Stefon Diggs finds himself at the center of serious criminal allegations as disturbing new details surface from a Dedham Police Department report regarding his December 2 arrest.
According to the police report obtained by Boston 25 News, Stefon Diggs allegedly placed his hands around his personal chef’s neck during a heated dispute over unpaid wages, causing the victim to struggle for breath and feel lightheaded.
The chef told investigators she experienced “the effect of strangulation” and feared she “could have blacked out” during the December 2nd confrontation that occurred just one day after the Patriots defeated the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
The victim, who worked for Diggs since July 2025, initially hesitated to press charges “due to his fame” but later provided a detailed statement to police describing the alleged assault.
She claimed that Diggs owed her at least one month’s pay and that their employment agreement required weekly payments, though she had been receiving monthly payments instead. Text messages included in the police report show the escalating tension between Diggs and his chef over the money dispute.
“You will be paying me out for the season & the money you said you would give me,” the victim wrote to Diggs.
His response was defiant: “I don’t gotta do a mf thing…You can get whoever you want. You got my address, tell them come take the money.”
The chef told police that during their confrontation, Diggs not only grabbed her neck but also smacked her, leaving her with pain and difficulty swallowing afterward. She described feeling scared for her safety during the alleged attack and said she left her position immediately following the incident.
After the alleged assault, the victim told police she received messages from Diggs asking her to sign a non-disclosure agreement. Police documented multiple attempts to contact Diggs after the report was filed, and his attorney, Michael DiStefano, has requested that the court impound and seal the case details.
Diggs’ legal team has mounted an aggressive defense against the accusations. Attorney David Meier called the allegations “unsubstantiated and uncorroborated,” claiming they stem from an “employee-employer financial dispute that was not resolved to the employee’s satisfaction.”
The Patriots organization released a statement supporting their star player, saying Diggs “categorically denies the allegations” and that the team will “cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL.”
The timing of these charges creates additional pressure for the 31-year-old receiver, who signed a lucrative three-year, $63.5 million contract with New England in March 2025. This season, he has recorded 82 receptions for 970 yards and four touchdowns, helping the Patriots secure their first AFC East division title since 2019.
The legal troubles come amid a highly publicized relationship with rapper Cardi B, with whom he welcomed a baby boy in November 2025. The couple went public with their romance earlier this year, and Cardi B was recently spotted cheering Diggs on as he earned a $500,000 contract bonus by reaching 80 receptions this season.
Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23, just two days before the AFC Championship game.
2025 was another strong year for cinema, although that is debatable from film snob. What is not debatable is the year showcased many standout films released both theatrically and via streaming. After recently rewatching many faves and binge watching some others, we have locked in our Top 10. This was not an easy list to formulate.
2025 felt like a year of cinematic overload in the best and most exhausting way possible. Theaters bounced back with ambitious big-screen experiences while streaming platforms flooded the landscape with prestige dramas, genre experiments, and buzzy releases that demanded attention almost weekly. With so many films arriving across multiple platforms and often disappearing just as quickly as they appeared, keeping up became a challenge in itself. Between packed theatrical calendars, surprise streaming drops, and late-year awards contenders, the sheer volume of choices made curating a personal list feel less about consensus and more about connection. In a year where something compelling was always one click or one ticket away, the films that truly stood out were the ones that lingered long after the credits rolled.
For transparency, we did not watch every film released in 2025, including some that earned major critical acclaim. However, based on what we have seen, the films below are the ones that resonated taking into consideration that many were just entertaining and enjoyable. – Chuck Creekmur, Chris Brown and Team AllHipHop
1. Sinners With 2025’s Sinners, Ryan Coogler delivered a gripping and visually stunning feature set in Southern Mississippi during the Jim Crow era. The film follows twin brothers Stack and Smoke, both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan, who return home after a stint in Chicago. Their search for new opportunities awakens buried trauma along with an ancient evil no one could have anticipated. This phenomenal film features masterful direction, gorgeous cinematography, a haunting blues score, and brilliant performances across the board. One of the most beautifully shot films of the year, Sinners blends folklore, religion, allegory, symbolism, music, vampire-driven horror, thrills and action to earn the top spot as my favorite film of 2025.
