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Megan Thee Stallion called out alleged online smear tactics and defended her personal life during a livestream just hours after releasing her new single “Lover Girl.”

In a video posted over the weekend, the Houston rapper addressed the wave of online hostility she says feels too orchestrated to be organic. “When I do peep online and see what y’all doing, I feel like y’all get so easily riled up and easily discouraged when y’all know people get paid to talk crazy about me,” she said. “Like, don’t it seem a little weird like how overwhelming a lot of Megan Thee Stallion hate seem? Like, it don’t seem right, do it?”

The Grammy winner doubled down on her belief that some of the backlash is part of a coordinated effort.

“It’s not, because people are getting paid to do this. These are bots, these are paid people,” she said. “Like, if you scroll through some of these people’s tweets, it be a man that’s been tweeting about sports for eight years. Now all of a sudden, he just hate Megan Thee Stallion. These people are getting paid to do this. Stop listening to them. B####, they time up.”

The livestream came a day after Megan dropped “Lover Girl,” a sultry track that highlights her relationship with NBA star Klay Thompson. The couple has recently been seen together at games, drawing attention for their public chemistry.

Megan Thee Stallion – Lover Girl

Megan also pushed back against critics questioning her lifestyle. “What is there even to hate on? I don’t be doing that. I’ll be in the house with my man, with my dogs, watching anime, at the studio,” she said.

She encouraged her supporters to choose their battles wisely. “When I give y’all something to cry about, cry about it, alright? Then we can start crying. I ain’t gave y’all nothing to cry about yet. Fight back when it’s a reason to fight. We’re chilling right now, Hotties. We’re listening to ‘Lover Girl,’ babe.”

Megan Thee Stallion Tells Her Fans to Stand Down — Says People Getting Paid to Talk Crazy About Her and Tells Fans to Stop Listening Because “Their Time Is Up!” pic.twitter.com/HhkeyS2yVf

— livebitez (@livebitez) October 25, 2025

Her remarks follow ongoing legal disputes, including a lawsuit against blogger Milagro Gramz. As part of that case, Akademiks was recently deposed and later criticized Megan’s legal team and Roc Nation for what he described as irrelevant questions.

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Vybz Kartel electrified Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena Sunday night (October 26) as he launched his first-ever Canadian concert, and Drake made the moment even bigger by stepping in for a surprise performance that left the crowd roaring.

The Vybz Kartel show marked the first of three sold-out nights at the arena, making him the first Jamaican artist to reach that milestone at the venue.

Dressed in full Toronto Blue Jays gear, Kartel stormed the stage to his remix of Akon’s “Locked Up,” swinging a baseball bat and wearing a powder-blue jersey stitched with “Worl’ Boss” on the back.

“Canada, we’re here!” he shouted. “Yo, big up Blue Jays.”

Vybz Kartel reppin’ Blue Jays! Go Jays! Go!! #vybzkartel3peat pic.twitter.com/bM9YdwKeUR

— MuchMusic (@Much) October 27, 2025

The 49-year-old dancehall veteran, who’s been navigating life with Graves’ disease, didn’t hold back.

He powered through hits like “Romping Shop,” “It Bend Like Banana” and “Go Go Wine” while the audience danced and sang along word-for-word.

Listen to the crowd! Torontonians are turning up to Vybz Kartel’s first-ever performance of mega hit “Romping Shop” in the city. #VybzKartel #Toronto #Dancehall pic.twitter.com/u4FzJLQ50y

— Now Toronto (@nowtoronto) October 27, 2025

Drake performed “Controlla” and “Nokia” and shared a personal memory of his early days as a teenager outside the now-closed Escape Nightclub.

“Look at all these people right here, how much time we’ve spent with this man’s music right here,” he told the crowd.

Drake giving Vybz Kartel his flowers on stage during his first ever show in Toronto pic.twitter.com/cqV9vV0BEB

— Drake Direct (@DrakeDirect_) October 27, 2025

Drake Gives Vybz Kartel His Flowers

In another heartfelt moment, Drake told the crowd, “Tonight is not just about music. Tonight is not just about seeing two artists. This is finally a man getting the flowers and love that he deserves. Welcome home.”

