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Donald Trump reversed course Tuesday (November 4) and vowed to withhold food benefits for millions of people as the government shutdown entered into its 35th day.

“SNAP BENEFITS, which increased by Billions and Billions of Dollars (MANY FOLD!) during Crooked Joe Biden’s disastrous term in office (Due to the fact that they were haphazardly ‘handed’ to anyone for the asking, as opposed to just those in need, which is the purpose of SNAP!), will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!” Trump fumed on Tuesday.

This marked a complete reversal of his stance on Monday, after two federal judges ordered his administration to unlock emergency funds for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, when he softened his position.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture informed the court that it would begin drawing from a contingency reserve to make partial payments to approximately 42 million low-income Americans who rely on the program to purchase groceries, according to The New York Times.

The announcement followed rulings from federal judges in Boston and Rhode Island, who sided with a lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James and 24 other Democratic-led states.

Judge Indira Talwani ruled Friday that the federal government must tap into the emergency fund to keep SNAP afloat. The Trump administration had previously argued the money was reserved for natural disasters and refused to release the $5 billion in reserve or use a larger fund.

Trump commented over the weekend that he wanted to resume payments but claimed he didn’t know how to authorize the funds during the shutdown, now entering its second month.

The USDA’s Monday filing to Talwani confirmed that it would begin the process of distributing funds, although it acknowledged that it would take time to determine how much each state and Washington, D.C. would receive.

The delay leaves millions unsure when they’ll get the assistance they depend on. Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a food emergency in New York last week, moving over $100 million to support food banks and soup kitchens.

However, advocates argue that those efforts can’t replace SNAP, which supports one in eight Americans and costs approximately $8 billion each month.

While the Trump administration found money to pay military personnel and fund immigration enforcement, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue refused to authorize SNAP payments for November, claiming the program was riddled with “corruption and waste.”

Republicans blamed Democrats for the funding deadlock, urging them to approve a GOP-led stopgap bill. Democrats, including Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, pushed back, demanding negotiations on Obamacare tax credits that have caused health insurance premiums to rise for over 20 million Americans.

The shutdown began on October 1.

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N.O.R.E. crushed the 2025 New York City Marathon on Sunday, running 26.2 miles through all five boroughs and proving his transformation from rapper to runner.

The Hip-Hop veteran reportedly clocked in at 5:10:41, crossing the finish line with a mix of grit and gratitude.

Over 55,000 runners joined the annual race, including celebrities and athletes, but few had a story quite like his.

“The rumor is true… I conquered 26.2 miles!” N.O.R.E. posted on Instagram, sharing race-day clips and celebrating the moment with his followers.

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N.O.R.E. Started His Running Journey In Timberlands

The Drink Champs host didn’t just show up—he showed out. His journey to the marathon began in the most unexpected way: a snowy jog in Timberlands.

“My first jog I ever did was in Timberlands,” he revealed on the New York Road Runners’ podcast “Set the Pace” in July. “That’s how unexperienced I was. It was snowing, and I just looked at myself, and I was overweight. I didn’t want to start next month. You know how everybody say, ‘Start next month.’ I started right then and there. So whatever I had on, I had bought a house in West Orange, and I had jogged to Verona.”

When asked what sparked the decision, he didn’t hesitate.

“I just looked at myself, I didn’t like how I was. And then, when I did that, I caught the high, because what I forgot to say is I had my friend Stig with me, and my friend Stig was more overweight than me. And, we struggled that five miles.”

Yes, Timberlands. In the snow.

“Five miles in Timberlands, in the snow,” he confirmed.

The Queens native said running gave him clarity and a sense of balance that music never did. Unlike the rush of a hit record, the marathon was about personal growth, not applause.

While the race featured a slew of well-known names from entertainment and sports, N.O.R.E.’s run stood out because of the raw, unfiltered path he took to get there. No coach. No fancy gear. Just a decision to change.

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Stefon Diggs turned a tight Patriots win and a touchdown grab into a lighthearted moment by poking fun at girlfriend Cardi B for her offbeat attempt at his end zone celebration during Sunday’s 24-23 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Gillette Stadium.

