Category: Hip Hop

Jay-Z is being dragged in a new federal clash after Lillie Coley, the “God Mother” of a man claiming to be his son, says New Jersey revived void orders tied to the paternity case.

Coley submitted an urgent motion in New Jersey’s federal court, claiming the state reactivated invalid rulings in a long-running paternity case involving her godson, Rymir Satterthwaite. She argued those orders were never legally binding and warned they now threaten her finances and property.

Satterthwaite has insisted for years that his mother told him she had a brief relationship with Jay-Z in the early 1990s. He’s sought DNA testing since his teenage years, but the New Jersey family court never secured a sample from the rapper.

Despite multiple filings, the case stalled for over a decade. In 2015, Satterthwaite went public, saying he wasn’t after money; he just wanted the truth and a chance to be heard. The court closed the case in 2017 without a DNA test or a final decision.

Coley said judges repeatedly stated between 2012 and 2017 that they had no jurisdiction. She claims this was clearly recorded and never reversed.

Still, she said the state revived the case in 2025 and sent her a notice on November 7 threatening sanctions of up to $50,000. She described this as the first state action since 2017 and said it placed her at serious risk.

Coley also pointed to new child support filings she believes are tied to Jay-Z.

She said she drafted a detailed rebuttal earlier this year but was blocked from filing it after a judge dismissed her case against Jay-Z, with prejudice, meaning it cannot be filed again. According to her, Judge Stephen Polansky refused to accept the response, which she said explained why the case should remain closed and beyond New Jersey’s reach.

Coley told the court she suffered financial losses as a result of the revived orders. She said a lien cost her $25,000 during the sale of her home.

She added that her second property is now in jeopardy because the 2025 filings treat the old rulings as enforceable, even though she maintains they were never valid. In her court filing, Coley directly tied Jay-Z to the recent legal moves.

She wrote, “after Plaintiff filed the present action in this Court in May 2025, Defendant Shawn Corey Carter returned to New Jersey in August 2025 for the specific purpose of attempting to block Plaintiff and Mr. Satterthwaite from pursuing their California claims.”

She said the state then acted on rulings she believes are void, which Jay-Z allegedly used to gain leverage in her California case.

A ruling has not yet been issued.

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Kandi Burruss confirmed Friday that she is divorcing Todd Tucker after nearly 15 years of marriage, citing her desire to focus on her peace and co-parenting their two children.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star broke the news to People, saying the decision came after “a lot of thought and prayer.” Burruss explained her priorities now include “protecting my peace, being the best mother I can be, and co-parenting with love and respect.”

Sources close to the couple said the two have been living apart for several months. While Burruss has been spending extended time in New York City, Tucker has remained in Atlanta with their kids, Ace and Blaze.

Despite the physical distance, the two remain in regular contact and communicate daily.

The split was mutual and free of public drama. Observers had already noticed Burruss stopped wearing her wedding ring, but the couple had not addressed the matter until now.

Burruss and Tucker first met in 2011 on the set of RHOA, where Tucker worked behind the scenes as a line producer. Their professional connection grew into a romance, and they got engaged in 2013.

The couple tied the knot the following year in a lavish ceremony inspired by the film Coming to America.

Their relationship has been a recurring storyline on RHOA, giving viewers a front-row seat to their family life, business ventures and challenges. Together, they’ve worked on several projects, including Broadway productions.

Burruss, a Grammy-winning songwriter, member of the group Xscape and entrepreneur, is preparing to take the stage in the Broadway musical & Juliet next month.

In her statement, Burruss thanked those who have supported the couple over the years and asked for privacy as they navigate this next chapter.

The couple married in 2014 and had been together since 2011.

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Too $hort used his platform during a live telethon to deliver a powerful message to Oakland residents, urging the city not to lose faith following a string of violent incidents and the personal tragedy of his brother’s murder.

The Bay Area Hip-Hop pioneer appeared on KRON4’s “Table 4 All” to promote holiday donations when the conversation shifted to recent community trauma, including a student shot at Skyline High School and the fatal shooting of respected Laney College football coach John Beam.

Drawing from his own grief, the rapper spoke about the January killing of his brother, Wayne Shaw, who was gunned down during an attempted robbery at a cannabis grow site in East Oakland.

Wayne, 61, was reportedly guarding the facility when he was shot multiple times.