Drake giving Vybz his flowers.

Vybz pouring out shots for the crowd, toasting to Drake, the city & the Blue Jays #WANTITALL pic.twitter.com/LrJB9IY3SA

— a – p o x (@A______POX) October 27, 2025

The concert was presented by Drake’s OVO label, continuing the partnership between the two artists that began earlier this year when Kartel joined Drake on stage at London’s Wireless Festival.

Kartel’s return to the stage follows a dramatic legal reversal. After serving nearly a decade behind bars for a 2014 murder conviction, his case was overturned in March 2024 due to juror misconduct.

He was released later that year and quickly resumed his career, earning a Grammy nomination and launching a global tour.

The Toronto shows represent a full-circle moment for both artists — one who grew up idolizing the other, and one who finally stepped onto Canadian soil after decades of influence.

Kartel’s next two shows at Scotiabank Arena are scheduled for later this week.

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Chauncey Billups landed in the middle of a sprawling FBI investigation into mafia-run poker games in New York and his legal team is punching back hard against the accusations.

The Portland Trail Blazers head coach was arrested Thursday in Portland as part of a federal crackdown on illegal gambling operations allegedly tied to four notorious crime families.

Attorney Chris Heywood wasted no time defending his client’s reputation.

“Anyone who knows Chauncey Billups knows he is a man of integrity; men of integrity do not cheat and defraud others,” Heywood said in a statement to ESPN. “To believe that Chauncey Billups did what the federal government is accusing him of is to believe that he would risk his hall-of-fame legacy, his reputation, and his freedom. He would not jeopardize those things for anything, let alone a card game.”

The arrest is not tied to any NBA games or coaching decisions.

Instead, federal agents allege Billups took part in high-stakes poker games that were rigged using high-tech cheating devices, including X-ray tables and contact lenses.

The operation was reportedly backed by the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese families. Heywood emphasized that Billups never compromised the sport he dedicated his life to.

“Furthermore, Chauncey Billups has never and would never gamble on basketball games, provide insider information, or sacrifice the trust of his team and the League, as it would tarnish the game he has devoted his entire life to,” he said.

After his arraignment, Billups was released and seen leaving a federal courthouse in Portland.

The NBA placed him on immediate leave, and assistant coach Tiago Splitter was named interim head coach of the Trail Blazers.

The probe also led to charges against Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player-turned-assistant coach Damon Jones.

In total, 34 individuals were indicted — 28 for the mafia-linked poker ring and six for alleged manipulation of NBA games and insider betting.

Heywood closed his statement with a clear message that Billups intended to challenge the charges.

“Chauncey Billups has never backed down. He does not plan to do so now. He will fight these allegations with the same tenacity that marked his 28-year career. We look forward to our day in court.”

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Master P emerged from musical semi-retirement to announce “The No Limit 5K Mix: Lost Tapes,” a 25-track project featuring collaborations with Lil Wayne, NBA YoungBoy, and Gucci Mane.

The Hip-Hop mogul revealed the album was inspired by his upcoming Verzuz battle against Cash Money Records at ComplexCon 2025.

The New Orleans native had stepped back from music since 2018’s “Tony Montana” tape, focusing on his role as President of Basketball Operations for the University of New Orleans and various business ventures.

However, when Swizz Beatz approached him about participating in Verzuz, the conversation reignited his creative spark.

“I just started looking through what I had. And I had all these songs. I’m like, man, I never really did nothing with these songs. Didn’t make no videos, didn’t do nothing,” Master P told Complex. “And then the song I did with Lil Wayne, I feel like that inspired me because we’re both from New Orleans and this a celebration.”

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The project showcases Master P’s ability to attract A-list collaborators, featuring appearances from YoungBoy Never Broke Again, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, 2 Chainz, Kevin Gates, Meek Mill, Yo Gotti, and the late Nipsey Hussle.

Master P’s return comes at a pivotal moment in Hip-Hop culture.

The 54-year-old entrepreneur built No Limit Records into a multi-million-dollar empire in the 1990s, pioneering independent distribution and artist-ownership models that influenced countless rappers.

His business acumen extended beyond music into sports management, real estate, and entertainment.

