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A$AP Rocky celebrated his birthday and Harlem roots in one FaceTime call, linking up with battle rap heavyweights and while out with Rihanna and showing love to their legendary careers.

ASAP Rocky showed love to his Harlem roots this week, checking in with battle rap legends Murda Mook and Loaded Lux in a series of heartwarming gestures.

In a video posted Wednesday morning, Mook shared a screen recording of a FaceTime call with Rocky and Rihanna, where the rapper checked in on the Harlem emcee and gave a brief update on his newborn daughter. “She’s beautiful,” Rocky said when asked about the baby. The call, recorded earlier this month, took place during Rocky’s birthday outing on October 3.

“Happy f###### birthday, man,” Mook said during the call, which he captioned, “When RIRI call…. You answer A$AP!”

Rocky didn’t stop with Mook. He also gave props to fellow Harlem lyricist Loaded Lux, rocking his signature “Grey Hoodie” merch in a series of photos Lux later posted online.

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Both Mook and Lux have remained active in the battle rap circuit, proving they haven’t lost a step.

Mook recently faced off with Hitman Holla on TakeOva Battle League, following high-profile matchups with Tay Roc, Geechi Gotti, Nu Jerzey Twork and Arsonal Da Rebel.

Lux has also been outside, battling Geechi Gotti, Rum Nitty and most recently Nu Jerzey Twork during URL’s Summer Madness event in London last month.

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Meanwhile, Rocky’s long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb remains in limbo. Originally slated for August 2024, the project hit delays due to sample clearance issues and leaks.

By March 2025, the album had entered mixing and mastering, with a tentative release expected sometime later this year.

Rocky’s FaceTime moment with Mook and nod to Lux was a reminder that no matter how big he gets, Harlem stays close.

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Chris Brown has pushed back against a housekeeper’s graphic lawsuit, denying allegations that he fled while she lay seriously injured after being mauled by one of his dogs at his Los Angeles home.

The Grammy-winning singer filed a sworn deposition in his civil case, asking a judge to dismiss Maria Avila’s claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and punitive damages.

Avila filed suit after a December 12, 2020, incident in which she says she was attacked while taking out trash at Brown’s property.

Avila alleges a large brown dog “viciously” bit her as she “screamed in terror and called out for help.”

According to her complaint, Brown walked outside, stood over her while talking on the phone, and then left her “bleeding to death” on the driveway.

She says she later needed emergency surgery and now suffers from permanent disfigurement, nerve damage and partial blindness.

Chris Brown’s version of events differs significantly. In his deposition, the “Under the Influence” artist said he neither heard screams nor saw blood. He claimed he only left the scene after being advised by his manager that paramedics were en route.

“I didn’t touch her. I bent down and I looked. I was making sure she was breathing, and then from there, I ran and put the dogs away and yelled and told the security guard to come over,” Brown testified.

The court has not yet ruled on Brown’s request to strike portions of Avila’s lawsuit. The incident remains part of an ongoing civil dispute stemming from the December 2020 encounter.

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WTF!?

Canal Street has always been wild, but this right here? This is different. For decades, that Lower Manhattan area has been the beating heart of NYC culture. You could find everything. I will not expound on “everything,” but if you know, you know. The vendors—immigrants, hustlers, dreamers—have been part of New York’s rhythm forever. Every few years/months, police roll through, the sellers scatter like pigeons, and life goes on. But this new ICE thing is not business as usual.

WATCH: A huge group of African illegal immigrants are operating a black market on the corner of Broadway and Canal St in New York City.

The entire sidewalk is filled with illegals who state they are from Senegal and I watched as they fled police.

This corner looks exactly… pic.twitter.com/wdIJO1oVZV

— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) October 19, 2025

Apparently, someone decided to take things up a notch—by calling ICE on the vendors. Instead of a routine “raid,” this was something far more sinister. However, it seems a so-called “concerned citizen,” allegedly a Latina woman who allegedly identifies with the far-right group Turning Point, reportedly tipped off agents. She specifically targeted African and Caribbean street vendors. Everybody is out there, trust me, not just darker hued people. According to the Internet sleuths, this woman presents herself as white and carries the energy of a “Karen.” She looks like she can’t wait to order pumpkin spice latte sprinkled with hate.

