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The last time we heard from Elite Noel, she was defending her mother against O.T. Genasis. The rapper had a falling out with Keyshia Cole on social media as the pair traded jabs over Genasis sampling Cole’s classic hit “Love” to create his Crip anthem, “Never Knew.” It was all in good fun, but Keyshia believed that O.T. Genasis should have contacted her in some way, and after their public feud went viral, they finally made amends and came to an understanding. During her appearance on Verzuz with Ashanti, Keyshia Cole even brought the rapper out while she sang “Love.”

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While the singer was still at odds with Genasis, he spouted insults about her mother’s substance abuse struggles. Keyshia’s sister, Elite Noel, came forward repeatedly to call out the rapper over his comments, and when he appeared on Verzuz with the singer, Elite couldn’t understand how her sister was so forgiving. In a recent set of posts made to her Instagram Story, Elite Noel shared why she no longer has a working relationship with Keyshia.

“Stop asking me why I’m not around my sister !!!!” Elite wrote. “She only likes ‘Do B*tches’ ….. meaning if you don’t ‘Do what I want u to do , I don’t want u around me’ and I’m not talking about (The MUA, the stylist, the hair dresser ) I’m talkin real friends/family ! Sis like ‘yes’ men , people that will ask permission to do their ‘own thing’ ….. oh and please believe if around her and not on ‘pay roll ‘ u broke fa sho fa sho.”

She continued, “I stopped working for my sister cause I was underpayed and under appreciated! Same reason why everybody else quit ….. It wasn’t no respect ! This isn’t out of bitterness nor hatred ….. to be honest I’ve gotten more bread by being disassociated if anything.” Check out her posts below.

When a self-proclaimed “Old Head” launches a conversation that compares the current state of Hip Hop and Rap to what we’ve received in the past, often we hear them lament over how music has evolved. Actor and comedian Aries Spears has been in the entertainment industry for decades, most notably as a cast member of MADtv for eight years, often spending time and forming relationships with many artists in the game. As a lover of Rap and Hip Hop, Spears has, like all of us, observed the twists, turns, and evolution of artists and their sounds, and he voiced his frustrations with what he’s currently hearing on the airwaves.

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“Whaddup it’s your boy Aries Spears, aka Old Head. Listen, I wanna ask the young generation a question, seriously,” said the actor. “How is it that y’all don’t get bored with the current state of Hip Hop and what y’all are doing to rap? When everything sounds the same. The melodies, the same. The beats, the same. The cadence, the same. The flow, the same. Everything autotune.” He then mocked the sound he was referring to.

“From NBA YoungBoy to Lil Baby to Rondo Quando, none of you n*ggas sound different. There’s no individuality or originality,” Spears continued, once again giving an example as to what he’s speaking about. In the caption, he added, “NOT TO MENTION U CANT UNDERSTAND THE LYRICS AT ALL!!!! & WHAT U DO MAKE OUT IS THE SAME SH*T, MY MONEY, MY CAR, MY GUN, MY HOE! (REPEAT) WHERE IS THIS YOUNG GENERATIONS VERSION OF BLACK THOUGHT (INSANELY LYRICAL) NAS (RAPPING BACKWARDS) BIGGIE (INSANE STORY TELLING) ALA ‘*IGGAS BLEED’ BIG PUN (COMPLEX WORDPLAY) WTF!” 

This isn’t a new complaint from a person familiar with older generations of Hip Hop and Rap, and it certainly won’t be the last. Check out the actor’s clip below and let us know if you think he’s overreacting or if he’s spot on about his assessment of the current state of the culture.

It was a little over two months ago that Tyrese and his wife Samantha Gibson revealed that they were seeking a divorce. The news came as a surprise to fans of both the acclaimed actor-singer and his wife, and since that time, Tyrese has hinted that he wouldn’t be opposed to reconciling his family. Samantha hasn’t shared if she’s willing to give her marriage another go, but during an Instagram Live session with her followers, she said that she absolutely would not recommend dating someone famous.

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“I think women make a lot of—I think women want a certain type of notoriety in being with a certain guy,” said Gibson. “That’s not where your worth comes from. That’s not where your validation comes from. Your validation comes from God and God alone, doesn’t matter who you’re with. I think women [see these] athletes and entertainers, and wanting to be with a certain kind of guys and we’ve got into the high-value men thing and everything like that.”

