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Sauce Walka posted graphic footage Friday (July 11) of a bullet slowly pushing its way out of his leg, nearly four months after he was wounded in a Memphis shooting that claimed the life of his close friend and artist Sayso P.

“I got a real God body,” Sauce Walka said in one clip. “My body does not want this bullet in my leg.”

The Houston rapper shared multiple videos on social media showing the deformed slug halfway out of his leg before it finally dislodged.

In another clip, he examined the mangled metal and said, “This got to be a .45 or something.”

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The footage comes on the heels of a deadly ambush that occurred outside the Westin Hotel near the FedEx Forum in downtown Memphis on March 22.

Sauce Walka and Sayso P were both shot when several suspects jumped out of a white vehicle and opened fire. Sayso P, 27, died at the scene.

Sayso P had recently joined Sauce Walka’s label, Sauce Familia, and was in Memphis visiting relatives when the attack happened.

In the caption of his post, Sauce Walka paid tribute to his fallen artist and vowed to preserve the bullet as a memorial.

“Takes most ppl 3 years took me under 3 months my body rejects all BS….. S.I.P @sayso__p,” he wrote. “I love u and miss u Splatt.. Ima frame this bullet next to our mural of you Splatt!!! THEY CANT STOP THE DRIPS TSF 5EvA.”

The main suspect in the shooting, 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge, was later found dead in Houston.

Another suspect, Kevin Brown, remains at large and is wanted for first-degree murder and additional charges. Investigators are still reviewing surveillance footage and have identified the suspect vehicle, but no arrests have been made.

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Clipse Just Changed the Game… Again.

Clipse is back and the impact is seismic.

This isn’t just a nostalgic return or a reunion for the sake of headlines. Nah. This is a meteor strike in a rap landscape that’s been, frankly, coasting. Pusha T and No Malice, two certified veterans from Virginia Beach, just re-entered the arena with Let the Lord Sort ‘Em Out, and they’re landing to the body, head and, at times, below the belt.

In a time when algorithms, social media antics, and microwave music dominate the mainstream, Clipse offers something rare: intention. It’s mature. It’s cold. It’s calculating. It’s Contemporary Adult Dope Boy Rap—a genre I’m stamping right now. Nobody’s truly mastered what aging gracefully looks like for the street-savvy emcee. We have seen it only for titans like JAY-Z to ghost the culture. Clipse did that which was as elusive as an electric eel covered in oil. They created a sonic lane that merges wisdom, war stories and wit without sounding preachy or washed. Or overly hard. These are grown men rapping at the highest level. Two artists, almost 50 and over 50, out-rapping entire generations.

This isn’t a review. But I have to briefly talk about “Birds Don’t Sing,” a standout track featuring John Legend and Voices of Fire. It’s soul-shaking. Deep. Emotive. It centers on their parents and the painful beauty of loss, legacy and reflection. In a genre where parents are often missing, condemned or spiritually benign, this song brings the pain to the forefront. It punched me in the chest. I lost my father at a young age, and this song unearthed that grief all over again. A white Billboard reviewer dismissed it as one of the weaker tracks. Maybe he couldn’t hear the frequency Clipse was operating on. I stopped reading his words immediately. Cultural resonance can’t be measured by metrics. Some things are meant to be felt, not explained. Sometimes the you have to come from the soil to get the soul.

The brilliance of Clipse is in their duality. Pusha is the brand keeper, the risk-taker, the wildcard who’s been navigating luxury rap and corporate chessboards. Malice—formerly No Malice—took a spiritual path, all the way to being a preacher. But on this album, he returns with a vengeance. Many are saying he out-rapped Push. And guess what? That’s fine. This isn’t sibling rivalry. It’s sibling supremacy. I love it.

We’ve seen countless rappers attempt comebacks after long hiatuses, chock-full of gymnastics. Most don’t stick the landing. Clipse could not fall off because they managed to create demand though absence. They have Pharrell and others, as well. The supporting cast of Ab Liva, Tyler, The Creator, Nas, Kendrick Lamar and others are all amazing on Let the Lord Sort ‘Em Out. Clipse hovered just under outer space and just above the clouds. Never predictable, but omniscient. OutKast should take note. I’m just saying.

Now, let’s talk culture. We’ve continually made the mistake of measuring success by first-week numbers and playlist placements. Oh, and do not get me started on those that exist outside of our villages. Clipse didn’t come to play that game. F that. This isn’t about units. This is about impact. The community is talking. Quoting lines. Debating verses. And recognizing that something real has happened.

This album isn’t about the past. It’s about setting a path forward. To me, this is a roadmap for artists aging in Hip-Hop, for Black men reclaiming vulnerability. The culture must learn to balance growth with grit. Let the Lord Sort ‘Em Out proves you can evolve and still remain raw. It’s strategy. It’s elegance. And yes, it’s a little bit petty. Because Hip-Hop is going to maintains that sharp edge. The grown folks who tried to make “mature rap” a thing often forgot that some ingredients is part of the culture’s DNA. Clipse didn’t.

