Sean “Diddy” Combs’ team is speaking out ahead of Netflix’s upcoming four-part documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, with representatives for the embattled music mogul calling the project “illegal,” “misleading,” and a “shameful hit piece.” The docuseries — produced in part by longtime rival 50 Cent — is set to premiere on December 2, 2025. It explores decades of allegations surrounding Combs, including claims of sexual misconduct, abuse, and other criminal activity. Trailer Released: Netflix recently released its official trailer, which features interviews with accusers and rare footage from Combs’ past, including a heated call he made to his lawyers days before his 2024 arrest. According to Combs’ representatives, the documentary uses private recordings and personal content that were never cleared for public release. His team claims the series includes hotel-room video, internal legal discussions, and decades’ worth of footage Combs allegedly planned to use for a future personal project. They argue Netflix knowingly included “pre-indictment material from an unfinished personal documentary” without consent, framing the release as not only unethical but potentially unlawful. Producers tapped rapper and television executive 50 Cent—who has a long, well-documented feud with Combs—to help lead the project. For Diddy’s team, this was an added insult. A representative called the decision “a deeply personal slap in the face,” suggesting that handing control of Combs’ story to someone who has spent years publicly mocking him shows Netflix prioritized sensationalism over fairness. Beyond reputation management, Combs’ team says the documentary raises serious legal questions about the ownership and use of personal recordings. They maintain that the footage was collected over many years for a controlled, authorized autobiographical project—not a third-party exposé.They also criticized the editing choices, alleging that the trailer manipulates context to present Combs “in the most damaging and dishonest light possible.” The controversy surrounding the docuseries has only intensified interest in its release. Supporters of Combs argue his team’s objections should be taken seriously, while critics believe the pushback signals how damaging the documentary could be. Netflix has not publicly commented on the accusations, and it’s unclear whether Combs’ team intends to pursue legal action before the premiere. View this post on Instagram

In May 2022, Kendrick Lamar drew widespread attention with “Heart Part 5,” a visually daring video. He used deepfake technology to transform into cultural figures, including Kobe Bryant and Jussie Smollett. The fifth installment of his acclaimed series showcases Lamar’s inventive artistry. It probes themes of identity and the layered realities of Black culture. Collaborating with DEEP VOODOO, the deepfake studio founded by the creators of South Park, Lamar crafted a narrative. It moves effortlessly between society’s revered and controversial figures. The visuals feature sports icons such as Kobe Bryant and O.J. Simpson alongside contentious entertainment personalities like Smollett. This invites viewers to reflect on the intersections of fame, public perception, and scrutiny in a complex cultural landscape. Smollett’s appearance carries particular weight. In 2019, the former Empire actor was arrested for allegedly staging a hate crime in Chicago. This resulted in a conviction for disorderly conduct. Just months before Lamar’s release, he faced a $130,000 lawsuit and sustained media attention. This context adds a provocative dimension to Lamar’s work. It raises questions about the ethics of portraying a figure mired in controversy and the intentions behind such artistic choices. Cam Newton Hosts Jussie Smollett on Funky Friday And Things Get Interesting Cam sat down with Jussie Smollett and brought up two viral moments that involved him: Kendrick Lamar used a face swap filter to rap as Jussie in The Heart Part 5. Dave Chappelle did a 6… https://t.co/E1BLb6JmSw pic.twitter.com/ezEJ6RUFRj — Cousin Tino (@TINOISFUNNY) November 30, 2025 Jussie Smollett Responds In a recent discussion with former NFL quarterback Cam Newton, Smollett spoke about Kendrick’s depiction with measured regard. “I love Kendrick Lamar. What would be the reason for me to have an issue with him? We don’t know each other personally,” he said, emphasizing respect for Lamar’s artistry. “I don’t know what Kendrick meant by the video… So, I respect him as an artist, and that’s about as far as it can go.” Smollett dismissed any notion of retaliating with a diss track. He noted that ongoing speculation about his legal history is minor compared with more pressing priorities. Following a settlement with the City of Chicago, he has shifted focus toward charitable efforts. This includes donations to local foundations, demonstrating a commitment to community over controversy.

