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Oprah Winfrey became the center of a swirling online controversy after social media users accused her of blocking evacuees from using her private road in Maui during a tsunami scare triggered by a powerful offshore earthquake.

The magnitude 8.8 quake struck off the coast of Russia, prompting tsunami alerts across several regions, including Hawaii, Japan and parts of the U.S. West Coast.

As thousands of Hawaiians scrambled to reach higher ground, gridlock gripped the island. Amid the chaos, rumors spread that Winfrey had refused to open her gated access road in the Kula region, where she reportedly owns 1,000 acres.

Oprah Winfrey is a despicable human being. Worst of the worst. Crazy how many folks this witch fleeced over her career.

— B² (@IceIceBrand0n) July 30, 2025

Her team wasted no time shutting that narrative down.

“As soon as we heard the tsunami warnings, we contacted local law enforcement and FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) to ensure the road was opened,” a spokesperson told The Mirror. “Any reports otherwise are false. Local law enforcement are currently on site helping residents through 50 cars at a time to ensure everyone’s safety. The road will remain open as long as necessary.”

The backlash surfaced quickly on platforms like X and Instagram, where users accused the media mogul of prioritizing privacy over public safety. The claims, however, were not supported by local authorities.

According to BBC News, Hawaii’s tsunami warning was later downgraded to an advisory, with officials anticipating strong currents and minor coastal flooding rather than a full-scale disaster.

By Tuesday night (July 29), Hawaii Emergency Management Agency director Stephen Logan confirmed that evacuees were cleared to return to their homes.

Oprah’s road BEFORE 𝕏 vs. Oprah’s road AFTER 𝕏

We The People FORCED Oprah to open the road, allowing folks to escape the incoming Hawaii tsunami and get to higher ground

Well done holding the elites accountable! pic.twitter.com/ePLyJdsMBA

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) July 30, 2025

You’re an a##hole @Oprah grow up instead of being a freaking d#####

— Scott Lutrump (@ScottyLut_Trum) July 30, 2025

MAGA grifters: “RUN FOR YOUR LIVES! THE DEMONRATS ARE TRAPPING YOU! OPRAH IS SENDING A TSUNAMI TO KILL YOUR KIDS!” pic.twitter.com/AKkmKr0ARW

— blownheadlight (@blownheadlight) July 30, 2025

Can you imagine refusing to allow people to evacuate using “your road”! What kind of person has to be forced and embarrassed into allowing people to get to safety?????

— Sherry Kerdman (@sherry_kerdman) July 30, 2025

Oprah forgets that it was the white women who supported and launched her talk show into stardom. Now she just sh*ts on them.

— SunshineGirl (@NadineS962688) July 30, 2025

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Keefe D wants out of his murder case, and he’s telling Nevada’s top court that his years of snitching should’ve kept him safe from ever getting charged.

The 62-year-old Duane “Keefe D” Davis is trying to get his case tossed, saying he had a deal with law enforcement that protected him from getting jammed up after talking about what really happened the night Tupac Shakur got gunned down in Vegas in 1996.

Keefe’s legal team is pressing the Nevada Supreme Court to shut the case down, claiming his old cooperation with cops came with promises that his words wouldn’t get thrown back at him.

But those same interviews, confessions and even his book are now the backbone of the state’s case against him.

“Mr. Davis cooperated with law enforcement over the course of more than a decade, relying on repeated assurances that his statements would not be used against him — yet those very statements now form the core of the state’s case,” his lawyer Carl Arnold told ABC in a statement. “That is a clear due process violation. This case is under scrutiny both nationally and internationally. In such a high-profile prosecution, it’s critical that our justice system not only uphold the law, but be seen to be fair, consistent, and constitutional.”

The murder case, which sat cold for nearly three decades, came back to life after Keefe started talking in interviews and dropped a memoir, Compton Street Legend, laying it all out.

Prosecutors say he ran point on the hit, handed out the gun and rode in the car that pulled up on Tupac and Suge Knight near the Vegas Strip on September 7, 1996.

