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Tyrese Gibson is pushing back against claims he’s avoiding law enforcement after his Cane Corsos allegedly killed a neighbor’s dog in Atlanta. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office has issued an arrest warrant for the actor and singer, who now faces an animal cruelty charge tied to the September 18 incident.

Authorities say Gibson’s four large dogs were seen on surveillance video roaming the neighborhood and scratching at a neighbor’s door shortly before attacking and killing a five-year-old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named Henry.

Repeated Complaints Before the Incident

Fulton County Police Animal Services reported they had received five complaints about Gibson’s dogs in the 10 days leading up to the fatal mauling. Officials say they had warned the entertainer multiple times about allowing his dogs to roam freely.

“It is the negligence on his part as the homeowner and animal owner, just letting them roam free,” said Captain Nicole Dwyer. “And now they have killed an innocent animal.”

Gibson initially agreed to surrender the dogs on September 22 but allegedly requested more time when officers arrived. When authorities returned with a search warrant, neither Gibson nor the animals were at the property.

Tyrese Responds From Los Angeles

Through a statement shared by Loren Lorosa on The Breakfast Club, Gibson denied he’s dodging authorities and said he’s currently in Los Angeles with his family and legal team.

“Tyrese wants everyone to know he is not on the run,” his reps said. “He says he’s in LA with his family and his attorneys are working to figure this all out. Tyrese says — if there was a demand for him to turn himself in on a certain day / time he would but he claims that’s not the case.”

I received this exclusive Statement from
Attorneys for Tyrese & spoke to Tyrese himself ..

on claims that Tyrese is wanted after his dogs allegedly brutally attacked and killed another dog in his neighborhood—

FIRST! Tyrese wants everyone to know// he is not on the run.

He… pic.twitter.com/YWsmBCfnTK

— BROWN GIRL GRINDING (@LorenLorosa) September 30, 2025

Legal Team Acknowledges Responsibility

Gibson’s attorneys confirmed he wasn’t in Atlanta when the attack occurred but said he accepts full responsibility for the actions of his dogs.

“Mr. Tyrese Gibson wishes to extend his deepest condolences to the family who lost their beloved dog in this tragic incident,” the statement read. “His heart is truly broken, and he has been praying for the family constantly, hoping they may one day find it in their hearts to forgive him.”

The legal team added that Gibson took swift action once he learned of the incident.

“Mr. Gibson was out of town when the incident occurred, but he accepts full responsibility for his dogs,” the statement continued. “As soon as he learned what had happened, he immediately made the incredibly difficult decision to rehome his two adult dogs and their three puppies in safe and loving homes. The liability of keeping them was simply too great, and his heart could not bear the thought of anything like this ever happening again.”

The arrest warrant for Gibson remains active as of Monday.

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Cassie Called Diddy “Cruel” And Warned Of Retaliation Ahead Of Sentencing

Cassie Warned Judge of Diddy’s Alleged Threats

Cassie told a New York federal judge she fears Sean “Diddy” Combs will retaliate against her and others who testified if he avoids prison. In a victim impact statement submitted Monday, the R&B; singer said she remains afraid of what Combs might do following his conviction on federal prostitution-related charges.

“I am so scared that if he walks free, his first actions will be swift retribution towards me and others who spoke up about his abuse at trial,” she wrote in the letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian. “As much progress as I have made in recovering from his abuse, I remain very much afraid of what he is capable of and the malice he undoubtedly harbors towards me for having the bravery to tell the truth.”

Diddy Convicted of Federal Charges

Combs, 54, was found guilty in July of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. He was cleared of more severe charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. His sentencing is scheduled for Friday in Manhattan federal court.

Cassie testified during the trial, describing an 11-year relationship she said was marked by abuse and control. She asked the judge to consider her experience when determining Combs’ punishment.

“I urge you to sentence Mr. Combs in a way that reflects the reality of the evidence and my lived experience as a victim,” she wrote.

