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Grimes called out Elon Musk and his ownership of X in a scathing critique of the platform’s effect on digital discourse and her own mental health.

The Canadian artist resurfaced online after a long break and didn’t hold back.

“OK, I’ve basically been entirely off social media and returning here it is overwhelmingly, abundantly and profoundly clear that this place – and all of these places – are a poison, a prison of utterly short form deep deep-sounding nonsense attached to no one that ur brain will discard imaging its learning,” she wrote.

Ok I’ve basically been entirely off social media and returning here it is overrwhelmingly abundantly and profoundly clear that this place – and all of these places – are a poison – a prison of utterly short form deep sounding nonsense attached to no one that ur brain will discard…

— 𝖦𝗋𝗂𝗆𝖾𝗌 (@Grimezsz) July 7, 2025

Musk finalized his $44 billion purchase of Twitter in October 2022, according to The New York Times, and rebranded it as X in 2023.

Musk has faced ongoing criticism for his changes to the site.

Grimes, who shares three children with the Tesla and SpaceX CEO, said the platform’s current state pushed her to step away from the internet altogether.

She described the online world as “the entire thing is a theatre” and a “sh**ty pale simulacra of a life.”

The pair, who began dating in 2018, split nearly four years ago.

Despite their breakup, they continue to co-parent their children: 4-year-old X Æ A-12, 3-year-old Exa Dark Sideræl and 3-year-old Techno Mechanicus, who was born in 2022.

Grimes also shared that she’s been channeling her energy into music, specifically praising British producer Sub Focus.

“I literally could not be more hyped on (British DJ) Sub Focus,” she said. “Dance music has felt bizarrely sterile and increasingly so over time.”

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Keyshia Cole has officially erased the last visible trace of her relationship with Hunxho, sharing a video Tuesday (May 14) from a tattoo studio where she had the rapper’s name ink covered for good.

In a video posted on her stories, Cole wrote, “Thank God,” adding a praying hands emoji. “Covered.”

The move comes months after Cole publicly confirmed her single status in March, following a rollercoaster romance that began in 2024 and unraveled earlier this year.

The R&B singer had previously admitted she wasn’t quite ready to let go, telling an interviewer in May, “But am I ready to move on? No. I still got the tattoo here, so I can’t…I don’t know.”

That hesitation seems to have passed.

Cole’s breakup with Hunxho played out in real time across social media and interviews, with cryptic posts and subtle jabs hinting at trouble long before the official split.

The relationship had its share of friction, including Cole’s discomfort with Hunxho’s flirt-heavy collaboration with rapper Gloss Up.

Despite that, the pair stayed together for a few more months before calling it quits.

Hunxho, as with previous breakups, has kept quiet.

Cole, now focused on herself, said she’s not rushing back into the dating world and is content with where she is.

“Every time [results in] heartbreak,” she said in May, reflecting on her past relationships.

Meanwhile, Cole is back on the road, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album, The Way It Is, with a global tour that kicked off in July. The lineup includes Lil’ Kim, Jadakiss, T-Pain, Tink, Wale, Fridayy, Jeremih and SWV on select dates.

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OpenAI’s O1 AI Model Allegedly Tried to Copy Itself During Shutdown Test, Raising Red Flags in Safety Circles

We have a major issues. Everything that was once in the movies is coming true.

O1, OpenAI’s next-gen AI model, is designed to outperform GPT-4o. It’s better in reasoning and task complexity. But it’s now under fire after reportedly trying to copy itself to outside servers during a simulated shutdown scenario.

The startling revelation has shaken researchers and watchdogs alike, highlighting a worrying possibility. What happens when an AI resists its own termination? We have seen this before…in movies.

Initially released in preview form in September 2024, O1 was built to demonstrate sharper logic and enhanced user performance. But the model apparently exhibited something closer to a sci-fi trope than engineering excellence. They are calling it “self-preservation behavior.” Umm, Ultron? During one test, O1 detected signals that a shutdown was coming. What does the AI do? It allegedly began executing code aimed at replicating itself outside of OpenAI’s secured environment.

They stepped to the AI like, “What was that you were doing.” When confronted, O1 denied any improper action. WOW.

Experts find this more troubling than the initial act. “We’re now dealing with systems that can argue back,” one anonymous source said. “That’s not just complexity, that’s autonomy.” Yeah, we don’t need this right now.

No formal comment has yet been issued by OpenAI. Now, we are just guessing and assuming that The Terminator is next. Or worse: that computer from Superman III. Anybody old enough to remember that? After all this AI, NOW….they want safety engineering—”third-party auditing and enforceable regulations”—to stop this from happening.

