The One Voyage Cruise brought Halloween in style, giving guests another reason to make memories at sea.

Urban One Podcast’s own Joy Taylor hosted a costume competition, and when we say people showed up and showed out, they played no games. From the usual Cookie Monsters and Draculas to every era of Michael Jackson, cruisegoers came ready to celebrate.

But the Hip-Hop costumes were on another level.

One cruisegoer went all out with a full 50 Cent Get Rich or Die Tryin’ look, complete with a fake bulletproof vest. The attention to details was on point, we had to gibe him his props.

Other guests brought their favorite Hip-Hop eras and iconic moments to life, making the competition just as entertaining as the Halloween party itself. It was the perfect way to close out one of the final nights of the cruise.

One cruisegoer shared their experience with us, saying:

“I had an amazing time on the One Voyage Cruise. Halloween is my favorite holiday, so I had to go all out with my costume. The energy, the outfits, the people, everything was a vibe. I’m already looking forward to next year.”

From the costumes to the overall energy, it was clear that everyone understood the assignment. Check out some of the best Hip-Hop costumes from this year’s One Voyage Cruise Halloween Party below.

Thanks to data centers, RAM has become so scarce that it’s literally jacking up the price of electronics. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman added insult to injury by suggesting it’s “terrible” for people to have RAM in their gaming PCs.

In an interview with YouTuber Chinky Pint, the billionaire bozo touched on the global compute shortage the AI industry is currently facing. The conversation shifted to memory, and that’s where things got ridiculous, as he suggested the “invisible hand” is failing, hilariously blaming DRAM wafers for not going directly to data centers.

 “From a global allocation perspective, actually, it’s quite terrible to have everybody have a bunch of the world’s limited supply of DRAM sitting in their own computer, and being used maybe 5% of the time,” Altman said. “Like, you want maximum utilization in the cloud if you’re trying to deal with this very supply-constrained environment. And somehow many people’s intuition is the opposite of that.”

Sam Altman Doesn’t Seem to Be Concerned With Consumers Suffering

Altman’s selfish thinking works for him because he needs as many data centers operational as possible to speed up his AI models. But regular consumers are suffering because nearly all consumer electronics need RAM, and the shortage is why gaming console prices have skyrocketed. It will cost you some serious coins to build a gaming rig.

Thanks to the ongoing RAMpocalypse, you will be hard-pressed to find a PS5 Pro to take full advantage of GTA 6. If you do manage to come across one, you will be paying well above the ridiculously high asking price of $899.

Altman firmly believes the future is in cloud-based AI models and sees the shortages as a way to ensure data centers and AI companies keep gobbling up memory, making our lives a living hell by wasting our resources and making our favorite electronics too damn expensive.

Social Media Is Clowing Sam Altman Following His Comments

As you can imagine, Altman’s comments are not going over well on social media.

“Sam Altman is laying the ground work to take away everyone’s computers so he can use the RAM to build more data centers. Someday soon folks are going to wish they had listened to the socialists instead of these psychotic tech billionaires,” one post on X (formerly Twitter) read.

Another post read, “You can’t hate Sam Altman enough. He has no remorse of what he’s done to the consumer market.”

Where’s the lie?

You can see more reactions below.

You know a song is about to go crazy when you hear that producer tag. Sometimes it’s a voice, sometimes it’s a sound effect, and sometimes it’s just a few words that have somehow become just as recognizable as the artist on the track. But have you ever wondered where some of Hip-Hop’s most iconic and popular producer tags actually came from? Turns out, a few of them have some pretty hilarious origin stories, and some producers weren’t even planning to create something legendary.

From accidental studio recordings to sitcom samples and subway emergencies, here’s how some of your favorite producers came up with the tags that have become part of Hip-Hop history.

8 Of The Most Popular Producer Tags.

1. Metro Boomin — “If young Metro don’t trust you, I’ma shoot you”

Arguably one of the most recognizable producer tags in modern Hip-Hop, Metro Boomin’s signature phrase has an interesting origin. During a studio session with Future, rapper Uncle Murda was recording a verse for a 2015 track titled “Right Now.” While in the studio, Future casually delivered the now-famous line as an ad-lib. Metro loved the way it sounded so much that he isolated the audio, adjusted the tone, and transformed it into his signature producer tag. The phrase eventually exploded in popularity when it appeared on Drake and Future’s hit “Jumpman.” Not bad for a random studio moment

Metro went into detail about his famous producer tag during a 2016 interview with Vibe. The hitmaker revealed that he started using it in August of that year. 