Cassie Relocated Over Safety Concerns

In her letter, Cassie revealed she and her family moved out of New York due to safety concerns stemming from her testimony.

“We moved because I am worried that he or his associates will come after [us],” she wrote.

Cassie and Combs were in an on-again, off-again relationship from 2007 to 2018. She is now married to actor and trainer Alex Fine. The couple has three children, and she was eight months pregnant with their son when she testified.

Cassie Rejected Claims That Combs Has Changed

Responding to the defense’s argument that Combs has changed, Cassie pushed back hard.

“He will always be the same cruel, power-hungry, manipulative man that he is,” she wrote. “My experience was real, horrific and deserves to be considered.”

She called Combs “the manipulator, the aggressor, the abuser, the trafficker” and said he has “no interest in changing or becoming better.”

Combs’ sentencing is set for Friday in New York federal court.

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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B turned Twitter into a battlefield late Tuesday night (September 30) as their long-running feud reached a disturbing new level, dragging their children into the chaos.

The online clash reignited earlier in the day after Minaj questioned the legitimacy of Cardi’s album success.

What started as a jab quickly spiraled into a scorched-earth exchange that lasted into the early hours of Wednesday (October 1).

Minaj took aim at Cardi’s past comments about infertility, calling them offensive and threatening to sue.

Cardi fired back, “Girl it’s YOUR SON BIRTHDAY why are you on twitter dedicating essays to me??? For the love of god go to chuckie cheese.”

Minaj then referenced the notorious 2018 New York Fashion Week incident, claiming Cardi B suffers “seizures from the knot.”

She also accused Cardi’s upcoming project of being cursed, saying it “has been dipped in evil spirits & their sole purpose is to unleash the spirit of drama in your lives.”

Things got uglier when Minaj referenced Cardi’s daughter, tweeting “Barney B & kulture vulture” and “Kulture vulture you ugly too.”

Minaj followed up with a direct challenge: “Do something. We in NEW YORK. HEAVY ON IT.”

Cardi B Fires Back At Nicki Minaj With Shocking Allegations

Cardi denied having seizures and accused Minaj of drug use. “You haven’t even cut your f##### kid cake.. my god it’s 6 o clock in LA. You must’ve took your first line of the day,” she wrote.

The Bronx rapper then warned Minaj to back off her children. “Let this be the LAST TIME you mention my kids before I spill the tea on yours while you talkin about ABC’s!! You gon leave me TF alone today ho I’m sick of you b####!!”

Cardi escalated the personal attacks, writing, “Your daddy was a crackhead and your brother was raping his stepchild. You got medical records on me??? Post them b####!!!”

She also hit back at Minaj’s insult toward her daughter by dragging Minaj’s son into the fray. “Your hate is so deep dark and nasty because your son nonverbal cuz you f##### him up wit them drugs so you jealous of everybody kids and their happiness!!! B#### WHERE TF YOU AT STOP TALKING.”

Minaj responded with: “Cokey B PLS DONT SNIFF COKE WITH BABY #4/5. Word to Carlos.”

The insults didn’t stop there. Cardi challenged Minaj to a real-life confrontation. “DROP THE ADDY RIGHT NOW!!!! And don’t go tagging the feds and the police like you did 3 months ago.”

Minaj claimed Cardi’s team had previously begged her to collaborate. “Had the whole label fly out to CALI to BEG ME TO DO A JOINT TOUR & ALBUM WITH HER. I don’t wanna have to drop that RECORDED call. That’s why all the sabotage on my tour.”

Minaj also addressed Cardi’s police accusations. “Memba yall called cops on us last time? Made them tell us we had to leave NY b/c you & your man was afraid for yall lives???? Nah hoe. Drop the receipts. BARNEY B!!!!! You’ll be eating out the garbage cans of the Bronx in the name of JESUS. SOON.”

Cardi denied ever calling the cops and claimed Minaj’s husband was the one who violated probation. “Your dumb ass bum ass man went online talkin s### and doing threats while he was on probation DUMMY!!”

