Category: Hip Hop

Tsu Surf declared he’s nearly out of prison and hinted he might not return to battle rap, sharing a raw update that mixed hope with hesitation.

“IM GETTING SO CLOSE I CAN TASTE THE DOOR,” the Newark rapper and battle rap icon wrote in a message from behind bars, signaling that his release is approaching fast.

But while freedom is on the horizon, his future in the ring that made him a staple in the Hip-Hop world remains uncertain.

“WHO GOING TO BE MY FIRST BATTLE HOME? HONESTLY, I GOTTA SEE IF MY HEART IS STILL THERE, THE ENERGY DOESN’T FEEL THE SAME. IF I DON’T FEEL LIKE ITS ANYBODY WORTHY OF SHARING THE STAGE WHEN I TOUCH, I’LL PASS,” he admitted.

Tsu Surf is currently serving a five-year federal sentence after pleading guilty in 2023 to conspiracy and unlawful firearm possession as a convicted felon.

Surf also reflected on the mental toll of incarceration, describing how it forced him into a deeper connection with his faith.

“He sat me down before I completely self-destructed… before I lost everything,” he wrote, speaking about his relationship with God.

He said he once felt “bitter” about his situation but now views it as a blessing in disguise.

“IF I HAD 100 MORE LETTERS TO WRITE, I WOULD PROBABLY USE THESE TWO WORDS 100 TIMES…. GRATITUDE. HUMILITY,” he wrote. “Stop walkin around like everyday not a blessing… if it feel good, say thank you. If it hurt, learn from it.”

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Surf didn’t shy away from the harsh realities of prison life either. He described missing basic comforts like going for a drive and being powerless to help his daughter when she needed him.

“I can’t pull up to McDonald’s… can’t even open this cell door to get to my daughter,” he shared.

Despite the uncertainty around battle rap, Surf didn’t completely shut the door on a comeback.

“I’LL PASS,” he said, unless the right opponent or offer comes along. Still, Surf admitted he wouldn’t turn down $100K for a battle.

During a short Q&A, he listed artists he hopes to work with once he’s out, including Latto, Rylo Rodriguez, Fridayy, Ella Mai, Hunxho, EST Gee and Coco Jones. He credited Rylo’s music with helping him get through his sentence.

As for when he’ll walk free? “WHEN DO I GET HOME? SOON AS HELL, BUT NOT SOON ENOUGH!” he wrote.

He ended his message with a reminder to stay grounded through life’s ups and downs: “Don’t trip over your blessons (yeah I spelled it like that for a reason).”

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Sha’Carri Richardson and Christian Coleman had themselves a messy moment at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport that ended with her in cuffs, but Coleman says don’t let that fool you—she’s still solid.

Richardson was busted on July 27 after a heated exchange with Coleman allegedly turned physical. Cops say it went down at a TSA checkpoint where she reportedly snatched his backpack, blocked his path, shoved him into a pillar and tossed a pair of headphones at him. Surveillance cameras caught the whole thing.

She got booked into the South Correctional Entity jail in Des Moines, Washington, that Sunday night and was released Monday afternoon, according to reports.

Cops say Coleman didn’t want to press charges and told them he didn’t wanna be seen as a victim either.

Now Coleman’s speaking up and clearing the air during an interview with CITIUS MAG.

“I feel like it was just a sucky situation all around. I don’t feel as if she should’ve been arrested. People have discussions and emotions. She has things that she needs to work on for herself, of course. So do I, so do you. Everybody. I’m in the business of extending grace and mercy and love, I don’t try to look at obstacles, either,” Coleman said.

He wasn’t feeling the way the story got spun.

“I hate the narrative too, it’s so negative. Like I said…even talking to the cop, he was like, ‘There’s nothing I can do.’ I understood, but like I said, it was just a sucky situation. She’s a human being, and a great person,” Coleman added.

Coleman also gave her props, calling her the best female athlete in the world and saying she’s dealing with stuff nobody else can really get.