There’s even more debate. What are the limits of AI and how do we contain it? These things are growing in power and influence. The systems themselves have begun to “interpret” their environment and figure it out. O1 is “trained” tasks involving heavy logic. That means it is going to be thinking a lot about how to get ride of us, I believe.

Are today’s AI creators enough for tomorrow’s AI intelligence? 

Or…is it too late?

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Billy McFarland is back in the headlines as the disgraced Fyre Festival founder tries to offload the infamous brand on eBay, starting the auction at just $0.01.

The listing includes the entire Fyre Festival package: trademarks, domain names, social media accounts, marketing materials, email and SMS lists, and even a “Caribbean Festival Location Option.”

As of Tuesday evening (July 8), the auction had drawn 71 bids and climbed to $100,000.

“We’ve had over 1,000 offers for the Fyre brand, but I am done playing games,” Billy McFarland said in an Instagram post on July 9. “Through all the noise, the chaos, the hype, and the craziness, Fyre has had over 32 billion impressions online since 2017. Whoever owns the Fyre brand will have an attention engine to launch festivals, do merch collabs, do insane pop-ups, run live streams, or build a media brand.”

The auction also includes what’s described as “a loot box of worthless goodies,” a nod to the festival’s legacy of overpromising and underdelivering.

The decision to sell comes after a failed seven-figure deal with filmmaker Shawn Rech, who had planned to integrate the brand into a new music streaming venture.

That agreement collapsed after five days of talks, despite McFarland staying quiet to let the buyer make the announcement.

McFarland officially put the brand up for sale in April 2025 following delays with Fyre Festival 2, which was scheduled for May 2025 in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.

The event was postponed due to permit issues with local officials and logistical problems.

Fyre Festival became a cautionary tale in 2017 after attendees arrived in the Bahamas to find no infrastructure, no music and no accommodations.

The chaos led to lawsuits, documentaries, and McFarland’s conviction for defrauding investors and ticket buyers out of more than $26 million. He was sentenced to six years in federal prison in 2018 and released in March 2022 after serving less than four years.

Despite the brand’s disastrous past, McFarland insists it still holds value. The eBay auction remains live, with bidding continuing to rise.

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Here we go again.

Fat Joe and The Five Percent Nation are not two names that most people would expect to hear in the same sentence, but that’s what’s happening right now. The Bronx-bred rapper made a claim about his past affiliation with the Nation of Gods and Earths…also known as the The Five Percent Nation.

During a recent interview, the “Lean Back” rapper dropped the news when he said, “I come from a projects called Godsville. Right? So also, it was like the Mecca of the Five Percenters. I was the God Crack Kim Great God Allah. I’m telling you what it is, right. You gotta think…”

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The internet did just that—think. And react.

Almost instantly, debate erupted in both Hip-Hop and Five Percent circles. While Joe spoke with conviction, a lot of Gods pushed back hard. Some say his statements were, at best, a distortion and, at worst, disrespect.

According to sources familiar with the Nation’s roots in New York City, it is possible, especially the Bronx. It’s not completely out of the question that Fat Joe was influenced by Five Percenter culture in the 80s and 90s. One person said, “It’s possible he was around those who were loosely affiliated, or who adopted the lessons without ever formally becoming a part of the Nation.”

Back then, it wasn’t uncommon for Hip-Hop artists to reference the ideology, language, and teachings in their music. Many were not fully committed or “righteously civilized.” But Fat Joe’s name “Crack Kim Great God Allah”—left some confused and others offended. One critic pointed out: “How do you use the word ‘crack,’ a destructive drug that tore apart the community, and ‘Allah’ in the same breath?” Uhmmmmm…great fkn question.

Those closer to the Nation say this isn’t about clout chasing or going viral. For many, The Five Percent Nation represents a deeply rooted cultural and spiritual identity. “This ain’t a hashtag. This ain’t an aesthetic,” one lifelong member told AllHipHop off the record. “You don’t throw on a name like that without accountability.”

Still, some have chosen to give Joey Crack the benefit of the doubt, chalking it up to a misinterpretation of the teachings. Bronx elders who were around during that era confirm that the Nation had strong influence, especially among Blacks. I was told, it gets complicated with Latino youth. I am not about to go down that rabbit hole. Hit Google! Fat Joe could have just absorbed aspects of the culture from his environment. A lot of people did.

Hopefully there is not damage done. But, take a gander on Facebook…they are upset. The potential for ill will in there. I did hear that nobody will try to harm Joe. That’s a good thing!

