Month: November 2025

Claressa Shields is setting the record straight after explosive family drama erupted on social media, with the undisputed boxing champion vehemently denying claims made by her cousin regarding a supposed surrogacy arrangement.

The two-time Olympic gold medalist took to Instagram to address allegations that her cousin had been serving as her surrogate and spreading claims about Shields’ ability to have children.

The boxing superstar didn’t hold back in her response, calling out what she described as outright lies from a family member.

“I will not be letting people say and spread false things about me any longer. Charlita, you was not no damn surrogate mother for me, bro. Stop playing with me. Stop. I can get pregnant. I can have my own kids. I never need you to be no surrogate,” Shields said on an IG live.

Shields, who has built her career on being uncompromising both in and out of the ring, approached this personal attack with the same intensity she brings to her professional fights.

The 30-year-old champion made it clear that the surrogacy claims were fabricated and that her cousin was spreading false information about her reproductive health.

“Anybody who knows me knows that my life has been an open book. Literally. My life has been an open book. I’ve always been able to be seen. I’ve never disappeared for 12, 9 months, 6 months, 3 months of my life ever. People have always been able to see me outside. And it’s like, it’s just weird that people will go around lying, trying to make you look a certain way. Because you look so good now,” she said.

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Claressa Shields and her boyfriend Papoose, celebrated their one-year anniversary in September. Their relationship started in mid-2024 when he attended one of her fights.

What started as fan support quickly evolved into something deeper, with the pair becoming inseparable by early 2025, despite a messy separation and divorce from his ex-wife, rapper Remy Ma.

The timing of these allegations comes as Shields continues to dominate the boxing world. She recently announced a massive, $8 million deal with Salita Promotions and Wynn Records, making her one of sports’ highest-paid female athletes.

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Pras Michel moves to appeal the 14-year federal sentence handed down in connection with his international bribery and money-laundering cases, AllHipHop has confirmed.

The former Fugees member has challenges on multiple fronts, including his health, finances and future freedom. A representative for the diamond-selling rapper confirmed that he’s going to fight back even if that fight happens behind bars.

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He is slated to turn himself in January 2026.

Michel’s attorney argues the punishment is excessive and does not reflect the nature of the crimes. The sentence follows an April 2023 conviction on 10 felony counts tied to illegal foreign lobbying, campaign finance violations and alleged work as an unregistered agent for Malaysian financier Jho Low.

Federal prosecutors claimed Michel participated in a multimillion-dollar scheme that funneled foreign money into American politics and attempted to influence both the Obama and Trump administrations.

The a profound blow came on October 30 when a federal judge ordered Michel to surrender $64 million in assets. Prosecutors say the forfeited funds include accounts and investments they believe were controlled by Michel through shell companies linked to Low.

Authorities allege Low siphoned billions from Malaysia’s 1MDB sovereign wealth fund and used that stolen money to buy political influence in the United States. Low remains a fugitive believed to be hiding in China.

According to court filings, Michel helped direct tens of millions of dollars into Barack Obama’s 2012 reelection efforts. Prosecutors also say he later tried to persuade the Trump administration to ease its investigation into Low while attempting to influence conversations about the extradition of Chinese dissident Guo Wengui. They claim Michel spent some of the diverted money on political donations, luxury travel, and celebrity-driven events.

Michel’s case drew national attention thanks to its Hollywood connections.

Leonardo DiCaprio testified during the trial, recounting Low’s extravagant lifestyle and his proximity to entertainment power players. Prosecutors depicted Michel as a key figure channeling foreign interests into the American political process from behind the scenes.

Malaysia seeks to reclaim more than $7 million paid to producer Swizz Beatz, who has denied any involvement in wrongdoing.

Michel’s struggles are not just financial. In late August 2025, he underwent emergency surgery to remove colon cancer. Sources close to Michel say he is concentrating on recovery and spending time with family while preparing for the next round of legal battles.

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Jay-Z is being dragged in a new federal clash after Lillie Coley, the “God Mother” of a man claiming to be his son, says New Jersey revived void orders tied to the paternity case.

Coley submitted an urgent motion in New Jersey’s federal court, claiming the state reactivated invalid rulings in a long-running paternity case involving her godson, Rymir Satterthwaite. She argued those orders were never legally binding and warned they now threaten her finances and property.

Satterthwaite has insisted for years that his mother told him she had a brief relationship with Jay-Z in the early 1990s. He’s sought DNA testing since his teenage years, but the New Jersey family court never secured a sample from the rapper.

Despite multiple filings, the case stalled for over a decade. In 2015, Satterthwaite went public, saying he wasn’t after money; he just wanted the truth and a chance to be heard. The court closed the case in 2017 without a DNA test or a final decision.

Coley said judges repeatedly stated between 2012 and 2017 that they had no jurisdiction. She claims this was clearly recorded and never reversed.

Still, she said the state revived the case in 2025 and sent her a notice on November 7 threatening sanctions of up to $50,000. She described this as the first state action since 2017 and said it placed her at serious risk.

