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Nicki Minaj rejected Ted Cruz’s desperate plea for a photo at the White House, leaving the senator chasing her down hallways. When Nicki Minaj showed up to the White House Trump Accounts event ready to handle business, Ted Cruz had other plans for the day: fame. The Texas senator and his staff literally sprinted down the hallway screaming her name, desperate for a photo opportunity that never came. According to Alex Bruesewitz, the Trump adviser managing Minaj’s schedule, the rapper was moving fast to get into the Oval Office and didn’t have time for every request that came her way.…

The Western Conference finals tightened up Tuesday night after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs, leveling the series at one game apiece before the matchup shifts to Texas. Gilgeous-Alexander once again sat at the center of the conversation, both for his production and the ongoing criticism surrounding his ability to draw contact. The Thunder star finished with 30 points and nine assists while shooting 12-for-24 from the floor. He also converted all six of his free-throw attempts. The MVP’s style of play has fueled constant debate online throughout the…

Backstage at Hot 107.9’s sold-out Birthday Bash XXX, rising artist Hooper James is still soaking in the moment after being named this year’s Athlete of the Mic winner. The Atlanta hip hop staple turned all the way up for its 30th year, and Hooper’s performance proved he was ready for the big stage energy. Interviewed backstage by Hot 107.9’s Miasia Symone, Hooper shared how it feels to take home the title and step into one of the city’s biggest spotlight moments. Ready For The Big StageWhen asked if performing on such a major stage was intimidating, Hooper didn’t hesitate. He…

Drake becomes the first artist ever to simultaneously hold the top three Billboard 200 positions with his surprise triple album release. Drake just made history by becoming the first artist ever to hold the top three positions on the Billboard 200 simultaneously, and the numbers are absolutely massive. His surprise triple album drop landed Iceman* at No. 1 with 463,000 equivalent units, while Habibti and Maid of Honour claimed Nos. 2 and 3 with 114,000 and 110,000 units respectively. This isn’t just a chart flex, it’s a complete takeover that rewrites the record books. What makes this even more significant…

Source: Atlanta Prince Williams/ / iOneHot 107.9’s Birthday Bash has never been just another concert on Atlanta’s calendar. For 30 years, it has been one of the city’s biggest annual Hip-Hop homecomings — the kind of stage where legends get celebrated, rising stars get stamped, surprise guests become major parts of the story, and Atlanta reminds everybody why so much of the culture runs through the city. From the days when Southern Hip-Hop was still fighting for national respect to now, when Atlanta’s sound is one of the most influential forces in music, Birthday Bash has grown into a yearly…

Megan Thee Stallion’s Hot Girl Summer brand takes the runway at Miami Swim Week with an inclusive 20-piece collection. Megan Thee Stallion is taking her Hot Girl Summer brand straight to the runway at PARAISO Miami Swim Week this Thursday night, and the second collection she’s bringing is nothing like what you’d expect from a typical fashion drop. The 20-piece lineup features bold colors, shell-inspired prints, and silhouettes designed to fit every body type, with pieces ranging from $18 to $32, so the Hotties movement can actually afford to get in on it. Doors open at 10 P.M. ET for…

The “Wave” has officially reached a high-tide mark. This New Music Friday, the architects of a sound that redefined the New York street aesthetic have returned. French Montana and Max B have unleashed their highly anticipated joint project, Wave Gods 2: Cosmos Brothers, via Coke Boys Records in partnership with Defiant Records/EMG. Nineteen years since they first joined forces to bridge the gap between the Bronx and Harlem, this 26-track odyssey proves that their chemistry isn’t just intact—it’s celestial. As the “Cosmo Skit” suggests, this reunion is less of a comeback and more of a “realignment of the universe.” The…

On this day in Hip-Hop history, Eminem released his third and most successful studio album, The Marshall Mathers LP. Executive produced by Dr. Dre and released under Aftermath/Interscope Records, this album sold 1.76 million copies in the first week alone, making it the fastest-selling album in music history (until 2015, when Adele’s 25 smashed the record, selling 2.43 million). This success was set up well by Eminem’s previous release, The Slim Shady LP, which shocked the world. If you’ve ever listened to Eminem, you know how he rolls. If you’ve never listened to Eminem, this album may be the perfect amount…

‘Being broke saved me again!’ A woman is outraged after finding mold in her Sleep Number bed and not getting the response she expected from the company. Here’s what happened. TikTok creator Shannon (@bigsisterer) posted a video about her experience, asking for help tagging Sleep Number in the comments section. The video starts with a view of her couch. “We are in fact sleeping on our couch,” she says. “Ask me why—because we don’t have a husband to be fighting with. It is because of that: a Sleep Number bed. When I moved recently, I discovered something while re-setting up…

Diddy faced a 2027 civil trial over claims he dangled Bryana Bongolan from Cassie’s 17th-floor balcony in 2016. Diddy is staring down yet another trial, and this one dates back to a terrifying night in 2016, as a federal court in Los Angeles is now moving toward a civil trial in a lawsuit filed by Bryana “Bana” Bongolan. She is a creative director and close friend of Cassie Ventura, who served as the government’s star witness against Diddy. Bongolan claims Diddy barged into Cassie’s Los Angeles apartment and dangled her body over the edge of a 17th-floor balcony. She says…