2. Magazine Dreams Magazine Dreams is a raw, unsettling character study anchored by a fearless, powerful performance from Jonathan Majors (watch our interview with Majors here). The film follows an aspiring bodybuilder whose obsessive pursuit of physical perfection slowly reveals deep emotional fractures and simmering rage beneath the surface. Director Elijah Bynum presents an unflinching look at loneliness, masculinity, and the psychological toll of chasing an unattainable ideal. Majors is both mesmerizing and disturbing, fully committing to a role that demands equal parts vulnerability and intensity. Stark visuals, deliberate pacing, and an oppressive atmosphere make this a difficult but deeply affecting watch. Magazine Dreams isn’t designed for comfort or easy catharsis, but its emotional honesty and powerhouse lead performance make it one of the most haunting films of the year.
3. One Battle After Another Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest film delivers excellent storytelling, brilliant acting, timely themes, solid action, and nuanced humor, making it one of my favorite releases of 2025. Leonardo DiCaprio shines as a weathered, paranoid former revolutionary searching for his daughter. While the entire cast is strong, Sean Penn steals the show as the film’s chilling antagonist. Kudos to Chase Infiniti, the daughter, shined bright like a diamond and is arguable the freshman of the year. Gorgeously shot, One Battle After Another, is thematically layered and supported by an impressive score, One Battle After Another is an entertaining and politically charged thrill ride that will keep viewers wondering what just happened.
4. F1: The Movie Joseph Kosinski’s racing drama delivers high-octane thrills, exciting visuals, emotional storytelling, and fantastic sound design. Brad Pitt stars as a veteran driver mentoring a rising talent played by Damson Idris. While the premise isn’t entirely new, the execution is stellar. Featuring adrenaline-pumping race sequences, strong performances and an electrifying Hans Zimmer score, F1: The Movie checked every box. It’s easily my favorite car-racing film to date.
5. Weapons Zach Cregger’s Weapons is an incredible slow-burn horror film centered on seventeen children who mysteriously vanish from their homes at 2:17 a.m. in a small town. Told through multiple perspectives, the story gradually reveals its hidden hand before exploding into a shocking and twisted finale. With standout performances across the cast, sharp cinematography, confident direction, and an excellent balance of humor and dread, Weapons completely amazed. It’s one of the most creative, original and entertaining horror films in recent memory.
6. Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery With Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, writer/director Rian Johnson pushes the franchise into darker and more ambitious territory with this moody, ominous and spiritually charged thriller. Set within an isolated religious enclave, the story follows a young priest at the center of a murder mystery, assisted by detective Benoit Blanc. Rooted in secrets, influence and moral ambiguity, the film delivers a rich gothic atmosphere and a compelling whodunit. Strong performances from Josh O’Connor, Josh Brolin, and Glenn Close round out this impressive entry.
7. Frankenstein Guillermo del Toro finally delivers his long-anticipated passion project, and it was absolutely worth the wait. Frankenstein is a stylish and haunting reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic novel. Oscar Isaac is compelling as Victor Frankenstein, while Jacob Elordi is tragically captivating as the Creature. Stunning cinematography amplifies del Toro’s gothic vision, creating a powerful visual exploration of grief, obsession, love, and creation. Despite being a Netflix production, this is one of the most gorgeous films released all year.
8. The Long Walk This adaptation of Stephen King’s dystopian novel is a bleak and gripping tale of survival and humanity. Centered on a deadly walking competition overseen by a fascist regime, the film blends brutal realism with emotional depth. Anchored by strong performances from Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and others, The Long Walk is haunting, tense, and unforgettable. It stands as one of the best Stephen King adaptations I’ve ever seen.
9. Marty Supreme With his second solo-directed film, Josh Safdie delivers one of the most unconventional and electric movies of 2025 with Marty Supreme. A high-stakes character study set within the competitive world of table tennis, the film features kinetic direction, relentless pacing, and a rhythm reminiscent of Uncut Gems. Timothée Chalamet anchors the film with a commanding performance as ambition, ego, and selfishness collide in this frenetic late-year standout.
10. Warfare A24’s Warfare, co-directed by Alex Garland and Iraq War veteran Ray Mendoza, is an unflinching portrayal of modern combat. Released in April, it’s a harrowing film that stayed with me all year. Following a small military unit on a dangerous mission in Iraq, the film immerses viewers in fear, tension, paranoia, and courage. With claustrophobic direction and pristine sound design, Warfare stands as a powerful and unforgettable cinematic experience that didn’t feel like propaganda.