“I’m not saying these guys are bad, but you have to also understand, these guys are self-made men,” she continued. “There’s a lot of women that want these men, right? So, at the end of the day, these men are accustomed to getting their way. ‘Cause they’re the higher—there’s a lot more that want them, they’re able to pick and choose and they’re able to do whatever.”

Samantha said that many women decide the type of man with money or fame or power, but they aren’t fully aware “that these guys have the pick of the litter.” She claimed that these men “ain’t gon’ put up with everything” and they’ll have expectations for the women they’re in a relationship with to “settle and compromise and work things out within yourself” before they will do that as well.

“As women we value security, we value being with a man who is able to provide and protect us and provide the security that we feel like men should,” Gibson said. However, she stated men know they have “way more options” so they don’t necessarily fulfill other needs. Check out a portion of her Live below and let us know if you agree with her.

Another professional casualty has been reported for T.I. in the wake of the allegations against him and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris. Weeks ago, the couple’s former friend Sabrina Peterson came forward on social media with accusations that the rapper held a gun to her head. Soon, Peterson would return with several women who allege they are victims of drugging, sexual abuse, and kidnapping by the famous couple—accusations that both Tiny and T.I. have actively denied.

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On Monday (March 1), it was reported that a New York lawyer named Tyrone A. Blackburn penned a letter to state and federal prosecutors in California and Georgia. He claims that he’s spoken with alleged victims—a reported 11 additional women—who accused the couple of sexual assault and rape, while he also calls on authorities to launch an official investigation.

T.I. and Tiny’s lawyer, Steve Sadow, has issued a statement on behalf of the couple saying they “deny in the strongest possible terms these baseless and unjustified allegations.” He added, “We fully expect that if these claims are thoroughly and fairly investigated, no charges will be forthcoming. These allegations are nothing more than the continuation of a sordid shakedown campaign that began on social media and now attempts to manipulate the press and misuse the justice system.”

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Meanwhile, it has been shared that T.I. will not be returning to the next installment of the Ant-Man franchise. The rapper portrayed the character of “Dave” in the 2015 and 2018 films, and The Hollywood Reporter claims T.I. hasn’t been added to the cast of the forthcoming movie. However, it’s unclear if that exclusion has anything to do with recent allegations. We previously reported that VH1 halted the production of T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle indefinitely.

Peterson has filed a defamation lawsuit against T.I. and Tiny, claiming that the negativity has smeared her name and image. During her online spat with the couple, T.I. and Tiny responded to accusations by sharing a photo of the rapper with Peterson’s son. She states in documents that the post exposed her child to “vitriol and danger.”

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The ongoing online feud between Benzino and Coi Leray has a new chapter, now that The Source icon has returned verbal fire. Benzino and his daughter Coi Leray have been going back and forth throughout the day (March 1) after Benzino addressed Leray’s “No More Parties” lyrics where she claims he wasn’t there for her. The former music executive called the complaint an untruth and added that Leray has been living a well-off life. “Coi was raised in a mansion and had everything she ever asked for. My other two sons are grown and would never say these things,” he said.

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Leray clapped back with a video where her frustrations with her father were visible. “It’s crazy ’cause we was just on the phone crying yesterday, sharing this moment. Like, really sharin’ the moment,” she said. “For this man to come on here and do this is so lame and this is the reason he burned all his bridges today. Look here, father… I’m on Billboard charting right now and all you can do is this lame sh*t? Yeah, still proving on how much you lack as a father.”

Benzino is back, and this time he’s defending his name against his daughter’s allegations. “People need a storyline and y’all saying ‘clout,’ she mentioned me in the song,” said Benzino. “Stupid. Y’all wouldn’t have known nothin’ was goin’ on. Coi had everything she wanted. I was flying Coi to meet every summer, every Spring Break, every—she was in Miami. I got her in a movie… Every Christmas, Thanksgiving, she’s with me. Her brother and her other brother, they was all with me. Every last one… Her mother poisoned that. A lot of mother’s do that to guys. That’s a regular thing in the ‘hood.”

“The mothers get mad ’cause you ain’t with ’em no more, then they start poisoning the kid’s minds,” he continued. “I met Coi’s mother in the projects… I took care of her two sons that wasn’t mine. She tell you that, too? Get out of here. Y’all are stupid. I didn’t even want this sh*t, but I knew it would happen. I knew once she put that line in the song, I knew what was gonna happen.”

Swipe below to check out all that Benzino has to say about going viral due to his battle with his daughter.

