On Monday (Jan. 19), Valentino Garavani, the Italian fashion designer and founder of the Valentino brand, passed away at the age of 93. TMZ reports the news was confirmed by the designer’s foundation, which shared an official statement via Instagram. According to the post, Garavani died, surrounded by family in his residence in Rome, Italy. A formal “lying in state” or viewing will take place at the PM23 on both Wednesday, Jan. 21st, and Thursday, Jan. 22nd, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The funeral will take place on Friday, January 23rd, at the Basilica Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri in Rome, at 11 a.m. Born in the Italian province of Pavia in 1932, Garavani’s interest in fashion began early. His love only grew after he became an apprentice for his aunt, a local designer. He would go on to found one of the most prominent fashion houses in Italy and later the world in 1960. View this post on Instagram “Since I was a child, I loved the way a dress looks,” Garavani said in an interview During an interview, he spoke about being a young designer in Paris and revealed that while he thought his designs were “quite good,” he never thought he’d reach the level of stardom he did. “My dear, when you start it’s quite difficult to dream for everybody. But of course you have aspirations. I did a very important collection in 1968 and I realized that I was quite good. All the magazines and everybody came to visit me. I became quite well known for my glamour and my femininity and women started to love my clothes.” He also spoke about how much “beauty” inspired him as a creator. “Beauty is the most important. Since I was a child I loved the way a dress looks, I admired a great face, a lovely body. I enjoy the beauty in a woman, in a man, in a child, in a painting. Beautiful things are important and make life important. Since I was a kid I’ve been encouraging myself to appreciate beauty.”

Gervonta “Tank” Davis has been stripped of his World Boxing Association (WBA) lightweight title following the issuance of an arrest warrant tied to an alleged domestic violence incident, according to multiple reports. The WBA announced that Davis has been removed from his status as active champion and reclassified as “Champion in Recess” after authorities in Miami Gardens, Florida, issued a warrant for his arrest. The decision effectively vacates the title as the boxing organization assesses next steps, which could include ordering a fight between top contenders to crown a new champion. The arrest warrant stems from allegations made by a woman identified in court filings as Davis’s former girlfriend. She accused the undefeated boxer of assaulting her during an incident at a Miami-area venue in October 2025. The charges listed in the warrant reportedly include battery, false imprisonment, and attempted kidnapping. Law enforcement officials have stated that efforts are ongoing to locate Davis. Davis has not publicly addressed the warrant or the allegations as of this writing. His legal team has also not issued a formal statement. The legal developments have already had significant ramifications for Davis’s boxing career. A high-profile exhibition bout scheduled for later this year was reportedly canceled following the emergence of the allegations and subsequent criminal investigation. Widely regarded as one of boxing’s most explosive stars, Davis has held multiple world titles across different weight classes and entered the situation with an unblemished professional record. However, the uncertainty surrounding his legal status now places his future in the sport in question. The WBA stated that further action regarding the lightweight division will be determined as the case progresses.

This is not a drill. After nearly five years, T.I. is back. Not only is he sporting a new look, but he’s also ready to drop new music. On Sunday (Jan.18), T.I. shared a clip to his social media accounts of him in the barbershop, getting his locks cut off. “It’s time,” he says in the clip. The rapper is then seen sporting his iconic low fade haircut. The video then cuts to a shot of him rapping while standing up in a moving car, before the screen cuts to black and reads “T.I. IS BACK.” The new track, which appears to be called “Let Em’ Know,” has no official release date as of yet. According to Vice Magazine, Pharrell Williams is behind the production. Judging by the comment section, fans are more than excited to hear the Atlanta native return to his Trap Muzik roots. “YOU GOT THIS KING! LETSSSS GOOOO!” one fan wrote on X. He’s Baaaaaaack!!!!!!#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/CzRWypDDzG — T.I. (@Tip) January 18, 2026 T.I. Previews New Track, “Let Em’ Know” Another fan jokingly reminded T.I. that if he’s going to bring back the old T.I., he needs to complete his signature look by tipping a hat to the side of his head. “Now hang that hat off the side of your head…” they wrote. One person noted that while they were a fan of his comedy, they were happy to see him return to music. “I f*cked with your comedy TIP. I still wanna see you do comedy. But I’m glad you’re back in the booth… Rap needs you nigga. It’s terrible out here! Can’t wait to hear that HEAT!!!” they commented. The rapper’s last project, The L.I.B.R.A., was released in October 2020. Guest appearances on the project ranged from 21 Savage and Benny the Butcher to Killer Mike and comedian Ms. Pat. Following its release, it landed in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 at No.18. It also cracked the top 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No.9. The new single, “Let Em’ Know,” is expected to appear on his upcoming album, Kill the King, which is expected to drop later this year.