“I’m giving it to the fans where they could get the music. I mean all my No Limit Soldiers—everybody got their camo on now. The tanks is out and we just giving them good music,” Master P explained. “Those diehard fans and the new fans, the younger fans that probably didn’t get a chance to really feel my music. They could get a chance now to see where we at and see where we was at back then.”

The album represents more than just a musical comeback—it’s a celebration of New Orleans Hip-Hop culture and the lasting impact of both No Limit and Cash Money Records.

Master P emphasized that the Verzuz battle should be viewed as a celebration rather than a competition, highlighting the success of two neighborhood-based labels that achieved global recognition.

Alongside the album, a documentary will be released highlighting No Limit’s cultural legacy and lasting impact on Hip-Hop.

The Verzuz battle will stream live on Apple Music starting at 8 P.M. ET on Saturday, October 25.

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Cardi B turned a casual Instagram Live session into a global Korean food revolution after her enthusiastic reaction to gochu tuna sent millions scrambling to recreate her meal.

The Bronx rapper recently went live on Instagram to share her latest culinary discovery after shopping at H Mart, the largest Korean grocery chain in America.

During the broadcast, she mixed Korean gochu tuna with rice and mayonnaise, then wrapped the combination in gim (Korean seaweed sheets) while delivering her unfiltered commentary.

“Koreans are crazy,” she marveled during the live stream, adding, “The combination of gochu tuna and gim is perfect.”

Her genuine excitement over the simple yet flavorful dish resonated with viewers worldwide. The edited version of her mukbang session exploded across social media platforms, racking up over 4 million views on YouTube alone.

The moment birthed the #GochuTunaChallenge hashtag, with fans and food enthusiasts recreating her exact recipe combination.

The viral moment delivered immediate business results for Korean food companies. Dongwon F&B, riding the wave of international attention, expanded gochu tuna exports to 28 countries, including the United States, Japan, Vietnam and China.

This marks the second time this year that Cardi B has inadvertently boosted Korean food sales.

In March, she posted a TikTok video praising Korean red ginseng, declaring, “It works better than coffee. I feel awake all day.”

That clip surpassed 1 million views within two weeks, creating what industry experts called an “overseas red ginseng craze.”

The rapper joins a growing list of celebrities whose food endorsements have transformed Korean exports.

BTS members’ love for Buldak spicy ramyeon and Chacharoni helped establish these products as global K-food ambassadors.

BLACKPINK’s Jennie mentioned Banana Kick as her favorite Korean snack on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” earlier this year, resulting in a 69% jump in U.S. export volume the following month.

Korean food exports have experienced remarkable growth, reaching $7.02 billion last year, according to the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

The gochu tuna phenomenon demonstrates how authentic celebrity reactions can drive consumer behavior across cultural boundaries, transforming a simple grocery store purchase into a global food trend.

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Pat Stay received justice as his killer was sentenced to serve at least 17 years behind bars before becoming eligible for parole.

Adam Drake, 34, was convicted of second-degree murder in June for fatally stabbing the legendary battle rapper in a downtown Halifax bar in September 2022.

Justice Scott Norton of the Nova Scotia Supreme Court set Drake’s parole ineligibility on Friday, describing the murder as “inexplicable, needless, senseless and gratuitous.”

The Crown had requested 20 to 23 years, while Drake’s defense suggested 13 to 15 years.

“Mr. Drake is a dangerous man,” Crown prosecutor Carla Ball told the CBC outside court. “He walks in the community and causes grave threat to our society and that’s demonstrated by his criminal history, and the judge ruled in accordance with that.”

Drake’s sentencing is complicated by his previous conviction for first-degree murder in the 2016 shooting death of Tyler Keizer.

That conviction carries an automatic life sentence with 25 years minimum before parole eligibility. Drake must serve both sentences concurrently, meaning he’ll serve approximately 25 years total.

Stay’s widow, Malyssa Burns, attended Friday’s hearing along with family and friends who packed the courtroom. She had posted on social media that she would not speak at the hearing because she could not address Drake directly.

The battle rap community continues mourning the loss of Pat Stay, who was regarded as one of the greatest battle rappers of all time.

