From his chart-topping return album Utopia to his earth-shaking supporting tour, Travis is back on top. Today (October 15), the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards crowned that impressive feat by awarding Travis Scott the I Am Hip Hop Award.
However, not everyone is pleased with Travis being honored. During his speech, Travis Scott addressed the naysayers and early career critics. “I can from this generation where they considered us nowhere near hip-hop,” he said. “And everyday I try to push the sound as a producer. Nobody knew what the f*ck I was trying to do [in the beginning]. But I always had this idea and vision…still to this day. Just to take the sound to the next level.”
That criticism is far from over. When Travis was announced as this year’s recipient, users online questioned the decision. However, in the caption of the announcement post (viewable here), BET seemingly replied to the pushback, writing: “From Astroworld vibes to breaking records with legendary tracks while making every stage feel like a movie, Travis truly embodies the culture. This award ain’t just a trophy; it’s a salute to his undeniable influence, hustle, and the way he keeps the game on ‘Sicko Mode’!”
Watch Travis Scott’s full I Am Hip Hop Award acceptance speech above.
With multiple dates already knocked out, concertgoers now have an idea of what’s to come when Don Toliver makes his way to their city. On top of everyone’s mind is how long Don Toliver’s set is.
Continue below for Don Toliver’s Psycho Tour show details, remaining tour schedule, and more.
How Long Is Don Toliver’s Set For His Psycho Tour?
According to past tour attendees on Reddit, Don Toliver’s Psycho Tour set runs for roughly 2 hours. A Vancouver ticket holder claim, Don Toliver took to the stage at 9:30 p.m. local time and after working through his entire setlist it was nearly 11:30 p.m. local time.
Don Toliver’s 2024 Dates: Psycho Tour
10/18 — Phoenix, AZ @ Footprint Center
10/19 — Los Angeles, CA @ Crypto.com Arena
10/20 — San Diego, CA @ Viejas Arena
10/23 — Austin, TX @ Moody Center
10/24 — Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP
10/26 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
10/27 — Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center
10/29 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena
10/31 — Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center
11/02 — Columbus, OH @ Nationwide Arena
11/03 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
11/06 — Philadelphia, PA @ The Liacouras Center
11/08 — Fairfax, VA @ EagleBank Arena
11/10 — Boston, MA @ Agganis Arena
11/11 — Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center
11/13 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
11/14 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
11/15 — Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
11/17 — Chicago, IL @ Credit Union 1 Arena
11/19 — St. Louis, MO @ Chaifetz Arena
11/21 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
The details of the Diddy case are still being sorted out. The mogul has been charged with racketeering and sex trafficking, with a trial rumored to kick off in May 2025. According to TMZ, however, Diddy feels he hasn’t been given a fair shake. The Bad Boy founder allegedly requested that the identities of alleged victims be revealed by the prosecution. His legal team argued that knowledge of the accusers will make it easier for the allegations to be specifically addressed.
The paperwork containing this request was filed on Tuesday, October 15. Diddy’s legal team argued that there will be “voluminous” evidence to suggest that their client engaged in consensual activities with his alleged victims. This evidence, however, can be only be provided if the specific names of alleged victims are divulged. The legal team reportedly feel as though the federal prosecutors working the case should provide more information than they have thus far. Cassie, who is alleged to be listed at Victim #1 based on the descriptor that Victim #1 dated Diddy, is not included in the legal team’s request.
Diddy’s lawyers are instead curious in the other unnamed victims. They also voiced concern over the ways the anonymity of Diddy’s alleged victims will impact future lawsuits. They pointed to Tony Buzbee and the recent wave of lawsuits that have been filed by the lawyer’s clients. Diddy’s team argued that the anonymity of the prosecution has created a “pervasive ripple effect.” One that has resulted in a “torrent of allegations by unidentified complainants.”
This is not the first time that Diddy’s legal team has voiced concern over Buzbee. On Monday, the team criticized the lawyer’s motives. They claimed Buzbee was using the attention gained by the Diddy case to boost his own public profile. “The press conference and 1-800 number that preceded today’s barrage of filings were clear attempts to garner publicity,” they asserted to TMZ. A representative for the U.S. Attorney’s Office has been contacted by the outlet regarding the decision to reveal accuser identities. The rep made no comment.
Chief Keef is a Chicago legend, and a hip hop legend. He pioneered a sound that’s still being used and expanded upon today. Keef’s legacy has also been defined by his legal troubles, and the various beefs he’s had with other artists. Both of these aspects will serve as the basis for the upcoming documentary about his life. Variety confirmed that a Chief Keef documentary is in the works, and Lyrical Lemonade’s Cole Bennett will serve as the director. It will mark Bennett’s feature directorial debut.