NYC: Arrests and Clashes as protesters STAND OFF with ICE agents during a RAID on Canal Street

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— Oliya Scootercaster (@ScooterCasterNY) October 21, 2025

Canal Street is subjected to this weird form of vigilante. Videos and posts are flooding social media showing vendors being harassed, their goods trashed, and their livelihoods threatened under the guise of “law and order.” The people doing the calling seem to believe they’re protecting America, but all they’re really doing is undermining the very essence of what makes New York New York. By the way, there are more than enough samples and known markets like this in suburban and rural areas. Trust me, I know this.

But this is bigger than NEW YORK…and you know it. Across the country, immigrant workers—many Latino, many Black—are being targeted by “citizens” emboldened to weaponize the system. Lawn crews, day laborers, street sellers, and farmhands—all just trying to survive—are finding themselves in the crosshairs. These aren’t violent criminals or gang members. They’re the backbone of industries Americans depend on. But ICE isn’t known for being nice. Reports of aggressive questioning, intimidation and violence have surfaced. It happened in New York too.

While people are snitching on hardworking folks, grocery prices are climbing, rent is suffocating, and major corporations are running unchecked. It’s a warped moral compass when calling immigration enforcement on a T-shirt vendor feels like justice while billionaires dodge taxes. I am still waiting for “The Files” to be released!

So, as the Canal Street saga unfolds, why are we turning on the very people who make the city pulse? Out of hate? Let the cops do their thing like they have for years. Canal Street has always been loud, messy, and imperfect but it’s also been a symbol of hustle and multicultural grit. Counterfeit handbags are not disappearing by getting at these dudes and women. Get to the plant, the companies and manufacturers, tough guys! This is insane!

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Kim Kardashian shut down fabricated statements claiming her 12-year-old daughter, North West, would pick Kanye West over her mother.

The reality star responded swiftly after a social media account posted the bogus interview to their two million Instagram followers.

“This interview never happened, and the quotes are fake,” Kim Kardashian declared in her response. “North loves us both, and it’s harmful and weird to pit a child against either parent for clicks.”

The deleted post falsely attributed statements to North, claiming she chose her father over her mother “a thousand times.” The SKIMS founder moved quickly to correct the record after the manufactured quotes gained traction online.

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Recent revelations from Kardashian’s “Call Her Daddy” podcast appearance show the complexities of co-parenting with Kanye West. The 45-year-old mother of four admitted that their children haven’t heard from their father in months.

“Whenever he’ll call for them and ask. It’s probably been a couple months since we’ve heard from him,” she said. “There’s been so many times I just want to show all these texts, like what are you talking about?” she said. “I will always let them see their father… I send them to Saudi Arabia, Italy, Japan and I’ve never once denied it.”

The former couple finalized their divorce in November 2022 after eight years of marriage.

They maintain joint legal and physical custody of North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm despite ongoing challenges.

Kardashian continues speaking positively about West around their children despite their co-parenting difficulties. The reality star has described raising their four kids essentially full-time while navigating the public aspects of their relationship.

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50 Cent wasted no time poking fun at Sean “Diddy” Combs after reports surfaced that the Bad Boy mogul narrowly escaped a violent encounter behind bars at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center.

On Wednesday (October 22), the G-Unit boss shared a screenshot of a report about the alleged incident and added his own jab in the caption:

“is he snitching now,” he wrote. “They put a knife to is Neck and said South Side we out side. LOL.”

The post references a late-night scare involving Diddy that reportedly took place while he was sleeping.

According to the Daily Mail, a fellow inmate allegedly held a blade to Diddy’s throat in what appeared to be an intimidation tactic rather than a direct attempt to kill him.

Charlucci Finney, a longtime friend of Diddy, confirmed the incident and told the outlet:

“He woke up with a knife to his throat. I don’t know whether he fought him off or the guards came, I just know that it happened.”

Finney added that the situation could’ve turned deadly in seconds:

“If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed. It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him.”

“It was probably a way to say: ‘Next time you ain’t gonna be so lucky.’ Everything is intimidation. But with Sean it won’t work. Sean is from Harlem.”

The incident occurred after Diddy’s legal team had already raised concerns about his safety, warning that his high-profile status and the nature of his charges made him a target for violence and harassment from other inmates.

Diddy is currently serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. His more serious racketeering and sex-trafficking charges were dismissed.

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Rick Ross is expanding his business empire with a groundbreaking collaboration that brings luxury cannabis beverages to Miami’s vibrant scene.

The mogul announced his latest venture with South Beach Brewing Company on October 22.