Tupac Shakur, 25, was shot four times and died six days later. Suge Knight was grazed and survived.

Hours before the shooting, Pac and his crew had jumped Keefe’s nephew Orlando Anderson inside the MGM Grand. Cops say that the fight triggered the revenge hit that killed the rap legend.

Keefe, a known Crips shot-caller from South Central, got indicted in 2023 and locked up in Vegas. He’s pleaded not guilty and is still sitting behind bars waiting for trial, which got pushed to early 2026.

He also made headlines claiming Diddy offered him millions to take out Tupac Shakur and Suge Knight. Diddy has consistently denied any part in the hit and hasn’t been charged.

Keefe’s defense says there’s no physical evidence, no eyewitnesses and no corroborating evidence to support the confessions.

Now, the state’s highest court will decide if Keefe’s snitch deal covers him, or if he’s finally gonna face a jury.

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Regina King. Ryan Coogler. Monsters. Harlem in the 1920s.

This is reportedly happening, people. As Sinners continues its successful run, we have another one on the horizon. The energy brewing right now could an epic conversion from a most daring comic book to the big screen. Yes, an incredible adaptation is on deck, according to reports. Word on the street is Bitter Root, the award-winning comic, is getting the Hollywood treatment. The series blends horror, history and Hip-Hop-level swagger together. You saw the names. There are powerhouses pushing this to the light.

Bitter Root is set in 1924 Harlem and follows a Black family of monster hunters. But these aren’t your average monsters. They’re called Jinoo and they’re born from hate and racism. When hatred takes over a human soul, it literally transforms them into a creature. And this family, which has its own trauma and beliefs, has to come back together to stop the evil.

According to internet reports, Regina King is directing and producing the movie. Yes, Regina King, who we love from 227. She’s all grown up and has pushed out classics like One Night in Miami and Watchmen.

Ryan Coogler and wife Zinzi Coogler are allegedly producing it under their banner Proximity Media with Sev Ohanian. David F. Walker, Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown. Bitter Root‘s creators are reportedly locked in as executive producers. That means the source material will be right and exact.

The script is being retooled as we speak and there’s no release date yet. I’m thinking this will be like Jordan Peele-style social horror set in the Harlem Renaissance. One source told me, “It’s gonna flip the superhero genre on its head.” I’m here for it.

Bitter Root is not your typical capes-and-costumes flick. It’s comic pulp meets politics. With Regina King at the helm, this could be the film that changes how Hollywood handles our stories. Well, Sinners kind of did that already, but we can always take a few more.

Here are some pics of the Bitter Root (Middle: David F. Walker and Sanford Greene) crew and the AllHipHop squad (Chris Brown and Chuck “Jigsaw” Creekmur) a few years ago.

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Megan Thee Stallion is urging a Florida federal judge to penalize Tory Lanez after he failed to explain his erratic conduct during a court-ordered deposition in her ongoing defamation lawsuit.

Megan’s attorneys have asked the judge to impose sanctions on Lanez for ignoring an April 17 order that required him to justify why he should not be held in contempt. The order followed a deposition on April 9 that quickly unraveled into what Megan’s legal team described as “bad faith” conduct.

Lanez is currently incarcerated in California, where he is serving a 10-year sentence for the 2020 shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. He was formally served with the order but never responded by the April 30 deadline.

Megan’s lawyers noted that no hearing has been scheduled yet and have now filed a formal notice to move the process forward. They are asking the court to force Tory Lanez to cover all legal fees related to the deposition and to appoint a special master—at Lanez’s expense—to oversee any future testimony.

If that’s not granted, they’ve requested a hearing as soon as possible.

The deposition, conducted via Zoom from prison, was part of Megan’s $10 million defamation case against YouTuber Milagro Gramz.

The lawsuit accuses Gramz of spreading false claims about Megan’s mental health, honesty under oath and alleged substance abuse, allegedly in coordination with Lanez and his father.