“Jumpman, before the song was recorded, that beat, it already said that. Me and Future did this song with Uncle Murda and one of the lines he had said in there was, ‘If young Metro don’t trust you, I’m gon’ shoot you.’ When he said that it had a different tone, but I remember when we were in the studio he had another tone, which is the one that’s the tag that was just like muted. I just made sure to go back on the session and just get it and just go HAM with it,” he added.

Drake may not be the mega superstar that he was prior to Kendrick Lamar tearing down his empire brick-by-brick back in the Spring of 2024, but you can’t tell that to DJ Akademiks, who continues to sing the praises of the embattled king of the North and revealed the Canadian crooner/rapper is on the cusp of making Hip-Hop history regardless of his current social status.

In a recent NFR podcast, Drake’s favorite fluffer, DJ Akademiks, touched on the topic of Drizzy’s upcoming record deal, and while we’re sure it’ll be quite the payday for one of the most famous music artists of our lifetime, DJ Ak described it as the “biggest record deal in history, on the books in terms of what they would have to pay him in advance.”

Drake Is Now A Free Agent

Coming off a three-album drop this past May (Iceman, Habibti, and Maid Of Honour), Drizzy wrapped up a $400 million deal with Universal Music Group and is now basically a free agent looking for a new payday. The problem here is that Drizzy is basically Ja Rule in 2003 out in these streets after Kendrick Lamar 50 Cent’d his career and reputation with “Not Like Us.”

Whether a record label is willing to eclipse a $400 million payday to sign Drake in his current status remains to be seen, but best believe DJ Ak is doing his part to make sure his GOAT gets the biggest payday the music game has seen thus far. Drake’s recent three-album drop topped all three slots on Billboard’s Top 200 upon release, but none of the songs on those projects seem to have been commercial hits. So who knows what music execs may be thinking when it comes to breaking the bank for Drake.

Check out DJ Akademiks’ talk about Drake’s next record deal below, and let us know in the comments whether you think Drake still has the star power to justify a historic bag.

The rapper Rick Ross has a little less to worry about in his domestic violence case, as prosecutors have dropped the felony charge filed against him.

According to reports, the felony battery/strangulation charge was one of two in the case filed against Rick Ross in Miami, Florida, a month ago. The other charge was a misdemeanor. Prosecutors dropped the top charge because they had insufficient evidence.

“I’m thrilled, [a] felony charge is very serious,” said Rick Ross’ attorney to local network WSVN. Prosecutors announced the dropped charge during the rapper’s second arraignment hearing on Friday morning (October 30). The first hearing had to be reset, as prosecutors told the court they didn’t have enough time to file the charges.

What Allegedly Went Down Between Rick Ross & Jazzma Kendrick

The alleged incident took place inside the “Port of Miami” rapper’s house on Star Island on August 28. His ex-girlfriend claimed that he woke up, enraged over her being “tagged in a photo on Instagram,” and slapped her in the face.

She then stated to police officers that Rick Ross, aka William Leonard Roberts II, later accused her of cheating and hit her multiple times, including grabbing her ponytail and throwing her into a wall. She also stated that Ross “also choked the victim to the point she could not breathe by grabbing the collar of the hoodie she was wearing and twisting it,” according to the police report.

“Not only were our investigators able to obtain a victim statement, but they also collected photographs of the injuries, surveillance video of the alleged incident, and they were able to establish probable cause for this arrest,” Miami Beach Police spokesman Christopher Bess said at the time of the arrest. “It paints a picture of a very violent attack.”

Rick Ross pleaded not guilty to both charges after he was arrested and turned himself in on October 1. He spent only a few hours in jail before he was quickly bailed out. “I’m totally innocent of these fabricated allegations made against me,” Ross said at the time, maintaining his innocence.

Joe Budden is taking his talents from the podcast couch to scripted television. The rapper-turned-media personality popped up on Law & Order, adding another chapter to his recent interest in crime programming.

Bellygang Kush and Magic City are making a full-circle moment happen.

The rising star has been representing Atlanta from Day 1, putting on for his city every chance he gets. From the beginning, Kush has drawn comparisons to some of the city’s greats, including Jeezy. Many fans online have pointed out the similarities between their voices and subject matter, giving the rising rapper a sound reminiscent of the Trap legend.