Kianna Underwood, who starred in both Nickelodeon’s All That series and Little Bill, was reportedly killed in a horrific hit-and-run, according to NYPD officials. Sources close to the situation told TMZ that Kianna was left “motionless” in the street after being dragged under a vehicle for nearly two blocks. According to the outlet, the call went out early Friday (Jan.16). When EMS and police officials arrived, the former actress was announced dead on the scene. Underwood was only 33 years old at the time of her death. Back in 2023, a video posted to social media showed a former co-star of Underwood’s revealing that the actress had been homeless for quite some time. While she never called out anyone by name, she accused Nickelodeon and other castmates of not helping the star despite portraying “one big family.” Jonathan Lipnicki and Kianna Underwood during Hairspray Opening Night Los Angeles – After Party at Henry Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic) Kianna Underwood’s Father Speaks Out: “Did anyone try to comfort my baby?” No arrests have been made so far. NBC News recently reported that Underwood had been crossing the street in the Brownsville area of Brooklyn. NYPD officials say she was initially hit by a black SUV, then struck again by a black-and-gray sedan. “The operators of the vehicles did not remain on scene,” said the NYPD in a recent statement. The late actress’ father hopped on Facebook, questioning if she had been left to “die in the street alone.” He added, “Did anyone try to comfort my baby…or did they just stand around with their phones?” The post was only shared with close family and friends. So far, no other family members have spoken up about the horrific incident. The NY Post obtained footage of the moment where a car can be seen traveling nearly a block before Underwood’s body tumbles from underneath.

A$AP Rocky is headlining Amazon Music’s live docu-performance series, Songline, to pay tribute to A$AP Yams and perform songs from Don’t Be Dumb. The livestream is expected to kick off at 9 p.m. EST and 6 p.m. PT. It will be available to view on Amazon Music, Prime Video, and Twitch.”A$AP Rocky returns to the stage to perform his new album Don’t Be Dumb in a special tribute to A$AP Yams, marking eleven years since his passing,” says Amazon Music’s website. The surprise news came Saturday (Jan.17) after A$AP Rocky shared a teaser of the event on his Instagram Story. The reel was also shared on Amazon Music’s official Instagram page. “The city’s watching. A$AP Rocky livestream, 9pm ET | 6pm PT,” the post’s caption reads. View this post on Instagram A$AP Rocky Clarifies Reported Drake Diss In other news, A$AP Rocky responds to claims that he’s dissing Drake on his new project. Following the release of his long-awaited album Don’t Be Dumb, fans quickly zeroed in on a track titled “Stole Ya Flow,” with many interpreting certain lyrics as a possible shot at the Toronto rapper. However, Rocky has now made it clear that the song was not intended as a diss. In a recent interview, the Harlem rapper explained that “Stole Ya Flow” isn’t about Drake specifically. On the track Rocky raps, ““First you stole my flow, so I stole yo’ btch,” and “N***s getting BBLs, lucky we don’t body shame / Throwing dirt on Rocky name, turn around and copy game.” When asked if it can be confirmed he was dissing Drake, Rocky explained, “It’s for whoever feels like it’s about them.”

