Boosie Badazz revealed over the weekend that he’s accepted a federal plea deal related to a gun charge. The Louisiana native—whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr.—first faced weapons charges in 2023, only for the case to be dismissed. However, a new indictment followed the next year, reviving federal scrutiny. “JUST ACCEPTED A PLEA FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON MY GUN CASE,” Boosie wrote on Twitter on August 4, as reported by The Shade Room. “I THOUGHT THIS CASE WAS OVER N I WAS GOING TO GET ON WITH MY LIFE BUT ‘GOD DONT MAKE MISTAKES’ N IM TIRED OF FIGHTING.” In his post, Boosie underscored the emotional toll of the case and how family factored into his decision to stop contesting the charges. “TALKED TO MY FAMILY N THIS IS THE RIGHT DECISION,” he said, later adding, “TO ALL MY FANS ACROSS THE WORLD SAY A PRAYER FOR YA BOY N GO GET THE NEW ALBUM #wordsofarealone.” While the full terms of the plea remain sealed, the announcement leaves open questions about what lies ahead for the outspoken artist. Boosie backs Arenas, fuels hip-hop bias debate Boosie’s legal issues have been both persistent and public. After the initial 2023 charge, prosecutors brought fresh allegations in July 2024, including a drug-related count. The artist has also inserted himself into other high-profile controversies, most recently weighing in on the federal arrest of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Arenas was briefly detained and later released on a $50,000 bond in connection to an alleged illegal gambling ring. Boosie responded online, not only questioning the charges but defending Arenas’s actions. “HE SET A POKER GAME AT HIS SPOT N WON OFF THE HANDS PLAYED. WTF. THATS THE SAME AS A GETTING A CUT OFF A DICE GAME THATS AT YOUR HOME N TO MILLIONAIRES THATS A CLEANING FEE,” he wrote. “YOU KNOW HOW MANY SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES, RAPPERS, COACHES, BUISNESS MEN N WOMEN CALL THEY FRIENDS OVER TO F*CKING GAMBLE. THESE R X PROFESSIONALS WHO ENJOY GAMBLIN.” His comments reflect an ongoing frustration with what some artists see as double standards in how celebrity behavior—particularly in hip-hop—is policed. Boosie’s case, while unique in its details, echoes a broader pattern in hip-hop where legal entanglements often intersect with questions of profiling, cultural expression, and reputation. For some, these battles serve as cautionary tales. For others, they fuel conversations around systemic disparity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)

Lil Uzi Vert is at the center of a new lawsuit after a man claims the rapper ordered an attack that left him physically and emotionally scarred. The lawsuit, filed by Vaughn Trotman in New York, points to an incident that allegedly happened on April 17, 2024, in Manhattan. According to AllHipHop, Trotman says everything started when he took a photo of Lil Uzi’s car while walking along Broadway near 27th Street. According to the suit, that small act sparked a sudden outburst. Lil Uzi allegedly responded by using a racial slur and shouting to his team, “get that man in the blue,” identifying Trotman by his jacket. What followed, according to attorney Jack Berry, was a violent attack involving both Lil Uzi and his entourage. “[Lil Uzi] then emerged from his vehicle and descended upon [Vaughn] as well while [Vaughn] was being choked, kicked, and punched,” said Berry. The lawsuit accuses Lil Uzi of personally participating in the assault while yelling insults at the victim. Trotman says the physical injuries were severe. He claims damage to his neck, back, and right shoulder required surgery. Along with that came emotional trauma and financial losses from being unable to work after the incident. After the alleged assault, Lil Uzi reportedly addressed the damage to Trotman’s phone before tossing money into the crowd. “[Lil Uzi] unrolled his window, acknowledged that he broke [Vaughn’s] phone, and then, to add insult to literal injury, threw a handful of hundred-dollar bills into the crowd while calling [Vaughn] an expletive. [Lil Uzi] drove away from the scene of the attack,” Berry added. The suit names Lil Uzi Vert, his company Uzivert LLC, and several unnamed individuals. It accuses them of assault, battery, and negligence. As of now, Lil Uzi’s camp has remained silent.