The New England Patriots’ wide receiver hauled in an 11-yard score from rookie quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter, helping New England build a 14-point cushion.

Watching from team owner Robert Kraft’s suite, Cardi B tried to mimic Diggs’ signature move—left hand over the face, right arm extended—but the execution didn’t quite land.

“It was alright. I think she was a little late, so I don’t know yet,” Diggs told reporters after the game. “I’ve got to do my homework. I’ve got to watch the tape on that one.”

The Houston native didn’t stop there. When asked about her dance form, he smiled and added, “She picked it up on her own. Dance moves are a little shaky, though, so I’ll look into that for y’all.”

Stefon Diggs on Cardi b doing his celebration:

“She picked it up on her own. Dance moves a little shaky though.”
–@CLNSMedia pic.twitter.com/npR69tTuJH

— Patriots on CLNS (@PatriotsCLNS) November 2, 2025

The Grammy-winning rapper made her first public appearance at a Patriots game since the couple confirmed they were expecting their first child together.

Cardi B Celebrates Victory With Stefon Diggs

Cardi B, who is due before her February tour kicks off, leaned into her game-day experience, sharing Instagram videos from the suite and calling the celebration a “TD party.”

“We at the Gillette Stadium, as you can see, we’re out here in Boston having a little tea party,” she said in one clip. “A nice TD party, how about that? Big TD party.”

Cardi B & Stefon Diggs interviewed by The People Gallery. pic.twitter.com/vKc9wNhw0f

— ໊ (@cardibnet) November 2, 2025

The Patriots narrowly escaped with the win after the Falcons missed a game-tying extra point with 4:40 left in the fourth quarter. New England ran out the clock to notch its sixth straight victory and keep its postseason hopes alive.

Cardi B’s stadium cameo marked her debut as a game-day partner for Diggs, who joined the Patriots earlier this season.

Their pregnancy reveal aired during a CBS News interview in September.

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New England heads to Tampa Bay next Sunday to face the Buccaneers, where Diggs will look to extend his scoring streak—and maybe see a sharper version of Cardi’s dance routine.

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Big U‘s son Daiyan Henley honored his murdered brother with a standout NFL performance just 48 hours after the Halloween night shooting outside a South Los Angeles smoke shop.

Daiyan Henley took the field Sunday (November 2) with a heavy heart and a mission.

The 25-year-old Los Angeles Chargers linebacker turned personal tragedy into professional focus, racking up seven tackles, a sack and a pass deflection in a 27-20 win over the Tennessee Titans—just two days after his older brother was shot and killed.

Henley’s brother, Jabari “Baby Uiie” Henley, was gunned down late Friday night near the corner of 69th Street and South Figueroa Street in South L.A. Witnesses say he was approaching a vehicle when someone inside opened fire.

After sacking Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, Henley paused, looked toward the sky and offered a silent tribute.

“I just wanted to talk to my brother one more time,” Henley told reporters after the game. “It was just an emotional moment for me just to be able to make a play on a day like this, just losing him so soon. Like I said, it’s been a long year for me, so I had to just send a prayer up and hopefully he heard it.”

@bleacherreport “I just wanted to talk to my brother one more time” (via SportsCentralLA/X) #nfl #football #nflfootball ♬ original sound – bleacherreport

The linebacker described Jabari as more than just a sibling.

“That’s like my best friend,” he said. “I called him a protector. One thing, he was a protector of our family.”

The murder of his brother is the latest blow in what Henley called the most difficult year of his life. His father, Eugene “Big U” Henley, a former Rolling 60’s Neighborhood Crips figure turned Hip-Hop executive, was arrested earlier this year on a sweeping federal indictment.

He faces 43 charges, including murder, kidnapping, extortion and fraud. He has denied all allegations.

Daiyan Henley Reflects On Big U’s Support From Behind Bars

Despite the emotional weight, Henley said his father encouraged him to stay locked in on the game.

“I had a lot of pain, man, a lot of pain,” Henley said. “I just wanted to go out there and just let it out, whatever I had to get out.”