“We’re two dominant personalities and she’s the best female athlete in the world,” he said. “I see it every day. She just has a lot of things going on. A lot of emotions and forces going on inside of her that not only I can’t understand, but nobody can. She’s one of one. And I’m one of one too…she’s gon’ be just fine, I’m gon’ be good too. So it is what it is.”

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Diddy will remain behind bars until sentencing after a federal judge in Manhattan denied his request for bail, citing his history of violence and potential to flee.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs failed to meet the strict legal threshold required for pre-sentencing release. The court found no “clear and convincing evidence” that he is neither a danger to the public nor a flight risk.

Diddy, who is awaiting sentencing on charges tied to prostitution-related crimes, had asked the court to consider exceptional circumstances.

His legal team presented a $50 million bail package secured by his Miami property and co-signed by family members, including his mother Janice Combs. Some relatives even surrendered their passports.

The defense also offered to limit his travel to Florida, New York and New Jersey for legal appointments and said he would comply with mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Despite those offers, the court sided with prosecutors who argued that Diddy’s wealth, influence and past violent conduct made him a serious risk.

The judge emphasized that no amount of money or monitoring could ensure he wouldn’t interfere with witnesses or pose a threat to others.

“Increasing the amount of the bond or devising additional conditions doesn’t change the calculus given the circumstances and heavy burden of proof that Combs bears.,” the judge wrote in the ruling, rejecting the defense’s proposed conditions, including house arrest and electronic monitoring.

Diddy’s lawyers tried to point to deteriorating conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he is currently held. They described the facility as unsafe, poorly staffed, and serving maggot-infested food.

But the court dismissed those claims as insufficient to justify release.

“The public outcry concerning these conditions has come from all corners. But as Combs acknowledges, MDC staff has been able to keep him safe and attend to his needs, even during an incident of threatened violence from an inmate,” the judge said, referencing a prior case where release was granted only due to a defendant’s old age and severe health issues.

The court made no ruling on the underlying evidence, reserving that for sentencing, which is scheduled for October 3, 2025. Until then, Diddy will remain in custody.

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Jeezy brought Hip-Hop and fine art together in Atlanta for a private auction that raised funds for youth programs and honored the 20th anniversary of his breakout album.

The Grammy-nominated rapper partnered with acclaimed visual artist Dr. Fahamu Pècou on July 29 to debut “School of Hard Knocks,” a custom portrait unveiled at the Johnson Lowe Gallery.

The painting, which sold to Jeezy’s longtime mentor Jerry Thomas for an undisclosed amount, will benefit both Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation and the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta.

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The event celebrated Jeezy’s 2005 debut album Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 and merged themes of resilience, transformation and education.

The artwork depicts Jeezy in all white, posed like a professor holding a fictional book titled They We Didn’t Realize We Were Seeds.

The piece also includes a transparent backpack filled with cowrie shells and a crystallized Snowman emblem—symbols that reimagine surveillance tools as markers of empowerment.

“This painting is not just a tribute to Jeezy’s 20-year legacy,” said Dr. Pècou. “It is an offering to all the thinkers, hustlers, and visionaries molded in fire. For those of us who come through the margins, the school of hard knocks isn’t metaphor—it’s alma mater. And from its halls, we emerge not broken, but forged—brilliant, unbowed, and blooming.”

Radio host Frank Ski served as the night’s auctioneer, helping secure the sale that will now support two community-focused organizations. Jeezy’s Street Dreamz Foundation, a 501(c)(3), works to uplift at-risk youth with programs in financial literacy, entrepreneurship, health and tech.

Meanwhile, Dr. Pècou’s museum continues to highlight the artistic legacy of the African diaspora in Atlanta.

The Johnson Lowe Gallery, known for showcasing internationally respected artists, hosted the invitation-only event, which blended Hip-Hop’s cultural weight with the reflective power of visual art.

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Nicki Minaj tore into Dez Bryant during a profanity-laced rant Monday (August 4) on Stationhead, defending her husband Kenneth Petty’s criminal past while dragging up disturbing allegations about Bryant’s own family history.