Honorable Mention (Additional Films We Really Enjoyed):
Life of Chuck, The Alto Knights, Ballerina, Black Bag, Bring Her Back, Drop, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Predator: Badlands, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, The Naked Gun, Predator: Killer of Killers, Sisu: The Road to Revenge, The Smashing Machine, Thunderbolts, Fantastic Four: First Steps, 40 Acres and Together.
What movies did you enjoy? Leave them in the comments!
Ice Spice closed out 2025 with a mirror gym snap that quickly became one of the most talked-about photos of the year.
In the image, she’s standing in a mirror at what appears to be a private gym, turned slightly so her teal workout set hugs her curves and highlights the shape she’s built through consistent work.
Her legs looked strong, her hips rounded, and her waist noticeably tight, giving the whole shot a master class in thickness that practically dared people not to double-tap.
The background of dumbbells and benches stayed simple, but her presence made it clear this wasn’t a casual selfie; it was a year-end statement.
All year long, Ice Spice maintained momentum with music and visuals that kept fans coming back. She released multiple singles in 2025, including “Baddie Baddie,” “Gyatt” with Latto, and “Pretty Privilege,” each of which generated new video content and significant online conversation as she continued to expand her sound.
Most recently, Ice Spice dropped “Thootie,” a collaboration with Tokischa that marked her first recorded verse in Spanish, signaling her expanding artistic range and willingness to push into new styles and audiences.
She also scored a moment in pop culture with her contribution to The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants soundtrack alongside her voice appearance in the film, and the single “Big Guy” generated its own wave of memes thanks to the catchy “big guy pants OK” line that spread across social platforms late in the year.
No matter how many songs, visuals, and moments she delivered this year, that final picture reminded fans that she carries her presence with the same boldness offstage as she does onstage.
Jennifer Lopez fired back at critics questioning her wardrobe and age during the debut of her new Las Vegas residency Up All Night: Live in Las Vegas at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Tuesday.
“It is funny, I do laugh at some of the things sometimes, but they do say funny things, too,” she said, brushing off the online commentary.
Lopez, who has long been a fixture in pop culture, didn’t hold back when recounting the kinds of comments she’s received.
“One of the things is, ‘Why when she does pictures does she always smile with her mouth open?’” she said. “‘Why she always do that? Why she smile when she takes pictures like that? Why does she always dress that way? Why don’t she dress her age?’ I was like, ‘Huh?’”
She then addressed the frequent remarks about her revealing outfits with a sharp retort: “And I said if you had this booty, you’d be naked too!”
The Bronx native also reflected on her personal journey since her first Vegas residency, which ran from 2016 to 2018.
“That went by in a blink didn’t it? For those of you who were there on opening night 10 years ago,” she said. “At that time, I had only been married twice.”
She quickly corrected herself with a laugh. “That’s not true. It was only once. Felt like twice,” she joked. “I’m just kidding.”
Lopez, who has been married four times, including to Ben Affleck from 2022 to 2025, told the audience she’s in a better place now. “It’s over and we just, boom, and it’s fine. It’s all good,” she said. “The good news is that I’m learning and I’m growing. We’re in our happy era right now.”
Up All Night: Live in Las Vegas opened December 31, 2025, marking a new chapter in Lopez’s career and personal evolution.
Megan Thee Stallion received powerful legal support yesterday when Clare Locke LLP asked a federal court for permission to file arguments backing her effort to restore a jury’s defamation ruling against blogger Milagro Gramz.
Clare Locke told the Southern District of Florida court that Milagro Gramz doesn’t deserve the same legal protections given to real journalists. The law firm said Florida’s retraction statute only covers actual media members who publish content to “further the free dissemination of information or disinterested and neutral commentary.”
Gramz testified she’s an “entertainer,” not a journalist. The jury also found she didn’t “impartially disseminate information” or “provide disinterested and neutral commentary,” according to Clare Locke’s filing.
The law firm explained why it decided to jump into Megan’s legal battle. Clare Locke said its clients regularly suffer “catastrophic reputational harm” from false claims that spread faster than victims can clear their names on social media.