T.I. has made his official (and final) return to music with his latest single, “LET EM KNOW.” It features production from Pharrell Williams and is the first single off the rapper’s upcoming album, Kill The King. The track begins with Williams’ iconic four-count start as T.I. reminds folks he’s still the King Of The South, tapping back into his Trap Muzik roots. “Big dog, all we get is bread, I ain’t never scared/Big flex on a n***a head,” he raps. “What I’m standing on? Business, big check, we done did that/Pushing whips back, better give me respect and some more.” The rapper’s last project, The L.I.B.R.A., was released in October 2020. Guest appearances on the project ranged from 21 Savage and Benny the Butcher to Killer Mike and comedian Ms. Pat. Following its release, it landed in the top 20 of the Billboard 200 at No.18. It also cracked the top 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart at No.9. The new single, “Let Em’ Know,” is expected to appear on his upcoming album, Kill the King, which is expected to drop later this year. T.I. LET EM KNOW PRODUCED BY PHARRELL FIRST SINGLE OFF HIS NEW ALBUM OUT NOW pic.twitter.com/m04LbEcb6I — Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod (@big_business_) January 18, 2026 T.I. Claims Mistaken Identity With Balding Hat Video: ‘The Devil Is A Lie’ In other news, before chopping off his locs, T.I. addressed rumors he was rocking a bald spot following a TikTok video circulating online. Last month, he stopped by Yung Joc & The Streetz Morning Takeover and confirmed that, in fact, things were not as they appear. According to T.I., he was not the man in that TikTok. “The devil is a lie,” the ATL actor said. During one moment in the discussion, one of the hosts even proposed that the footage could have been digitally altered, to which T.I. agreed. That said, the rapper appears to be taking the onslaught of jokes online in good fun. “It’s comedy, so I laugh,” he says. “It wouldn’t be funny if it were true.” Overall, the “Live Your Life” rapper believes people online need more “discernment” to tell what’s true or not. “In this age of technology where everyone keeps their phone in their hand,” he says. “… You have to use discernment, ya know, the word says, ‘use discernment.’” Discernment would say that the person that I’ve grown to know over these 25 years—the person I have grown to know as TIP—I can’t see him moving around in the house, let alone on stage like this.”

Popular UK pastor Tobi Adegboyega had some choice words for Druski, following his latest viral skit. Hitting over 60 million views within only a few hours of being posted, the clip satirically depicts the culture and leaders of megachurches. However, in Pastor Tobi’s opinion, it wasn’t funny at all. He then took personal shots at the social media personality’s weight. According to him, when “fat people run out of jokes, they just go to the church.” He continued: “He’s not funny, he’s fat. At the end of the day, we came out of a church system—some of your known actors and actresses, they were raised with those offerings. So it’s my right as a leader, as a pastor, to correct the [perception of] church [culture], [it’s] not a joke. Churches give more to their community more than rappers do. The most stingy pastor is still a better giver than the greatest rapper.” Popular UK pastor Pastor Tobi responded to Druski’s viral megachurch skit, pushing back on comedians targeting churches and saying pastors give back more to their communities than rappers do. pic.twitter.com/WFU9ooCznq — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) January 17, 2026 Who Is Pastor Tobi Adegboyega? There isn’t much information about Tobi Adegboyega’s childhood, except for being born in November 1980 in Southwestern Nigeria. Adegboyega was also apparently the son of a pastor. According to Premier Christianity, his church, SPAC Nation, Salvation Proclaimers Annointed Church, is well known for its “radical approach” to mentoring the youth with “over-the-top displays of opulence.” Last December, Pastor Tobi came under fire for allegedly finally exploiting some of his church members. One of the most startling claims was that he was pressuring youth to donate their blood for “seed money.” SPAC Nation told Huffington Post UK that “any encouragement to ask anyone to donate blood is not done here. If Pastor Tobi ever addressed anything in line with this, it was to make sure people contribute to their community rightly and not to do so for money.”

In a new interview, Daniel Caesar revisited his 2019 controversy over his defense of personality, YesJulz. She had been accused of cultural appropriation and heavily criticized for a post she shared years earlier, rocking a t-shirt that read “N*ggas lie a lot.” Julz, who has white ancestry, eventually apologized for the post. Despite this, Daniel stood up for Julz’s behavior and threatened fans to “cancel” him. Looking back, the singer believes he had some internalized hatred of himself. He also noted that his critiques were ultimately right. “As time has passed, I’m like, ‘Oh, they were 100 percent right,’” he said. “When you accept this type of behavior from people that throughout history have exemplified to you that they hate you, and then you accept the behavior to get out of the circumstances that you’re in, it’s undignified. You’re giving up your own dignity.” NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 17: Daniel Caesar performs at Madison Square Garden on October 17, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images) Daniel Caesar Says He Took ‘Accountability’ After Being ‘Canceled’ Last year, in an interview with Billboard, the Toronto-born singer recalled how “drunk and foolish” he’d been. However, he notes it only became a story because he was famous. “I was canceled for being drunk and foolish in public. But that was something I was always allowed to do. No one gave a s–t [until I started to get famous].” He added, “I’m literally my father’s son,” he continued. “My dad was the guy at sabbath lunch talking about how the government was going to put microchips in our arms. And I’m the same. If you get me riled up at a party, I’ll start talking about some crazy s–t. People roll their eyes, but that’s just the way we are.”