The documentary has yet to receive a proper title. That said, Variety provided some crucial details about the film and what fans can expect. It will chronicle Chief Keef’s meteoric rise to fame in the late aughts. The influence that the rapper had on Chicago’s drill scene will be explored and his impact on music as a whole will be fleshed out. The doc will utilize the framework of Chief Keef’s recent return to Chicago. This is following a decade plus of being banned from performing in the city. Keef’s set at the Summer Smash Festival marked his first show in the Windy City since Lollapalooza in 2012.
The timing of the documentary makes perfect sense. Chief Keef reputation and career were in the wild for most of the 2010s. It was unclear if the rapper would ever get a chance to reclaim his spot as a music pioneer. Fortunately, the acclaim given to his recent releases, and his Summer Smash stint, have signaled a change. Chief Keef talked about said his outsized influence during a May interview with the Grammy Awards. “If I had 500 M’s every time [I heard that], I’d be Jeff Bezos,” he quipped. “I be hearing that a lot, though, man… We know. I used to get mad about it, but I don’t give a f*ck.”
The documentary will also provide a major turning point for Cole Bennett. The Lyrical Lemonade creative has been one of the most in-demand music video directors of the last decade. He’s thrilled to be making the transition to narrative films, however. He retweeted the Variety article announcing the documentary, and wrote: “My first film, Chief Keef documentary.” A release date has yet to be announced. The untitled doc will be produced by Kenya Barris, as well as Lyrical Lemonade’s Jake Millan and Krista Worby.
Vice President Kamala Harris is sitting down with everybody in the run up to the most consequential election of our lifetime.
The vocal host of the Breakfast Club hosted a town hall in Detroit and addressed concerns about Harris’ record as a prosecutor and made a firm commitment to decriminalize marijuana if she is elected in 2024. The interview, aimed at bolstering her support among Black men, also touched on her plans for police reform and combatting misinformation from Republicans.
Ya’ll know Charlamagne tha God, is known for his unfiltered approach, but he didn’t hesitate to press VP Harris on her history as a prosecutor. He opened by asking her to respond to claims that, during her time as San Francisco’s district attorney, she disproportionately incarcerated Black men.
But Harris was prepared unlike her often meandering, rambling opponent. In her response, Harris highlighted her progressive stance on marijuana during her tenure, stating, “I was one of the most progressive prosecutors on marijuana cases.” She pledged that, if elected, she would work to decriminalize marijuana nationwide, understanding how its criminalization has disproportionately impacted Black communities.
Get this, Harris acknowledged that support from Black men has been a challenge, with some polls indicating lower enthusiasm compared to Biden’s 2020 campaign. Her team, along with prominent allies such as Barack Obama, is focused on regaining that backing in key battleground states, including Michigan.
While addressing another critical issue, Harris spoke on police reform, vowing to push for the passage of the George Floyd Policing Act, which has stalled in Congress. “I will work tirelessly to get this through,” she said. The Act, which seeks to address police brutality and systemic racism in law enforcement, remains a priority for her administration.
Pressing on the realities of turning election proposals into law, Charlamagne questioned whether Harris could realistically secure enough votes to pass the legislation, given the deep divisions in Congress. Harris, undeterred, reaffirmed her commitment, stating, “We must push for this, even if it’s an uphill battle. Our communities deserve justice and accountability.” THAT PART.
What’s more, Harris also discussed the ongoing efforts by the Trump campaign to spread misinformation among Black voters, particularly targeting them to suppress turnout. “They are trying to scare people away because they know otherwise they have nothing to run on,” she asserted, accusing Trump’s team of attempting to manipulate voters rather than offering substantive policies.
If you thought VP Kamala Harris’ media blitz is going to slow down, guess again. Looking ahead, Harris is set to appear on Fox News and possibly on Joe Rogan’s podcast, continuing her outreach to diverse audiences as she ramps up her campaign efforts.
The BET Hip-Hop Awards have returned. The 2024 edition features a special honor for Travis Scott, the I Am Hip-Hop Award. Nominees include: Drake, who has 10 nominations, including Best Hip-Hop Video, Best Live Performer, and Hip-Hop Album Of The Year; Kendrick Lamar, who is up for 12 awards; and Megan Thee Stallion, who appears on the nominees’ list a whopping 15 times.
See below for a list of nominees and winners from the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards; the list will be updated throughout the night.