Doechii has officially announced her upcoming “Live from the Swamp Tour.” Produced by Live Nation, “the 12-city North American headline run will kick off on October 14 at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.  Additionally, the Grammy Award winner will travel to “Toronto, the Eastern Seaboard, Georgia, Texas, and Arizona, and wrap up with a trio of West Coast shows in San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.” Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, August 8, at 10:00 AM local time, and fans must sign up HERE by Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 PM local time.  General tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, August 11, at 10:00 AM local time at livefromtheswamp.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swamp Princess (@doechii) Doechii made the announcement following her Lollapalooza debut, which garnered rave reviews, noting her set was “a hip hop master class,” the Chicago Tribune wrote. “Welcoming thousands to Doechii’s School of Hip Hop, complete with a giant, funhouse-style boombox center stage, she rapped, writhed, and twerked circles around a troupe of dancers (delivering choreography that would make the great, ballroom pioneer Willi Ninja proud) and delivered lessons in bars, flow, genre, scratching and word play,” the Tribune continued. Check below for the dates for  “Live From the Swamp Tour” and Doechii’s other performances. Live from the Swamp Tour Tue Oct 14 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom Fri Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – Coca Cola Coliseum Sun Oct 19 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Tue Oct 21 – Washington, DC – The Anthem Thu Oct 23 – Charlotte, NC – Bojangles Coliseum Mon Oct 27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy Wed Oct 29 – Dallas, TX – Toyota Music Factory Fri Oct 31 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall Mon Nov 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Wed Nov 05 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square Fri Nov 07 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Mon Nov 10 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater Festival Performances Sun Aug 17 – Hasselt, Belgium – Pukkelpop Festival Sat Sep 27 – Queens, NY – All Things Go Festival Sun Sep 28 – Colombia, MD – All Things Go Festival Sat Oct 04 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival Sat Oct 11 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival Sun Oct 26 – Atlanta, GA – One Music Festival Australian Dates Sat Dec 06 – Ballarat, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sun Dec 07 – Perth, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sat Dec 13 – Canberra, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sun Dec 14 – Gold Coast, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival

If you’re over 35, you don’t have a huge chance of being approached by Trick Daddy. During an interview on the “Nene Leakes Show,” Trick revealed some requirements he has established for women who want to get involved with him. “I’m very wide—like wide open, very whore-ish man. With the exception of you and maybe two or three other women, right. I’m not attracted to no women over 35 years old,” he said. “Y’all standards are too high, y’all are too emotional, y’all are damaged goods from y’all past relationships.” 51-year-old Trick Daddy says he isn’t attracted to women over 35 and believes they’re washed up pic.twitter.com/Zy8FBoud5W — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) August 4, 2025 After the clip went viral, many took some time to share their thoughts about him and his views. “Trick daddy is the epitome of old and washed up. Plus, he’s not easy on the eyes, so him saying this about women is actually laughable, one user wrote. “Sir, have you seen yourself?” “Trick Daddy is the same man that said Black girls need to tighten up, when comparing them to white & Spanish women,” another user said. “Trick Daddy been looking like a melted Snickers for like a solid decade. Life already beating his a$$ enough, keep your words and ignore that ni$$a,” another user commented. While Trick may be currently on the market looking for love, he was previously married to Joy Young for numerous years.  After the couple reportedly got married in the early 2000s, they separated in 2022. During their relationship, they appeared in the cast of the hit reality series Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

Kid Cudi has announced that he won’t have guest features on his albums anymore.  Taking to X(formerly Twitter), Cudi explained why he will be solo on the rest of his forthcoming projects. “No features, just me. I think im over features unless it happens organically. There are people I’ve had on my albums that i havent talked to in years. Didn’t promote the album, just went ghost,” Kudi said. “Makes me feel weird. So w this one, I was like, fuck that. I dont need anyone else on this one. Im enough to keep u engaged,” he continued. Some people need features. Not me.” No features, just me. I think im over features unless it happens organically. Theres people ive had on my albums that i havent talked to in years. Didnt promote the album, just went ghost. Makes me feel weird. So w this one, I was like, fuck that. I dont need anyone else on… — The Chosen One (@KiDCuDi) August 2, 2025 Back in June, Cudi announced that his new project Free will drop on all streaming services on Friday, August 22. The album’s second single, “Grave,” dropped on this Friday, July, and featured cover art from Norman Jean Roy. I wanted something that really expressed freedom, so the concept of me leaping into the clouds made so much sense,” Cudy wrote in a post on Instagram describing the album. “Inspired by The Truman Show. I can’t WAIT for u guys to hear this album and really see the album art brought to life. You’re in for a beautiful ride. Promise.” Cudi also got married to fashion designer Lola Abecassis on July 11. “Nan, I’ve been waiting for this moment my whole life. A truly special day with amazing friends and loving family. I love this woman so so much, and I know she loves me in the same way. Its always a battle sayin “I love you more” because she always wins that battle haha My best friend,” he wrote on Instagram. My ride or die. To all of the fam that came thru, it was truly a pleasure having you with us on our special day. I love each and everyone of you. To Alain, you designed a fuckin BEAUTIFUL AND STUNNING wedding dress for Lola, and im so happy we have you in our lives. T