During the deposition, Tory Lanez repeatedly interrupted proceedings, mocked the process and insulted Megan’s attorney, Mari Henderson.

At one point, he said, “Your hair is distracting me. There’s a reason for what I am asking. Your hair is distracting me.” He also added, “She should have waited to wait for that hair dye. It is the wrong blonde.”

He challenged Henderson’s authority to question him and made sarcastic remarks about basic legal terms. When asked to define “meet,” Lanez launched into a tangent: “Meat could be a hot dog; meat could be a steak.”

The deposition was cut short after about an hour due to his refusal to cooperate.

Just weeks after the failed deposition, Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times inside the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi. The May 12 attack left him with collapsed lungs and multiple injuries to his back, torso, head and face. He has since recovered enough to breathe without assistance.

The court has yet to schedule a hearing on the contempt motion.

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Dr. Dre‘s legendary SSL 4000 G+ mixing console used to craft era-defining albums by Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, 50 Cent, JAY-Z, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige  fetched $165,000 at auction, setting a new high-water mark for Hip-Hop studio gear.

The sale, handled by memorabilia platform The Realest, shattered the previous record of $69,000 held by RZA’s E-mu SP-1200 drum machine, which was used on Wu-Tang Clan’s 1993 debut, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).

The console, currently on display at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, was purchased by collector Ryan Zurrer, who shared his excitement on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“Grateful to pick up the signature instrument that Dre took the time to perfect the beat… brought the oldies, taught you to smoke trees… still DRE,” Zurrer posted. “This iconic part of hip-hop history will be available to the public (at the Hip Hop Museum)—because it ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none.”

Still the same OG, but low key.

Grateful to pick up the signature instrument that Dre took the time to perfect the beat…brought the oldies, taught you to smoke trees…still DRE.
This iconic part of hip hop history will be available to the public @thhmuseum because it ain’t no… pic.twitter.com/PrLjbOvTNL

— Ryan Zurrer (@kukulabanze) July 25, 2025

The auction, titled “Straight Outta the West Coast Hip-Hop,” also featured memorabilia from N.W.A’s DJ Yella,  Snoop Dogg, Xzibit and others. Items included DJ Yella’s RIAA plaque for Straight Outta Compton, handwritten lyrics by Snoop and signed scripts and art proofs from Xzibit.

The Realest, known for authenticating and selling rare collectibles, works with major sports leagues like the NFL and NBA, as well as entertainment brands including NBC/Universal, Paramount Pictures and artists like J Balvin.

A pioneering force in Hip-Hop, Dr. Dre rose to prominence with N.W.A. before launching a solo career that redefined West Coast rap. His 1992 debut, The Chronic, became a cultural milestone, and his production work helped shape the careers of Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Kendrick Lamar. Dre’s influence extends beyond music into business, with his Beats by Dre brand becoming a global success.

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Meek Mill weighed in on Shannon Sharpe losing his ESPN role this week, just days after settling a high-profile rape lawsuit.

The Philly rapper hopped online with his blunt reaction late Wednesday night (July 30). He wrote, “Yall too old to be getting fired fr.”

The comment came hours after news broke that Sharpe would not return to ESPN, following the resolution of a $50 million civil lawsuit filed in April by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.”

Sharpe addressed his departure on his “Nightcap” podcast Wednesday (July 30). He revealed he had asked ESPN to delay the announcement until after his brother Sterling Sharpe’s Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.

“The only thing that I really asked is, ‘Guys, could we wait until Monday? My brother’s going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I really want it to be about him and I want it to be about my family,” Sharpe explained. “I said, ‘This coming out will overshadow everything he’s worked his entire life for.’ And, unfortunately, it didn’t happen that way.”

Sharpe added, “They did what they felt they needed to do, I’m at peace with that. I just wish this thing could’ve waited until Monday because I hate the fact that I am overshadowing my brother.”