“As traumatizing as all this is, I got a job to do,” he added. “For me, it was coming out here and handling a job first and then being emotional after, and everything hit me pretty hard.”

“It’s probably been the worst year of my life, to be quite honest with you.”

Henley also shared a deeply personal message on Instagram alongside a carousel of family photos.

“2025 has brought me more pain than joy and this one has been by far the biggest hit,” he captioned the post. “My family gone stand through the storm because thats who we are I’m gone make sure we straight big bro!!! I got nephew don’t even worry bout it Love you ALLAH BLESSED me with one more night with my big brother didn’t know you’d be gone the next day …. forever Uiie. Thank you all for the love and condolences; they truly mean the world to me and my family. We fighters”

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Authorities continue to investigate the Halloween night shooting. No arrests have been announced as of Tuesday morning (November 4).

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A$AP Rocky embraced his new role as a father to daughter Rocki Irish during an exclusive conversation at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards in New York City.

The Harlem-born rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, attended Monday night’s ceremony at the American Museum of Natural History, where he opened up about the joys of raising his first daughter with partner Rihanna.

The couple welcomed Rocki in September, adding to their family that includes sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2.

When asked to define what being a “girl dad” means to him, Rocky offered a characteristically confident response. “A$AP Rocky in 2026, you know. Check me out,” he told People exclusively at the fashion industry’s premier awards ceremony.

The 37-year-old artist’s playful comment hints at his excitement about navigating fatherhood with a daughter after years of raising two boys.

Rocky’s appearance at the CFDA Awards comes just months after he was acquitted of felony assault charges in February 2025, with Rihanna standing by his side throughout the legal proceedings.

During a separate interview with Entertainment Tonight at the same event, Rocky expanded on his feelings about his newest family member. “Rocki is cuter than ever. You know, she’s my baby twin, so it’s amazing,” he shared. “I’m happy to be a girl dad at this point.”

The rapper acknowledged that his sons might experience some sibling rivalry with their new sister.

“I think they might get a little jealous from time to time, but they ain’t got to be,” Rocky explained. “It’s a lot of love to go around, but it’s going to probably take some getting used to. Shout out to my boys and my baby girl, man. Daddy love y’all.”

Rocky’s comments came on a significant night for both him and Rihanna in the fashion world. The couple was both honored at the ceremony. Rocky received the Fashion Icon Award, matching the same recognition Rihanna earned in previous years.

The Fashion Icon Award recipient has been balancing his music career with his growing family responsibilities.

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Assata Shakur’s life and legacy are being brought to the screen through a new documentary and scripted series from filmmakers Giselle and Stephen Bailey, just weeks after the activist and former Black Liberation Army member died in exile in Cuba at age 78.

The sibling duo, known for HBO’s Seen & Heard: The History of Black Television, received full authorization from Shakur’s daughter, Kakuya Shakur, to tell the story of one of the most polarizing figures in American history.

The Baileys’ work includes Netflix’s Ladies First: A Story of Women in Hip-Hop and HBO’s The Legend of the Underground.

Civil rights icon Angela Davis has signed on as executive producer for the projects under the Baileys’ Indigo Films banner.

“Assata’s story is important to all Americans as it reveals the powers that divide us and our capacity to heal,” the Baileys said in a statement to Variety.

The documentary has already secured backing from Sundance, Firelight Media, the Concordia Fellowship and Chicken & Egg Films. Netflix’s creative equity fund helped provide a key research and development grant.

Civil rights attorney Lennox Hinds, who represented Assata Shakur for decades, granted the filmmakers exclusive access to legal archives and personal materials.

Born JoAnne Chesimard, Shakur was convicted in 1977 for the killing of New Jersey state trooper Werner Foerster during a traffic stop in 1973. She escaped prison in 1979 and fled to Cuba, where she was granted asylum and lived until her death on September 25 in Havana.

Shakur’s influence on Hip-Hop culture stretches far beyond her political activism. Her godson Tupac Shakur became one of the most iconic voices in rap.