“I just say stay positive,” said Too $hort. “It’s a lot of bad PR that goes against the city that if you actually here, it’s a lot of beautiful things going on in Oakland. Lot of beautiful people and a few bad apples shouldn’t destroy the entire image of a city. I hear so many people think it’s a bad place. It’s beautiful to move around Oakland and the diversity and the community and just everything out here, I love it, love it, love it.”

The veteran artist has long been a fixture in Oakland’s cultural landscape.

In 2002, the city renamed a stretch of Foothill Boulevard “Too $hort Way” in recognition of his contributions to West Coast Hip-Hop and his role in shaping the genre’s sound during the 1980s and 1990s.

And recently became a co-owner of the city’s professional baseball franchise, The Oakland Ballers.

“I just think if you’re from here and you struggle with incidents like this,” he added. “I lost my brother in Oakland earlier this year. And you know, you just got to keep going, man. Just stay hopeful for the city. We’re not giving up on our city. Don’t give up on Oakland.”

Too $hort’s remarks come as Oakland continues to grapple with public safety concerns. The city has seen a rise in violent crime in recent years, prompting calls for both reform and community-based solutions.

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D4vd‘s Hollywood Hills mansion is being prepped for new renters as Los Angeles police continue to investigate the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose remains were found in a Tesla registered to the rising Hip-Hop artist.

The singer, 20, has not been arrested but is now considered a suspect in the death of the 15-year-old, law enforcement sources confirmed. Although his team initially claimed he was cooperating with investigators, police say he has since stopped communicating with detectives.

As of press time, the case remains open and active while detectives work to piece together the events leading up to the teen’s death and uncover the full nature of her relationship with the artist.

The $20,000-a-month luxury rental, once home to the “Romantic Homicide” singer, is undergoing cosmetic touch-ups, including a fresh coat of green trim, according to listing agent Alex Micic.

The 4,315-square-foot home features four bedrooms and four bathrooms and sits just blocks from where the gruesome discovery was made in September.

“Right now it is a work in progress,” Micic told The New York Post. “The property is not on the market, but it will be put back on the market.”

According to reports, the property owner brought in cleanup crews to clear out piles of clothing and boxes left behind after the artist’s sudden departure.

On September 17, the Los Angeles Police Department executed a search warrant at the property, seizing “several items of evidence,” including a computer and multiple bags.

The raid happened while D4vd was on tour, a tour that was abruptly canceled as the investigation escalated.

The investigation has since expanded to Texas, where the artist transferred ownership of his Cypress home to his mother’s name on September 23.

Rivas Hernandez had been missing since April after fleeing her home in Lake Elsinore.

Her last known communication was a phone call to her family in May. Her mother later told police that her daughter had a boyfriend named David, the real first name of D4vd, born David Austen Burke.

The teen’s dismembered body was found inside a Tesla parked at Hollywood Tow after employees reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle.

The car had been abandoned and ticketed roughly two weeks before the discovery, just a half-mile from the artist’s rented home in the Bird Streets.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner completed an initial review of Rivas Hernandez’s remains but has not yet determined a cause of death due to the advanced state of decomposition.

“The deputy medical examiner is requesting additional testing and/or studies in order to make a determination,” the office said in a statement.

Investigators suspect more than one person may have been involved in the disposal and dismemberment of the teen’s body. The complexity of the crime has led detectives to believe there may have been accomplices.

Before the investigation, D4vd frequently posted videos from the home, including one in which he was perched on the kitchen island, with a Valentine’s Day caption.

He currently has 3.9 million followers on TikTok and over 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

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Michael B. Jordan broke down in front of a star-studded crowd at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles as he accepted the American Cinematheque Award, reflecting on his journey from rising talent to respected filmmaker and actor.

The 38-year-old Creed star received the honor from longtime collaborator Ryan Coogler after a series of heartfelt tributes from peers including Ben Affleck, Mahershala Ali, Tessa Thompson, Octavia Spencer, Bradley Cooper, Delroy Lindo and Daniel Kaluuya.

Kaluuya paused the celebration to request a moment of silence for their late Black Panther co-star Chadwick Boseman, whose Hollywood Walk of Fame star was unveiled earlier that day.

Jordan’s 13-minute speech was filled with gratitude and emotion as he looked back on his career and the people who helped shape it.

