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Cardi B stepped out in New York City for her first public appearance since welcoming a baby boy with Stefon Diggs, turning heads at the grand opening of Cybex’s flagship store in SoHo on Thursday night (November 13).

The Hip-Hop heavyweight helped cut the ceremonial ribbon at the luxury baby brand’s U.S. debut location, just hours after revealing the birth of her fourth child—and first with the New England Patriots wide receiver.

The event, held in Manhattan’s Cast-Iron District, marked a major moment for Cybex, which partnered with designer Jeremy Scott to unveil new limited-edition pieces.

A fan account posted a video of Cardi at the event, captioning it, “Cardi B with Adam Drawas, founder of Walker Drawas marketing agency, tonight in NYC.” Cardi quickly jumped in to clarify, replying, “And my publicist.”

And my publicist

— Cardi B (@iamcardib) November 14, 2025

The brand later teased a possible collaboration with the Grammy winner, posting a clip of the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Instagram with the caption, “Stay tuned for more.”

Cardi B Reveals She Gave Birth, Teases Exciting New Chapter

The outing came just hours after Cardi announced the arrival of her newborn on Instagram. In a lengthy post, she wrote, “I brought new music and a new album to the world! A new baby into my world, and one more reason to be the best version of me, one more reason to love me more than anything else or anyone else so I can continue giving my babies the love and life they deserve.”

Cardi continued, “This next chapter is Me vs. Me! It’s me against all odds me against everything meant to get in my way. I’ve started prepping for tour getting my body right getting my mind right. There’s nothing thats gonna stop me from giving you guys the performance of a life time! I’ve learned i’ve healed, and im loving the woman i’ve become! Thats what this next era means to me and i’m stepping into it better than ever.”

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Diggs previously confirmed the baby’s gender in an interview, expressing his excitement about becoming a father again.

Cardi and Diggs were first romantically linked in late 2024. They confirmed their relationship and pregnancy publicly in September 2025. The new baby joins Cardi’s three older children—Kulture, Wave and Blossom—from her previous marriage to Offset.

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Max B honored the memory of A$AP Yams with a solemn visit to the late Hip-Hop tastemaker’s gravesite on Thursday (November 13) in New York, marking what would have been Yams’ 37th birthday.

The Harlem native, recently released after serving nearly 16 years in prison, made the pilgrimage just days after regaining his freedom.

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Yams, born Steven Rodriguez, was not only a co-founder of A$AP Mob but also a major supporter of Max B while he was behind bars.

Yams died on January 18, 2015, at age 26. His death was attributed to an accidental drug overdose.

His passing left a lasting void in the Hip-Hop world, where he was widely credited with launching A$AP Rocky and shaping the A$AP Mob’s artistic direction.

During Max B’s prison sentence, which began in 2009, Yams publicly supported the rapper.

Max B was released on Sunday (November 9) after his original 75-year sentence was reduced to 20 years following a 2016 plea deal for aggravated manslaughter tied to a 2006 robbery that turned deadly.

His return to Harlem was met with emotional reunions, including a widely shared moment with longtime collaborator French Montana.

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Within hours of his release, Max B wasted no time getting back into the mix.

He attended a New York Jets game, visited Avianne & Co. for jewelry, and returned to the studio to begin work on new music, including the anticipated “Coke Wave 3” with French Montana.

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Drake is being accused of lifting a National Geographic photographer’s acclaimed gun-themed portrait for his “What Did I Miss” music video, according to a sweeping federal copyright lawsuit that says the rapper hijacked the image’s layout, symbolism, and visual style without permission.

The complaint, filed by Italian photographer Gabriele Galimberti, alleges that the July 4 release deliberately recreated his “Ameriguns” portrait, down to the arrangement of weapons, the subject’s pose beside a pool, the architecture in the background, and the lighting placement.

Galimberti, a longtime National Geographic contributor and World Press Photo winner, says the video’s production team copied the photo so closely that viewers on social media began tagging him before he even knew about the scene.

Court filings include a side-by-side comparison and argue the recreation was so exact that it implied an official collaboration, despite no contact, contract, or licensing arrangement.

The photographer’s “Ameriguns” project features U.S. gun owners amid their personal arsenals, arranged in meticulous geometric patterns. The suit says the video scene not only mimicked this composition but also used Independence Day as its release date to bolster the association with the project’s themes.