Coley also pointed to new child support filings she believes are tied to Jay-Z.

She said she drafted a detailed rebuttal earlier this year but was blocked from filing it after a judge dismissed her case against Jay-Z, with prejudice, meaning it cannot be filed again. According to her, Judge Stephen Polansky refused to accept the response, which she said explained why the case should remain closed and beyond New Jersey’s reach.

Coley told the court she suffered financial losses as a result of the revived orders. She said a lien cost her $25,000 during the sale of her home.

She added that her second property is now in jeopardy because the 2025 filings treat the old rulings as enforceable, even though she maintains they were never valid. In her court filing, Coley directly tied Jay-Z to the recent legal moves.

She wrote, “after Plaintiff filed the present action in this Court in May 2025, Defendant Shawn Corey Carter returned to New Jersey in August 2025 for the specific purpose of attempting to block Plaintiff and Mr. Satterthwaite from pursuing their California claims.”

She said the state then acted on rulings she believes are void, which Jay-Z allegedly used to gain leverage in her California case.

A ruling has not yet been issued.

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Kendrick Lamar has delivered disappointing news to fans eagerly awaiting his big-screen debut.

The Grammy-winning rapper’s highly anticipated comedy collaboration with South Park creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone has been indefinitely delayed by Paramount Pictures, marking the second time the project has been pushed back.

The untitled live-action comedy was originally slated for a July 4, 2025 release before being moved to March 20, 2026. Now, the film has been completely removed from Paramount’s release calendar with no new date announced.

“It’s true – we’re moving (again). We’re working hard at finishing the movie,” Park County & pgLang partners said in a joint statement to Deadline, acknowledging the frustrating pattern of delays that has plagued the project.

Scheduling conflicts as the primary culprit behind the latest setback.

Kendrick Lamar has been on a global tour since April and continues performing through next month, while Parker and Stone have been consumed with producing the new season of South Park.

Both parties needed additional time to properly focus on the film given their demanding schedules.

The delay represents a significant disappointment for Hip-Hop fans who have been anticipating Lamar’s transition into Hollywood.

At last year’s CinemaCon, Paramount’s Brian Robbins praised the project as “one of the funniest and most original scripts we’ve ever read,” raising expectations for what many hoped would be a groundbreaking collaboration.

The film’s plot remains tightly under wraps, though it’s been described as an original live-action comedy. Vernon Chatman penned the script, with Lamar and Dave Free producing through their pgLang company alongside Parker and Stone’s Park County production banner.

This latest setback comes during what should be a triumphant period for Lamar.

The Compton native dominated the 2025 Grammy Awards, taking home five trophies including Record of the Year for “Not Like Us.” He recently received nine additional nominations for the 2026 ceremony, leading the slate of nominees.

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Kandi Burruss confirmed Friday that she is divorcing Todd Tucker after nearly 15 years of marriage, citing her desire to focus on her peace and co-parenting their two children.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star broke the news to People, saying the decision came after “a lot of thought and prayer.” Burruss explained her priorities now include “protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect.”

Sources close to the couple said the two have been living apart for several months. While Burruss has been spending extended time in New York City, Tucker has remained in Atlanta with their kids, Ace and Blaze.

Despite the physical distance, the two remain in regular contact and communicate daily.

The split was mutual and free of public drama. Observers had already noticed Burruss stopped wearing her wedding ring, but the couple had not addressed the matter until now.

Burruss and Tucker first met in 2011 on the set of RHOA, where Tucker worked behind the scenes as a line producer. Their professional connection grew into a romance, and they got engaged in 2013.

The couple tied the knot the following year in a lavish ceremony inspired by the film Coming to America.

Their relationship has been a recurring storyline on RHOA, giving viewers a front-row seat to their family life, business ventures and challenges. Together, they’ve worked on several projects, including Broadway productions.

Burruss, a Grammy-winning songwriter, member of the group Xscape and entrepreneur, is preparing to take the stage in the Broadway musical & Juliet next month.

In her statement, Burruss thanked those who have supported the couple over the years and asked for privacy as they navigate this next chapter.

The couple married in 2014 and had been together since 2011.

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D4vd‘s Hollywood Hills mansion is being prepped for new renters as Los Angeles police continue to investigate the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to the rising Hip-Hop artist.

The singer, 20, has not been arrested but is now considered a suspect in the death of the 15-year-old, law enforcement sources confirmed. Although his team initially claimed he was cooperating with investigators, police say he has since stopped communicating with detectives.

As of press time, the case remains open and active while detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the teen’s death and uncover the full nature of her relationship with the artist.

The $20,000-a-month luxury rental, once home to the “Romantic Homicide” singer, is undergoing cosmetic touch-ups, including a fresh coat of green trim, according to listing agent Alex Micic.

The 4,315-square-foot home features four bedrooms and four bathrooms and sits just blocks from where the gruesome discovery was made in September.