“I look around the room and I see the people who were there from the beginning with prayer, support, belief,” Jordan said, according to Gold Derby. “Some of those people aren’t here tonight, but their fingerprints are all over the foundation. Their work, their faith — it all went into this. Watching y’all do that for me, I realized I didn’t have to pull up a chair to somebody else’s table. I could have my own table. I could have my own house. And more importantly, I could build a community.”

The Fruitvale Station actor, one of the youngest ever to receive the Cinematheque Award, spoke about forging his own path and creating space for others.

“I stand on the shoulders of giants — and my ancestors. Build the house, and they will come,” he said. Quoting author Toni Morrison, he added, “If there’s a book you really want to read that hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.”

He closed with a message to fellow creatives and decision-makers in the industry: “So, to the artist: plant your seeds, find your people, build with them. And to the people making decisions about what stories do get told: be bold, take the risk. These stories matter.”

The American Cinematheque Award is given annually to an individual who has made a lasting impact on the art of film. Past recipients include Jessica Chastain, Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Scarlett Johansson, Spike Lee and Eddie Murphy.

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Cash Money pulled up in New York Friday night (November 21)… well, kinda. The 30th anniversary celebration touched down in Long Island and people rolled out deep expecting the whole empire. You know, the full Birdman hand-rub special. But when the lights hit the stage, only BG and Juvenile slid through. Just them. That’s it. A two-man army holding down three decades of one of the biggest dynasties in Hip-Hop.

Now look… we all know Cash Money’s family tree has been through it all – hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes and more. They’ve separated, reunited, separated again, got cool again, not-so-cool again – and more. It’s a lot. But folks were surprised. They just did the No Limit Verzuz, minus Lil Wayne.

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DJ Self jumped out and said the obvious: “Only 2 show up for the NYC show come on man cash Money yall gotta get it together man NYC love yall man don’t do us like this ” (No editing needed. You get it!)

People who bought tickets were expecting a whole celebration, not a duo set.

BUT — and this is a huge “but” — everybody who was actually at the show said BG and Juve tore that stage to pieces. They bodied it! New York crowds are not easy to impress and those two had the spot jumping. Even our own AllHipHop staff hit me up raving.

From what I’m hearing, when “Back That Azz Up” hit…the place turned into CHAOS.

So despite the missing members, the night was still a win. But let’s be honest… there’s a bigger conversation here. If this is the 30-year anniversary, Cash Money might want to regroup and re-strategize. And yes, get right with Turk. People love Turk. Turk brings value. Turk brings nostalgia. Turk is part of the DNA. Somebody gotta make that phone call. Other than that, salute BG and Juvie The Great!

We’ve got interviews with BG and Juvenile coming soon.

Stay tuned…

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This small business almost went out of business because of a mistake by Squarespace. Thanks to thousands of comments, Squarespace fixed it.

TikTok creator Dan McLaughlin is a small business owner struggling with rising prices and increased risk as he runs his Cleveland-based coffee company, Golden Triangle Coffee. But recently, he said, Squarespace Payments has been putting him out of business. 

In a video with over 1.5 million viewer, McLaughlin explained how signing up for the payment middleman has shaven off a percentage of every sale he’s made for the last 10 months.

“ [I] made a mistake a while back that is just the nail in the coffin for our business,” he said. “And it’s probably gonna force us to close.  I trusted Squarespace, which… has proven to be a mistake for me in the past.”

Will Squarespace Be the ‘Nail in the Coffin’ for this Small Business?

“A while back, I signed up for something called Squarespace Payments where Squarespace will act as a middle man between me and Stripe, my current credit card processor, except with lower service fees,” McLaughlin said. This was supposed to save McLaughlin’s business about .05 per transaction.

Except, McLaughlin quickly realized that the platform was withholding a percentage of each of his coffee bag sales for a “reserve” fund. He tried to deactivate the service, but Squarespace continued to collect money from the transaction. To make matters worse, Squarespace held the funds for six months to account for refunds and disputes.

“But the amount that they are holding, refuse to release, and continue to collect even though its not active on our account is so high that it cuts into our margins so deeply that it now costs us money to send a bag off coffee out of this building,” McLaughlin said. “We are now making negative money because of Squarespace.”

Viewers React to Small Business Owner’s Squarespace Complaint

In the comments section, viewers expressed outrage over the situation. Many urged McLaughlin to escalate this via an attorney.