And that brings me to the bigger picture. Clipse has created a blueprint. It is not the only one, but for rappers of a certain ethos, this can help. They’ve shown us what longevity looks like with purpose. They’ve redefined what it means to be an elder statesman in a genre obsessed with youth. Whether the rest of the industry follows their lead is anyone’s guess. But know: This is what cooking looks and feels like. That microwave sh#t gotta go.

You’ve been told. You’ve been informed. And yes: you’ve been warned.

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Nicki Minaj fired back at online trolls questioning her wealth, reigniting tensions with Jay-Z by claiming she’s still owed a massive payout from the sale of Tidal.

The Hip-Hop star took to social media to reject claims that she’s financially struggling following whispers that her recent tour left her in the red.

In a string of posts, Nicki Minaj clapped back with forceful declarations about her bank account, real estate portfolio and a flashy new purchase.

“Buying another Mansion as we speak. It would be the 3rd in 2 years. That’s besides the property I bought for others for 15 years. Catch up ugly,” Nicki Minaj wrote.

The comments came days after Nicki Minaj took aim at Jay-Z, alleging she’s owed $200 million from the sale streaming platform Tidal, which was sold to Square Inc. in 2021.

The accusation stirred speculation about her own financial standing, prompting some to question whether the rapper was lashing out due to money issues, claims she flatly rejected.

“if tmrw I wake up & want maybe 20-30MM, all I have to do is hand in my album silly wabbit. Then I’d tour again & gross over a hunnit. Do you realize this is Nicki Minaj? It’s just projection from Bot Nation it seems.” Nicki fumed.

Just bought my first jet. It’s all pink. Come on losers get in! Sike. Fly Barbz only.

— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) July 11, 2025

She also revealed a flashy new addition to her lifestyle. “Just bought my first jet. It’s all pink. Come on, losers, get in! Sike. Fly Barbz only.”

While Nicki Minaj was venting online, Jay-Z appeared unfazed.

The multi-billionaire mogul was spotted enjoying himself at the 2025 Club World Cup final in New Jersey, where Roc Nation posted photos of him embracing Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior, who is signed to Roc Nation Sports.

The contrast between Nicki Minaj’s online outburst and Jay-Z’s relaxed demeanor at the match was hard to miss and Hov’s fans were quick to slander Nicki Minaj in the comments section.

“Nicki is somewhere on those pills n potions,” one user wrote while another said “Bro living his life and Nicki Minaj somewhere crashing and he won’t even acknowledge you.”

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Larry David is stepping back into the spotlight with a fresh comedy project and some presidential backup as he teams with Barack Obama and Michelle Obama for a new HBO sketch series that blends satire with American history.

The six-episode limited series, greenlit by HBO, will be co-written by the Curb Your Enthusiasm creator and longtime collaborator Jeff Schaffer, who will also direct.

The Obamas are producing the project through their Higher Ground banner, marking another creative venture since their recent work on Leave the World Behind and Court of Gold.

The show’s concept was originally pitched as a tribute to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.

But, according to the official logline, things took a turn when David entered the chat: “President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honour America’s 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion… But then Larry David called.”

The cast will include familiar faces from Curb Your Enthusiasm along with a lineup of “noteworthy” guest stars, though no names have been confirmed yet.

Barack Obama, known for his dry wit, explained the collaboration.

“I’ve sat across the table from some of the world’s most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,” he said.

David, who wrapped Curb in April 2024 after 12 seasons, had hinted at retirement. But in typical fashion, his explanation for returning to TV was anything but ordinary.

“Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished. And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive,” David said.

The series does not yet have a title or release date, but HBO confirmed its development on Thursday.

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Ja Rule confessed to finessing Red Lobster during his early romance with wife Aisha Atkins—all in the name of love.

According to US Weekly, Ja Rule opened up after his brand Amber & Opal Whiskey launched their new frozen Honeycomb Cocktail exclusively at Tender Crush Crispy Chicken in SoHo.

The Hip-Hop vet confessed that he used to dine and dash with his now-wife, Aisha Atkins, when they were still young and broke. The couple has been married for 24 years now and Ja says they still laugh about those broke-but-happy days.

“I’ve known my wife since I was broke. Some of our best dates were then. I used to take her to, like, Red Lobster and s**t.”

Ja said they would eat heartily and then he went into scam mode, while she had no clue he was pulling a fast one on the seafood chain.

“I told her, ‘Hey, let me finish up paying for this, take care of this. The cab’s outside, you go get in the cab,’” Ja Rule admitted.

He blamed the restaurant’s layout for making it way too easy to sneak out.

“Right by the door was the bathroom and pay phone. So people used to go fake like they on a pay phone, slide out, hit the bathroom, slide out. So, yeah, I did that,” Ja Rule admitted.

When Aisha found out about the scam years later, she was stunned and couldn’t believe Ja could have done such a thing.

“We are able to still laugh about and share when we’re eating good and actually paying for the meals. You remember those times,” Ja Rule said.

Ja Rule is still hustling—just legally this time. He’s been on tour with Nelly and Ashanti as part of the “Where The Party At Tour” world tour, which also features Eve, Fabolous, Jermaine Dupri and other special guests.

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