Cardi B is pulling out all the stops to promote her highly anticipated sophomore album, Am I The Drama? For her latest stunt, Cardi B chose one of the world’s biggest stages: WWE SummerSlam 2025. On Saturday (Aug. 2), WWE kicked off its 38th annual SummerSlam wrestling event in East Rutherford, New Jersey, at MetLife Stadium. The two-day event will conclude on Sunday (Aug.3). For its host, the iconic sports professional wrestling and entertainment company chose native New Yorker Cardi B. Cardi B opened the event, previewing her track, “Hello, It’s Me,” which is expected to appear on her upcoming album. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper donned an all-black, sculptured Schiaparelli fringe-collared gown. The style choice is on par with her past bird-inspired looks. Her ensemble choices lately have been a prevalent theme in the promotion of Am I The Drama? EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – AUGUST 2: Cardi B speaks during SummerSlam at MetLife Stadium on August 2, 2025, in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Andrew Timms/WWE via Getty Images) Last month, while attending Schiaparelli’s Paris Couture Week, the rapper made quite the entrance. She rocked another Schiaparelli gown with a major twist: a live crow as an outfit accessory. Not only is Cardi B entering into a new era musically, but she’s also finding new ways to expand her business portfolio. Back in April, the rapper sat down with ELLE to discuss the launch of her beauty and fashion line. This launch is in partnership with Revolve Group. “Revolve knows the formula,” Cardi B told the outlet. “They’re experienced when it comes to pushing a brand and building it up.” The “I Like It” rapper says she’s “seen how they work,” and that she won’t accept anything “cheap” looking. “I want everything to feel good, look good, and still be accessible. They really listen.”

Megan Thee Stallion turned into the ultimate fan-girl after running into the legendary Patti LaBelle during the filming of KPopped. The Apple TV+ series will premiere on Friday, August 29, and consist of eight episodes. According to Kpopped‘s synopsis, “A group of western artists reimagine their hit songs in collaboration with K-pop idols. They compete in battle performances judged by an audience in Seoul.”  Patti LaBelle is just one of the industry heavyweights expected to take the stage at KPopped. However, for Megan Thee Stallion, meeting with Patti seemed to be all that mattered. The two were spotted embracing one another, sharing a sweet conversation. At one point, the pair can be overheard discussing recipes, to which Megan reveals she’s a huge fan of LaBelle’s cookbooks. “Teach me,” the rapper says as she and Patti hold hands, to which she responds, “Yes.” Megan was presently surprised and overjoyed at the singer’s reaction. Patti LaBelle has authored over five cookbooks — three of which were New York Times bestsellers. Megan Thee Stallion meets the legendary Patti LaBelle. pic.twitter.com/Vy5dgWgoH7 — music data (@music__data) August 3, 2025 On a more sour note, the legal clash between Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez has taken a sharp turn, as the rapper’s attorneys accuse Lanez of launching “petty, misogynistic jabs” during a recent deposition. The allegations inject fresh tension into an already high-profile case that has remained in the public spotlight. In a filing submitted in Florida federal court, Megan’s legal team is asking the judge to sanction Lanez—born Daystar Peterson—who is currently behind bars. They argue he violated a court order that required him to explain why he should not be held in contempt. Their motion stems from a deposition earlier this month, which they described as “disruptive and inflammatory.” According to Megan’s lawyers, Lanez used the deposition to mock the opposing counsel’s physical appearance and hair color—behavior they say amounted to harassment rather than a legitimate legal exchange. “This was not about answering questions,” they wrote, “but undermining the process with targeted disrespect.” 

