Shilo Sanders has broken his silence after being released from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, offering an honest and heartfelt reflection on his journey while keeping his eyes set on the future. In a YouTube video shared on August 29, Sanders expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to compete at the NFL level. Despite being waived before the season, he made it clear that he views this as just one chapter in a bigger story. “I believe in God… I feel like this is just part of my story to grow and do bigger and better things. Whether it’s finding another team or getting another opportunity in the NFL,” Sanders said. He also showed appreciation for his time in Tampa Bay, thanking his coaches, teammates, and the community. “It was nothing but great,” he reflected, promising to stay in shape and ready for the next opportunity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOLLYWOOD UNLOCKED (@hollywoodunlocked) While football remains his main focus, Sanders revealed that he is not limiting himself to one path. He’s exploring other passions—including music, acting, and modeling—talents he’s nurtured throughout his life.“I’ve always done that my whole life… I’m well-versed,” he explained, signaling his openness to a multifaceted career if football doesn’t unfold as expected. Sanders also spoke candidly about his undrafted status, even comparing it humorously to the path of his brother Shedeur Sanders, who has had a different experience in the draft spotlight. Deion Sanders Speaks out: Shilo’s father, NFL legend and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders, spoke proudly of his son after the news. He emphasized his belief that Shilo still has a future in professional football, while also acknowledging that his son is well-prepared for life outside the sport. “I’m praying he gets another chance in the NFL,” Deion said, while affirming that Shilo’s resilience and versatility will serve him no matter where he lands.What’s Next for Shilo?

Two decades ago, a teenage Rihanna left her home in Barbados with a dream. At just 17 years old, she released her debut album Music of the Sun on August 29, 2005. Now, twenty years later, Rihanna is celebrating the milestone with gratitude, nostalgia, and fresh surprises for fans. To mark the anniversary, Rihanna shared a moving message on Instagram, reflecting on the moment that changed her life forever.“20 years ago, I left my country, my culture, my food, and family to embark on a journey that started with the release of my very first body of music… Thank you for the greatest first 20 years ever!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) Her words not only honored the album but also highlighted the personal sacrifices she made in pursuit of her career—a journey that has since made her one of the most influential artists and entrepreneurs of her generation. As part of the celebration, Rihanna launched a campaign branded R20, updating her X (formerly Twitter) profile with visuals spotlighting all of her albums. The sleek campaign is both a nod to her roots and a reminder of the powerful discography she’s built since Music of the Sun. Rihanna also teamed up with Roc Nation to release exclusive merchandise inspired by her debut album. The limited-edition drop, arriving on August 29, gives fans a chance to relive her early era through fashion, while celebrating the record that introduced her Caribbean-infused sound to the world. When it was first released, Music of the Sun stood out for its unique blend of dancehall, Caribbean rhythms, R&B, and pop. Its breakout single, “Pon de Replay,” became a worldwide hit, climbing to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and securing Rihanna’s place in the global music conversation. The album itself debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 and was later certified Platinum by the RIAA. While critics noted the unevenness of a debut project, many praised the cultural authenticity Rihanna infused into her music—a quality that would continue to define her artistry. Twenty years later, Rihanna is not just a music icon but also a fashion mogul, beauty entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Still, her anniversary celebration reminds fans of where it all began: a young artist with a vision, unafraid to carry the sound of Barbados into the global mainstream.

Wack 100 weighed in on the latest Young Thug controversy during a phone call with DJ Akademiks that was streamed live. The debate centers around a resurfaced police interrogation clip where Thug mentions Peewee Roscoe, raising questions about whether it counts as snitching. During the conversation, Akademiks tried to explain Thug’s perspective and offered reasons why the rapper might have said what he did. Wack 100, however, was firm. “Telling is telling,” he said, emphasizing that even if Thug tried to spin the situation, speaking to law enforcement about Peewee Roscoe qualifies as snitching in his eyes. He also made it clear that he still respects and supports Thug as an artist. Wack noted that the clip is not new, but it has become a topic of discussion recently because of Thug’s public jabs at Gunna, who has faced his own snitching allegations. In Wack 100’s opinion, Thug should have stayed silent and avoided discussing Wunna with police. Akademiks offered a different viewpoint, pointing out that how the streets perceive someone and their fan support often matters more than the actual facts. The controversy has also fueled additional tension. Ralo accused Thug of causing Lil Baby to distance himself due to supposed snitching claims. Thug addressed the situation on Twitter, drawing a distinction between his actions and others. “Your friends said you didn’t lie,” he wrote. “You actually told on real people. You said that somebody actually did something that they was arrested for. I made an honest mistake saying that we sold Lil Wayne Weed to try to prove to the detectives that we wasn’t beefing with him. See the difference? And let’s not forget u told fani [Willis] u would take the stand on me and [YFN] Lucci in our case to get out of jail [crying-laughing emoji]. I tried to free my mans. You tried to fry yours [crying-laughing emojis] @ralofamgoon.” This discussion shows how past actions and old recordings can quickly reignite debates in the hip-hop world.