“Right now it is a work in progress,” Micic told The New York Post. “The property is not on the market, but it will be put back on the market.”

According to reports, the property owner brought in cleanup crews to clear out piles of clothing and boxes left behind after the artist’s sudden departure.

On September 17, the Los Angeles Police Department executed a search warrant at the property, seizing “several items of evidence,” including a computer and multiple bags.

The raid happened while D4vd was on tour, a tour that was abruptly canceled as the investigation escalated.

The investigation has since expanded to Texas, where the artist transferred ownership of his Cypress home to his mother’s name on September 23.

Rivas Hernandez had been missing since April after fleeing her home in Lake Elsinore.

Her last known communication was a phone call to her family in May. Her mother later told police that her daughter had a boyfriend named David, the real first name of D4vd, born David Austen Burke.

The teen’s dismembered body was found inside a Tesla parked at Hollywood Tow after employees reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle.

The car had been abandoned and ticketed roughly two weeks before the discovery, just a half-mile from the artist’s rented home in the Bird Streets.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner completed an initial review of Rivas Hernandez’s remains but has not yet determined a cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition.

“The deputy medical examiner is requesting additional testing and/or studies in order to make a determination,” the office said in a statement.

Investigators suspect more than one person may have been involved in the disposal and dismemberment of the teen’s body. The complexity of the crime has led detectives to believe there may have been accomplices.

Before the investigation, D4vd frequently posted videos from the home, including one in which he was perched on the kitchen island, with a Valentine’s Day caption.

He currently has 3.9 million followers on TikTok and over 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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Too $hort used his platform during a live telethon to deliver a powerful message to Oakland residents, urging the city not to lose faith following a string of violent incidents and the personal tragedy of his brother’s murder.

The Bay Area Hip-Hop pioneer appeared on KRON4’s “Table 4 All” to promote holiday donations when the conversation shifted to recent community trauma, including a student shot at Skyline High School and the fatal shooting of respected Laney College football coach John Beam.

Drawing from his own grief, the rapper spoke about the January killing of his brother, Wayne Shaw, who was gunned down during an attempted robbery at a cannabis grow site in East Oakland.

Wayne, 61, was reportedly guarding the facility when he was shot multiple times.

“I just say stay positive,” said Too $hort. “It’s a lot of bad PR that goes against the city that if you actually here, it’s a lot of beautiful things going on in Oakland. Lot of beautiful people and a few bad apples shouldn’t destroy the entire image of a city. I hear so many people think it’s a bad place. It’s beautiful to move around Oakland and the diversity and the community and just everything out here, I love it, love it, love it.”

The veteran artist has long been a fixture in Oakland’s cultural landscape.

In 2002, the city renamed a stretch of Foothill Boulevard “Too $hort Way” in recognition of his contributions to West Coast Hip-Hop and his role in shaping the genre’s sound during the 1980s and 1990s.

And recently became a co-owner of the city’s professional baseball franchise, The Oakland Ballers.

“I just think if you’re from here and you struggle with incidents like this,” he added. “I lost my brother in Oakland earlier this year. And you know, you just got to keep going, man. Just stay hopeful for the city. We’re not giving up on our city. Don’t give up on Oakland.”

Too $hort’s remarks come as Oakland continues to grapple with public safety concerns. The city has seen a rise in violent crime in recent years, prompting calls for both reform and community-based solutions.

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Michael B. Jordan broke down in front of a star-studded crowd at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles as he accepted the American Cinematheque Award, reflecting on his journey from rising talent to respected filmmaker and actor.

The 38-year-old Creed star received the honor from longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler after a series of heartfelt tributes from peers including Ben Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Tessa Thompson, Octavia Spencer, Bradley Cooper, Delroy Lindo and Daniel Kaluuya.

Kaluuya paused the celebration to request a moment of silence for their late Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman, whose Hollywood Walk of Fame star was unveiled earlier that day.

Jordan’s 13-minute speech was filled with gratitude and emotion as he looked back on his career and the people who helped shape it.

“I look around the room and I see the people who were there from the beginning with prayer, support, belief,” Jordan said, according to Gold Derby. “Some of those people aren’t here tonight, but their fingerprints are all over the foundation. Their work, their faith — it all went into this. Watching y’all do that for me, I realized I didn’t have to pull up a chair to somebody else’s table. I could have my own table. I could have my own house. And more importantly, I could build a community.”

The Fruitvale Station actor, one of the youngest ever to receive the Cinematheque Award, spoke about forging his own path and creating space for others.

“I stand on the shoulders of giants — and my ancestors. Build the house, and they will come,” he said. Quoting author Toni Morrison, he added, “If there’s a book you really want to read that hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

He closed with a message to fellow creatives and decision-makers in the industry: “So, to the artist: plant your seeds, find your people, build with them. And to the people making decisions about what stories do get told: be bold, take the risk. These stories matter.”

The American Cinematheque Award is given annually to an individual who has made a lasting impact on the art of film. Past recipients include Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, Spike Lee and Eddie Murphy.

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