The NYC rapper referenced Bryant’s 2012 domestic violence arrest and claims that his mother was a teenager when she became pregnant by her mother’s boyfriend, who also fathered two of her siblings.

The tangled accusations were part of a blistering tirade aimed at Bryant after he brought up Petty’s status as a registered sex offender.

“It’s starting to look like some of you men who didn’t have a father in the home want other people to not have a father in their home,” Minaj said. “It’s starting to look like some of you men whose daddy and granddaddy is the same man, has been projecting his anger in relations to women being abused all over the internet. Because psychologically he’s defending his father.”

Minaj then turned her attention to her husband’s 1995 conviction, when Petty was 16 years old, and compared it to Bryant’s alleged family trauma.

“If a man can say after finding out his mama/sister was raped by his daddy/grandad, that he forgives both of them. What do you mean both of them?” she questioned. “What did she do? So is that why you’ve been beating her? Because you are taking out what he did on your mother, who was a child, you dumb b####. Just like my husband was a child. You dumb b####.”

The feud escalated when Minaj referenced her $10 million challenge for Bryant to fight Petty.

“I’mma make this n#### beat you bad b####,” she said, before adding a disclaimer: “Listen, all of this has been for entertainment purposes only. These are all alleged.”

Nicki Minaj & Dez Bryant’s Heated Timeline Clash

The online clash began earlier in the week after Bryant responded to Jerry Jones criticizing Roc Nation, the agency founded by JAY-Z that once represented him. Minaj jumped in, promising to match every NFL story Bryant posted with her own exposés about Roc Nation, JAY-Z and CEO Desiree Perez.

Bryant initially tried to de-escalate, calling himself a fan of Minaj and asking to be left out of her issues with Roc Nation.

But after Minaj brought up his 2012 arrest, Bryant fired back by pointing to Petty’s sex offender status and accepted her fight challenge, saying he would “stomp her husband in front of her” and told her to “get the cash ready.”

Bryant later apologized for his part in the feud, writing that he “let the devil win that time” and expressing regret over the influence his actions might have on younger followers.

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Fivio Foreign is back outside after spending over half the year locked up over a New Year’s Day gun threat case in New Jersey.

The Brooklyn drill rapper got out on August 1 after a Bergen County judge gave him credit for the 196 days he already sat in jail and hit him with three years’ probation.

That means no new run-ins with cops, clean drug tests, and staying out of trouble if he wants to remain free.

The whole situation kicked off when Fivio allegedly pulled a s####### a woman during a heated parking lot argument on January 1 in Edgewater, New Jersey.

He pointed a gun at a woman who had asked him for help jumpstarting her car and told her, “If I see you parked in front of this building again, there is going to be a f###### problem.”

Witnesses at the scene identified Fivio Foreign and called 911.

Surveillance footage from the apartment complex reportedly backed up the woman’s version of events. Officers arrested him on January 18, but no firearm was recovered.

He ended up getting booked on five charges, including aggravated assault and illegal gun possession.

Fivio copped a plea deal for third-degree terroristic threats — which helped him dodge the more serious gun and assault charges.

Fivio Foreign is back outside after spending over half the year locked up over a New Year’s Day gun threat case in New Jersey.

The Brooklyn drill rapper got out on August 1 after a Bergen County judge gave him credit for the 196 days he already sat in jail and hit him with three years’ probation.

That means no new run-ins with cops, clean drug tests, and staying out of trouble if he wants to remain free.

The whole situation kicked off when Fivio allegedly pulled a s####### a woman during a heated parking lot argument on January 1 in Edgewater, New Jersey.

He pointed a gun at a woman who had asked him for help jumpstarting her car and told her, “If I see you parked in front of this building again, there is going to be a f###### problem.”

Witnesses at the scene identified Fivio Foreign and called 911.

Surveillance footage from the apartment complex reportedly backed up the woman’s version of events. Officers arrested him on January 18, but no firearm was recovered.