“Hire an attorney ASAP,” advised one viewer claiming to be an attorney.

“Six months of holding funds is insane!” a second viewer said.

“I am a Squarespace circle developer and have access to forums only meant for us. I’ll be posting this and tagging veteran developers. My hope is it gets some attention,” said another person.

It appears McLaughlin’s video worked. In a follow up video, he said that he heard back from someone at Squarespace after tons of failed interactions with customer service. Fortunately, the Squarespace employee was able to solve the issue.

“I told them thanks for reaching out and fixing my issue but I shouldn’t have had to have a million followers in order to get that resolution,” McLaughlin said.

How Do Squarespace Payments Work?

Squarespace Payments is an addition to Squarespace that “allows you to accept payments and manage your transactions within your website.” The service allows website owners to receive payments from credit cards, debit cards, Apple Pay, and other methods, acting as a middle man between the purchaser and your banking institution. 

By signing up for Squarespace Payments, though, you’re agreeing to the terms of service outlined by  Squarespace Payments LLC (in the United States) or Squarespace Ireland Limited (outside the U.S.). By enabling Squarespace Payments, a user essentially entitles the platform to handle any settlements of funds.

Squarespace Payments LLC, through its terms and conditions, reserves the right to impose holding periods for funds if there’s suspicious activity, excessive chargebacks, or a requirement from a third party bank. They also reserve the right to maintain a reserve account, which buffers losses, refunds, disputes, or negative balances.

As McLaughlin noticed, Squarespace can continue withholding his income for buffer funds, even after a user cancels Squarespace Payments. The holding schedule for buffer funds still exists regardless of cancellation as per its terms and conditions. So, basically, the company will continue withholding funds until “the risk is deemed cleared” with the account. 

All Hip Hop reached out to McLaughlin for comment via email and TikTok message and to Squarespace via media contact form.

This article includes additional reporting from Mars Ramos.

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Zohran Mamdani pulled off the political equivalent of turning water into wine Friday, somehow transforming Donald Trump from his biggest critic into his most enthusiastic cheerleader during what can only be described as the most unexpected White House bromance in modern history.

The newly elected NYC mayor and the president emerged from their Oval Office meeting looking like old college buddies who had just discovered they both loved the same obscure band.

Gone were the days of Trump calling Mamdani a “100% Communist Lunatic” who’s “not very smart” and looks “TERRIBLE” with a “grating” voice.

Instead, Trump was practically glowing as he gazed up at Mamdani with what witnesses described as genuine affection.

“I feel very confident that he can do a very good job,” Trump gushed, his usual combative demeanor replaced by something resembling paternal pride.

The transformation was so complete that Trump declared he “really would” feel comfortable living in New York City under a Mamdani administration, a stunning reversal from his previous threats to send in federal troops to his former hometown.

“I think he’s going to surprise some conservative people, actually and some very liberal people, he won’t surprise them, because they already like him,” Trump added warmly, apparently forgetting he once called the mayor-elect his “liddle communist” and threatened to cut all federal funding if he won.

The mutual admiration society reached peak awkwardness when Trump repeatedly shook Mamdani’s hand during their joint press conference, unable to contain his smile and enthusiasm.

“We agree on a lot more than I would have thought,” Trump beamed. “We’ll help him do a great job.”

Mamdani, for his part, seemed to have mastered the art of political alchemy, neutralizing Trump’s hostility by laser-focusing on affordability issues – apparently the one topic that could make the president forget his previous declaration that NYC would be an “Economic and Social disaster” under Mamdani’s leadership.

“I met with a man who’s a very rational person,” Trump said, conveniently overlooking his previous assessment that Mamdani was an irrational communist lunatic. “I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again.”

The lovefest was so intense that political observers wondered if they were witnessing an alternate universe.

Just months ago, Trump was telling voters on “60 Minutes” that he was a “much better-looking person” than Mamdani and endorsing Andrew Cuomo instead, calling any Jewish person who voted for Mamdani “a stupid person.”

Trump had also threatened to deport Mamdani, claiming without evidence that “a lot of people are saying, he’s here illegally” – despite Mamdani being a naturalized U.S. citizen since 2018.

Mamdani’s strategy of staying focused on shared concerns about affordability apparently worked like a charm, with Trump declaring they had found “common ground” on making life more affordable for New Yorkers.