In a decisive ruling, Megan Thee Stallion has emerged victorious in her defamation lawsuit against Milagro Gramz. The ruling holds the blogger accountable for spreading false claims. The verdict highlights the emotional toll that misinformation can take on public figures. It underscores the importance of accurate reporting in media coverage. The lawsuit stemmed from allegations that Gramz collaborated with Tory Lanez to undermine Megan’s account of a shooting incident. This action cast doubt on her credibility. The case also cited a deepfake video that intensified Megan’s emotional distress. This added complexity to the proceedings. Legal analyst Meghann Cuniff, who covered the trial, reported, “A jury has found Milagro liable for defaming Megan Thee Stallion and for intentionally inflicting emotional distress by collaborating with Tory Lanez and promoting the deepfake video.” Cuniff noted that, despite some mixed jury responses on media classification, Gramz was ultimately recognized as a media entity. While the jury’s decision represents a landmark moment, the defamation claim could still face dismissal. This could happen if a judge rules in favor of Gramz’s media classification. Nonetheless, the court awarded $75,000 in damages. This is a notable financial and symbolic victory for Megan, who has long spoken about the stress caused by Gramz’s coverage. A jury has found Milagro LIABLE for defaming Megan Thee Stallion, intentionally inflicting emotional distress by coordinating with Tory Lanez and for promoting the deep fake video.They gave mixed answers to the media questions but concluded that YES, Milagro qualifies as media. — Meghann Cuniff (@meghanncuniff) December 1, 2025 Who is Milagro Gramz? This ruling marks a turning point for Megan Thee Stallion, who has frequently discussed the psychological strain imposed by misleading media narratives. In a landscape where social media can shape public perception overnight, the verdict offers a measure of validation. Observers will be watching closely to see how this decision may influence broader discussions about celebrity reporting, accountability, and journalistic ethics. Milagro Gramz gained prominence as a gossip blogger, particularly during the widely publicized trial involving Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez. While she claims to maintain editorial neutrality, her coverage was often perceived as favoring Lanez. This attracted criticism from fellow journalists. Following the court ruling, Gramz faces a $75,000 financial obligation. This brings the chapter to a close just days after Lanez’s appeal for a retrial was denied.

Artificial intelligence now moves through the culture with remarkable speed. It is reshaping how images are created and consumed while raising new concerns about authenticity. That shift is especially visible in the case of Diddy, whose public image is being recast not through documented events but through digitally invented ones. In recent months, Diddy has become a frequent subject of online commentary, from courtroom sketches shared for laughs to jokes about his appearance. That familiar cycle of mockery has deepened. Creators circulate lifelike, AI-generated images depicting him inside prison. These fabrications have introduced a new layer of distortion—pictures that appear intimate and spontaneous yet are entirely untethered from reality. TMZ recently published several of these composites. They show a smiling Diddy interacting with imagined inmates, snapping selfies, or embracing others in scenes that resemble candid photography. Their level of detail gives them the weight of truth, even though they are wholly manufactured. Their rapid spread online has raised concerns about how manipulated images quickly shape public perception. AI Images Blur Reality Ahead of Diddy’s Netflix Spotlight Many of the AI renderings depict Diddy with greying hair and a full beard, a look first suggested by earlier courtroom drawings. As the images gained traction, his spokesperson, Juda Engelmayer, issued a sharp rebuke. “These images are not real. They are A.I. fabrications. Sean has always treated people with kindness and respect. However, it’s alarming how frequently manipulated or A.I.-generated images are being introduced into discussions while he is incarcerated. None of these altered photos reflect reality,” she said. Another major moment for Diddy is approaching with the release of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a Netflix docuseries produced by 50 Cent. The series includes interviews with people from different chapters of Combs’s life, including jurors from his most recent trial. Despite their long and very public feud, 50 Cent told The New York Times that the project is not rooted in personal rivalry. “It’s not personal. If I didn’t say anything, you would interpret it as Hip-Hop is fine with his behaviors,” he said. The collision between synthetic images and real-world consequences lays bare a central dilemma of the digital age. Visuals that feel authentic can travel far faster than the truth.

The music world is mourning the sudden death of rising artist POORSTACY. His work on the Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack and collaborations with Travis Barker had earned him growing acclaim. TMZ reports that the Florida-based rapper was found dead over the weekend in Boca Raton. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner confirmed the news, though the cause of death has not been released. POORSTACY had been staying at a local hotel for ten days with a woman and a toddler when a medical emergency prompted staff to rush him to a nearby hospital. His companions were unharmed, according to reports. In the absence of official details, social media has speculated about suicide. Fans have shared grief and personal stories of loss. Some have also questioned whether aspects of the emo-rap scene may contribute to cycles of self-destructive behavior. This raises broader concerns about the pressures within the genre. View this post on Instagram Musical Legacy and Achievements Although his career was tragically brief, POORSTACY left a notable imprint on the music industry. He released two studio albums and two EPs, earning critical praise along the way. His Grammy nomination for the Bill & Ted Face the Music soundtrack highlighted his talent. Collaborations with Travis Barker—including the single Choose Life—drew significant attention. His track Don’t Look at Me has accumulated more than 51 million Spotify streams since its 2020 release on The Breakfast Club. Fans and fellow artists have turned to social media to express their sorrow, creating a virtual outpouring of tributes. Many responded to POORSTACY’s final Instagram post with heartfelt messages. One fan wrote, “We’re supposed to beat the odds together brother; I need you HERE,” while another added, “I love you so much dude; I’m still in denial—I want to call you so badly right now.”

