Day: October 2, 2025

NBA YoungBoy and a Kansas City concert unraveled into chaos when a 66-year-old arena staffer was violently attacked by a teenager, now facing felony charges.

The incident occurred on September 21 at the T-Mobile Center, where NBA Youngboy was performing. A viral video captured the moment the teen shoved longtime employee Thomas Schlage to the ground and punched him repeatedly.

Schlage said the teen’s rage was overwhelming.

“I mean, it is serious; I went down and had blows to my head. Just getting him off, getting him off of me … because he was so enraged, so we were just, in essence, trying to protect the fans,” he told Kansas City’s Fox4

The teen also allegedly struck a security guard while being escorted from the venue. The 16th Judicial Circuit’s Juvenile Office in Jackson County has charged the unnamed minor with one felony count of assault and one misdemeanor count.

Due to the suspect’s age, his identity has not been disclosed.

Local pastor Robert McDaniel, who recorded the altercation, said it began over a seating dispute. “He was asked to move to another place, because his ticket wasn’t where he was sitting,” McDaniel said. “And immediately he just completely lost it.”

Despite the trauma, Schlage expressed a balanced reaction to the charges. “Accountability is important,” he said, but added, “it was kind of sad things got to this point. Restraint, cooperation, and respect are important lessons to learn.”

The T-Mobile Center has not issued a statement about any updates to its security policies following the incident.

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50 Cent relived the harrowing 2000 shooting that nearly ended his life and reshaped his future during a revealing sit-down on Fox & Friends, tying the life-altering moment to the creation of his multi-platinum debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’.

The Queens-born rapper was just 25 when he was shot nine times outside his grandmother’s home in South Jamaica.

The ambush left him with bullet wounds in his legs, hands and face, and forced him into months of recovery. The violent attack also cost him his record deal.

“It shifted my concept,” 50 Cent said on the morning show on Tuesday. “My first album concept was Power of a Dolla_r, and then I went to _Get Rich or Die Tryin’, the stakes just got higher.”

After the shooting, Fif found himself abandoned by the industry and forced to rebuild from scratch.

“You look, and you go, well, what am I going to do?” he said. “The record company’s not answering the phone anymore. Everything’s changing. And then it’s like, you got to figure out how to do it on your own.”

That adversity became the fuel behind Get Rich or Die Tryin’, released in 2003. The album’s standout track, “Many Men (Wish Death on Me),” directly references the shooting and became an anthem of survival and defiance.

50 Cent’s resilience didn’t begin with that attack. He lost his mother in a fire when he was just eight years old, a tragedy that left him to navigate a rough upbringing in one of New York’s toughest neighborhoods. His early years were marked by street life and drug dealing before he pivoted to music.

Now, 50 Cent has expanded far beyond rap. He’s the host of “50 Ways to Catch a Killer” with 50 Cent, a true-crime series streaming on Fox Nation_,_ where he delves into unsolved cases alongside a team of investigators.

“I had a team of people help me curate it, and what I do is try to solve things before they solve it on television,” he said.

The rapper-turned-mogul also offered motivation for anyone facing setbacks.

“There are no excuses. There’s no situation that they’ll go through, or that they can’t go through, and still be successful,” he said.

50 teased more projects ahead, including a possible second season of his show and a role in a new Street Fighter film. But he’s not trying to reinvent himself.

“I don’t want to be someone new,” he said. “I just want to be a better version of who I am.”

The shooting, widely believed to be linked to his past street dealings, happened as 50 Cent was trying to leave that life behind and focus on music. That brush with death became the defining moment of his transformation.

The final two episodes of 50 Ways to Catch a Killer with 50 Cent are available now on Fox Nation.

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23 Brazy admitted guilt Tuesday in the fatal shooting of a 10-year-old boy during a dispute in Franklin, Virginia, bringing a months-long manhunt to a close.

The rapper, born Tashawnda Drayton, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Southampton County Circuit Court for the August 2023 killing of La’Marj Holden.

The child died after being hit by gunfire when an argument involving 23 Brazy turned deadly on Artis Street.

According to Franklin police, the confrontation unfolded on August 9, 2023, when 23-year-old Brazy and three others arrived at a home in the 300 block of Artis Street.

An altercation broke out between 23 Brazy and a man at the residence, escalating into gunfire. Both the man and La’Marj were struck. The man survived after receiving medical attention. La’Marj did not.

After the shooting, she disappeared, evading law enforcement for nearly 10 months. U.S. Marshals located her in June 2024 at Brookside Square Apartments in Boykins, roughly 20 miles away.

Investigators said a family member had been sheltering her during the search.

Initially charged with first-degree murder, 23 Brazy accepted a plea deal for the lesser charge of second-degree murder. Court documents show she also faced charges of aggravated malicious wounding, attempted first-degree murder and several firearms violations.

During a March court appearance, her defense attorney requested a mental health evaluation. That assessment was completed and factored into the plea agreement.

The killing of La’Marj rattled the Franklin community. Local leaders called for accountability and stressed the urgency of addressing gun violence that endangers children.

23 Brazy is scheduled to be sentenced in December. Second-degree murder in Virginia carries a possible prison term of five to 40 years.

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Nicki Minaj called out major brands and issued a three-day ultimatum to sever ties with Cardi B as their long-running feud reignited this week across social media platforms.