The Miami-based partnership introduces two distinct THC/CBD beverage lines alongside ready-to-drink spirits. South Beach Brewing founder Lorenzo Borghese praised the collaboration’s potential.

“Rick Ross’s energy and vision are a perfect match for us,” Borghese stated. “We want to create bold, authentic drinks that capture the South Beach vibe, and this partnership will make every single sip feel like a moment of luxury and love.”

The wellness-focused beverages feature two non-alcoholic options designed for relaxation. Slack Tide contains 5mg each of THC and CBD with watermelon juice and mint flavoring. High Tide delivers 10mg of both compounds with blueberry and strawberry juices.

Ross brings extensive cannabis industry experience to the partnership. The Grammy-nominated artist previously launched Hemp Hop smokables in 2021 through Green Globe’s Hempacco. He also partnered with Cookies to create the COLLINS AVE cannabis brand in 2020.

The collaboration extends beyond cannabis products. December will see the launch of ready-to-drink spirits, including Party Punch with Caribbean rum and tropical flavors.

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Transfusion offers a modern golf-course cocktail interpretation. Blueberry Jam combines real blueberries with sparkling rosé flavors.

The Miami-based brewery emphasizes craftsmanship and authentic ingredients across all product lines. Each beverage incorporates real fruit juices and maintains the company’s commitment to bold flavors.

South Beach Brewing’s award-winning beer lineup receives renewed attention through the partnership. The collection includes Blood Orange Sunset IPA and Strawberry Orange Mimosa among six core varieties.

Ross’s business portfolio spans multiple industries beyond music. The entrepreneur owns several Wingstop franchise locations and recently partnered with Bitfortune.com as Global Ambassador in October 2025.

“This is about living the Boss life; sipping on something real, bold, and unforgettable,” Ross explained regarding the collaboration.

The partnership represents Ross’s continued expansion into the cannabis and beverage sectors. His Maybach Music Group success provided the foundation for diverse business ventures spanning two decades.

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Nicki Minaj lit up social media Wednesday night (October 22) with a scathing Spaces rant aimed directly at Keyshia Ka’oir, ridiculing the model and entrepreneur’s claim that her puffy face during a recent interview was due to an allergic reaction.

“Notice she ain’t say she got bit by a bee or some s### that she had an allergic reaction,” Minaj said during the live audio session, which had her trending No. 2 on X. “Notice she ain’t say that prior to that footage coming out.”

Minaj didn’t stop there. She mimicked Ka’oir’s Jamaican accent and doubled down on her disbelief.

“Like she didn’t wake up that morning and say, ‘Oh s###! My God, y’all, I got sting by a bee,’” she added. “No b####. It was when the footage came out that she seen her filter didn’t come with her outside that day, which is when the liar got to lying.”

Minaj continued, “It was when she saw herself that she jumped. Haha, ya jumped. It was when she saw that the filler had stopped filling in that the liar got to doing what the liar is known to best do, b####.”

Nicki dragged Gucci Mane’s wife for lying about getting stung by a bee #QueenRadio pic.twitter.com/tEHp3SE6gR

— armani (@marnixample) October 23, 2025

The outburst followed Ka’oir’s appearance on The Breakfast Club on Monday (October 20), where she and Gucci Mane spoke about their marriage, his schizophrenia diagnosis, and his new book and album, Episodes.

During the interview, Ka’oir opened up about managing her husband’s mental health, including deleting his social media apps during episodes.

Keyshia Ka’oir Addresses “Swollen” Face

Shortly after the interview aired, social media users began speculating about Ka’oir’s noticeably swollen face, with many assuming she had undergone cosmetic procedures.

Ka’oir responded in the comments of her Instagram post, writing, “I had an allergic reaction & my face was swollen during the #BreakfastClub interview but I still wanted to do it. It’s better now! Thank you.”

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She later reiterated on Instagram Stories that she chose not to cancel the interview because she wanted to help raise awareness around mental health.

Minaj, however, wasn’t buying it. Her comments came just two days after she posted a series of now-viral messages, accusing Ka’oir of copying her and trying to steal the spotlight.

“Gucci wife has been trying to be me for years,” she tweeted. “Been dying for the spotlight for years. She’s there to keep Gucci sedated. Gucci hates Debra Antney. They don’t want Deb around me. She’s around me now.”

Ka’oir appeared to respond subtly with a carousel of photos on Instagram captioned, “I’m like nah……. since when ….. out here embarrassing ….”