His career spanned multiple leagues, including KOTD, URL, RBE, Don’t Flop and UDubb, where he consistently delivered must-see performances that elevated the entire culture.

Pat Stay was one of the most decorated battle rappers in Hip-Hop history.

The Dartmouth, Nova Scotia native was a three-time King of the Dot champion and headlined the league’s World Domination event six times – more than legendary battlers like Dizaster and Arsonal, who each appeared four times.

Stay’s influence on battle rap culture was immeasurable.

His performances on Elements Battle League caught the attention of Drect, who credited Pat Stay as inspiration for creating Grindtime in 2008.

The Canadian battle rap icon defended his KOTD championship title against elite competitors, including Dizaster, Daylyt, Charron and Illmac.

His championship reign featured some of the most legendary battles in the league’s history, with his Dizaster battle considered a legitimate contender for best battle of all time.

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Armani White refuses to let media outlets paint him as a criminal after his October 12 arrest for filming a music video on Interstate 75 in Kentucky.

The Philadelphia rapper was arrested for disorderly conduct when police found him dancing on the concrete median of I-75 in Newport, Kentucky, while filming content with his tour crew.

The 29-year-old artist was touring with Grammy-winning singer T-Pain when the incident occurred.

TMZ covered the arrest extensively, releasing Tolbert’s mug shot and police bodycam footage while making comments about his appearance in the booking photo. The coverage prompted White to address the situation during a packed concert in Birmingham, Alabama last weekend.

“I smiled in that mugshot because I refuse to let anyone paint me as a criminal. Or tell a story about me thru images that falsify who I am and the legacy I’m leaving behind for kids looking up to me or watching me. I laugh with the world as much as possible but that still doesn’t allow y’all to play with my castle.” Armani White said.

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According to police citation records, officers responded to reports of people running on the highway. When they arrived, they found White and his crew filming on the interstate’s concrete median, disrupting traffic.

White gained international recognition in 2022 with his viral hit “BILLIE EILISH,” which sampled The Neptunes and sparked a massive TikTok challenge that reached millions of users.

The track’s success led to a collaboration with its namesake, Billie Eilish, who joined him for a live performance in 2023.

The rapper has been building his career since the 2010s, earning a spot at Jay-Z’s Made In America festival in 2018 after years of attending as a fan.

Earlier this year, White performed his first NFL halftime show during the NFC Championship Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Washington Commanders.

White released his debut album “Keep In Touch” in 2019, followed by the EP “Things We Lost in the Fire,” which referenced a tragic house fire that claimed family members when he was young.

This week, he dropped a music video for “MOUNT PLEASANT,” teasing his upcoming album set for October 31 release.

The arrest has not derailed White’s tour schedule, as he continues performing alongside T-Pain across the country.

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Lil Marlo‘s family is demanding answers from authorities, five years after the rapper was brutally gunned down, with no one ever being charged for the crime.

Now, his father, Rudolph Johnson, is demanding answers since the cops have not made a single arrest related to the homicide.

The Hip-Hop artist, born Rudolph Simmons Johnson IV, was only 30 when police found him shot to death inside a wrecked car on Interstate 285 near the Benjamin E. Mays Drive overpass on July 11, 2020.

Investigators believe he was targeted, but five years later, the case remains open, with no suspects in custody.

“We haven’t had closure yet,” Johnson told FOX 5 Atlanta. “It’s been a hard five years.”

The Quality Control Music signee had been in the studio the night he was killed. Around 11:30 P.M., someone opened fire as he drove, causing his vehicle to crash. His death left behind three children, now between the ages of 8 and 12.

“His mother called me and said, ‘Rudy is gone. He’s gone! He’s gone!’” Johnson said. “I wouldn’t want to believe it. I didn’t believe it and I couldn’t believe it.”

Lil Marlo, whose music was gaining traction in Atlanta’s Hip-Hop scene, had ambitions beyond music. According to his father, he wanted to use his platform to uplift his neighborhood and provide for his family.

“He wanted to use that to make things better, not just for him and his family, but also his community where he was from,” Johnson said.

Despite the case’s high profile and repeated media coverage, the investigation has stalled.