When it comes to acting, Spike Lee claims that A$AP Rocky was not intimidated by the prowess of Denzel Washington. During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Lee lauded Rocky’s performance in his latest film, Highest 2 Lowest. “Yeah, don’t sleep on A$AP,” Lee said. “In this film, Denzel and A$AP go toe to toe.” “What’s interesting is, even before I got involved with this film, I always thought that A$AP looked like he could be Denzel’s son. There’s a big resemblance. So when you see it on the screen, it adds an element of father and son. Don’t sleep on A$AP. Don’t sleep on A$AP,” he added. Lee also said that Rocky was not overwhelmed by Washington’s aura like he had seen with other actors. “I’ve done five films with Denzel, and when he’s in a scene with somebody, they just get overwhelmed. He’s one of the world’s greatest living actors. But A$AP wasn’t having that,” Lee explained. “Toe to toe. I mean, they were going at it.”  Slated for release in theaters on August 15, Highest 2 Lowest, and then on Apple TV+ on Sept. 5, the film is Lee’s movie is a reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 Japanese kidnapping drama High and Low, which is loosely based on the 1959 novel King’s Ransom by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter). Along with Washington and Rocky,  Jeffrey Wright, Ilfenesh Hadera, Ice Spice, Dean Winters, John Douglas Thompson, LaChanze, Aubrey Joseph, Michael Potts, Wendell Pierce, and Elijah Wright star in the film.

Meek Mill is sharing his thoughts on Shannon Sharpe after he was let go from ESPN, claiming he didn’t mean any harm to the NFL legend. Earlier in the week, Meek caused a stir after he replied to a tweet about Sharpe being fired from the sports network.. “Yall too old to be getting fired fr…..,” Meek responded. After catching some heat for his response, with numerous people saying the timing was bad and reminding him of his own indiscretions. I was being sarcastic with that tweet about Shannon sharpe we see him as a GOAT! He shouldn’t be able to get fired from anything…..seeing him talk about others almost made me forget that’s Shanon sharpe the legend! I understand why they tell me get off twitter! — MeekMill (@MeekMill) August 1, 2025 “I was being sarcastic with that tweet about Shannon Sharpe, we see him as a GOAT! He shouldn’t be able to get fired from anything…..seeing him talk about others almost made me forget that’s Shannon Sharpe, the legend!” Meek wrote. “I understand why they tell me get off Twitter!” On Thursday (July 31), Sharpe broke his silence about his dismissal from ESPN on his Nightcap podcast. While he knew in advance, he hoped that the news wouldn’t take away from his brother, Sterling Sharpe, being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. “Obviously, I’m sure everybody’s heard the news by now that I will not be returning to ESPN,” he said during an episode of his Nightcap podcast. “I found out this information a little earlier in the week, and really, the only thing that I really ask is like, guys, could we wait until Monday.” “My brother’s going into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I really wanted it to be about him, and I wanted it to be about my family,” he added. The departure followed a civil lawsuit filed in April by Gabriella Zuniga, an OnlyFans model who accused Sharpe of sexual assault, rape, and abuse during a two-year relationship. The case settled in July without criminal charges or admission of guilt. Sources suggest the confidential agreement may have reached $23 million.

In a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Former VP Kamala Harris stops by for a special extended interview. She reveals to the host her decision to step away from politics. She notes, while she loves being a public servant, the political system is too “broken.” Harris had been in talks to run for Governor of California in 2026. However, earlier this week, she announced that she would not be a part of the race. Colbert jokingly hinted that she had her eyes on something bigger — possibly the 2028 Presidential Election. Despite sharing a brief laugh with Colbert and the audience, Harris declared at this point in her life, she “doesn’t wanna go back” into politics. She added,” I always believed that as fragile as our democracy is, our systems would be strong enough to defend our most fundamental principles. And I think right now that they’re not as strong as they need to be. For now, I don’t want to go back into that system.” On Wednesday (July 30), Kamala Harris released her official statement regarding her decision not to run for the governorship of California. In the letter, Harris writes, “Over the past six months, I have spent time reflecting on this moment in our nation’s history, and the best way for me to continue fighting for the American people and advancing the values and ideals I hold dear.” She continues: “I am a devout public servant, and from the earliest days of my career, I have believed that the best way I could make a difference in people’s lives and fight for a better future was to improve the system from within. And it has been a profound honor to do that work and serve the people of California and our nation—as a prosecutor, Attorney General, United States Senator, and Vice President.” She added, “In recent months, I have given serious thought to asking the people of California for the privilege to serve as their Governor. I love this state, its people, and its promise. It is my home. But after deep reflection, I’ve decided that I will not run for Governor in this election.”