The Queens rapper took to X on Wednesday (October 1), urging her loyal Barbz to boycott any business linked to Cardi.

“We will boycott every company attached to her. Just like we did with BET. every company that enabled her disgusting remarks about children & other marginalized groups FOR YEARS,” Minaj wrote. “You have 3 days to cut ties. That is it. That is all. Enjoy your day. We have the receipts.”

She followed up with a pointed question: “Is Walmart & DoorDash ok with Barney b saying she’d get a transgender to rape her man? Drugged men? Dissing children for years? Wishing death?”

Minaj also referenced past corporate decisions involving controversial artists. “Reebok canned rick Ross fat sloppy ass for less. Didn’t they? Oh ok. Let’s see.”

The boycott demand comes amid a fresh wave of insults between the two rappers that began Monday.

Minaj mocked Cardi’s album pricing and took jabs at her lyrics, referring to her as “Barney B.” Cardi fired back with personal digs, including accusations about Minaj’s alleged drug use and its impact on her family.

The back-and-forth quickly turned personal. Minaj wrote, “Kulture vulture you ugly too,” referencing Cardi’s daughter. Cardi responded with, “Your son nonverbal cuz you f##### him up wit them drugs.”

Their animosity dates back to 2018, when the feud turned physical at a New York Fashion Week event where Cardi B allegedly threw a shoe at Nicki Minaj.

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A video with over 700,000 views features a TikToker named Susan (@su.sann), whose partner purchased a Blackstone griddle cooking station with propane fuel, regularly priced at $297, for just $50. People are curious how this was possible. 

The 16-second clip shows the digital receipt for a Blackstone 4-Burner 36″ Griddle Cooking Station with Hard Cover from Walmart on Sep. 15. It’s locked in and already on the way to her home. In fact, there is a follow-up video of her receiving the griddle, as well as another showing the accessory kit for the griddle, which she purchased from Amazon. As of this writing, the griddle station is priced between $297 and $344.

Philadelphia Walmart Shopper Buys $50 Blackstone

In the comments for the original video, most said they did not see the griddle being sold for anything other than the regular price. Said one antsy gentleman, “Need that now!!!!”

One claimed, “Nope it’s a glitch and they will now charge u the full price.” A person replied, “Nope. I got one too. Except for $150 in my area. Not a glitch. It’s their annual clearance markdowns. Target has one going on right now too except it’s only in store.”

A few others quoted the $150 price point, and one claimed to see it for $50. The interesting nugget from the digital receipt, though, is the “$247.00 from savings.” This could indicate an incredibly fortunate reduction, but it could also suggest that a savings mechanism is being used. One person noted this possibility: “She has a $247 credit.”

But her caption says, “We love a good sale, Walmart!”

Walmart’s In-Store Pricing System

What’s also important to note are regional considerations. As one commenter astutely noted, “This is usually by areas. In [Georgia], they’re low right now because they’re getting ready for winter.” 

“We’re committed to meeting our customers’ shopping needs wherever they shop with us and understand in-store pricing can differ due to regional operating costs, extensive supplier networks, strict regulatory compliance, and competition,” a Walmart spokesperson said to Business Insider, in a story where the writer compared East Coast and Midwest pricing for other items earlier this year.

Basically, Walmart uses technology to analyze our shopping habits. Walmart will price items in a way it believes is appropriate to drive sales, per region, or even according to metro area. This means you could see interesting sales and discounts at seemingly random times.

Allhiphop.com has reached out to Susan (@su.sann) for comment.

@su.sann_ We love a good sale Walmart!!!!#susan#susanfuentes ♬ original sound – Susan

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Cardi B and Nicki Minaj reignited their long-running rivalry this week, trading a barrage of personal accusations on social media, with Cardi leveling claims of mental illness, substance abuse and financial control by Minaj’s husband.

The Bronx rapper took to X on Tuesday (October 1), alleging Minaj has been struggling with serious mental health issues and drug dependency for nearly a decade.

“The truth is you BEEN diagnosed with schizophrenia and bipolar for almost 9 years,” Cardi alleged. “You also on heavy drugs COCAINE..PERCS.. AND XANAX!!!”

Cardi didn’t stop there. She also took aim at Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, claiming he holds the reins when it comes to the rapper’s finances. “You don’t listen to nobody around you,” she wrote. “The only person that have the power is Kenneth Petty… but you know what happens wit that Amex when you sedated.”

Minaj fired back with venom, attacking Cardi’s looks and marriage.

“Your husband said he NEVER LIKED YOU,” Minaj wrote. “Your p#### on YUCK. HUBBY told PEE YEARS ago how UGLY you look always swollen & botched in the face from surgery.”

The latest round of insults comes after Cardi dropped her new album, Am I The Drama?, on September 19.

Tensions escalated when Minaj publicly questioned the album’s sales, setting off a chain reaction of insults and deeply personal digs.

The feud quickly veered into dangerous territory as both rappers dragged each other’s children into the mess.

Cardi B warned Nicki Minaj to “stop playing with my kid,” while Minaj retaliated by making crude remarks about Cardi’s daughter.

Their feud dates back years, with one of its most infamous moments happening in 2018 when Cardi reportedly tried to confront Minaj at a New York Fashion Week event. Video from the scene showed Cardi hurling a shoe in Minaj’s direction.

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