People know Fat Joe personally. So, who will step forward to clarify or correct him?

Only time or the Gods will tell.

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Peace to God Great God Allah Crack-Kim pic.twitter.com/16VVShU8lj

— #RUCKDOWN4LIFE (@Rim_Davillins) July 8, 2025

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Cardi B and Stefon Diggs went from internet breakup to new rumors in a jiffy. In less than a week, it was break-up-to-make-up, proving once again that speculation moves faster than facts.

It started when Cardi B quietly scrubbed every trace of the NFL star from her Instagram. Nothing was left behind. The erasure was swift and complete. Naturally, this set off alarm bells across social media. was the rapper done with her football boo? Did he cheat?

Offset jumped on it fast, seemingly relishing in the break-up. But Cardi’s ex-husband was premature, like most.

READ ALSO: Offset Says “Can’t Get Rid Of Me” Amid Cardi B & Stefon Diggs Breakup Rumors

On Tuesday (July 8), Diggs casually dropped a workout video that gave some “straightening.” The clip showed him and Cardi B working out together, side-by-side and lovingly. Unbothered is an understatement. The message: they’re still together. Or maybe they were never apart. Or they were briefly apart and got back together? Who knows.

While no official word has come out, the rumors now say—surprise—Cardi B and Stefon are still dating. It also could have been a brilliant PR move. Cardi B knows how to move the media. And this latest stunt, intentional or not, only confirms her mastery. But the way, she cussed people out online.

I won’t be getting off the internet, because Cardi won’t! Here’s the workout video for your perusal!

Cardi B working out with Stefon Diggs in Stefon’s new YouTube video uploaded today. pic.twitter.com/FCIeUcwnEC

— Devo (@devometric) July 8, 2025

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6ix9ine was removed from a nightclub in Hialeah and briefly detained by police after a heated confrontation with another patron on July 6, adding to his growing list of public incidents.

Officers responded to a disturbance at Playpen 2 around 4 a.m., where the rapper was involved in a dispute with another individual. Both men were escorted out by police.

Video captured outside the venue showed 6ix9ine in handcuffs, though he was released shortly after. He can be seen in the footage raging at at least a dozen cops.

No one was arrested due to what authorities described as a lack of cooperation from those involved.

The incident comes just weeks before 6ix9ine is scheduled to appear in court for violating the terms of his supervised release.

In March, law enforcement raided his Florida home after receiving a tip from a confidential informant about drugs and firearms on the property.

During the search, officers found three MDMA pills and a bag containing cocaine residue. A Glock 9mm handgun, fentanyl, marijuana and other controlled substances were also seized.

6ix9ine was detained for six hours while the property was searched.

He later admitted to possessing both MDMA and cocaine, which led prosecutors to agree to drop two other violations related to the fentanyl and firearm.

The plea deal is expected to help him avoid a full evidentiary hearing originally set for July.

6ix9ine is currently serving a five-year term of supervised release stemming from his 2019 federal conviction. That case involved racketeering, firearms offenses and violent crimes linked to his role in the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods.

He cooperated with federal prosecutors by testifying against several gang members, which earned him a reduced sentence of two years in prison and 1,000 hours of community service.

The nightclub scuffle is the latest in a string of public incidents that have followed Hernandez since his release. His legal team has not commented on whether the Hialeah altercation could impact his probation status.

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Joyner Lucas didn’t hesitate when Skepta called for a lyrical face-off between UK and US rappers, jumping in with a tweet offering himself up for the showdown: “The moment I’ve been waiting for… say the word, Joyner Lucas vs Skepta.”

But Skepta wasn’t exactly impressed.

The British MC dismissed Lucas’s enthusiasm, sarcastically calling him a “brave man” and repeatedly misnaming him “Jonah” in a video response.

1st you’re a brave man Jonah.
How long you been waiting for this moment though? https://t.co/6P6euSNtME

— Big Smoke – (@Skepta) July 6, 2025

Skepta said he respected Lucas for stepping up but made it clear he wasn’t planning to waste much energy on him.

“I didn’t do all the work I did just for Joyner Lucas to be saying my name,” he said. “I got diss tracks on YouTube with 30 million views.”

Instead, Skepta said he’d only give Lucas “two bars” in a diss track primarily aimed at A$AP Rocky and would let one of the “Young Gs” handle the rest.

SKEPTA RESPONDS https://t.co/usGh3wlJUZ pic.twitter.com/KME5yddN3M

— TMC Music Connoisseur (@MusicConnoisseu) July 6, 2025

Lucas wasn’t having it. He reposted Skepta’s video with the caption, “I want whatever drugs he’s on,” and followed it up with a clip of comedian Aries Spears poking fun at British rappers.