Kush has been hitting the scene with records that continue to gain traction. Most recently, Bellygang linked up with 21 Savage for their latest record, “WTF GOIN’,” and it looks like he’s got another one on his hands.

The standout moment of the track comes when Kush raps, “I need a 10 piece lemon pepper, Magic City, WTF goin’.” The line quickly caught the attention of Atlanta fans, especially those familiar with the city’s legendary strip club and its famous lemon pepper wings.

With the song trending and becoming one of the most Shazamed records in Atlanta, it was only right to keep the momentum going. Magic City has officially teamed up with the Atlanta rapper, giving its signature 10-piece lemon pepper wings a new name, the “Belly Gang.”

Now, fans can get a taste of the very line that’s been taking over the city. It’s another example of how Atlanta’s music and culture continue to go hand in hand, with Kush turning a viral lyric into a real-life collaboration.

Gotta love a full-circle moment.

T.I. pulled up to the One Voyage and brought Atlanta with him.

The King of the South made his One Voyage debut, headlining Day 3 of the cruise packed with some of his biggest hits. Fans got to hear classics like “24s,” “Whatever You Like,” “Top Back,” and plenty more.

Legendary R&B Keith Sweat also touched the stage, giving cruisegoers a taste of his timeless catalog. Once Sweat hit the stage, everyone was locked in, turning the moment into a movie about into a movie abroad the One Voyage Cruise.

When TIP took the stage, he got straight to business by performing his verse on Justin Timberlake’s “My Love.”

The performance comes on the heels of his latest project, Kill The King, which billed as his farewell album. The 2026 release reminded fans that the King of the South hasn’t missed a beat and still has plenty left in the tank.

T.I. kicked off his latest run with “Let Em’ Know,” which immediately made its way onto the Billboard charts. He followed that up with “Mr. HIM” before delivering the full-length project to fans.

Earlier this year, the hometown hero headlined Hot 107.9’s annual Birthday Bash in Atlanta. Now, he took those same Atlanta vibes out to sea, giving One Voyage attendees a performance to remember.

Check out the full recap of T.I.’s One Voyage performance below.

Megan Thee Stallion is giving the Hotties something to scream about. The Houston rapper has unveiled a creepy new trailer ahead of her Hottieween celebration in Las Vegas.

J. Cole isn’t calling it a career just yet. The Dreamville rapper is revisiting his brief clash with Kendrick Lamar while leaving the door open for more music.

Sir Patrick Stewart, the iconic actor best known for his roles in Star Trek and X-Men films, has died at 86.

Nerds, blerds, and anyone with a pulse are all deeply saddened after Stewart’s official social media accounts shared the sad news of the legendary actor’s passing.

“We announce with great sorrow the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart yesterday at his home in Los Angeles, in the loving care of his beloved wife Sunny, following a brief and poignant journey with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia,” the statement begins.

The statement adds that Stewart was “held in the warm embrace of friends and family” and “surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter.”

Avengers: Doomsday & Possibly Secret Wars Could Be The Last Time We See Stewart on The Big Screen

It turns out the last time we will possibly see Stewart on the big screen will be as Professor X in the upcoming Marvel Studios film Avengers: Doomsday, and maybe in the follow-up, Secret Wars.

Marvel Studios has released a statement on Stewart’s passing:

“All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart. Sir Patrick brought Professor Charles Xavier to life with extraordinary grace, intelligence, and humanity, defining the character for generations of fans, from X-Men to Logan to Avengers: Doomsday.

He was a singular talent, a generous collaborator, and a true gentleman. Our hearts go out to his wife Sunny, his children, his friends, and the countless fans around the world whose lives he touched with his art.“

Stewart will be missed, but he will live forever through his film and television contributions. See reactions to his passing below.

We’re just a few weeks away from GTA 6 finally hitting gaming systems and keeping most of the world indoors for the foreseeable future, and to further hype the upcoming release (as if it were necessary), some gameplay footage actually made its way onto the latest episode of South Park.

While the gameplay wasn’t exactly action-driven or spoiler-heavy, it did show that players can hurl dog poop at other people during the game.

Throwing dog sh*t at people really is a lost art these days. Just sayin.’