Shannon Sharpe starts off his NightCap podcast tonight addressing being fired by ESPN

“I will not be returning to ESPN, I found out this information a little earlier in the week… I just wish this thing couldve waited until Monday”

Shannon did not want the news to overshadow… https://t.co/kBX4vmgXS4 pic.twitter.com/JEfWp7XAOh

— SOUND | Victor Baez (@itsavibe) July 31, 2025

The suit, lodged in Nevada, accused Sharpe of sexual assault, battery and inflicting emotional distress during alleged incidents in late 2024 and early 2025.

Sharpe denied the allegations through his legal team, calling the relationship “entirely consensual” and describing the lawsuit as a “shakedown.”

The case was settled in July, though the terms were not made public. No criminal charges have been filed.

ESPN has not issued a formal statement on the decision or its timing, though multiple outlets confirmed the separation followed the settlement.

Meek Mill Faced Backlash Over Photos

Back in April, Meek Mill caught heat online for posting a photo with two White female fans shortly after the lawsuit against Sharpe became public. Critics accused him of being tone-deaf. Meek dismissed the backlash, writing, “It’s a regular pic with fans. Internet melting the minds of the black community wthelly.”

Sharpe had taken a break from ESPN after Doe filed the lawsuit. However he had initially planned to return for the 2025 NFL season.

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Mariah Carey is out here dodging birthdays and hyping her next album like aging ain’t even a thing. The 56-year-old icon sat down with Harper’s Bazaar UK and basically said Father Time can kick rocks.

“I don’t allow it – it just doesn’t happen,” she said with a grin. “I don’t know time. I don’t know numbers. I do not acknowledge time – I have a new song that starts with that line…”

She’s got her 16th studio album, Here for It All, dropping September 26, and while she’s been in the game for decades, Mariah’s still on her own wavelength.

And if you thought she was gonna play it humble, think again. When asked which artist she looks up to the most, she didn’t even flinch.

“I’m going to have to go with me!” she laughed. And, love her or not, she still cares what people say about her music.

“It’s nice when people say good things and give you a good response, and then if they don’t like it, and they don’t say good things, you have to be able to push that away, let that go, you know? Because why, at this point in my life, would I really be worried about that stuff?”

She also broke down how she deals with the constant public attention. Spoiler: she doesn’t bother with wigs or shades.

“It’s part of my job. What’s the point of a disguise? Just get up, get dressed, go out. If I don’t want to be seen, I’ll stay home,” she said.

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Lil Baby brought school spirit and serious support to Atlanta’s West End with the launch of his nonprofit, The Jones Project and his fifth annual Back to School Fest, where more than 4,000 families received free supplies, food and fun.

The event, held at West End Production Park, was part giveaway, part block party.

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Students from kindergarten through 12th grade picked up backpacks, uniforms, wellness kits, shoes and custom gear—all at no cost. The day also featured carnival rides, bounce houses, face painting and free haircuts and braiding services.

“I love them like they love me,” Lil Baby told The Atlanta Voice during the event. “It means a lot to be able to come back and give back, because I know so much comes behind not having shoes and school utensils and stuff for school. Because that be a lot of kids’ reason to steer off.”

He continued, “To know that the parents don’t have to stress about this part makes me feel good.”

The Jones Project focuses on helping families in Atlanta’s West End by removing obstacles that can impact a child’s education—like not having the right supplies or clothes. The nonprofit’s mission is rooted in Lil Baby’s own experiences growing up in the area.

Local leaders, including Atlanta City Councilmembers and Board of Education representatives, were on hand to show support. Sponsors like Zaxby’s, Slim & Husky’s and Dr. Bombay Ice Cream provided food and treats throughout the day.

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Lil Baby stayed present throughout the event, posing for photos and connecting with families. His message was clear: every kid deserves to start the school year feeling ready and confident.

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Joyner Lucas was distinctly unimpressed after hearing Skepta’s third diss track aimed at him Monday night (July 28), calling it “easily the worst one” and brushing it off as background noise while plugging his new album.