Chuck D famously shouted her out in Public Enemy’s 1987 track “Rebel Without A Pause” with the line “supporter of Chesimard!” and Common paid tribute in his 2000 track “A Song for Assata,” which drew criticism when he was invited to perform at the White House in 2011.

“Hip-Hop culture inherently speaks truth to power and tries to act against power,” Rosa Clemente, a longtime grassroots organizer and Hip-Hop activist, told The Grio.com. “Assata Shakur, through her life and her freedom, not only speaks against power, she escaped from the most powerful military empire in the world.”

In a 2000 interview, Assata Shakur reflected on Hip-Hop’s potential to raise awareness, saying, “Hip-Hop can be a very powerful weapon to help expand young people’s political and social consciousness. But just as with any weapon, if you don’t know how to use it, if you don’t know where to point it, or what you’re using it for, you can end up shooting yourself in the foot or killing your sisters or brothers.”

Shakur remained a controversial figure throughout her life, with the FBI placing her on its Most Wanted Terrorist list in 2013. Despite the political firestorm surrounding her, she became a symbol of resistance and self-determination for generations of activists and artists.

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Zohran Mamdani toppled political heavyweight Andrew Cuomo in a landslide Tuesday night (November 4) to become New York City’s first Muslim mayor and its youngest leader since 1892, flipping the city’s political order with a campaign rooted in progressive ideals and grassroots momentum.

The 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani emerged from relative obscurity as a Queens state assemblyman to claim the top job in America’s largest city, powered by a platform focused on housing reform, economic fairness and immigrant rights.

His win marks a sharp rejection of establishment politics and a generational shift in the city’s leadership.

“This is not just a victory for one campaign, but a victory for every New Yorker who believes our city can work for everyone, not just the wealthy few,” Mamdani told an energized crowd at his Brooklyn campaign headquarters.

He continued, “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.”

Mamdani: “New York will remain a city of immigrants, a city built by immigrants, powered by immigrants, and as of tonight, led by an immigrant.” pic.twitter.com/QF3up3c4k0

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 5, 2025

In a pointed moment during his victory speech, Mamdani took aim at Donald Trump, declaring, “We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

Mamdani: “We can respond to oligarchy and authoritarianism with the strength it fears, not the appeasement it craves. After all, if anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.” pic.twitter.com/mvGcsN01Xt

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) November 5, 2025

Mamdani’s campaign pledged rent freezes, expanded labor protections and free public services, including daycare and bus transportation. He also proposed city-run grocery stores to address food insecurity in underserved neighborhoods.

Born in Uganda and raised in New York, Mamdani’s path to City Hall is anything but conventional.

Before stepping into politics, he performed under the rap name “Young Cardamom” and credited the Hip-Hop group Das Racist as an early influence. His political journey began after discovering that Himanshu Suri, better known as Heems of Das Racist, was supporting a local council candidate — a moment that inspired Mamdani to get involved and ignited his passion for public service.

The son of filmmaker Mira Nair and academic Mahmood Mamdani, he faced accusations of being a “nepo baby,” but his campaign leaned heavily on door-knocking, community events and digital outreach to build support.

His track record as a foreclosure prevention counselor and state legislator helped him earn trust in his Queens district, where he’s been re-elected three times since 2018.

Mamdani’s vocal advocacy for Palestinian rights became a flashpoint during the campaign. His descriptions of Israel as an “apartheid regime” and the Gaza conflict as “genocide” drew criticism from some Jewish leaders.

Trump escalated the rhetoric on election day, calling Mamdani a “little communist” and “a proven and self-professed JEW HATER.”

You literally had dinner with Nick Fuentes — a Holocaust denier. Remember that before you start preaching. pic.twitter.com/IpI5GF72tL

— Alex Cole (@acnewsitics) November 4, 2025

Mamdani has consistently condemned antisemitism and Islamophobia, both of which he said he has personally experienced during his time in politics.

Cuomo, who stepped down as governor in 2021 amid sexual misconduct allegations, ran as an independent but failed to overcome Mamdani’s energized base of younger voters and progressive organizers.