The meeting’s success could spell trouble for Mamdani with his progressive base, who elected him partly on his promises to fight Trump on immigration enforcement.

During his victory speech, Mamdani had directly challenged Trump, saying, “If anyone can show a nation betrayed by Donald Trump how to defeat him, it is the city that gave rise to him.”

But Friday’s performance suggested Mamdani had chosen diplomacy over confrontation, at least for now.

“It was a productive meeting focused on a place of shared admiration and love, which is New York City,” Mamdani said, his tone notably warmer than his election night declaration of “Turn the volume up” directed at Trump.

Political pundits were left scrambling to explain how two men who had spent months trading insults could emerge from a 25-minute meeting looking like they were ready to start a podcast together.

Even Vice-President JD Vance was shocked:

POTUS has a lot of good moments but this is an all-timer https://t.co/Ge0vYEiJhP

— JD Vance (@JDVance) November 21, 2025

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Something Seemed… Different About Kanye West In Japan

Kanye West popped up in Shibuya, Japan today for Gosha Rubchinskiy’s pop-up event, and on the surface, it looked really cool. The whole scene looked like a playground for creatives. The energy was high and Ye the man of the hour. He was getting free fits and all that. He even stopped to do a few interviews and seemed cool with the crowd.

But after the footage hit the internet, the comments section turned into a full-blown investigation. People started saying Kanye looked “off,” “slowed down,” or “way too calm.” Somebody said, “They gave bro a lobotomy.” Suddenly everybody is a behavioral specialist. But I must admit, it was interesting to see.

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Some folks insisted he looked heavily medicated. Others swore he was just in a different zone. A few said, “This is old Ye,” while others said, “This is not Ye at all.” Meanwhile, the rest of us were just watching the clips like… something might actually be up.

Now, Kanye has been open for years about dealing with mental health challenges, medication and the tug-of-war between what he feels helps him and what he thinks holds him back. He also hasn’t exactly hidden his dislike for being medicated. I am thinking somebody behind the scenes could be pulling the strings.

On another note, Kanye was seen kneeling at the feet of a wealthy rabbi, apologizing for past comments and trying to reset things publicly. In that scene, he seemed a bit medicated too. The rabbi himself has a history that some people online side-eye. This guy sure likes rappers, but that’s not the point here.

At the end of the day, nobody really knows what’s going on with Ye behind the scenes. Maybe he was tired. Maybe he was relaxed. Maybe he was processing something. Or maybe he was just vibing out in Japan.

But something about that appearance definitely got people talking.

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50 Cent wasted no time on Friday mocking Ja Rule after a viral video claiming to show the rapper being attacked outside a New York City restaurant, reigniting one of Hip-Hop’s longest-running rivalries.

The Queens-born mogul took to Instagram after blogger Tasha K alleged that Ja Rule had been “jumped” outside Sei Less, a popular Manhattan dining spot.

The report also suggested that individuals tied to Max B were involved, which quickly set off a frenzy across Hip-Hop circles online.

“Now who would do a thing like that, just punched him all in his milk dud head. LOL,” 50 Cent posted, delivering his trademark jab with a side of sarcasm.

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The comment instantly lit up social media, drawing thousands of responses and reigniting memories of his long-standing beef with Ja Rule.

Ja Rule responded swiftly, calling the story exaggerated and false. He confirmed there was an attempted confrontation but said it didn’t escalate into violence and didn’t happen at Sei Less.

He also made it clear he was unharmed and continued his evening without issue.

Believe half of what you see and none of what you read… we good over here!!! pic.twitter.com/ORLpjwG4Yt

— Ja Rule (@jarule) November 21, 2025

To further shut down the speculation, Ja Rule posted a video looking relaxed and unbothered, showing no signs of injury. The Murder Inc. veteran made it clear the rumors had been blown out of proportion.

Max B, who recently returned home after a lengthy prison sentence, also distanced himself from the claims.

He addressed the situation on social media, writing, “Don’t tie me or my people to anything negative. We grown we on positive vibes only.”

Despite both Ja Rule and Max B denying that any real incident occurred, 50 Cent’s post became the headline moment, reminding everyone that the tension between him and Ja Rule remains as active as ever.

Their feud has spanned over 20 years, with diss tracks, interviews and social media posts keeping the rivalry alive. 50’s latest jab is just the newest entry in a saga that has defined both artists’ careers in and out of the booth.

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