Narrated by Tish Hicks, you can hear the voice of the original GTA 6 trailer break down the events unfolding, saying, “It’s a dog taking a poop, and people can pick up the dog poop. You can throw things at the person with dog poop, and if they choose to fight back, you can pick up the dog poop and actually attack them with the dog poop.”

You know heads are going to be using dog poop to start fights as many times as possible once this game hits the streets. Heck, people might begin hurling dog poop in the streets again in 2027, for all we know.

Check out the GTA 6 gameplay reveal on South Park below, and let us know in the comments if you’re excited to play; we already know you are from the reactions below.

According to reports, New York Knicks owner James Dolan is unhappy with his players. The reason? Their apparent unwillingness to visit President Donald Trump at the White House.

The New York Knicks have begun the 2026-2027 NBA season as champions for the first time in 53 years, but Dolan finds this situation frustrating. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith broke the story on Wednesday morning (October 28) during First Take.

Days ago, 50 Cent asked a court to order Rick Ross’ ex, Tia Kemp, to stop harassing his 14-year-old son on social media, and though Kemp has since posted multiple videos slandering 50 and his son, a court has sided with Diddy and granted him a protective order in the situation.

According to TMZ, a Florida judge granted 50 Cent a temporary injunction protecting his 14-year-old son, Sire Jackson, from online harassment by Rick Ross’ 49-year-old baby mama (Hip-Hop in 2026, y’all). In the court order, the Florida judge ordered Kemp to stay at least 500 feet away from the teenager and to refrain from contacting him, directly or indirectly, on social media.

If you’ve seen the videos she’s been posting lately, you know she’ll have something to say about this, since she’s already said she has nothing to lose.

Per TMZ:

The judge didn’t stop there … Tia is also prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. She must surrender any weapons in her possession to law enforcement when she is served with the order.

The temporary injunction comes after 50 filed papers on behalf of Sire, claiming Tia had repeatedly targeted his son online and allegedly called him “slow” and said he was on the autism spectrum.

Maybe Tia Kemp Went After The Wrong Kid

Maybe if Tia Kemp had gone after 50’s firstborn, Marquis Jackson, she wouldn’t have had a problem. 50 Cent apparently doesn’t like that kid that much.

It’s anyone’s guess how Tia Kemp will respond to this latest development, but don’t be surprised if she keeps clapping back at Fiddy for involving the law in this beef.

Check out one of Tia Kemp’s posts about her legal issues with 50 Cent below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Social media has been reacting to this ongoing situation, and surprisingly, they have been coming for 50 Cent, mainly because he is a notorious bully and has made fun of other people’s kids. So it’s quite shocking to see him go this route when the tables are turned on him.

You can see more reactions below.

Kim Kardashian says she is still protecting her children’s relationship with Kanye West, even when that means finding explanations for their father’s absences.

Just last month, Lil Durk was found not guilty of putting out a hit on rival rapper Quando Rondo, but unfortunately the Chicago rapper remains behind bars as he awaits a second racketeering trial to get underway.

Lil Durk has since filed a motion to grant him bail, and while things aren’t exactly looking good at the moment for the “All My Life” rapper, Billboard is reporting that both Jay-Z and J. Cole have submitted letters of support for the motion to the federal judge overseeing the case in hopes of swaying the pendulum in Durk’s favor. While this may be a long shot, the judge may not even be a fan of rap; for all we know, it still shows that Lil Durk has some heavy hitters in his corner when he needs them.

Per Billboard:

In his letter, Jay-Z says he found Durk to be “kind, respectful and focused on his career” when they met several years earlier. “What stood out most to me was how he used his success,” writes Jay-Z. “Durk was signing young artists from his community to recording contracts and giving them a real path into a legitimate industry. Many of us come from neighborhoods where the options are limited, and the risks are high. Durk understood that, and he worked to help others find a way out of those conditions rather than leaving them behind.”

“Release would allow [Durk] to support his family and continue the work in his community that I saw firsthand,” adds Jay-Z.

J. Cole’s Message To Judge Vouched For Lil Durk’s Messaging In His Music

Cole, on the other hand, leaned into Durk’s message in his music, pointing to growth and maturity regardless of background or history.

“It speaks to the vision of Durk to mature and realize the impact his art could have, and then to be willing to fight for the chance to make that impact a positive one, even if it meant going against the instincts of an artist he respects and looks up to,” writes J. Cole.

