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The timing has people talking: 50 Cent, Donald Trump, and Diddy’s failed pardon are now part of one of Hip-Hop’s most intriguing rumors. Did 50 Cent play a behind-the-scenes role in Sean “Diddy” Combs losing any chance at a presidential pardon? That’s the question making the rounds online, even though there is no evidence proving it happened. This is speculation, but a hot rumor nevertheless. We all know 50 Cent has been one of Diddy’s loudest, most relentless critics. He’s taken more shots at the Bad Boy founder than Sonny in The Godfather. Through social media, interviews, a Netflix documentary…and…

Lil Wayne ends his relationship with Madi Cannon, revealing they were never actually engaged despite months of public speculation. Lil Wayne just pulled the curtain back on a relationship that had the internet buzzing for weeks, and the truth is way different from what everyone thought. During a recent livestream, the legendary rapper revealed that he and 23-year-old influencer Madi Cannon from Kokomo, Indiana, were never actually engaged, despite months of speculation and cozy photos that suggested otherwise. More importantly, he announced they’ve decided to part ways. The breakup itself tells a story about the pressures of being in the…

Photos by Dan Garcia  by Dan Garcia  For a while, it was fair to wonder whether Philadelphia’s biggest Fourth of July party would make it to the finish line.  The One Philly Unity Concert for America arrived on Benjamin Franklin Parkway with a lineup that felt almost too perfectly built for the city hosting it. Jill Scott. The Roots. Meek Mill. Will Smith and DJ Jazzy Jeff. State Property. Kathy Sledge. Seal. Jordan Davis. Christina Aguilera. It was a massive holiday bill, a free civic celebration, and a Philly homecoming all at once.  Then, just when the night seemed poised…

Source: handout / Republic RecordsLil Wayne is clearing the air on a few things that have been making headlines lately. With his 20 Years of Tha Carter tour officially underway and rumors about his personal life, the New Orleans legend had plenty to get off his chest. In a rare move, Weezy addressed everything in an extremely pixelated video posted to social media, simply captioning it, “It is what it is.”While strumming his guitar, Wayne explained why he was a no-call, no-show for the opening date of his tour. The A Milli rapper reminded fans that he has epilepsy and…

Donald Trump’s call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino gets Folarin Balogun’s red card suspension overturned before the Belgium match. Folarin Balogun just became the face of something way bigger than soccer. Donald Trump picked up the phone and called FIFA to get a red card overturned before a World Cup knockout match, it wasn’t just about one player anymore It was about whether the most powerful office in the world could bend the rules of the game that’s supposed to unite nations, not divide them based on who’s got political juice. The situation unfolded after Balogun stepped on Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder…

As the last surviving member of The Sequence, Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook to discuss Hip-Hop history, losing friends and royalties with Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur. For decades, Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook watched Hip-Hop history unfold from the sidelines, even though she helped write some of its earliest chapters. Now, the pioneering MC, songwriter and last surviving member of The Sequence is finally telling her story. The Sequence, comprised of Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook, Angie “Angie B” Stone and Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisolm, made history in 1979 as Hip-Hop’s first commercially successful female rap groups. Their groundbreaking single “Funk You Up” became a foundational Hip-Hop record…

An open letter from Lance “Un” Rivera asks Jay-Z to trade reminders of past violence for messages of growth, accountability and unity. Before speaking more candidly about Jay-Z‘s recent lyrics in a subsequent interview, Lance “Un” Rivera first chose a different approach. Rather than responding with anger, he published an open letter praising Jay-Z’s influence while urging the Hip-Hop icon to use his platform to promote healing, leadership and unity instead of revisiting one of the culture’s most infamous chapters. The letter reads: Dear Jay-Z, I’m writing this letter because your voice has always carried meaning beyond music. For decades,…

‘Amazon be on the same bull.’ This former AT&T worker thought he was following his job’s break policy correctly. He says he would take his allotted lunch break and make sure to return on time. Then, one day, a message from his manager led to a confusing meeting. In the video, Isaiah Cantera (@zaythemuse22) shares a story about working at a corporate AT&T call center. According to Cantera, employees received a one-hour lunch break in addition to two 15-minute breaks. Cantera says he was careful about taking only his allotted hour for lunch. He says if he clocked out at…

Eminem has lost an Australian trademark dispute against Sydney-based beachwear startup Swim Shady after officials ruled he lacked active commercial use of his apparel marks. Eminem has lost a landmark trademark dispute in Australia against Sydney-based beachwear startup Swim Shady, with the Australian Registrar of Trade Marks ruling in favor of the boutique brand. According to Hypebeast, trademark adjudicator Benjamin Goldsworthy found that Eminem failed to demonstrate “actual control” or active commercial use of his “Shady” apparel trademarks in Australia. The ruling removes several key merchandising protections for the rapper in the country. The decision also noted that Eminem did…

‘They made you a whopper griddle.’ A Texas man was ready to enjoy his Burger King breakfast when he opened up his order and saw something he wasn’t expecting. Now, he’s questioning how he’s supposed to eat it without making a mess. In a video, @showtymetucker4 explains that he ordered a pancake platter from Burger King. The meal included eggs, sausage, and pancakes. But before he even bites into the food, @showtymetucker4 is unimpressed by the food packaging and presentation.   Burger King Pancake Platter: ‘What Do I Do?‘ “Look like Burger King [expletive] up with me too,” he says. “Y’all…