The victory signals a broader shift in national Democratic politics, showing that candidates with unapologetically left-leaning platforms can win major races. 

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Tion Wayne found himself at the center of a police response after his music video production caused traffic to come to a standstill in one of England’s most scenic locations.

The London-based Hip-Hop artist temporarily shut down Winnats Pass in Derbyshire’s Peak District on October 19 while filming scenes for his upcoming single “Streets a Lie.”

The 31-year-old rapper positioned a black Rolls-Royce Cullinan as the centerpiece for his video shoot in the National Trust-managed location. According to the BBC, law enforcement officers responded to the scene and successfully cleared the roadway.

The Winnats Pass filming wrapped up without further incident once police intervention resolved the traffic disruption.

Wayne later acknowledged the incident on his TikTok platform, stating he “locked off Peak District till the Feds came.” The artist also quipped, “Winnats Pass Gave Us A Pass” in reference to the filming experience.

The Edmonton native has established himself as a prominent figure in UK drill and rap music since overcoming early career setbacks.

His collaboration, “Body,” with Russ Millions achieved historic significance as the first drill track to reach number one on the UK charts, maintaining that position for eight consecutive weeks in 2021. The song earned Wayne and Millions the MOBO Award for Song of the Year.

Wayne’s recent Peak District adventure generated significant online engagement, with one video from the trip accumulating over five million views within days of posting.

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Winnats Pass Gave Us A Pass

♬ Streets A Lie – Tion Wayne

The rapper’s career trajectory includes notable achievements such as his BRIT Award nomination and platinum-selling success with “Body.” His partnership with Russ Millions on tracks like “Keisha & Becky” helped establish his mainstream recognition beyond the UK drill scene.

The incident occurred during what appears to be an active period for the artist, who has maintained relevance in the competitive UK Hip-Hop landscape through strategic collaborations and viral social media presence.

The controversy is similar to an event in the United States, when Philadelphia rapper Armani White blocked the I-75 Interstate in Kentucky to shoot a music video.

In Armani White’s case, he ended up being cuffed and hauled off to jail.

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Cam’ron stayed silent when pressed about his lawsuit against J. Cole during a preview of the upcoming “Talk With Flee” podcast, sidestepping direct questions about the ongoing legal dispute over their collaboration “Ready ’24.”

In a teaser clip from the episode, which drops Wednesday (November 5), co-host Sen City wanted answers from Cam.

“You suing J. Cole? Because I got questions about that,” he asked. Cam’ron didn’t respond.

Sen City kept pushing. “J. Cole, that’s the prodigal son from North Carolina. Why are you suing J. Cole, my n####? He don’t bother nobody.”

Still, Cam’ron said nothing.

Trying again, Sen City asked if Cole’s rising status in Hip-Hop might change Cam’s mind. “Aight, you don’t wanna answer. Well, just answer this: he’s on his way to being a rap legend. That don’t make you just wanna be like, ‘Nah. You know what…let bygones be bygones’ or whatever the case may be?”

Cam finally broke his silence. “I think J. Cole definitely gonna be a rap legend. 100 percent. Definite.”

However, when asked, “But he don’t get a pass,” Cam’ron clammed up again.

Sen City ended the exchange with a sigh: “Aight, man. Y’all see, I be trying.”

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The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, accuses J. Cole of breaching an agreement tied to “Ready ’24,” a track featured on Cole’s 2024 mixtape, Might Delete Later.

According to court documents, Cam’ron claims he provided vocals and lyrics for the song but was only credited as a co-author of the composition—not as a performer.

Cam’ron also alleges that Cole agreed to either appear on his podcast It Is What It Is or deliver a guest verse on a Cam’ron record in return for the contribution. Neither happened, according to the suit.

After months of delays and no response from Cole, Cam’ron says he had no choice but to take legal action.

He’s seeking at least $500,000 in royalties and profits, along with official credit as a co-author on the sound recording and a full financial breakdown from Universal Music Group.

As of now, neither J. Cole nor UMG has responded publicly to the allegations.

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