He ended up getting booked on five charges, including aggravated assault and illegal gun possession.

Fivio copped a plea deal for third-degree terroristic threats — which helped him dodge the more serious gun and assault charges.

The rapper celebrated his freedom by flossing a new, diamond-encrusted chain that reads “Movie Theater.” The massive piece opens up to show a small screen that plays actual videos.

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South Park took direct aim at Donald Trump in its Season 27 premiere on Comedy Central, and now the long-running animated series is making a major streaming move that’s turning heads.

The satirical juggernaut, created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone, will be pulled from HBO Max on Monday (August 4), shifting exclusively to Paramount+ as part of a $1.5 billion deal signed in July. That agreement gives Paramount+ full streaming rights to all 26 previous seasons, its feature-length specials and at least 50 new episodes over five upcoming seasons.

The Season 27 opener, “Sermon on the ‘Mount,” marked the show’s return after nearly two years and wasted no time jumping into controversy. The episode featured a nude deepfake version of Trump wandering a desert and lying in bed with Satan. It also included a faux public service announcement mocking the former president, who hasn’t appeared in the series since 1997.

The White House wasn’t amused. Assistant press secretary Taylor Rogers slammed the episode, saying South Park “hasn’t been relevant for over 20 years and is hanging on by a thread with uninspired ideas in a desperate attempt for attention.”

At San Diego Comic-Con the following day, Parker and Stone offered a dry apology. When asked if they expected the backlash, Parker said, “We’re terribly sorry,” prompting laughter from the crowd,

The episode also caught the attention of The Late Show host Stephen Colbert, who praised the creators for their boldness. “And I completely agree with this one,” Colbert said during his monologue. “Because if the government interfered with private AI, innovators at South Park wouldn’t be able to make important videos like this one. That is a message of hope.”

Colbert’s show was recently canceled by CBS, which, like Comedy Central, is owned by Paramount.

Since its 1997 debut, South Park has become one of the most influential animated shows in television history. Known for its crude humor and fearless satire, the series has earned multiple Emmy Awards and maintained a loyal audience for more than two decades. Its ability to stay culturally relevant—despite criticism—has helped it remain a staple in the streaming era.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump remains one of the most polarizing figures in American politics. His critics have long accused him of promoting misinformation, stoking division and undermining democratic institutions. The deepfake portrayal in South Park only added fuel to the fire among those who view him as a dangerous influence.e

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Soulja Boy was arrested early Sunday (August 3) in Los Angeles after police allegedly discovered a firearm during a traffic stop in the Melrose area, according to NBC Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed officers pulled over a vehicle around 2:30 a.m. local time and noticed a gun inside. The 33-year-old rapper, born DeAndre Cortez Way, was a passenger in the car and was taken into custody on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Authorities did not disclose the reason for the initial stop.

Social media posts suggest the rapper had been celebrating his birthday at West Hollywood hotspot Poppy just hours before the arrest. His birthday was July 28.

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The “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” artist, who rose to fame in 2007 with his viral dance anthem, has had multiple brushes with the law over the years. In April, a Los Angeles jury found him liable for sexual battery and assault, ordering him to pay $4 million to a woman who accused him of abusing her over a two-year period.

In 2023, Soulja Boy was also named in a Securities and Exchange Commission case involving the illegal promotion of crypto assets. He and singer Austin Mahone were the only two celebrities among those charged who declined to settle with the SEC by paying $400,000 in penalties, interest and disgorgement.

This isn’t his first run-in with weapons-related charges. In 2014, he was arrested in Los Angeles for carrying a loaded firearm, though the case was later dismissed. In 2019, he was sentenced to 240 days in jail for violating probation after police found ammunition at his home.

As of Sunday, no further details about his latest arrest have been released by LAPD.

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Donald Trump didn’t hold back when Charlamagne Tha God showed up on Lara Trump‘s Fox News show and trashed his presidency—he jumped on Truth Social and went scorched earth.