Applying Florida’s retraction law to Milagro Gramz would set a dangerous precedent, Clare Locke argued. The firm said this “would compel many victims of defamation to subject themselves to more defamation as a precondition to seeking justice in court.”
Clare Locke pointed out that influencers like Gramz often use retraction demands to double down on their attacks. This puts defamation victims in an impossible spot – either stay quiet or fight expensive court battles where the odds are stacked against them.
The firm drew sharp distinctions between traditional media and online influencers. Real journalists follow ethics codes and employ legal teams to avoid publishing false information, Clare Locke wrote. But bloggers and influencers just want to “garner attention and clicks as quickly as possible regardless of the truth.”
Megan Thee Stallion and her legal team are seeking to restore the $16,000 jury award that was vacated when the judge dismissed the defamation count.
Donald Trump capped off 2025 with a vicious social media tirade targeting Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somalia’s entire population over Minnesota’s ongoing fraud investigations.
The president posted his inflammatory remarks on New Year’s Eve, writing: “Much of the Minnesota Fraud, up to 90%, is caused by people that came into our Country, illegally, from Somalia. ‘Congresswoman’ Omar, an ungrateful loser who only complains and never contributes, is one of the many scammers. Did she really marry her brother? Lowlifes like this can only be a liability to our Country’s greatness. Send them back from where they came, Somalia, perhaps the worst, and most corrupt, country on earth. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!”
Trump’s outburst came after his administration froze $185 million in federal childcare funding to Minnesota following viral allegations about fraudulent daycare operations. The Department of Health and Human Services announced sweeping changes requiring states to provide “justification and receipt or photo evidence” before receiving federal money.
The controversy exploded when YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video showing him visiting federally-supported childcare centers around Minneapolis and finding no children present. His footage, which drew tens of millions of views, alleged nearly a dozen daycare centers weren’t providing services while pocketing taxpayer funds.
But the daycare allegations represent just one piece of Minnesota’s massive fraud puzzle. Federal prosecutors estimate the total fraud could exceed $9 billion across multiple state programs. The largest scheme involved Feeding Our Future, a COVID-era nonprofit that prosecutors called “the largest pandemic-era fraud in the United States.”
Aimee Bock, who founded Feeding Our Future, was convicted earlier this year for running a $250 million scam. The group claimed to distribute meals to schools and programs but instead submitted fake invoices and meal counts, raking in millions through administrative fees and kickbacks.
Fraud has also plagued Minnesota’s housing stabilization program, which officials shut down this summer after discovering “large-scale fraud.” Eight people were charged with submitting millions in fake bills, including two Pennsylvanians who allegedly engaged in “fraud tourism” by traveling to Minnesota specifically to commit crimes.
The autism services program faced similar problems, with defendants accused of hiring unqualified staff and paying kickbacks to parents who enrolled their children. Prosecutors said 14 Medicaid services are now under audit and deemed “high risk” for fraud.
Donald Trump has repeatedly blamed Minnesota’s Somali community for the fraud, calling Somali immigrants “garbage” who “contribute nothing.” He ended temporary deportation protections for Somali immigrants and claimed without evidence that “Somali gangs are terrorizing” Minnesota.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has faced intense scrutiny over his administration’s handling of the crisis. Walz defended his response, saying officials have “spent years cracking down on fraudsters” and accused Trump of “politicizing the issue to defund programs that help Minnesotans.”
The Treasury Department is investigating whether stolen funds reached al-Shabaab, a terrorist organization based in Somalia. However, multiple federal investigators told CBS News there’s no evidence taxpayer dollars were directly funneled to terrorists.
Court records show that the defendants purchased cars, property and luxury travel with stolen funds. They also wired millions overseas, including nearly $3 million to accounts in Kenya and additional funds to banks in China.
Republican Rep. James Comer opened a House Oversight Committee investigation into the fraud and announced plans for hearings with testimony from Walz and other officials. As the scandal intensified in December, Walz unveiled a new statewide fraud prevention program.
Donald Trump and his New Year’s Eve attack on Omar recycled his long-standing false claims about her personal life while painting an entire immigrant community as criminals. The president’s inflammatory rhetoric has drawn sharp criticism from Minnesota lawmakers who accused him of demonizing Somali Americans based on the actions of individual fraudsters.