Hip-Hop Artist of the Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Drake
Future
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Hip-Hop Album of the Year
21 Savage — American Dream
GloRilla — Ehhthang Ehhthang
Drake — For All the Dogs Scary Hours Edition
Sexyy Red — In Sexyy We Trust
Megan Thee Stallion — Megan
Gunna — One of Wun
Nicki Minaj — Pink Friday 2
Travis Scott — Utopia
Best Hip-Hop Video
Drake — “8AM in Charlotte”
Central Cee — “Band4Band” Feat. Lil Baby
41 — “Bent”
Latto — “Big Mama”
Megan Thee Stallion — “Boa”
Cardi B — “Enough (Miami)”
Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
Future, Metro Boomin, Travis Scott & Playboi Carti — “Type Shit”
Best Collaboration
Kid Cudi — “At the Party” Feat. Pharrell Williams & Travis Scott
Central Cee — “Band4Band” Feat. Lil Baby
Cardi B — “Bongos” Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj — “Everybody” Feat. Lil Uzi Vert
Drake — “First Person Shooter” Feat. J. Cole
Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar — “Like That”
Megan Thee Stallion — “Mamushi” Feat. Yuki Chiba
GloRilla — “Wanna Be” Feat. Megan Thee Stallion
Best Duo/Group
¥$, Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign
2 Chainz & Lil Wayne
41
Common & Pete Rock
EarthGang
Flyana Boss
Future & Metro Boomin
Rick Ross & Meek Mill
Best Live Performer
Burna Boy
Busta Rhymes
Cardi B
Drake
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Missy Elliott
Nicki Minaj
Travis Scott
Lyricist Of The Year
21 Savage
Cardi B
Kendrick Lamar
Common
Drake
Lil Wayne
Megan Thee Stallion
Nicki Minaj
Video Director Of The Year
20k Visuals
A$AP Rocky
Cactus Jack
Cole Bennett
Dave Free & Kendrick Lamar
Dave Meyers & Travis Scott
Doja Cat & Nina McNeely
Offset
DJ Of The Year
Big Von
D-Nice
DJ Drama
DJ Khaled
Kaytranada
Metro Boomin
Mustard
The Alchemist
Producer Of The Year
ATL Jacob
Cash Cobain
Hit-Boy
Hitmaka
Metro Boomin
Pete Rock
Q-Tip
The Alchemist
Sexyy Red
41
310babii
BossMan Dlow
Cash Cobain
Lady London
Skilla Baby
Tommy Richman
Hustler Of The Year
50 Cent
A$AP Rocky
Cam’ron & Ma$e
Cardi B
Drake
Fat Joe
GloRilla
Kendrick Lamar
Megan Thee Stallion
Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
21 Savage – “Good Good’” (Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage)
A$AP Rocky – “Gangsta” (Free Nationals, A$AP Rocky & Anderson .Paak)
Cardi B – “Wanna Be (Remix)” (GloRilla, Megan Thee Stallion & Cardi B)
Drake – “Meltdown” (Travis Scott Feat. Drake)
J. Cole – “First Person Shooter” (Drake Feat. J. Cole)
Kendrick Lamar – “Like That” (Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar)
Lil Wayne – “Brand New” (Tyga, YG & Lil Wayne)
Megan Thee Stallion – “Wanna Be” (GloRilla Feat. Megan Thee Stallion)
Impact Track
Nicki Minaj — “Blessings” Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Common & Pete Rock — “Fortunate”
BossMan Dlow — “Get in with Me”
Megan Thee Stallion — “Hiss”
Killer Mike — “Humble Me”
Kendrick Lamar — “Not Like Us”
Big Sean — “Precision”
GloRilla — “Yeah Glo!”
Best Hip-Hop Platform
Bootleg Kev Club Shay Shay Complex Drink Champs Million Dollaz Worth of Game On the Radar The Breakfast Club The Joe Budden Podcast The Shade Room XXL
Best International Flow
Bashy (UK)
Blxckie (South Africa)
Budah (Brazil)
Ghetts (UK)
Leys Mc (France)
Maglera Doe Boy (South Africa)
Odumodublvck (Nigeria)
Racionais MC’s, (Brazil)
SDM (France)
Stefflon Don (UK)
When you thought Tom Brady could not possibly win anymore, guess again. The seven-time Super Bowl champion turned sportscaster, has officially become a minority owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Yes, he now has a stake in an NFL team, a storied franchise at that.
Brady is acquiring roughly a 10% stake in the team. That’s nothing to sneeze at. His investment is part of a partnership with Knighthead Capital founder Tom Wagner. According to sources familiar with the deal, Brady and Wagner bought into the franchise at a $3.5 billion valuation, with an equity investment of approximately $220 million.
Get these details, as part of the agreement, Brady and Wagner also paid a 10% “flip tax,” which will be distributed among the NFL’s 31 other owners. Additionally, former NFL player Richard Seymour acquired a stake of less than 1% in the Raiders at the same valuation.
Here’s how it went down. The NFL’s 32 team owners unanimously approved the deal at a league meeting in Atlanta, though neither Brady nor Wagner attended. According to CNBC’s Official 2024 NFL Team Valuations, the Raiders are the fifth-most valuable NFL franchise, worth $7.8 billion. This means Brady and Wagner secured their ownership stake at more than a 50% discount. Typically, limited partners with no control or operational say receive a discount of 20% to 25%.