The ex-president fired off a 2:30 A.M. post on Sunday (August 3), calling Charlamagne a “racist sleazebag,” a “Low IQ individual,” and a “dope.”

Trump went off, writing, “Why is he allowed to use the word ‘GOD’ when describing himself? Can anyone imagine the uproar there would be if I used that nickname?”

And he didn’t stop there. Trump blasted, “This dope, Charlamagne, would vote for Sleepy Joe or Kamala?” Then added, “He has no idea what words are coming out of his mouth, and knows nothing about me or what I have done.”

So what set Trump off?

Charlamagne showed up on Lara’s show the night before and ripped Trump’s time in office. He said, “the least of us are still being impacted the worst” and “people are hurting.”

But there was more.

Charlamagne also said that Trump’s refusal to drop the Epstein files might push old-school conservatives to take back the GOP. He called it a possible “political coup” against MAGA leadership.

And when asked who he’d vote for, Charlamagne leaned toward Kamala Harris over Trump. That combo of criticism—bashing his record, questioning his base’s loyalty, and suggesting he’d pick Kamala—clearly hit a nerve and was enough to trigger Trump’s late-night post.

Trump watches a ton of TV—according to reports, sometimes as much as eight hours a day—and he probably caught every second of that interview.

And like clockwork, he jumped online to fire shots before the sun came up.

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Jerry Jones Ignites Micah Parsons Trade Drama by Name-Dropping Jay-Z and Dez Bryant

WTHELLY? Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys are back in the NFL spotlight for all the wrong reasons. This year’s training camp circus features a tense contract standoff with star linebacker Micah Parsons. You may have seen, he’s already trying to go to rival Eagles. He has submitted a formal trade request, but there is a wild twist that includes JAY-Z. The chatter includes Roc Nation Sports and former Cowboys wideout Dez Bryant. Sheeeeeeesh!

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Jerry Jones is beyond old-school. Dude was photographed in 1957 among a crowd of white students trying to keep black students from integrating at an Arkansas high school. He’s that kind of old school. Apparently, he has a certain “hands-on negotiating style,” and Parsons is not with it. He wants agent David Mulugheta to rep him and does not want to talk directly to Jerry. The Cowboys owner has attempted to bypass Mulugheta entirely. He wants to force Parsons into direct talks. Sounds very much like a slave owner.

But, Jerry Jones is not a slave owner. But he gives those vibes and Black people were not slaves – they were enslaved. Instead of being accountable, he opted to shift blame, naming a 2015 situation involving Jay-Z and Dez Bryant.

“Because when we have a problem with the player, the agent is nowhere to be found,” Jones told reporters. “JAY-Z said that Dez would make all meetings. JAY-Z and I negotiated the contract, spent hours. He said, ‘Anybody in my organization is on time.’ He said, ‘My office used to be on the street corner, and I’ve always been early. So, they will be on time.’ And what did I say? I said, ‘I’m going to call you [when I have a problem].’ He quit taking my call.”

HUH?!

A Dallas legend, Dez Bryant, fired back like a Jalen Hurts spiral! He basically said he can open the book of life on Jerry if he wants to keep mentioning his name. He’s got plenty of untold stories and he’s kept quiet. “Hey, Dez…”

Roc Nation Sports followed up and skewered Jerry in the process. I get the impression that they do not like him.

“In 2015, at the 21 Club, on a napkin, Jerry Jones, Juan Perez, Shawn ‘JAY-Z’ Carter and Stephen Jones negotiated a five-year, $70 million deal, which included a $45 million guarantee and a $20 million signing bonus for Dez Bryant,” Roc Nation stated. “The claim that Mr. Carter or Roc Nation representatives did not return a call from Jerry Jones is not only a false statement, but it’s also a comical one.”

Now, the Cowboys have ruffled the feathers of three beasts: Parsons, JAY-Z and the ever-boisterous Dez Bryant. All this offseason drama as we walk into the new season. Per usual: Jerry is the center of it all. Dallas and peace are as common as a Super Bowl parade.

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