Expect to see more of Cam Newton on ESPN.  The former NFL MVP has signed a muliti-year deal with the network who will expand his role on First Take, ESPN’s signature morning debate show. OnThursday (August 28), Newton made his return during a live show at Norfolk State University as part of the First Take HBCU tour. In a statement, Newton expressed his excitement to be back with the sports network. “I am excited to be back with the First Take team and share my voice on all things sports,” Newton said. “This is an incredible opportunity for me to connect with fans and bring my passion and knowledge to a show I’ve always admired.” “Cam Newton is a unique talent who is authentically himself, and that’s a key ingredient for success on First Take,” said David Roberts, Executive Vice President, Executive Editor, Sports News and Entertainment at ESPN. “Cam is also an ultimate team player. All of us at ESPN look forward to watching Cam create a strong connection with his teammates and our fans.” The news of Newton’s signing comes after Shannon Sharpe, who served as a regular contributor on First Take, was let go from the company after settling a sexual-assault lawsuit. Sharpe was accused of sexual assault and battery by a former romantic partner. There were conflicting reports over the nature of his exit,  Newton is no stranger to ESPN. Last season, Newton appeared on “First Take” on Fridays during the NFL season. As a standout collegiate player, the  Heisman Trophy led Auburn University to the BCS National Championship in 2010, becoming the first overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. He would go on to win the NFL Rookie of the Year, the NFL MVP award in 2015, leading the Carolina Panthers to Super Bowl 50 the same year. He also holds the NFL record for most career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 75.

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42 Dugg is coming to the defense of Drake. Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday afternoon, the Detroit rapper showed his support for the “6 God,” noting that people will quickly switch up on hip-hop artists. He also pointed out how many artists Drake has helped. “Man GET THE MONEY. Eventually they gone tear you down could be something you did or didn’t do eventually they get tired of your ass no matter who you is. THATS Why MY ADVICE IS ALWAYS GET ENOUGH MONEY TILL YOU CAN LEAVE THIS SH*T ALONE FOR GOOD,” he wrote in one post. Man GET THE MONEY ,Eventually they gone tear you down could be something you did or didn’t do eventually they get tired of your ass no matter who you is. THATS Why MY ADVICE IS ALWAYS GET ENOUGH MONEY TILL YOU CAN LEAVE THIS SHIT ALONE FOR GOOD — 42Dugg (@42_Dugg) August 28, 2025 “I knew our ass was out when these muf*ckas turned on Drake, Drake put on 400 rappers an counting if they can say f*ck him ah street n***a got zero chances,” he wrote in follow-up post. In other Drake news, the “What I Miss” rapper appears in a new trailer for the upcoming documentary, Degrassi: Whatever It Takes. The doc “will take an in-depth look at the iconic TV series.”  “I didn’t have a great time in high school. I just didn’t really fit in,” Drake admits, “ Drake says in trailer. In a statement to Deadline, director Lisa Rideout said: “Degrassi changed the landscape of television with real, unvarnished storytelling and did it unapologetically from a teenage perspective,” Rideout said.  “I was inspired by how fearless the series was in tackling issues that others wouldn’t touch,” the statement continued.m “This documentary celebrates the iconic Canadian franchise while revealing the impact it had on the people who made it and the audiences who loved it.”

Freddie Gibbs is calling out rappers who use the assistance of A.I. to compose their verses. During an interview with The Ringer, Gibbs said that he has major problesm with artists who used A.I. tools for songwrting purposes. “Look at AI rap now man. I don’t even believe nobody that write. I don’t even believe if you even really make it anymore cause I done been in studios with motherf**kers and mutherf**kers is ChatGPT shit and I’m like, ‘What in the f**k?’ Like damn, how long am I gonna be able to do this sh*t? Cause I’m actually making fresh shit.” Gibbs added: “How long am I going to be able to do it when there’s motherf**kers in the studio typing into a computer to get their music? We in a lazy day and age, man. Heart is dying and you got to ask a computer to write your lyrics, sh*t is wack.” Freddie Gibbs speaks on the use of AI in music: “Art is dying when you gotta ask a computer and sh*t to write your lyrics. Sh*t is wack.”pic.twitter.com/agKRFpgqyw — Complex Music (@ComplexMusic) August 24, 2025 Elsewhere in the interview, Gibbs shared that Kanye West was not feeling his verse on Vultures 1 track “Back to Me” because fans like it more than his own. “This n-gga Kanye was mad about that shit. That n-gga was telling n-ggas like, ‘Man, how the fuck this n-gga think his verse is the best on my album?’”“When I sent it to him, I sent it to him thinking that, with the premise, he’d be proud of me. ‘Cause I look up to you. So I would think that, I rapped on your album, and people talking about it like this, you would think that a n-gga like you would be proud of me,” he continued. “That pissed him off.” In conclusion he noted, “A lot of that shit was a slap in the face. I’m putting my shit on pause to be on Vultures bitch ass n-gga. I could be recording Alfredo 2. I put a lot of shit on hold to come to Italy to work with you and for you to shit on some of my best work ’cause you mad ’cause n-ggas saying it’s better, you know what I’m saying?”

