interviews of Rap icons. Now that’s dropped the “YBN” and is moving forward as a solidified solo act, Cordae has been quietly working on new music. Aside from a collaborative single here and there, he’s kept himself out of the spotlight and fans have seen more of Cordae courtside as he supports his trophy-winning girlfriend, Naomi Osaka.

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On Tuesday (April 6), Cordae surfaced on Twitter to highlight an interview that stood out to him. “Kanye West 2013 breakfast club interview is extremely prophetic and needs to be in museums,” he wrote. “So many gems !!!!” Soon, his mentions were flooded with people who also remembered the famous sitdown between Ye and The Breakfast Club. During the chat, Charlamagne Tha God seemed to crawl under the rapper’s skin as his co-hosts did their best to reel in the discussion.

This conversation is often advertised as being contentious, but for those like Cordae who are focused on what Kanye was communicating, it’s a profound 45 minutes. If you missed it or need to be reminded, check out the 2013 interview in full below.

It’s not clear who got Lil Baby fired up on a Tuesday (April 6) evening, but he had a few words for someone. We’re not sure if it was the quarantine or COVID-19 panic, but it seems that over the past year or so, there have been rappers beefing more than usual. Artists have been taking verbal shots at one another all over social media over issues that fans don’t understand. While it doesn’t seem that Lil Baby is necessarily targeting a particular person, the My Turn hitmaker is reminding the world that he’s about that life.

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“Y’all n*ggas small time street punks in real life !!” Baby wrote on his Instagram Story. “If I wasn’t rapping I’ll be serving the n*gga who serving y’all now [shrug emoji]I promise.” It seems that Lil Baby believes that the boss moves he’s making as a rapper pales in comparison to his top-tier status out in the streets.

Fans are glad that Lil Baby is keeping his talents in the studio, especially now that he and Lil Durk have announced their joint album is “coming soon.” As soon as we get more information on when fans can expect the project, we’ll make sure to share it with you. In the meantime, check out Lil Baby’s post below.

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In spite of Claudia Jordan tweeting that DMX has passed away, TMZ swiftly jumped in to dispel rumors about the rapper’s recovery. DMX has reportedly been in a “vegetative state” for four days following a drug overdose. The rapper has been candid about his addictions and with each new path to recovery, he has been supported by his family, friends, and fans. Millions of people worldwide have responded to the tragic news of DMX’s hospitalization but over the last few days, there has been misinformation shared, causing confusion. Jordan’s tweet devastated fans, but she quickly apologized.

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It’s unclear what led Jordan to believe that DMX had passed away, but TMZ shared that the news of the rapper’s death isn’t true. “X remains in a coma and his condition has not materially changed,” the outlet reported. DMX’s manager Steve Rifkind offered the update. It’s said that the rapper’s family visited with him this evening (April 6) and DMX is scheduled to undergo testing this week.

It’s also reported that DMX’s “prognosis does not look good” but on Wednesday (April 7), X will undergo a “battery of tests” to determine “the level of brain function.” From there, his family will make tough choices about his future as it’s also stated that DMX “was deprived of oxygen for 30 minutes.”

“DMX is currently on life support and in a coma,” Rifkind said. “There are multiple people with inaccurate information about his well-being and it is not helpful and productive. Tomorrow he will undergo further tests on his brain function and his family will determine what’s best from there. We appreciate your prayers and support.”

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