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A content creator on TikTok recently exposed a creepy clip that’s gone viral on the internet. The original creator said it was the “scariest moment of his life,” according to @Dg_horror, who posted to his platform in a video with 2.5 million views.

In the video, @Dg_horror recounts a man’s experience driving home late. The man stopped off at a gas station to fill up and grab some breakfast items. A woman walked “right up” to the man’s car, looking nearly identical to his wife. The only thing was that his wife was at home at the time and had no reason to be at the gas station that late at night.

The woman started tapping on his window, asking him if he could unlock his door.

“For a second, he thought he might be losing it,” @Dg_horror said. That’s when he pulled out his phone to document the occurrence. He started his car and left the gas station, driving home at that point. When he got there, he showed the video to his wife, who was “stunned.” She had been home the entire time.

Was this a supernatural occurrence?

Commenters immediately focused their attention on the story, saying that it’s a possible supernatural occurrence. Some commenters referenced religious entities, while others said the incident had to have been an unknown supernatural force.

Mimics are often seen in fictional worlds, but some paranormal phenomena enthusiasts believe that they’re real, visible beings that “replace the voices of loved ones to lure victims.” They’re not inherently demonic, but they can sometimes be malevolent.

“The entities typically target isolated individuals and exploit emotional vulnerabilities through their voice mimicry abilities,” the blog reads. 

Or is the explanation more sinister? 

Other people thought that the incident read as something demonic. There’s a chance that the occurrence matches what is described in Christian dogma, a “familiar spirit.” As Sister Hub blog says:

“Demons have been around for a long time. They observe families and individuals over many years, which allows them to learn details about people’s lives. By using this knowledge, demons can impersonate deceased family members with alarming accuracy.”

While the blog describes these incidents of mimicry with deceased family members, it’s one supernatural explanation for what @Dg_horror described. Demons are “tempters, mischief-makers, and agents of chaos” that lead individuals to “moral downfall.” A woman who eerily looks like a familiar face or a spouse can be a lure.

@Dg_horror did not mention the original content creator, so it’s difficult to verify the validity of his claims. We’ve reached out to him via TikTok direct message to learn more about the original content creator and context of the first video.

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Damon Dash is once again at the center of a legal storm as attorney Christopher Brown pushes a federal judge to greenlight the auction of Dash’s company assets despite his recent bankruptcy filing in Florida.

Brown, representing filmmaker Josh Webber, is urging the court to move forward with the sale of Dash’s entertainment holdings, including Poppington LLC, arguing that Dash’s bankruptcy petition doesn’t shield him from debts tied to defamation and other intentional wrongdoing. Brown claims Dash continues to flaunt wealth publicly while avoiding financial accountability.

The dispute stems from a years-long legal feud over the film Dear Frank, which Webber produced and Damon Dash was initially hired to direct. Webber and his company, Muddy Waters Pictures, removed Dash from the project, alleging he was high on set and unprofessional. Dash later rebranded the film as The List and pitched it to networks, prompting a lawsuit for copyright infringement and defamation.

A jury sided with Webber and awarded over $800,000 in damages. Brown then sought to seize Dash’s business interests, including Poppington LLC, and place them under the control of the U.S. Marshal for public sale.

The conflict escalated in March 2024 when Dash appeared on the Earn Your Leisure podcast and accused Webber of stealing the film. According to legal filings, Dash’s remarks cost Webber a $4 million film deal. Webber filed a defamation suit and won a $4 million default judgment after Dash missed court deadlines and failed to attend mediation.

Facing mounting judgments, unpaid taxes and child support, Damon Dash filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Florida earlier this month. In court documents, he claimed to have less than $5,000 in assets, including a $500 phone, $2,500 in jewelry, and $100 in cash. However, Brown argues that Dash failed to disclose key assets, including his life rights and intellectual property, which could be sold to repay creditors.