During a recent TikTok live, Jayda Cheaves made a startling allegation about her baby’s father, Lil Baby, and her former friend Ari Fletcher. The social media personality was promoting her skincare line before it became an all-out tea session. According to her, the speculation surrounding Ari and the rapper is, in fact, true, and they did allegedly hook up in the past. One fan asked, “The rumors about Ari & Baby???” to which she responded, “Them rumors are true, no shade, that’s been going on,” Cheaves said. She added, “That’s been a thing, but I don’t wanna talk about it.” It wasn’t long before the 27-year-old moved on to another subject. Not long after, a clip of the conversation circulated online, which only added to the long-standing rumors about Ari and Baby. Ari also happens to be dating one of Lil Baby’s peers, Moneybagg Yo. Jayda Wayda CONFIRMS that lil baby slept w Ari Flecter Yikes they USED to be friends …. pic.twitter.com/eAe2Cz1eI2 — BLAST OF POPCULTURE (@BLASTOFPOP) January 17, 2026 Since they began in 2019, the pair have had a rocky relationship. From breakups and makeups to infidelity, the couple has faced it all. Back in 2023, Ari admitted that Moneybagg cheated on her, but she chose to stay, and they later worked things out. Regarding this new information, Jayda has not offered any more commentary on the subject. Moneybagg Yo, Ari, and Lil Baby have also stayed silent on the alleged news. Who is Jayda Cheaves? The 27-year-old social media personality and entrepreneur rose to fame in part due to her relationship with rapper Lil Baby. The pair welcomed a son back in 2019 named Loyal. There’s not much information available about Jayda’s childhood, except that she graduated from high school in 2015. Jayda is also the owner of an online boutique store, AmourJayda. She has amassed a large online presence, with millions of followers, spanning across all her social media platforms.

The Game recently had a sit-down interview with VIBE Magazine. While there, the LA rapper revealed that at the height of his beef with 50 Cent, he expected it to end in death. “I was prepared to die in that beef,” he tells interviewer Datwon Thomas. The rapper continues: “I was almost 100 percent sure that me and 50 was going to die in that. I for sure thought it. I just knew it…” In a similar vein to what happened between Biggie and Tupac, Game notes at the time, he was the biggest rapper on the West Coast, whereas Fif was the biggest rapper on the East Coast. “Were both young, in our 20s, and I just thought that we wouldn’t make it out of that.” Prior to his beef popping off with Fif, Game already had a continuous relationship with the rest of the G-Unit members. “I thought it would be Me or him, ” The Game Says Things came to a boiling point as he prepared for the arrival of his debut album, The Documentary. Things went left between the pair amid 50 Cent’s early 00s beef with Fat Joe. Fif appeared to be upset that The Game didn’t have his back. Not long after, he was pushed out of the group. “The thing about it is, I didn’t give a fuck, because I hated that n*gga so much for trying to play me,” Game continued. “And again, Biggie and Pac, this sh*t is real. It’s real. I know 50. He ain’t playing, he’s for real. SI was ready to literally go all the way out. But I went to this man’s house, ripped a basketball rim off, peed in his grass, went to Queens [and] put a G-Unot banner on the side of a project building… I was serious, man.” There had also been a shooting incident at the HOT 97 studio, which resulted in someone from Game’s crew getting shot. The pair would eventually hold a press conference to settle their differences. However, the beef would continue until 2016, when they finally put their issues aside. “And it’s like, we’re here now, and we can talk about it. Game and 50 made it out, but n*ggas died. Like, people died in that beef. It was that serious. And I thought it would be me or him.”