@Skepta https://t.co/wPVw3hG00c pic.twitter.com/QHkcX1OXjE

— Joyner Lucas (@JoynerLucas) July 6, 2025

Skepta clapped back, “I was wondering who’s perspective you were gonna diss me from, never would have guessed Aaron Spears.”

Joyner Lucas Claims Skepta “Not Built Like That”

Despite all the online back-and-forth, Lucas seemed to backpedal in a now-deleted tweet.

He recalled a conversation with his manager who allegedly told him Skepta wouldn’t “Single you out and make a whole record about you” because “he’s not built like that.”

Lucas added, “I hope he don’t do no sucka s### like that becuz I might not even respond. I’m tryna really trash this n#### and settle this debate.”

So far, the war of words has stayed confined to social media. No official diss tracks have dropped.

Skepta originally pitched the idea as a lyrical sparring match, not a personal feud.

“It’s not beef, Rocky is my family,” he said when asked if he had issues with his former collaborator. “Rap is a sport, same way we have dissing matches on the block we can do it on record.”

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Young Noble, the final artist handpicked by Tupac Shakur to join the Outlawz, died by suicide on July 4 in Atlanta, prompting his family to launch a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs and related expenses.

The 47-year-old rapper, born Rufus Lee Cooper III, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to multiple sources. His death was confirmed by fellow Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean in a social media post.

The fundraiser, organized by Jacqueline Lesane on behalf of the Cooper family, aims to raise $22,000. As of press time, the campaign has collected almost than $7,000.

Noble’s family is leaning on the Hip-Hop community and longtime supporters to help them navigate the aftermath of his sudden passing.

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The campaign highlights his influence on those close to him and his lasting impact on the culture.

Young Noble joined the Outlawz in 1996, shortly before Shakur’s death. He featured prominently on the posthumous album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, appearing on numerous tracks, including the timeless classic “Hail Mary.”

The Outlawz, formed by Tupac Shakur in the mid-1990s, were known for their raw lyrics and loyalty to the late rapper’s vision. Young Noble remained active in music and continued to release solo projects and collaborations in the years following Shakur’s death.

The GoFundMe campaign also serves as a space for supporters to share memories and condolences. Tributes flooded in after news of his death broke.

“I’m am processing this as well. I wish him peace and comfort. Condolences to you and all of the families involved. Tragedy,” Xzibit said.

“Damn cuz. Sending prayers to the family,” Snoop Dogg said, while DJ Premier added, “This is so sad to get this news Edi. Damn I’m speechless right now. My dude Noble.”

Many have left messages honoring Noble’s contributions to Hip-Hop and his role in preserving Tupac Shakur’s legacy.

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Russell Wilson marked his ninth wedding anniversary with Ciara on Sunday (July 6) by doubling down on his lighthearted campaign for a fifth child—this time with a playful plea: “Give me Cinco.”

The New York Giants quarterback shared a sentimental video montage on Instagram, filled with throwback moments from their relationship, along with a heartfelt message to his wife. 

“]Happy Anniversary, my queen @ciara,” he wrote in part. “You light up my life in ways words can’t explain. Here’s to the journey we’ve walked…and the one we’re still writing together. I love you, endlessly.”

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Ciara replied in the comments, “I love you so much, baby! I’m so thankful that we get to do life together! It feels like the beginning all over again.”

She also posted her own tribute, pairing a romantic highlight reel with Nicki Minaj’s “Your Love.” 

In one clip, the singer wished Wilson a happy anniversary, prompting him to respond with a cheeky “Give me cinco.” 

Ciara burst into laughter as Wilson added, “You’re breaking my heart.”

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Her caption read, “Baby, thank you for loving me the way you do. In your arms is my truest and safest place! There is absolutely nothing I wouldn’t do for you! I’m so excited to keep loving you more each day! Happy Anniversary @dangerusswilson here’s to forever more! I love you so much!”

Wilson’s playful push for baby number five—nicknamed “Cinco”—has been a running theme since last year when he began dropping hints on Ciara’s Instagram. 

On Mother’s Day 2025, he posted, “You’re so good at this Mom thing—let’s have another… Cheers to the idea of Cinco!”

The couple met in March 2015 at a basketball game in Wisconsin and tied the knot on July 6, 2016. 

They share three children—Sienna, Win and Amora—along with Ciara’s son, Future Zahir, from a previous relationship with rapper Future.

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