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Keke Palmer addressed backlash Wednesday night (October 22) after her new show Southern Fried Rice drew criticism for its portrayal of cultural identity and setting within a historically Black college.

The actress and media mogul posted a video and lengthy statement on social media, responding to what she described as “some controversial feedback” following the October 22 premiere of the coming-of-age series on her digital platform, KeyTV.

The show follows KoKo Johnson, a Korean-American girl raised by Southern Black parents, as she navigates life at a fictional HBCU in Atlanta.

Now y’all KNOW I love a good story with some heart, a little humor, and a lotta mess!

Introducing @KeyTVNetwork’s Southern Fried Rice, a new coming-of-age dramedy set at a fictional HBCU.

Watch the trailer and catch the double-episode premiere this Wednesday at 12PM/ET on… pic.twitter.com/4t76fVjUnt

— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 21, 2025

“Now, Southern Fried Rice was created by Nakia Stephens, and while I can’t speak to her inspiration for the show, I can speak to her dedication as a creative,” Keke Palmer said in her video.

Critics online questioned the decision to center the show around an Asian lead character in a traditionally Black educational space, with some accusing Palmer of misrepresenting Black culture and diluting the mission of KeyTV.

One user wrote, “Wasn’t KeyTV built to spotlight black creators? SO WHY would a Black woman need to tell a story of an Asian girl going to an HBCU??”

Keke Palmer Details KeyTV’s Vision

Palmer, however, stood firm on the show’s purpose and the broader mission of her platform.

“What you like is subjective, but the support of Black creatives is not, and it’s a task that KeyTV takes on with pride,” she said. “Because if you want to be a creative, you have to be able to create, and that takes money, and it’s KeyTV’s mission to find the funds for you to be in practice, for you to experience trial and error, and to take your projects off the page and get more than one chance to do it in action.”

She also emphasized the importance of representation behind the camera, not just on screen.

“As a professional tap dancer and court jester for most of my life NOT COMPLAINING! I can tell you that it’s imperative people of color have jobs outside of just being the talent or the player on the team,” she wrote. “It’s my mission with KeyTV to help fund and support the creators of color behind the scenes, giving them a chance to tell their own story.”

As a professional tap dancer and court jester for most of my life NOT COMPLAINING! I can tell you that it’s imperative people of color have jobs outside of just being the talent or the player on the team. It’s my mission with KeyTV to help fund and support the creators of… pic.twitter.com/i5hYsoRO1z

— Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) October 23, 2025

Palmer highlighted the show’s Atlanta setting and its diverse cast and crew as part of its authenticity.

She encouraged viewers to watch the series before forming opinions and to allow space for creative storytelling that doesn’t always follow expected paths.

Check out some other reactions to the show below.

KeKe Palmer AND Timbaland are some pandering m#### fuckas if I ever saw one.
Wasn’t KeyTV built to spotlight black creators? SO WHY would a Black woman need to tell a story of an Asian girl going to an HBCU??
Why are they obsessed with packaging black culture onto Asian women??? pic.twitter.com/euhY42qfju

— Jas (@Jas_1019) October 22, 2025

Keke Palmer saw this clip while doom scrolling one night and said “you know what? let’s get in the studio!” pic.twitter.com/u1v1Ow8Yd5

— kwasi (@toky0_martian) October 22, 2025

Nah i knew something was wrong w Keke Palmer when she acted in this movie pic.twitter.com/Yu4cRdHTNB

— ēdē (@theidi_) October 22, 2025

They frying keke palmer for that HBCU show and it is so well deserved because girl what the f### pic.twitter.com/hjb3Cb2mQG

— f (@faavouurrr) October 22, 2025

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ICE Caught In Alleged Deepfake Scandal Targeting Young Black Men

Now, I’m not one for conspiracy theories in 2025, but this whole ICE situation feels like it’s headed straight off the rails. Word on the streets — especially in places like Chicago — is that ICE agents have been rolling deep into Black neighborhoods like it’s some kind of late-night SWAT show. They are harassing and instigating with citizens who were literally minding their business. They are sleeping, and paying taxes. These aren’t even immigration raids on border jumpers. We’re talking about American citizens being zip-tied in the middle of the night. Even kids have zero due process. That’s not law enforcement, that’s trauma. And there is a big word that starts with an F.

It’s not just the raids anymore. There’s a new twist. A few months ago, a young brother posted a regular video online. No politics, no threats, nothing. Content. Just him doing his thing. But fast forward, and he federal government reposted that same clip, except this time, they slapped a whole new headline on it. They claimed these young Black men were plotting an “attack” on ICE agents.