FOX 5 Atlanta reported that the Atlanta Police Department did not respond to multiple inquiries this week about the case’s status.

“We’re not gonna let this situation slide under the rug,” Johnson said. “I’m gonna get out and do whatever I can to make noise so that this case can be solved.”

The Fulton County Medical Examiner confirmed the rapper’s death, but the lack of movement in the case has left Johnson frustrated. His call for justice echoes the voices of many families across Atlanta still waiting for answers in unsolved killings.

“I just don’t understand how or why,” Johnson said.

He continues to urge anyone with information to come forward and contact Atlanta police, hoping that someone will finally break the silence.

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Los Angeles-bred MC P.E.A.C.E., a member of Freestyle Fellowship along with Myka 9, Self Jupiter and Aceyalone, has died. Social media tributes started pouring in on Saturday (October 25).

Freestyle Fellowship posted from their official Instagram account, writing, “Rest well brother P.E.A.C.E You had a great heart and you were authentic. One of West coast Hiphop royal treasures. You will be surely missed my friend.”

Condolences from fellow members of the Los Angeles Hip-Hop community peppered each post—from Daddy Kev and Exile to the Visionaries and DJ Rhettmatic.

No cause of death has been revealed. AllHipHop has reached out to members of Freestyle Fellowship for more information.

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P.E.A.C.E. grew up mostly in L.A. and, after exploring instruments like the accordion and double bass, started rapping during high school years. Much like his crewmates, he honed his skills at The Good Life Cafe, a local open-mic venue South Central L.A.

Freestyle Fellowship’s first album, To Whom It May Concern…, was released in 1991 and highlighted their individual rhyming styles. Their second album, Innercity Griots, has been described as “an acknowledged underground masterpiece.”

P.E.A.C.E. released his first solo album, Southern Fry’d Chicken, in 2000 and followed up with Megabite in 2004.

In 2008, he was also featured in the award-winning documentary This Is the Life, which chronicled The Good Life Cafe’s impact on underground West Coast Hip-Hop.

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P.E.A.C.E. and his Freestyle Fellowship brethren played a groundbreaking role in shaping West Coast underground Hip-Hop by steering L.A. rap away from gangsta narratives toward a more experimental, lyrical and jazz-infused sound. Their aforementioned albums established the blueprint for West Coast alternative rap, influencing artists such as The Pharcyde, Hieroglyphics and even Bone Thugs-n-Harmony with their experimental cadences and harmonized flows.

In an era dominated by G-funk and commercial gangsta rap, Freestyle Fellowship helped build the foundation of L.A.’s underground Hip-Hop community, later embodied by the Project Blowed collective, their artistic home and one of the longest-running open mic workshops in the genre’s history.

AllHipHop sends our condolences to all of P.E.A.C.E.’s loved ones.

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Abdul Robinson Sr. faces a November 21 sentencing date after making the devastating decision to testify against his own son, Jacksonville rapper Ksoo, in a murder trial that ended with life sentences.

The 54-year-old father agreed to a plea deal requiring him to take the stand against Hakeem “Ksoo” Robinson in the Charles “Lil Buck” McCormick murder case.

During his testimony, Robinson Sr. identified his son as the shooter and admitted to helping burn the clothes worn during the crime.

“My son,” Robinson Sr. said after a long hesitation when asked to identify the shooter in dash camera footage shown to jurors.

The video captured McCormick being shot to death, and Robinson Sr. told the court he recognized his child in the footage because “he knows his kids.”

The plea agreement came with Robinson Sr. hoping for a reduced sentence so he could return to his younger children.

He told the court about his 8-year-old daughter wanting him to attend a dance and his 6-year-old wishing to play football together. Health concerns, including diabetes, failing kidneys and congestive heart failure, also motivated his cooperation.

Ksoo received life in prison for McCormick’s murder, along with his cousin Leroy “ATK Scotty” Whitaker. Robinson Sr.’s other son, Abdul Robinson Jr., was sentenced to 12 years on an accessory charge related to the same murder.

The sentencing hearing is scheduled for 9 A.M. on November 21, where Robinson Sr. will learn his fate after choosing family survival over family loyalty in one of Jacksonville’s most high-profile Hip-Hop murder cases.

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