Ice Spice and Kehlani turned heads during a recent night out when a playful moment between the two was caught on camera. The Bronx rapper and the R&B star were seen enjoying themselves on the dance floor, and a clip that surfaced online shows Ice Spice dancing on Kehlani. The fun interaction quickly went viral, leading fans to flood social media with jokes and commentary. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) Viewers of the video immediately started pointing out how engaged Kehlani seemed during the moment. Since the singer has openly referred to themselves as a “raging lesbian,” some couldn’t resist making lighthearted remarks. “Ice playing Kehlani really get like that [rolling on the floor laughing emoji],” one Instagram user wrote. Another fan added, “Ice definitely brought the full man out of Kehlani that night [laughing emoji].” Others speculated about sparks flying between the two, with one comment reading, “That eye contact she tried to do but ice wasn’t paying attention [face with peeking eye emoji]. Kehlani trynna PH*CK sum [two laughing emojis].” Not everyone believed there was more to it, though. Some defended the moment as nothing more than two friends having fun at the club. “If you throwing it freely why not catch it [laughing emoji]. Im like kehlani, we just having fun. It’s like if we cool we should be able to dance in the club together without it being weird. Is yall ok? Lol,” another person chimed in. While fans continue debating the viral video, Ice Spice also grabbed attention elsewhere. Over the weekend, Soulja Boy reacted to pictures of her in a red leather jacket, short denim cutoffs, and bright orange curls. Quoting a line from the movie Friday, he tweeted, “All I need is 5 mins maybe 10 she gonna wanna marry a n***a.” Though she has yet to respond, he has already made another attempt to get her attention.

Nick Cannon recently shared that he had no problem supporting Mariah Carey when they were married. During the latest episode of his Nick Cannon @ Night podcast, Cannon noted that they “were both on our own boss-level trajectory” during their marriage and loved to see her shine. “When I was married, that was what we respected and actually admired about one another is that we were both on our own boss-level trajectory,” Cannon recalled.”I love the fact that you know she put all of her work, all of her passion, all of her art, and I could be there to be that support.” “I used to say like the thing that was dope was when she turned hers on, I turned mine off. So I was very comfortable supporting her,” he continued. The Wild ‘n Out creator also shared that “most men don’t get to marry Mariah Carey.” “I went in understanding, like, wow, this is one of the most amazing people to ever grace this planet, so I was able to play my position in a way,” he said. “But I think in my nature, I’m so confident in who I am that no matter if you’re having a hard day, I’ve got a pillow, this is your soft girl era, go ahead and sit down.” “It’s that type of energy I feel like whatever you need from me, if you need me to be the man and buck up for a second, I can be that, or if you just need me to fall back, I can be that, as well,” he added. In 2008, Cannon and Carey were married after dating for a brief period. They divorced in 2016. The former couple have two children together, twins Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Scott Cannon.

Ice-T has opened up about the death of Coolio. In his new documentary Fame & Fentanyl, he shared the devastating effects of drug use to his friend. “Coolio was healthy. I know he didn’t want to die. He spoke freely about it, but that’s the thing,” Ice-T explained. “If you’re doing drugs recreationally, you’re not trying to take your own life. Recreation is a game, but this is no longer a game.” Collio passed in 2022 at the age of 59 after suffering an accidental overdose  of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine. The death of Michael K. Williams of The Wire actor Michael K. Williams, who also died from a drug overdose, singled to Ice-T that an epidemic was spreading. “When it hit Coolio and it hit Mike, that was the nail in the coffin. That’s when you go, ‘Yo, this shit‑‑‑ is real.’ You know what I’m saying? It’s real.” “We had never worked together, but we had planned to. I hoped to work with him. When people die of fentanyl, it’s like they got hit by a car, like they got shot,” he continued. “This is a person who’s healthy, and tomorrow they’re outta there.” Ice-T also shared that while he’s never used drugs, he had felt the effects of addiction from his family and friends “I don’t do drugs, but I never expected it. Everyone has someone in their life who has been affected by fentanyl. These are the narratives that everyone should be aware of, the Law & Order: SVU star told Entertainment Weekly. Fame and Fentanyl is A&E’s new documentary special, premiered on Monday, August 25, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.