Brown also pointed to Dash’s public statements, including a September 2025 interview on The Breakfast Club, where Dash claimed he had $5 million in the bank, a record deal with Sony Music for his “Black Guns” group, and a new book deal. Brown argues these statements contradict Dash’s bankruptcy claims and show he still controls valuable assets through Poppington LLC.

“The bankruptcy filing only covers his personal property,” Brown stated in court documents. “It does not impact the assets of Poppington LLC, which remain subject to auction.”

Brown also noted that Dash has not filed any adversarial motion to stop the auction and that delays have been caused by Dash’s own legal tactics.

Federal Judge Robert Lehrburger is now weighing whether to allow the asset sale to proceed. If approved, Poppington LLC’s catalog—including films like Honor Up and Too Honorable—could soon be sold off to satisfy Dash’s debts.

Dash’s bankruptcy filing lists more than $25 million in liabilities, including over $8.7 million owed to the IRS and New York State, nearly $650,000 in unpaid child and spousal support, and more than $5.5 million in unsecured claims from lawsuits and legal fees.

In 2024, Dash’s one-third stake in Roc-A-Fella Records was auctioned for roughly $1 million to cover back taxes and support payments. The bankruptcy filing aims to wipe out unsecured debt and stop ongoing collections, but creditors argue Dash is hiding assets that could be liquidated.

The court has already ordered the sale of Dash’s film studio and streaming platform. A decision on whether the auction of Poppington LLC’s assets can proceed is expected soon.

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A$AP Rocky quietly parted ways with his Los Angeles mansion for $3.95 million in an off-market sale that wrapped in April, just weeks before Rihanna revealed her pregnancy at the 2025 Met Gala and months ahead of their daughter Rocki’s September 13 birth.

The 4,300-square-foot property, nestled between Beverly Grove and West Hollywood, had been under scrutiny since April 2022, when LAPD officers raided the home using battering rams.

The search was tied to a 2021 shooting investigation. Authorities seized multiple boxes and firearms, but none matched the weapon involved in the alleged incident. Rocky was acquitted of all related charges in February 2025.

The timing of the sale appears deliberate. Rocky, 36, finalized the deal just days before Rihanna’s high-profile Met Gala appearance in New York, where she debuted her baby bump.

The couple, who also share sons RZA, 3, and Riot, 2, have since welcomed their third child.

Initially purchased in 2015 for $3.05 million, the modern-style residence featured a sleek Italian kitchen, designer appliances, multiple balconies and a backyard designed for entertaining—complete with a zero-edge pool and spa.

Though the home was once a staple in Rocky’s portfolio, he had not lived there for some time. The decision to sell may signal a clean break from the legal ordeal that once surrounded the property.

The sale is just one move in the couple’s broader real estate shuffle. Their primary residence remains a $13.8 million colonial-style estate in Beverly Hills, which they bought in 2020.

The 7,700-square-foot home includes five bedrooms, seven bathrooms, a private gym and a cocktail bar—ideal for a growing family.

Rihanna’s holdings stretch far beyond California. The billionaire mogul owns a $21.8 million beachfront condo in Barbados and has previously held properties in New York and London.

The couple’s Beverly Hills home continues to serve as their family hub, offering privacy and space for their three children. Rocky’s real estate pivot appears aligned with his focus on family life and music, marking a new chapter following his legal challenges.

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Fashion Nova and litigation. It seems like they are married or estranged. The mega-brand, loved for its quick-turnaround fashions and equally criticized for “borrowing” too freely, might be stepping into yet another storm. Word has it that a certain rapper feels their designs were snatched, repurposed, and plastered on Nova’s site without the proper blessing. $10 million in damages is the big number. That’s not small change!

Now, let’s#### pause for a second. Fashion Nova has been down this road before. Their model is to tap into pop culture, run the trends through the machinery and get them on to us in record time. Sometimes that means licensing or collaborating with an artist or brand. Other times, it’s just… uncanny resemblance. With fashion, “nothing new under the sun” isn’t just a saying. But when someone with a big voice in Hip-Hop feels ripped off, that can turn into paperwork.