The fraud investigations have resulted in federal charges against 92 people, with 62 convicted so far. FBI Director Kash Patel called the Feeding Our Future case “just the tip of a very large iceberg.”
Beauty in Hip-Hop has never been a one-size-fits-all conversation, so we know that all women in the culture are beautiful in their own way. In 2025, female rappers dominate charts, culture…and visuals, videos, red carpets, fashion and social media. Setting aside artistry in music, because they are the art. Their ability, influence – even streaming numbers – is theiraesthetic. We never tire of their face cards, presence and how their allure translates before our eyes/screens. From high-fashion editorial looks to natural, effortless appeal, these are the female rappers who stood out visually in 2025.
Please call it subjective and absolutely call it fun. Leave a comment after you see the whole list, because our multi-generation, multi-gender motley crew of opinions is just that…opinions!
Here’s our Top 10.
JT JT’s beauty is sharp and high-glam. He’s a model with bars. She has runway posture and a refined edge that feels editorial and expensive.
Lady London Lady London is elegant and intellectual. Her beauty feels grown, refined, and poetic—more wine bar than club section.
Monaleo Monaleo mixes nerdy-cute with confident sex appeal. Her intelligence and authenticity elevate her beauty beyond aesthetics.
GloRilla GloRilla’s appeal is authentic and grounded. Her smile, voice, and Memphis energy make her sexy in a real, relatable way.
Ice Spice Ice Spice has that effortless, “cool girl” allure. Soft-spoken but visually striking, her appeal lives in subtlety and natural charm.
Doja Cat Doja’s beauty is unconventional and fearless. She’s sexy because she’s unpredictable—part alien, part supermodel, all attitude.
Latto Latto blends southern swagger with polished glam. She’s sexy in a bossed-up way—confident, flirtatious, and fully in control.
Cardi B Cardi’s sexiness is loud, funny, and raw. She’s beautiful because she’s unapologetically herself—glam one minute, Bronx the next.
Doechii Doechii’s beauty is expressive and artistic. She switches personas with ease, making her sex appeal intellectual, edgy, and high-fashion.
Megan Thee Stallion Megan radiates grown-woman confidence. Athletic, statuesque, and playful, her appeal comes from body positivity mixed with sharp intelligence.
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Saweetie Saweetie is classic pretty with modern luxury. She gives West Coast sunshine, designer looks, and effortless femininity.
Kash Doll Kash Doll’s beauty and confidence shine through on social media and stage, embodying polished swagger and timeless rap glamour.
Little Simz Little Simz has understated, regal beauty. Her appeal comes from authenticity, artistry and emotional depth.
DreamDoll DreamDoll leans into classic video-vixen beauty but pairs it with confidence and media savvy. She can act a bit too.
Rico Nasty Rico’s sex appeal is punk, wild and confrontational. She’s beautiful because she rejects softness and turns aggression into style.
Cardi B pushed back against online criticism over her relationship with Stefon Diggs after social media users questioned why the NFL star spent Christmas with his children instead of the rapper and their newborn.
In a video posted to X on Monday captioned “We need a reset,” Cardi B addressed the backlash head-on from bed, delivering a blunt message to her critics.
“Y’all need to calm down,” she said. “Y’all been dragging me for three or four days, and y’all been a little too mean. I can’t change s###. I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p####? You want me to leave my man and f### yours? What y’all want me to do? We can only go forward now.”
This could account for Cardi B’s aggravation, since she no doubt knew of the arrest before the public
The Bronx-born rapper gave birth to her first child with Diggs in November, though the couple has not yet announced the baby’s name. In the days leading up to Christmas, Cardi posted photos of her attempts to wrangle all four of her children for a holiday photo shoot.
She shares Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and Blossom, 14 months, with estranged husband Offset, whom she filed to divorce in July 2024. The legal process is still ongoing.
Despite the online noise, Cardi said her focus is locked on her upcoming 35-date “Little Miss Drama Tour,” which supports her sophomore album, Am I the Drama? The tour kicks off on February 11.
“I’m gonna be away from my babies, away from my personal life, away from my home… I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” she said. “I want y’all to come to my tour and enjoy yourselves with me. Don’t be dragging me. That’s enough!”