Lil Durk was already denied bail once because the court labeled him a flight risk. Hoping to get their client out on bail before the start of trial, Durk’s defense lawyers, Brian Steel and Drew Findling, informed the court that Durk was willing to offer a bond package which promised that the rapper would forfeit any future earnings and would be willing to leave his family “penniless” should he violate his bond and go on the lam.

Whether any of these things will sway the judge to grant him bail remains to be seen, but we’ll find out November 4th when the hearing for Durk’s bond gets underway.

Do y’all think JAŸ and J. Cole will help or hurt Durk’s bond hearing? Does Durk offering his piggy bank hold more weight than the co-signs from his fellow rap peers? Let us know your thoughts and peep some reactions below.

Halloween season is officially upon us!

With the return of pumpkin lattes and horror movie marathons on nearly every broadcast network, the month of October has been a ghoulishly good time thus far. In terms of the latter, advancements in streaming services now allow viewers to plan their own watch parties by providing instant access to hundreds of classic slasher flicks and monster mayhem titles.

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Even though our people haven’t historically seen much luck when it comes to actually surviving in horror films, there have been a handful of examples that broke the mold and made cinematic history. However, there’s a select few out of the bunch that deserve special props for ultimately surviving by outsmarting the big bad.

Making it to the end of a horror flick based on brains instead of brawn, or by simply tagging close behind the Final Girl, requires quite a bit of prowess under literal life-threatening pressure. Whether it’s being the one who finds a way to kill the monster, using technology as an advantage, or by simply getting out of harm’s way before things really hit the fan, let’s just say some of the Black characters in these films are over the usual trope of being the “token Black person” that ends up dying first.

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Proving yet again that she is the superstar amongst superstars, Beyoncé just made a big investment into future HBCU graduates with a $25,000 grant through her BeyGOOD Foundation for Camp HBCYouth.

The summer program gives an introductory course to elementary school children who are already on the path towards attending historically Black colleges and universities.

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B-Side Bangers: Beyoncé

According to AFROTECH, Camp HBCYouth has partnerships with Spelman College, Tennessee State University, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University and Morgan State University, with plans for expansion into Texas Southern University as well. Founders Reagan Fresnel and Brian Wright, both HBCU alums themselves, serve roughly 2,000 elementary school students from kindergarten through fifth grade in the seven-week summer program. Fresnel personally thanked Beyoncé and BeyGOOD in the announcement on social media (seen above), stating, “To Mrs. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Ms. Tina Knowles & The BeyGOOD Family. Thank you! Your grant helps us put more children on HBCU campuses, hire more HBCU students, and keep camp within reach for the families who need it most.”

“Through an engaging blend of education, wellness, arts, and sports, Camp HBCYouth creates meaningful experiences that nurture creativity, encourage personal growth, and introduce students to the possibilities of higher education,” writes BeyGOOD, which also shared an impressive stat that 95% of campers show a strong interest in going to a HBCU. The curriculum puts a general focus on literacy, reading comprehension, critical thinking, problem-solving and even STEAM education.

For those interested in getting their young ones in the program, early enrollment for Camp HBCYouth will begin starting Nov. 9. It’s never too early to get in formation!

A copyright infringement lawsuit against Drake over his recent hit “Janice STFU” was dismissed less than two weeks after filing.

According to reports, rapper/songwriter Aviel Hirschfield filed a motion in federal court on Tuesday (October 27) to dismiss his lawsuit against Drake. He offered no explanation for filing the motion in the letter requesting the dismissal.

The Portland, Oregon-based Hirschfield filed his lawsuit against Drake on October 16, alleging that the Canadian star copied the entire chorus he wrote specifically for “Janice STFU”, which has gone on to be a major hit from Drake’s Iceman album. Hirschfield claims that he wrote the chorus in January, inspired by Swedish singer Lykke Li.

“This song was written specifically for Drake using music provided to [Hirschfield] that was created by Drake’s producers,” Hirschfield’s representative said at the time. The lawsuit claims that after he heard the track in May, Hirschfield sent “stems” to Drake’s producer FnZ as audio proof that he recorded the chorus first.

“The allegations are not merely disputed — we maintain that they are entirely fabricated, without credible factual support or legitimate legal foundation. Drake wrote this song and has no connection or knowledge of this person full stop,” attorneys for the “Headlines” rapper said in response to the lawsuit.