First off, if these brothers were that dangerous, don’t you think we’d have heard about something actually happening by now? Because ICE has been all up in their neighborhoods, and nobody’s seen a single “attack.” Instead, what we’ve seen is patience! The “hood” has shown they have remarkable, saint-level patience as they are pushed to the limit.

The dude in the video is alive, well and extremely online. He jumped right back on social media to clear it all up: “That video was months old. It had nothing to do with ICE, the government, or any kind of plot.” And yet, his face is sitting on a federal website like he’s public enemy number one. WOW!

That’s illegal Straight up. This man has every right to sue, and if the people’s opinion means anything, he probably will. Folks like Joy Anne Reid and D.L. Hughley have already been amplifying his story, and it’s gaining steam fast. Somebody’s trying to stir the racial pot, trying to create a racial confrontation?

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Whatever it is, it’s dangerous and unconstitutional. And for anyone saying, “Well, maybe he shouldn’t have dressed like that” or “He shouldn’t have posted that video” — stop it. Seriously, stop. You sound ridiculous. There’s no outfit or Instagram caption that justifies government agencies spreading AI-generated lies about American citizens.

This is crazy.

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Attorney Ronald Sweeney, who once represented Lil Wayne and played a key role in the rapper’s long legal battle with Cash Money Records, is not backing down despite recent reports. The industry veteran has issued an exclusive statement to AllHipHop addressing recent reports that he lost a lawsuit to the Grammy-winning artist.

Sweeney, a high-powered lawyer, has worked with the likes of Eazy-E, Sean “Diddy” Combs and was instrumental in helping Lil Wayne secure his freedom. He helped broker a major financial settlement from Cash Money and Universal Music Group worth over a reported $100 million.

Recent stories circulating online claimed that Sweeney’s lawsuit against Wayne was dismissed and that he had been ordered to pay the rapper $20 million. However, Sweeney says those reports are false and misleading.

Below is Ron Sweeney’s statement in full, printed as requested – without editing:

“Contrary to some reports, the court did not dismiss my lawsuit against LIl Wayne nor was I ordered to pay him $20 Million Dollars. In January of 2023 the New York Court of Appeals dismissed Wayne’s $20 Million dollar lawsuit against me and said that his lawsuit against me was meritless.

At Wayne’s direction, his attorneys filed a baseless lawsuit aimed at attacking my name and reputation without doing any due diligence whatsoever. Among the false claims, I was accused of receiving an additional 10% from the settlement of the Cash Money Universal lawsuit. The truth is, I negotiated with the litigator to reduced Wayne’s litigation costs by 10%, saving him tens of millions of dollars in the process.

I sued Wayne for the money owed me for work that I completed on his behalf as an attorney, personal manager and as a record executive for Young Money Records – one of the most successful labels in the industry. For over 13 years, Wayne and I had an agreement based on mutual trust and he paid me 10% without any hesitation. It was a handshake deal, and I honored it every step of the way.

I’m from the streets of South Central LA. I was taught that your word is your bond. I gave my word, and I delivered for Wayne. As a result of my services and operating his businesses on his behalf, he received more than $300 Million Dollars. Wayne acknowledged during his deposition that I never stole from him or lied to him.

Notwithstanding my different responsibilities, the court ruled that all of my services should be held to the standard of an attorney. Since I did not have a written agreement with Wayne, under California law Wayne had the right to void our agreement, but I still have the right to be paid the “reasonable value of my services”. My case against Wayne is still very much alive and is heading towards a jury trial. The overwhelming evidence and my witnesses will substantiate all of my claims.

Based on the extraordinary services I rendered and the incredible result that I got for Wayne, I’m certain that at trial, after the jury reviews the evidence and the testimony of my witnesses, the jury will rule that I’m entitled to my 10% as the “reasonable value of my services”.”

Sweeney remains steadfast that his lawsuit is ongoing and that he expects a jury to vindicate his position.

The dispute between Lil Wayne and Sweeney stems from a long professional relationship that began during Wayne’s turbulent years battling Cash Money co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams over unpaid royalties and control of Young Money. Sweeney helped lead the legal and business restructuring that ultimately allowed Wayne to gain ownership stakes and significant payouts before their partnership soured.

As the case moves toward trial, Sweeney says he stands by his record and reputation: a man of his word who helped deliver one of the biggest settlements in modern hip-hop history.

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