She ended the video with a plea: “Leave me alone, though. Damn. Y’all scare me sometimes!”
Stefon Diggs was arrested on felony strangulation charges stemming from a December 2 incident, just one day after the Patriots beat the New York Giants on Monday Night Football.
The 32-year-old wide receiver appeared in Dedham District Court through his attorney, Michael DiStefano, who called in remotely and asked the judge to seal the police report.
Diggs’ lawyer told the court his client made a financial offer to settle with the alleged victim.
“As we speak, they’re working to come to an agreement on that,” DiStefano said during Tuesday’s hearing. The judge said she’d consider the request and issue a ruling soon.
The Patriots released a statement backing their star player.
“Stefon has informed the organization that he categorically denies the allegations. We support Stefon,” the team said. “We will continue to gather information and will cooperate fully with the appropriate authorities and the NFL as necessary.”
The NFL star has been fighting multiple lawsuits over the past year. His ex-girlfriend, Mulan Hernandez, sued him for alleged assault, seeking between $250,000 and $1 million in damages. Hernandez claimed Diggs attacked her from behind during an altercation at his apartment.
Diggs fired back with his own lawsuit against Hernandez and another woman, Brianna “Brii” Mack.
He accused them of extortion, assault and trespassing. Court documents show Diggs claimed Hernandez punched him several times and damaged his expensive watch during the incident.
The legal drama got messier when social media influencer Christopher Blake Griffith made sexual assault allegations against Diggs online. Diggs sued Griffith for defamation in Maryland federal court, calling the claims “fabricated” and demanding damages for the damage to his reputation.
Now Diggs faces fresh criticism from fans of his girlfriend Cardi B. The rapper had to defend their relationship after fans dragged her for days about dating the NFL player.
Cardi posted a video on X on Monday telling fans to “calm down” about their relationship.
“Y’all need to calm down,” Cardi said in the video. “I can’t change sht. I can’t go back in time. I already had a baby. Y’all want me to put my baby back in my p####?”
Fans got upset after Diggs didn’t spend Christmas with Cardi and their newborn son. Instead, he posted photos of his other three children on Instagram Stories. The couple welcomed their baby boy on November 4, but Diggs has five other children with different women.
Cardi told fans she needs their support, not their criticism.
“I need my support system, my fans, to love me,” she said. “I want y’all to come to my tour and enjoy yourselves with me. Don’t be dragging me. That’s enough!”
The timing couldn’t be worse for Diggs and the Patriots. New England just won their first AFC East division title since 2019 and could secure a first-round playoff bye with a win over Miami this weekend.
Diggs is scheduled for arraignment on January 23, just two days before the AFC Championship game. His attorney asked the court to consider pushing the arraignment date to March, which would keep the legal drama away from the playoffs.
Missy Elliott gave $50,000 to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless through her mother, Patricia Elliott, during a community food drive at the Joe B. Fleming Building.
The donation was made through a partnership with Third Baptist Church to provide free meals to community members. Pastor Joseph Fleming said they were “passing out hope” through hot meals, a bike drive and mobile pantry services.
Patricia Elliott discussed her family’s past struggles and why giving back matters to them.
“Life is so short,” Patricia Elliott said. “You can be up today, and down tomorrow. But it doesn’t mean that you stay down, ’cause we were almost there, and that’s why it’s very sensitive to us that we give and we give back to the community.”
Missy Elliott’s hometown connection runs deep. Portsmouth honored her with Missy Elliott Boulevard in October 2022, renaming a portion of McLean Street after the Grammy-winning artist. The street dedication was part of the city’s Entertainment District development and recognized her global impact on music and culture.
The Virginia native has made history multiple times throughout her career. She became the first female rapper with six consecutive platinum studio albums and is the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Her philanthropy was recognized when Governor Glenn Youngkin declared October 17 Missy Elliott Day in 2022.
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless will use the $50,000 donation to provide food, shelter and housing assistance for people in need. The nonprofit operates programs that give people safe places to sleep and help them get back on their feet.
Elliott’s giving extends beyond this latest donation. She has consistently supported Portsmouth families through rent assistance programs and holiday toy drives. Elliott’s recent philanthropic efforts include rent relief for families, $60,000 in toys for children, and the provision of shoes and socks for elementary students.