Galimberti’s suit says Drake used the July 4 release date to echo the themes of the Ameriguns project and also link himself to the photographer’s past ordeal involving a Balenciaga ad that sparked false claims of pedophilia. Galimberti later won a defamation case abroad, but his photos remained associated with the scandal during intense media coverage.

“Given Kendrick Lamar’s lyrics directed as calling Defendant Graham a pedophile and Defendant Graham’s now dismissed defamation lawsuit, on information and belief, Defendant Graham sought to imply that he, like Plaintiff, would be publicly exonerated,” argued Galimberti’s lawyer, Heather L. Blaise

According to the filing, the segment appears for more than a minute and a half of the four-minute video and has earned significant views and monetization since its premiere. Galimberti argues that the unauthorized use damaged the value of his work, distorted the public’s perception of his career and tied him to a music video he never approved.

The suit targets Drake, OVO Sound, Republic Records, Universal Music Group, and unnamed defendants, accusing them of direct, contributory, and vicarious infringement. It seeks damages, profits, and an injunction stopping further distribution of the video.

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Orelsan ignited backlash in France after lyrics from his new album referenced Kylian Mbappé and his family’s soccer business, prompting a heated response from the national team captain.

The Normandy-born rapper, known for his introspective style and longtime support of Caen FC, found himself in the middle of a public spat after his track “La petite voix” included the line “You’ll sink your city like the Mbappés.”

The lyric appeared to criticize the Mbappé family’s 2024 acquisition of Caen through their company Interconnected Ventures, a move that preceded the club’s relegation to France’s third division.

Mbappé didn’t hold back. The Real Madrid forward fired off a pointed message on social media and accusing him of hypocrisy.

“You’re welcome to ‘save’ the city you love so much @‌Orel_san,” Mbappé said. He claimed the rapper once asked for a 1% stake in the club “without paying a cent” because he was “broke.”

T’es le bienvenu pour « sauver » la ville que tu aimes tant @Orel_san

Ps: Le mec a fait que nous supplier pour entrer avec 1% sans payer parce qu’il a pas un rond mais pour avoir la bonne image du petit gars de Normandie. https://t.co/inpIultqdn

— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) November 7, 2025

Orelsan addressed the controversy during a recent interview on Fun Radio, saying he wasn’t ready to fully engage in the dispute.

“I don’t really feel like responding,” he said. “I’m still in the heat of the moment, and I don’t really want to talk about it. It’s a misunderstanding. I think I just need to properly explain the concept of the album.”

The 43-year-old artist released his fifth studio album La fuite en avant on November 7. The project features 17 tracks and includes a high-profile collaboration with Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk.

The controversial lyric comes from a song that explores his internal struggles and self-doubt, a recurring theme in his music.

Caen’s slide into the third tier of French football came after the Mbappé family took over the club. Orelsan, who grew up in the city, has long been a vocal supporter of the team and frequently references it in his work.

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Diddy finds himself serving additional time behind bars after prison officials discovered multiple rule infractions at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution.

The Hip-Hop mogul’s release date shifted from May 8, 2028, to June 4, 2028 – adding an extra month following alleged violations that have captured widespread attention.

Prison sources revealed Diddy was caught consuming bootleg alcohol crafted from fermented sugar, Fanta soda and apples. The makeshift beverage represents a serious breach of facility regulations.

Additionally, the founder of Bad Boy Records allegedly participated in an unauthorized three-way phone conversation on November 3. Diddy claimed ignorance of the prohibition, stating he never received the prison’s admission handbook.

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His legal team defended the call as “protected under attorney-client privilege.,” according to Page Six. The extended sentence stems from Diddy’s July conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

His original four-year, two-month sentence includes a $500,000 fine and mandatory participation in rehabilitation programs.

Diddy has remained incarcerated since his September 2024 arrest on federal charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.

Meanwhile, 50 Cent wasted no time responding on Instagram. “Diddy gotta chill out so he can come home. want to throw him a party LOL,” 50 Cent said.

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Two brothers have landed in a South African courtroom after a high-security extradition tied to the brazen 2023 killing of Hip-Hop icon AKA outside a Durban restaurant.

Escorted by police helicopters and surrounded by armed officers, Siyabonga and his brother Malusi Ndimande were flown in from Eswatini on November 11 following a coordinated international takedown led by Interpol.

The pair now face 20 charges, including murder, attempted murder, conspiracy and multiple firearms offenses.

The charges stem primarily from the February 2023 shooting that killed South African rap heavyweight Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his close friend and entrepreneur Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane.