Should good deeds be kept private or shared publicly? Since the launch of social media, there has been a great debate about whether or not it’s appropriate to film yourself—or others on the receiving end—helping people or doing something nice for a stranger. These types of posts are often a refreshing break from the Rap beefs and thumb-thugging wars plaguing various apps and websites, however, not everyone thinks that your kind deeds need a global audience. Waka Flocka recently shared his opinion on the matter, and according to the rapper, it’s a “corny” move to help or feed people in need of help while recording the exchange.

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It’s not uncommon for Waka to hop on a video with a few thoughts he wants to share with his followers, and he didn’t hold back this time around. “You know what? “When I do good deeds, I don’t never record or take pictures because why would I catch a person at they lowest point in life?” asked the rapper in the viral clip.

“And plus, I don’t need a visual of what I did right,” he added. “I got to experience it and that sh*t is a feeling and that’s something you can’t take from me. You know what I’m saying? Or take from them. That’s a real human trait. So, to see anybody marketing theyself feeding the homeless or feeding somebody that need help…to me, you corny as f*ck, man.”

There have been several social media influencers (and artists) who have built their brands on recording themselves going to places like Skid Row and handing out money or resources to lower-income or homeless individuals. Sometimes, those videos go viral and the public reaches out with inquiries regarding ways they can help, as well. However, not all of these people receiving goods and services are aware that they’ve gone viral online.

Do you agree or disagree with Waka?

It was a rough weekend for DaniLeigh. The multihyphenate entertainer has been on the receiving end of negativity for some time, but her relationship with DaBaby amplified the criticisms. Then, she walked herself into the “Yellow Bone” controversy, and although she apologized for her tone-deaf song, the public won’t let the Def Jam talent move forward. With each post she makes, screenshots and insults are shared, and now, DaniLeigh has called out The Shade Room for their coverage of her personal and business moves.

On Twitter, DaniLeigh posted a screenshot of her DMs with the entertainment blog after tweeting “F*ck @TheShadeRoom.” She mentioned them in her Instagram Story and wrote over the post, “@theshaderoom is a evil ass f*cking platform I blocked em months ago and they still wanna post me every f*ckin day. I’m getting my attorney on this sh*t ! Imagine that I was a depressed Lil girl that was effected by this internet sh*t y’all would be posting my ‘RIP’ POST F*CK YALL DEAD ASS.”

Then, DaniLeigh DMed a few more messages where she told the blog not to post about her anymore. “Y’all always wanna post sh*t that’s gon be viral knowing what people gon say,” she penned. “And u don’t even be posting the truth. Y’all really got some problem with me. For whatever reason. U don’t kno me.”

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DaniLeigh also addressed her month-old controversy that has caused people to call her Dominican heritage into question. “Well everyone is calling me a white girl and I ain’t no f*cking white girl … I’m Dominican… with a whole bunch of sh*t in me .. I write songs how I speak. I’m also a human being . So but whatever y’all don’t care . Y’all hate me lol.”

Someone responded by telling her that her parents are “clearly white.” DaniLeigh set the record straight and replied, “They are light skin. My mom is thick af with curly hair that she straightens… my dad is darker than me .. tf ???? I got cousins that look jus like u!! Dominicans are black also. Jus leave it alone bro I ain’t no fucking white girl.”

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The developing accusations against T.I. and Tiny have evolved as it’s being reported that 11 new alleged victims have come forward. For weeks, the Hip Hop couple has been under fire after their former friend, Sabrina Peterson, took to social media to publicly accuse T.I. of holding a gun to her head. Following their online spat, Peterson resurfaced with stories from other women who accused the reality star pair of drugging and sexually abusing them. Both T.I. and Tiny have vehemently denied the allegations and are adamant that no one did anything against their will.

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Weighing in on the recent events is Azealia Banks who has been feuding with T.I. on-and-off for the better part of seven or eight years. They’ve traded numerous insults as Banks took shots at the Atlanta icon’s Iggy Azalea-assisted track “No Mediocre.” Banks spoke about Tiny’s looks and T.I. threw a few insults of his own, but according to Banks, no one batted an eye.

“Y’all still never checked TI for saying he was gonna slit my throat and toss me down the stairs,” wrote the performer on her Instagram Story. “Over questioning a white woman for calling herself a runaway slave master.” This is, of course, in reference to Iggy’s controversial lyrics in her “D.R.U.G.S.” single.

“I’m Insane because you all made me this way,” Azealia added, before mentioning Iggy once again. “Sad thing is T.I and Tiny probably had igloo drugged up and forcing her into threesomes too!” The couples’ lawyer has once again denied any allegations of misconduct.

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