Here’s the thing: I’ve been hearing about this for a minute. A lawsuit was supposedly “on the way” but nothing has hit the courts yet. That makes this feel like one of those “wait and watch” situations. But those close to the situation keep saying litigation is being discussed in real numbers. I think it is going to happen, because this person is not playing.

What makes this interesting is the timing. Hip-Hop merch has become a real business, not just something to push on tour. For some artists, it’s their bread and butter! They must protect their designs. In this case, the rapper is working with a designer. A fast-fashion giant possibly has more money that we can imagine. But I am sure they cannot fathom losing their intellectual property or just rolling over. That’s just a fight waiting to happen. Cultural credibility will often clash with corporate cash. Maybe I need to rap!

So, what happens next? If this goes to court, we’ll finally get to peel back the curtain and see if there was indeed a bite taken out of the rapper’s creativity. I’ll also get to spill the beans on said rapper. Until then, it’s speculation. Fashion Nova is loved and sometimes hated. A $10 million bomb will shake everything up.

“What has been is what will be, and what has been done is what will be done, and there is nothing new under the sun…”

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Defense Moves To Uncover Witnesses And Evidence

Yella Beezy is demanding Dallas County prosecutors release the identities of informants and witnesses as he prepares for trial in the capital murder case tied to the 2020 death of Mo3. Attorneys for the rapper, whose real name is Markies Conway, filed multiple motions requesting the court compel the state to turn over critical details before proceedings begin.

The defense is asking for the names and addresses of all potential witnesses—including any confidential informants—at least 20 days prior to the trial’s start date. Conway’s legal team is also seeking access to all evidence collected during the investigation, including lab reports, photographs and physical items.

Legal Team Seeks Statements And Pretrial Hearing

Conway’s attorneys want all statements he made to law enforcement, along with a pretrial hearing to determine whether those statements were made voluntarily. The defense is pushing for a judicial review to ensure Conway wasn’t coerced or misled during police questioning.

Another motion asks the court to disclose whether any witnesses received deals or incentives in exchange for their cooperation. The defense also wants to block the prosecution from introducing unrelated prior incidents unless a judge finds them relevant to the case.

In addition, the legal team is requesting full access to any materials used to refresh witnesses’ memories and a complete record of all evidence gathered during the investigation.

Capital Murder Charges Stem From Alleged Murder-For-Hire Plot

A Dallas County grand jury indicted Conway in March 2025 for capital murder with remuneration. Prosecutors allege he arranged the killing of Mo3 by paying Kewon White to carry out the shooting on Interstate 35E in Dallas on November 11, 2020. White and Devin Brown were arrested as co-defendants.

According to The Los Angeles Times, investigators claim Conway withdrew $40,000 in cash shortly before the shooting and cite surveillance video as part of the evidence linking him to the crime.

Conway Remains Under House Arrest

Conway was arrested on March 20, 2025, and initially held on a $2 million bond, later reduced to $750,000. He is currently under house arrest with GPS monitoring, according to Fox 4 News.

If found guilty, Conway could face the death penalty under Texas law. His trial is scheduled to begin February 2, 2026.

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Celeste Rivas was not pregnant at the time of her death, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, who released a death certificate that directly refutes widespread online rumors surrounding the 18-year-old whose dismembered body was found inside the trunk of a Tesla in the Hollywood Hills.

The disturbing discovery was made on September 8, when authorities located Rivas’ remains in a vehicle registered to D4vd, a rising Hip-Hop artist. The car had reportedly been abandoned for several weeks before police were alerted.

While the official cause of death has not yet been determined, the Medical Examiner confirmed an autopsy was completed but stated that further toxicology tests and investigative work are required before a final ruling can be issued.

The certificate, however, did clarify one detail that had been widely speculated across social media: Rivas was not pregnant and had not been within the last year. That specific point had fueled a wave of online commentary, prompting the public clarification.