But prosecutors say the brothers are also linked to the killing of a taxi boss in Amanzimtoti, a coastal town near Durban, in a separate case.

The Durban Magistrate’s Court appearance marks a significant development in a case that rattled South Africa’s music scene and left a void in the country’s Hip-Hop landscape.

AKA, 35, was the best-selling rapper in South African history, known for chart-toppers such as “Fela in Versace,” “All Eyes on Me,” and “Prada.” His 2022 single “Lemons (Lemonade)” was still climbing streaming charts when he was gunned down.

The hit was carried out outside a busy restaurant in Durban, in what police described as a calculated assassination.

The murder stunned the entertainment industry and ended a career that had fused American Hip-Hop with South African rhythms, earning AKA both local and international acclaim.

His final album continued to gain traction throughout 2023, with posthumous honors highlighting the scope of his influence.

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, a spokesperson for the South African Police Service, credited the joint efforts of law enforcement across borders.

“The collaborative investigation between South African and Eswatini authorities, the National Prosecuting Authority and Interpol” led to the successful extradition, she said.

The Ndimande brothers are expected to stand trial alongside five other suspects already in custody for the double homicide. Their next court appearance is scheduled for November 25.

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London-based artists SLAWN and OPAKE announced a deeply personal and visually arresting exhibit at The Art of Hip-Hop in Miami, using paint, pain and past trauma to anchor their three-day show, “Heroes, Villains, and Violence,” during the city’s busiest cultural week.

Running December 3-5, the exhibition marks the second anniversary of The Art of Hip-Hop and lands right in the middle of Miami’s Art Basel festivities.

The show explores themes of personal redemption and transformation, drawing directly from both artists’ real-life struggles and creative rebirths.

SLAWN, born Adebayo Oke-Lawal, blends his Nigerian roots with a bold street art aesthetic, turning massive wood panels into layered reflections of race, class and pop culture.

His work has appeared alongside Hip-Hop heavyweights like Gunna, Skepta and Central Cee, and his early days founding the fashion label Motherlan cemented his status as a cultural disruptor.

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OPAKE, also known as Edward Worely, brings a graffiti-influenced style that reinterprets childhood cartoon icons through the lens of addiction, psychosis and mental health recovery.

His chaotic compositions and repeated imagery mirror the cycles of substance abuse and the mental toll it takes.

The exhibit’s boxing motif symbolizes the artists’ ongoing internal battles and their fight to stay on track while providing for their families.

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Original artworks are priced from $20,000, placing the duo firmly in the upper tier of the contemporary art market.

“This is a wild honor to have 2 huge international artists, who have recently been doing epic collabs, joining us for our most important week of the year. We can’t wait to show you what they’re going to pull off, in large part due to our strategic partners like Zig-Zag who gladly support new outlooks and fresh takes on culture,” said Allison Freidin, co-founder of The Art of Hip-Hop.

The event is backed by Zig-Zag, the 145-year-old rolling paper brand, which helped create an outdoor activation space featuring DJ performances, live painting and giveaways. Curaleaf and Monster Energy also joined as sponsors.

Admission to the whole campus—including the Museum of Graffiti and Private Gallery—starts at $25. Doors open at 11 A.M. on December 3, with a limited-edition merchandise drop scheduled for 1 P.M.The exhibit remains open through December 31, 2025. Tickets are available at artofhiphop.com.

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B.o.B is pushing back hard against a civil lawsuit filed in California that accuses him of sexually assaulting a woman in a San Diego hotel room following his April 26 concert—an allegation the Hip-Hop artist flatly denies.

The woman, referred to in legal filings only as “Jane,” claims the alleged incident occurred around 3 a.m. at the Westin Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter after she and her cousin attended B.o.B’s show and were invited to an after-party.

She alleges that when her cousin briefly stepped out of the room, B.o.B touched her without consent, forced her legs apart and said, “What makes you think I won’t kiss you right now,” before doing so. She also claims his wife entered the room during the encounter but was told to leave.

B.o.B, whose real name is Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., has responded through his attorney Leron E. Rogers of Fox Rothschild LLP, calling the claims entirely false.

“Our client, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., known professionally as B.o.B, categorically denies the false allegations contained in the Complaint filed. This filing appears to be a calculated attempt to leverage publicity and extract a financial settlement from a public figure — a baseless ‘money grab’ under the pretense of litigation,” the statement reads.