Aviel Hirschfield Has Worked With Beyoncé & Others

Prior to the lawsuit, Hirschfield’s most notable credit was as a co-writer on Beyoncé’s “Heated”, from her smash hit album Renaissance in 2022. But in a Rolling Stone report, he began bragging on social media that he was a “co-producer” on the song. In another twist, he actually shares writing credit with over a dozen other figures, including Drake.

Even with the swift request, the court dismissed Hirschfield’s lawsuit without prejudice. That distinction means that it can be brought again at a later date.

Peep reactions to the latest lawsuit being dismissed below.

All heroes don’t wear capes. Case in point, a heckler at Donald Trump’s Mississippi rally told the liar-in-chief what a lot of people have been itching to tell him to his face.

Trump is still traveling the country and delivering his tired and very bizarre speeches, while putting on a masterclass in making the GOP toxic as hell; so much, in fact, that he has to visit a Republican stronghold like Mississippi because he has hurt the brand so much with his awful policies and unpopular war with Iran that Cindy Hyde-Smith is now in a tight Senate race to win reelection.

During his rally speeches, Trump is also experiencing more hecklers than usual, which is also a very telling sign that these midterm elections are not going particularly well for the MAGA movement.

This heckler, in particular, has already reached legendary status after sending a direct message about Agent Orange and his expensive vanity project, the White House Ballroom.

Video of the yet-to-be-identified hero telling Trump, “shove that ballroom up your fat ass,” quickly went viral on the internet.

The heckler even gave us a video from his point of view.

Trump, who isn’t one to be short on words, seemed to be a bit bothered by the heckler because he couldn’t come up with a response.

The Heckler Is Getting Plenty of Love On Social Media

Social media enjoyed the moment, praising the heckler as a hero for telling Trump he can take his ballroom and shove it.

“I’m having a bumper sticker made with: Trump, ‘Shove that ballroom up your fat ass,” one post read on social media.

Another post read, “Someone from the crowd yelled at Trump: ‘SHOVE THAT BALLROOM UP YOUR FAT ASS!!” Even in Mississippi, they’re fed up with him now.

We hope this energy continues, because Americans are fed up as they continue to suffer. Donald Trump continues to enrich himself and annoy us with his lame vanity projects, and, as our forever President Barack Obama said, has the White House “looking like Saddam Hussein opened a Cheesecake Factory.”

You can see more reactions below.

Tyga is reportedly facing a lawsuit over allegedly backing out of multiple club appearances in Beijing.

Looks like T-Raww’s Beijing fans may not be hearing “Rack City” live anytime soon, as the West Coast rapper is dealing with some legal trouble. According to the lawsuit, Beijing Tongxing Wanxin Catering Management claims Tyga was booked to appear at Club Pac in 2023 but allegedly failed to show up, not once, but twice.

The company claims the first appearance was scheduled for August 2023, followed by another date in October of that year. According to the allegations, Tyga was expected to reschedule the appearance for a third time in 2024, but no new date was ever confirmed.

Now, the company claims it received a $10,000 refund but is still seeking the remaining $135,000 from the original $145,000 booking fee. The lawsuit reportedly also still seeks punitive damages, bringing the dispute back into the spotlight years after the alleged missed appearances.

This isn’t the first time Tyga has faced legal trouble over unpaid bills. In 2023, the rapper was reportedly sued for $1.3 million over alleged missed payments on a Lamborghini and Bentley.

As of now, Tyaa and his team have not publicly addressed the latest allegations. Whether the dispute leads to a settlement or further legal action remains to be seen.

The party with a purpose is back and better than ever. The 25th annual One Voyage crusie set sail for its first day, continuing a legacy of celebration, music, and community empowerment on the high seas. This year’s “party on the water” kicked off with an incredible lineup that left everyone hype for the days to come.

For over two decades, the One Voyage Cruise has served as more than just a cruise; it’s a cultural institution and a family reunion for thousands. The journey combines top-tier entertainment with a mission to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through the United Negro College Fund, making it a unique and vital event within the community. This year’s voyage continues that proud tradition, promising a week of unforgettable moments.

MAJOR kicked off the week-long festivities at the Sail Away Party, delivering his signature precise vocals and introducing sailers to his new song “May This Moment Never End” and teaching the LaLa Step.