Dropping “#JuniorsLaw,” Skepta labeled the clash “Easiest clash I ever had #JuniorsLaw OUT NOW,” taking shots at Lucas for “Cosplaying gangster rappers” and accusing him of using the beef to push his album.

He also name-dropped battle rap heavyweights from both sides of the pond, including Hitman Holla, Arsonal and Shotty Horroh to boost his lyrical credibility.

However, Lucas wasn’t impressed.

“Just heard it. No b#######, this one is easily the worst one I heard out of the 3 skippy. Especially the first half. [trash can emoji] Give it up,” he posted.

In a video shared on social media, Lucas gave a live reaction to the track. “I’m over here minding my business, living my best life, and I guess Skippy dropped a new song,” he began. “I guess the n#### just don’t want to die. But I’m a listen to it and I want y’all to listen to this s### with me. If it’s fire, I might respond; you kinda have to. If it’s trash, I’m not responding, I’m just gone end this s###.”

Joyner Lucas Lights A Candle For Skepta

Before even diving into the lyrics, Lucas lit a candle, joking it was for a vigil. As the beat kicked in, he cracked, “That s### sound like some Power Rangers s### already.”

He didn’t make it far before dismissing the production as “horrible” and Skepta’s bars as “trash.” Lucas also took aim at British rap fans, questioning their standards for lyricism.

He ended the video early before lighting his candle. “it’s over skippy,” he wrote. “ADHD 2 out now bruv. Try Trinidad James or suttin.”

it’s over skippy. ADHD 2 out now bruv. Try Trinidad James or suttin. @Skepta pic.twitter.com/JC6OcJDuH7

— Joyner Lucas (@JoynerLucas) July 29, 2025

This is the third round in a back-and-forth that started when Skepta dropped “Friendly Fire,” calling Lucas a “joke” and questioning his place in U.S. Hip-Hop. Lucas fired back with “Nobody Cares,” mocking Skepta’s career and ties to Drake.

Skepta responded with “Round 2,” boasting about his triple platinum status in the States and mocking Lucas for rapping in third person. Lucas countered with “ROUND 2KO,” and now Skepta has returned with “#JuniorsLaw.”

Skepta’s own review of Lucas’ tracks? “Both his tracks were horrible [vomit emoji]. But his first track was best out the 2.”

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What do we have here?

Curren$y and Freddie Gibbs might have made magic once, but it looks like there won’t be a Fetti 2. The internet might just short-circuit from the maturity Spitta just displayed.

While fans are still bumpin’ Alfredo 2, the long-awaited sequel from Gibbs and Alchemist, it didn’t take long for ears to smell the beef. That lurked in “Gas Station Sushi,” a track where Gibbs sneak-disses someone that loves vintage Chevys. Many speculated (clearly) the bar—“Could’ve ran that Fetti by myself”—was a jab at Curren$y. They put in good work on Fetti and their creative chemistry was awesome IN SONG. But in real life, not so much. Some folks braced for lyrical warfare, but Spitta had other plans. He’s basically ignoring it.

Curren$y addressed it before but said something new in his comments section. The New Orleans native addressed it plainly. It would be “corny” to respond to Freddie.” That’s it. No beef, just vibes…and his new project, 730.

Freddie never named Curren$y outright, so he didn’t drop a bomb. I do believe the fans were ready to start placing bets.

READ ALSO: Freddie Gibbs Throws Lyrical Hands At Curren$y, AK & More

But Curren$y is a chill, laid back dude. The man known largely for outworking most of the industry and not ever raising his voice. He’s clearly staying focused on his cars and peace. The streets are begging for “blood,” but he’s not with it.

Interestingly, 730 includes a few special guests and bonus tracks at the end.

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Curren$y might be leaving space for it, but don’t hold your breath. He’s not stepping out his lane for this. Freddie fans are happy. Spitta’s fans are about to be fed. They just won’t be chewing on beef—it’s simply not on the menu.

What the heck…let run that Fetti back.

-illseed out

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