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Baby rolled into Harlem and the streets responded with energy only New York can provide. The Cash Money co-founder, aka “The General,” linked up with Dee of Ruff Ryders for a candid conversation that turned the block into a block party.

Dee, along with his brother Waah and the Dean family, launched Ruff Ryders Entertainment, the powerhouse that elevated DMX to global stardom. Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, Cash Money and Ruff Ryders shared more than a few hit records—they shared respect. Both labels represented different corners of Hip-Hop’s rise yet their movements often intersected, blending Southern swagger with East Coast toughness. You know the songs.

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On social media, Harlem buzzed as clips surfaced of Baby’s arrival. Crowds packed the block, ready to show love to the mogul who built an empire from the ground up. Most were kept at bay by security. Jim Jones was one of the most visible faces in the crowd, snapping selfies and dapping up Baby in a show of brotherhood that resonated across timelines. If you look, Scar Lip was there as well. I’m pretty sure she is managed by Double R.

The conversation itself happened outdoors, in the middle of Harlem life. Horns blared and pedestrians passed by while two industry legends sat down on crates reminiscing like old neighbors. This is the definition of raw. I can’t wait to see this.

No full transcript of the sit-down has dropped yet, but I think it will be a cool exchange. The sight of Baby and Dee embracing each other’s legacies is dope.

Some say Harlem is a nice middle ground, but I think it could’ve happened anywhere. Salute Cash Money and Ruff Ryders.

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Jimmy Fallon is steering clear of political landmines on The Tonight Show following Jimmy Kimmel‘s temporary removal from the airwaves after remarks about conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Speaking to CNBC on Tuesday, Fallon made it clear he has no plans to shift gears into political commentary.

“Our show has never really been that political, you know,” Fallon said. “We hit both sides equally, and we try to make everybody laugh, and that’s really the way our show works.”

Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was pulled by ABC on September 17 after his controversial comments about President Donald Trump and Charlie Kirk drew scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission. He returned to the air six days later. Fallon, meanwhile, used his own monologue on September 18 to poke fun at the confusion surrounding the situation.

“Well guys, the big story is that Jimmy Kimmel was suspended by ABC after pressure from the FCC (Federal Communications Commission), leaving everyone thinking WTF? What’s going on?” Fallon said. “This morning I woke up to 100 text messages from my dad saying, ‘I’m sorry they cancelled your show.’ And I go, ‘That’s not me!’ That’s Jimmy Kimmel!’”

Fallon also praised Kimmel directly, calling him “a decent, funny and loving guy,” and added, “And I hope he comes back.”

While Jimmy Kimmel’s brief suspension stirred debate around free speech and network boundaries, Fallon is doubling down on his long-standing approach—keeping things light and steering clear of controversy.

“Our monologues are kind of the same that we’ve been doing since Johnny Carson was hosting The Tonight Show,” Fallon said. “So really, I just keep my head down and make sure the jokes are funny.”

He credited his writing staff for helping maintain that tone. “We’re just trying to make the best show we possibly can and entertain everybody,” he said. “We have a lot of clever, smart writers.”

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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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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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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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D4vd was the target of a swatting hoax at his family’s Hempstead home in Texas just ten days after police discovered the decomposed body of a 15-year-old girl in the trunk of his impounded Tesla in Los Angeles.

On September 18, officers armed with rifles arrived at the residence following a 911 call falsely claiming gunfire, screaming and a possible death at the property. The entire response was captured on police body cameras, showing officers approaching the home with weapons drawn.

The parents of the 20-year-old singer, born David Anthony Burke, answered the door visibly alarmed.

“Someone is messing with us,” his father repeated to officers, while his mother asked them to check the property in case someone was hiding nearby.

Police confirmed the call was a swatting prank, a dangerous tactic where false emergencies are reported to provoke an armed law enforcement response. No arrests were made and no official report was filed.

The hoax came shortly after the Los Angeles Police Department revealed that the body of Celeste Rivas Hernandez had been discovered in the trunk of D4vd‘s Tesla on September 8. The vehicle had been towed from a location where it had been parked for weeks.