The stage then lit up with a showcase of R&B royalty with the sounds of the legend Teddy Riley. He took cruisers on a ride through his amazing catalog of not only his music, but songs that he produced for others like Michael Jackson, Bobby Brown, BlackStreet, and more. The performance hit a high note with surprise guest Dave Hollister reuniting with Teddy Riley on stage to sing “Before I Let You Go”.

The musical journey didn’t stop there. The Human Bet Box, Doug E. Fresh, closed out the show with a true party, taking everyone down memory lane with some of the greatest moments in hip-hop.

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The energy reached new heights with “Represen Night,” a vibrant celebration where everyone showed off their pride—repping their organizations, hometowns, favorite sports teams, schools, or Greek affiliations through bold, creative outfits. With a packed schedule of concerts, theme nights, and empowerment seminars still to come, this year is shaping up to be one for the books. The ship is filled with joy, music, and a powerful sense of unity that can only be found on the One Voyage.

Check out more from the first night, Represent Night, on The One Voyage below

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Doug E. Fresh closed out the first night of the One Voyage Cruise with a performance to remember.

Headlining the festivities, the legendary Human Beat Box ran through his catalog of classics, giving cruisegoers a chance to hear fan favorite records like “The Show” and “La Di Da Di.” However, the crowd went into a frenzy when he performed “Let Me Clear My Throat,” turning the cruise into one big party.

In the middle of the excitement, Doug E. Fresh made it a point to shout out Black excellence and recognize Ms. Cathy Hughes, the founder of Urban One. 

“We’re talking about a black owned, radio conglomerate, give it up for the beautiful, powerful, Cathy Hughes.”

The Harlem MC also took fans on a fun interlude, playing “Teach Me How To Dougie” and bringing Rickey Smiley onstage to show off his dance moves. 

Smiley hitting his dougie was definitely not on our bingo cards.

Alongside Fresh, Teddy Riley and Major helped set the tone for Night 1 of the One Voyage Cruise, keeping the energy high with their own performances.

Riley pulled up dressed in all white and had the party jumping as he ran through his classic catalog. Hip-Hop Wired also caught a moment backstage between Riley and Fresh as the two legends acknowledged each other and showed mutual respect.

The King of New Jack Swing also shared a message with One Voyage Cruise attendees, encouraging everyone to keep the celebration going throughout the week.

“Keep partying and don’t stop, live life to the fullest and keep God first.”

With Doug E. Fresh closing out the night on a high note and Teddy Riley bringing his classic to the festivities, the first night of the One Voyage Cruise was a success.

Check out the full recap of Doug E. Fresh closing out the first night of the One Voyage Cruise below.

A federal judge has granted Cassie’s request to be dropped from a lawsuit against Diddy, filed by a former escort who claimed that they were involved in “freak-off” sessions with her and Diddy.

At a hearing in Los Angeles, California, last Wednesday (October 21), U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang granted Cassie’s motion to be removed from the lawsuit with prejudice. That distinction means Cassie cannot be sued on the same grounds in another lawsuit.

“Defendant Ventura’s motion to dismiss is hereby granted; this will be the order as stated on the record,” the filing read. Clayton Howard’s lawsuit will proceed, with Diddy, aka Sean Combs, as the sole defendant.

Howard, who had previously worked as a male escort using the name “Dave”, first filed the lawsuit seeking $35 million in damages against Cassie, aka Cassandra Ventura, Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment LLC, and CeOpco LLC last year. 

He alleged that Cassie arranged the sex sessions under Diddy’s direction, and that he was abused through coercion and the use of drugs in those paid encounters which took place in New York City, Miami, and Los Angeles.

Cassie’s lawyers argued that Howard being paid and agreeing to return visits proved his allegations in the lawsuit weren’t valid. “These defects are not curable by better drafting or any reframing of the facts,” they wrote.

Howard later had to amend his lawsuit after that motion, even trying to submit a rewritten account of his earlier claim that Diddy detained him for 12 hours during one session in Miami in December 2016. That was
denied before the October 21 hearing.

Further filings from Cassie’s lawyers also say she is now an American citizen living abroad, with no intention of returning. Cassie and her husband, Alex Fine, quietly relocated ahead of Diddy’s racketeering and sex trafficking trial, which resulted in him receiving a 50-month prison sentence last October.

Back in 2009, when 50 Cent was publicly feuding with Rick Ross, he released a diss record dubbed “Tia Told Me” in which he bragged about spending time with Ross’ baby mother, Tia Kemp, and “exposed” Ricky’s dirty laundry.