As you can imagine, the Raiders’ value has surged since their 2020 relocation from Oakland to Las Vegas. The franchise generated $780 million in revenue in 2023, making it the third-highest in the league, with an EBITDA of $115 million. Despite Allegiant Stadium being one of the smallest in the NFL with just 65,000 seats, the Raiders have compensated by charging the highest average ticket price in the league, at $169.
Outside of the gridiron, Allegiant Stadium hosts a variety of non-NFL events, such as concerts and college football games, bringing in over $50 million in additional revenue for the team in 2023 alone.
ICYMI, Brady’s path to becoming a Raiders owner started in May 2023 but was delayed because some NFL owners felt his initial offer was too heavily discounted. His move into ownership follows his 2022 signing of a 10-year, $375 million broadcasting contract with Fox Sports after his first retirement from the NFL. As a Raiders owner, Brady will face certain restrictions in his broadcasting role, such as being barred from attending production meetings or accessing team facilities, players, or coaches. He will also need to follow NFL rules that prevent public criticism of officials or other teams.
This is not Brady’s first stint as a professional team owner. He is also a minority owner of the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces, another franchise owned by Raiders’ owner Mark Davis. With this move, Brady becomes just the third former NFL player to take ownership of an NFL team.
New York rap icon Fat Joe recently opened up about his battle with diabetes and his use of Ozempic as part of his broader weight loss journey.
Before you start the judgement, Fat Joe, has been managing diabetes since his teenage years, and made it clear that while Ozempic helped, it was just one tool in his long-standing commitment to his health.
Get this, for years, Joe has relied on discipline, diet, and exercise to transform his body, long before Ozempic came into the picture. Unlike some celebrities who might keep their use of weight-loss drugs private, the Bronx native has been transparent about his experience. Gotta respect that.
In an honest conversation with Us Weekly, he shared that while the medication played a role, his significant dietary changes were a major factor in helping him shed 200 pounds.
“Ozempic says you may only have two pieces of your favorite stuff,” Joe explained, referring to his reduced intake of carbs like bread, pasta, and rice. He even goes as far as cutting the corners off his toast to maintain moderation and balance.
ICYMI, Joe’s slimmer figure will be on full display when he hosts the BET Hip Hop Awards. His honesty about using Ozempic has added to the ongoing conversation surrounding the drug, which has stirred debate in Hollywood this year. While some, like fitness expert Jillian Michaels, have raised concerns about potential long-term psychological effects and urged people to rethink their food habits, Joe remains focused on the positive changes he’s made.
What’s more, beyond weight loss, Fat Joe has long been an advocate for health. He’s even been working with politicians to address hidden healthcare costs, showing that his dedication to wellness goes far beyond his personal journey.
During a recent interview with Us Weekly, BX rap legend Fat Joe talked about his weight loss and how a healthier diet has led him to lose weight in order to help battle his almost life-long fight with diabetes.
Joe says that along with his new dietary habits, taking Ozempic has help him lose upward of 200 lbs. in the past two decades.
“We just try to eat everything with the least carbs as possible,” Joe told Us Weekly. “So we try to stay away from the bread, the pasta, the rice. That’s the smartest way to eat.” He added that carbs are still necessary so it’s all about balance. “Like this morning I ate breakfast, I had this toast. I cut the corner off, ate it, and kept it moving,” he added. “Normally I would’ve ate [sic] the whole thing. But you know, that’s what we do. We cut carbs and try to be smarter.”
The Terror Squad Don is scheduled to host tonight’s BET Hip Hop Awards live from Las Vegas.
Music video director Cole Bennett is making his feature film directorial debut with a documentary about Chief Keef. Known for building a reputation through Lyrical Lemonade and directing numerous music videos over the past 11 years, Bennett is now turning his focus to a more expansive project, centered around one of his frequent collaborators and fellow Chicago native, Chief Keef.
The report was scooped exclusively by Variety, reporting Bennett will direct the documentary, which will explore Chief Keef’s rise and career trajectory in the music industry. The film’s production will be overseen by Kenya Barris’ Khalabo Ink Society, with Jeremy Allen serving as the producer. Lyrical Lemonade’s Jake Millan and Krista Worby will also contribute as executive producers alongside Khalabo Ink Society’s Emile Geneve and Idris Dykes.
What’s more, after announcing the project, Bennett shared his excitement on Instagram, writing, “my first film, the chief keef documentary.” However, no official title or release date has been provided yet.
Get this, the details about the film remain limited, more updates are expected to emerge in the coming months. Stay tuned for further developments on this exciting collaboration between Bennett and Chief Keef.