LAPD Captain Scot Williams told TMZ, “Confirming whether Rivas died from foul play or other causes is critical to the case,” adding that detectives are unable to officially classify her death as a homicide until they receive the Medical Examiner’s final findings.

For now, police say it “remains unclear whether there is any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body.”

In a statement issued Monday, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Robbery-Homicide Division said, “It remains unclear whether there is any criminal culpability beyond the concealment of her body. RHD is thoroughly examining every aspect of this case to uncover the truth and seek justice for Celeste Rivas Hernandez and her family.”

The car in which Rivas was found had been parked for an extended period in a secluded area of the Hollywood Hills, raising questions about how long her body had been there before discovery.

Rivas had been reported missing since April 2024 after fleeing her home in Lake Elsinore. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office had been searching for her for over a year.

D4vd, who gained popularity through TikTok with moody singles like “Romantic Homicide” and “Here With Me,” has not been named a suspect.

The indie pop singer, originally from Queens and raised in Houston, canceled his Withered World Tour earlier this month without offering a reason.

As of now, the investigation remains open while detectives continue to examine how the teenager ended up in D4vd’s vehicle and what led to her death.

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I don’t know why this isn’t interesting to me, but I’m going to talk about it anyway! Nicki Minaj is on a rampage. She has her eyes and sights fully on JAY-Z and Cardi B! For some reason, this has become the cornerstone of her album rollout for next year. As you can see, she’s already disrupted part of Cardi B’s rollout. Cardi B debuted at the top of the charts, but Nicki celebrated as if she did not. But that’s another story—we’ll get into that in a second.

READ ALSO: Nicki Minaj Drags JAY-Z Into Album Rollout With Wild AI Image

A few months ago, Nicki was up in arms over Jay, Roc Nation, and money she said she was owed, plus a lot of other things that had nothing to do with bars. Nicki is one of the best writers of our time, so I’d rather hear her making music than unloading on social media. But that’s just me. Here we are with the drama. First of all, she seemingly celebrated Cardi not debuting at the top of the charts, which was surprising to me because Cardi’s rollout was incredible, spanning multiple cities and even underserved territories. I thought it was masterful. Second, Cardi’s album Am I The Drama? was very, very good and well-received by both fans and critics alike. But she was up against some heavy competition on the charts, so she didn’t land at number one. Personally, that doesn’t matter to me—it’s all about the music.

Anyway, it seems like some slick talk—perhaps on Young Thug’s album and other stuff—has Nicki fired all the way up. Now she’s going at Jay and Cardi in a way that feels like a vendetta. I think we’re going to have to deal with this energy consistently from now until her album drops next year. I just hope it doesn’t take away from the music itself. That said, Nicki has made it clear she’s writing! I think she emphasized that because Cardi B has co-writers, while Nicki is all MC. There’s a slight distinction, but Cardi doesn’t care. I don’t think Atlantic Records cares either. And honestly, I don’t think most people care anymore.

READ ALSO: Cardi B Breaks Records With Her Second No. 1 Album “AM I THE DRAMA?”

JAY-Z is another story. I wonder if he’s even thinking about any of this or if he’s brushing it off from a yacht somewhere. Personally, I’d love to see Jay come back out. I feel like Hip-Hop needs him just as much as it needs Nas. We need these great examples of veteran MCs still operating at a high lyrical level. That said, Jay’s not doing the Super Bowl now, so that’s off the table. Meanwhile, Nas is about to drop some time this year—we definitely know that’s happening. So we’ll have to wait and see.

Nevertheless, Nicki Minaj is on a rampage, and it doesn’t seem like it’s stopping any time soon. I’m here for it, though, because it’s basically the essence of Hip-Hop. Since we’re not going to get along, we might as well get it on—lyrically. Keep it on wax and may the best rapper win.

As I type this, Cardi and Nicki are going back and forth over Twitter…this is WILD! But that will be the next post…but here is a dose of what is happening.

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