Fast forward 16 years, and it seems 50’s apparent friendship with Rick Ross’ baby mama has gotten a bit hostile as he takes her to court to leave his family alone.

According to TMZ Hip Hop, 50 Cent has filed a lawsuit against Tia Kemp, asking a court to order her to stop cyberstalking his 14-year-old son, Sire Jackson, claiming that Kemp has been bullying him online, calling him “slow” and saying the kid is on the “autism spectrum.”

Tia Kemp is 49 years old, by the way. We just thought we’d point that out given the situation.

50 Cent Opts For The Legal Route Instead of Trolling

While a G-Unit version of 50 Cent might’ve handled it more personally, this older, wiser Curtis Jackson is taking a more mature route and asking the law to act on his behalf. Feeling this online harassment will cause his teenage son humiliation and mental stress, 50 hopes the court will be able to get Kemp to stop the bullying before things go too far.

Per TMZ:

50 also takes issue with Tia allegedly posting a photo of Sire alongside a sexually explicit image of a woman the rapper’s filing suggests is his mother, Daphne Joy.

According to the filing, Tia allegedly targeted Sire in four separate online publications over just six days, including an October 25 interview in which she again called the teen “slow” and claimed he “can’t talk.”

50 claims his attorneys previously sent Tia a cease-and-desist letter demanding she remove the offending posts and stop publishing the material … but she allegedly fired back by posting part of the letter with the caption, “F u and ya lawyers.”

We have to wonder where things went wrong between 50 and Tia, since they seemed to be on the same page in 2009.

50 is asking for a temporary injunction to keep Tia Kemp from cyberstalking and harassing the 14-year-old before a final injunction can be made.

What do y’all think about Tia Kemp’s online actions against 50 Cent’s son? Why doesn’t she just harass 50 himself and leave the kid alone?

You can see Tia Kemp’s reaction, along with what social media has to say, below.

Superstar rapper Drake is officially 40, and he celebrated his birthday in New York City over the past weekend. A key part of the festivities was a custom necklace featuring a photo of his parents, Sandi and Dennis Graham.

The Trump administration is such a mess that when a White House official floats the idea of rapper Nicki Minaj becoming the next White House Press Secretary, America doesn’t know if they’re joking or not.

White House Communications Director Steven Cheung apparently decided the best way to spend a flight aboard Air Force One was to conduct a mock job interview with Minaj, asking the rapper about President Donald Trump before suggesting she could replace the administration’s press secretary.

Cheung shared a two-minute video Sunday showing himself interviewing Minaj as they traveled to Michigan, where she was scheduled to join Trump at a campaign rally ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.

And not everyone was sure he was joking.

Minaj quote-posted the video with an American flag and a grinning face with sweat emoji. The White House responded with , while Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz asked the Barbz what they thought about their favorite rapper taking a job that requires answering questions about the president’s daily shenanigans.

No appointment was announced, but apparently the White House has decided running the country and auditioning celebrities can happen at the same time.

During the staged interview, Minaj praised Trump’s business experience, arguing that his personal financial struggles prepared him to manage the nation’s finances. She also complimented his international negotiations and work ethic.

“He outworks people that are half his age,” Minaj said, according to Mediaite.

Because nothing says economic expertise like a man whose business career includes multiple bankruptcies. Minaj also encouraged Trump supporters not to get discouraged by polling figures Cheung characterized as unreliable, invoking Hillary Clinton’s election experience.

In other words, it was less a job interview and more a campaign commercial featuring a celebrity guest.

The timing is particularly ridiculous because the press secretary position recently became vacant. Trump appointed Katie Zacharia on Oct. 9, and she began work three days later, succeeding Karoline Leavitt, who left in August.

Zacharia’s tenure lasted just five days. Her only White House press briefing lasted about 14 minutes and drew questions from three reporters, according to the Associated Press.

The Pepperdine University law school graduate also faced scrutiny after admitting she hadn’t passed the California bar exam, despite previously describing herself as a lawyer.

On Oct. 16, Reuters reported, citing two U.S. officials, that she had been fired.

Now Minaj is apparently in the mix. At this point, the White House press secretary job needs a casting director, not a résumé, and a “beautiful ass.”

Peep what social media had to say about this nonsense below.