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The lawsuit, filed November 7 in Los Angeles County, includes no criminal charges and remains a civil matter. No arrests have been made, and the case is still in its early stages.

According to the complaint, the woman says B.o.B’s music helped her emotionally during cancer treatment and that she felt a deep connection to his work. She claims members of his team were present during the alleged incident but did not intervene.

B.o.B’s legal team further stated, “Mr. Simmons will not be intimidated or coerced by such tactics, nor will he remain silent while his name and reputation are unfairly attacked.”

The lawsuit alleges that the incident ended only after B.o.B.’s manager knocked on the door. The woman is seeking damages, though the exact amount has not been disclosed.

In a sharp rebuke of the claims, B.o.B’s attorney added, “We believe the allegations are a fabricated narrative and the plaintiff is using B.o.B as a scapegoat … Fabricating accusations of this nature is both irresponsible and harmful.”

The artist, known for hits like “Airplanes” and “Nothin’ on You,” has not commented publicly beyond the legal statement. His team has indicated they will not provide further remarks at this time.

“Mr. Simmons recognizes that true victims of sexual assault deserve to be heard and supported, and false claims only undermine their pursuit of justice,” the statement concluded.

As of November 12, both parties are preparing for the next steps in court.

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Yo-Yo served up a blend of music legacy and culinary flair during her appearance on FOX 5 DC, where she spotlighted her cooking series “Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo” and reflected on her decades-long journey through Hip-Hop and beyond.

The Grammy-nominated artist joined FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell to talk about her latest venture on Aspire TV. The show, which airs Tuesdays, features the rapper sharing home-style recipes with the same energy that helped define her as a force in West Coast Hip-Hop.

“It’s a gift from God. I love to cook. I mean, it’s the only time I can bring my family from upstairs to downstairs. And it’s my passion. It’s something that I’ve been doing for a long time,” Yo Yo said. “I play music. I invite people over. I cook for you. I create a great cocktail for you. I beat you in dominoes and spades. And we have an amazing time. And this is just my way, another way of feeding the community.”

“Downright Delicious with Yo-Yo” isn’t just about food, it’s about culture, family and connection. The show reflects the values that Yo-Yo has long championed, both in her music and her community work.

The Los Angeles native rose to prominence in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for her collaborations with Ice Cube and her unapologetic voice in a male-dominated genre.

Outside of entertainment, Yo-Yo continues to invest in the next generation through her Yo-Yo School of Hip-Hop, a program that uses music as a tool for education and empowerment.

Her foundation, Cafe Mocha Cares, assists women, children, and families in transitioning from shelters back into society. The organization celebrated its 15th anniversary, hosting the “Salute Them Awards.”

The cooking show is another chapter in her evolving career, one that blends her creative talents with her dedication to uplifting communities.

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Justin LaBoy dropped a flirty behind-the-scenes video on Wednesday night (November 12) that revealed the exact moment sparks flew between him and Coi Leray, confirming what many already suspected.

In the clip from their September 2025 sit-down on Season 2 of “#Respectfully The Justin LaBoy Show,” LaBoy confidently told Leray, “You my new hobby,” before asking, “where we going after this?”

He then added, “Take a shot with your right hand, so we don’t go left on each other.”

Leray responded with a mix of charm and caution: “I think you’re cute,” she said, before admitting he was probably “toxic,” and unlike the “nerds” and “geeks” she usually prefers.

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LaBoy captioned the post, “SHE BEEN MINE EVER SINCE,” while Leray chimed in under the comments with, “Now we stuck 4ever.” She also reposted the moment on her Instagram Stories, writing, “lol crazy how life turn out.”

The pair’s chemistry was first noticed during their on-screen interview, which quickly ignited speculation across Hip-Hop media circles.

By late October, rumors swirled that the two were officially dating, after cozy photos and online banter made the rounds.

On Tuesday (November 11), Leray briefly confirmed their relationship status in a now-deleted Instagram post, where she declared she was “in love” with LaBoy.

The couple has since been seen smiling and affectionate in public, seemingly unbothered by the attention. LaBoy even took a playful jab at Leray’s past relationships in a video, thanking her exes for their “mistakes” and celebrating how things worked out in his favor.

The relationship comes after Leray’s complicated history with rapper Trippie Redd.

The two previously dated in 2019, briefly reunited in 2024, and welcomed their daughter Miyoco in June 2025. They split before the baby’s birth amid cheating rumors.

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