“The vehicle had been parked at the location from which it was towed for several weeks, so Ms. Rivas Hernandez may have been deceased for several weeks before the discovery of her body,” the LAPD said in a statement.

Hernandez, who weighed 71 pounds and had wavy black hair, was wearing a tube top, black leggings, a yellow metal chain bracelet and stud earrings at the time of her death, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner.

Investigators have not yet determined how she died. However, police acknowledged there may be “criminal culpability” related to the concealment of her remains.

“The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner has not yet determined the cause or manner of Ms. Rivas Hernandez’s death,” LAPD said. “As such, it remains unclear whether there is any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body.”

Hernandez had been reported missing from her Lake Elsinore home earlier this year. Sources told TMZ that D4vd’s friends believed she was 19, though she was actually 15 when her body was found—just one day after her birthday.

D4vd, who rose to prominence on TikTok with tracks like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” canceled his U.S. tour on September 19 and paused the release of his deluxe album “Withered.” He has not made any public appearances since vacating his Hollywood Hills residence, which was searched by detectives.

The swatting incident adds another layer of scrutiny to a case already drawing national attention. False emergency calls like these have become a growing concern, especially when tied to high-profile investigations.
A spokesperson for the artist has not responded to requests for comment.

The LAPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding Hernandez’s death, which was confirmed on September 8.

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Kash Patel Slammed Assata Shakur Tributes as Disrespectful to Fallen Police

Patel Condemns Public Praise for Shakur After Her Death in Cuba

Kash Patel criticized online tributes to Assata Shakur following her death in Havana last week, calling the praise an insult to law enforcement and the memory of slain New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster.

“Joanne Chesimard didn’t ‘fight for justice.’ She murdered New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in cold blood then fled to Cuba to escape accountability. The FBI never stopped calling her what she was: a terrorist,” Patel wrote on X. “Mourning her is spitting on the badge and the blood of every cop who gave their life in service.”

Patel, 45, a former federal prosecutor and Trump administration official, currently serves as FBI Director under former President Donald Trump.

Joanne Chesimard didn’t “fight for justice.” She murdered New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster in cold blood, then fled to Cuba to escape accountability. The FBI never stopped calling her what she was: a terrorist.

Mourning her is spitting on the badge and the blood of every… pic.twitter.com/letscTdaBG

— FBI Director Kash Patel (@FBIDirectorKash) September 28, 2025

Shakur’s History and Criminal Conviction

Shakur, born Joanne Chesimard, was a member of the Black Liberation Army and the godmother of Tupac Shakur. She was convicted in 1973 of killing Foerster during a traffic stop on the New Jersey Turnpike. After escaping prison in 1979, she fled to Cuba, where Fidel Castro granted her asylum in 1984.

The FBI later placed Shakur on its “Most Wanted Terrorists” list, offering a $1 million reward for information leading to her capture. She remained in Cuba until her death in April 2024 at an undisclosed age.

Tributes From Political and Educational Groups

Despite her criminal record, several progressive organizations honored Shakur’s legacy after her passing. The Democratic Socialists of America posted, “Rest in Power, Assata Shakur. The American state brutally oppressed Assata and her Black Panther Party Comrades. The Cubans welcomed her and other Black Revolutionaries with asylum, and their solidarity and loyalty allowed Assata to live out her days in Havana.”

The Chicago Teachers Union also shared a tribute, writing, “Today we honor the life and legacy of a revolutionary fighter, a fierce writer, a revered elder of Black liberation, and a leader of freedom whose spirit continues to live in our struggle.”

Political Leaders Push Back

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, a Democrat, joined Patel in condemning the tributes. “She was convicted of the murder of New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster, who was executed in cold blood,” Murphy posted on X. “There are so many worthy heroes to celebrate. She is not one of them.”

Shakur’s affiliation with the Black Liberation Army—a militant offshoot of the Black Panther Party—connected her to a group involved in armed robberies, police shootings and bombings in the 1970s.

Shakur’s Defense of Her Actions

In her 1987 autobiography, Shakur claimed she was wrongfully targeted and said she was punished for political beliefs and actions she viewed as justified.

Shakur died in Havana in late April 2024, closing a decades-long chapter of one of the most polarizing figures in American political and criminal history.

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