Megan Thee Stallion is truly in her “Lover Girl,” so it’s no shocker her cooking skills apparently scored big with Klay Thompson’s parents. Over the weekend, the rapper hosted a Thanksgiving dinner that Klay and his family attended. ESPN LA caught up with the Thompsons during a game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Klay’s dad, Mychal George Thompson, it was the “best Thanksgiving food” he’d ever eaten. “Megan Thee Stallion should be Megan Thee Chef, that’s how good the food was,” he continued. “It was unbelievable. She went out of her way to make sure everybody was well fed. ” When ESPN caught up with Megan and Klay’s mother, Julie, the rapper did her best to act modest, but Mrs. Thompson wasn’t having it. “Miss Julie was the star of the show,” the rapper told the reporters. “Miss Julie is the hostess with the mostest.” To which Mrs. Thompson replied, “Stop! She did it all!” View this post on Instagram Milagro Gramz Admits She’s “Not Positive” Tory Lanez Is Innocent In other news, Milagro Gramz made a surprising admission in court that is shaking up the narrative she has pushed for years. Despite being known online as one of Tory Lanez’s most vocal defenders, the blogger revealed under oath that she is “not positive” Tory is innocent in the 2020 shooting involving Megan Thee Stallion. Her unexpected shift came during her testimony in Megan’s ongoing defamation trial against her in Miami. According to transcripts obtained by legal reporter Meghann Cuniff, Milagro told the courtroom she would “feel terrible” if the shooting happened exactly the way the jury determined. She went further, acknowledging Megan’s pain and saying, “I know [Megan] was hurt, and I hate that she was hurt. I truly do.” She tried to explain why she initially aligned herself with Tory, telling the court, “You have to understand from my point of view, I come from a negative area where so many people go to jail. Not everyone is guilty.” 

According to Rolling Stone, Clipse are among the 14 artists who “met the moment,” earning a spot on the outlet’s inaugural “Voices Of The Year” list. “Amid fraught and fractured times, the world is hungry for inspiration, and these musicians, writers, actors, comedians, and broadcasters delivered,” the outlet said. Back in July, after almost two decades, the rapping duo—comprised of brothers, Pusha T and Malice—reunited to drop off their fourth studio album, Let God Sort Em Out. Upon its release, Let God Sort Em Out put the hip-hop genre at a standstill with all eyes on the Virginia natives. The project would go on to receive critical acclaim and debut at No.4 on the Billboard 200. “…It’s an album of startling maturity and vulnerability from a duo once more accustomed to boasting; and perhaps most of all, it’s a must-listen, endlessly replayable set of songs from two seasoned veterans working in a genre that often prizes youth,” the outlet wrote. PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JUNE 01: Pusha T and No Malice of Clipse perform during Roots Picnic 2025 at The Mann at Fairmount Park on June 01, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Live Nation Urban) “We’re perfectionists almost to a fault sometimes,” Pusha T tells Rolling Stone For the two brothers, the project wasn’t just about bringing lyricism back into the genre, but “slamming the door on ageism in hip-hop,” Malice tells RS. He added, “That’s a stigma that probably never should have existed, and hopefully that’s done away with.” For Pusha T, the response to the project is a “testament” to how the two “look at music.” Pusha continued, “We’re perfectionists almost to a fault sometimes, but we know what we want, and I think it translated.” The elder of the two, Malice, also spoke about reuniting with his brother after taking a brief hiatus to embrace his spirituality. “It’s great to be back with my brother,” Malice says. “The level that he has kept our legacy alive — the professionalism, the taste level, just being top-tier — it made it a real nice place for me to be able to land at. To have him save a seat for me all this time the way he did is an amazing thing.”

Wicked star Cynthia Erivo has received an onslaught of online attacks from fans, and it seems SZA has had enough. According to the “Good Days” singer, it’s “classic misogynoir.” SZA was responding to an Instagram post about how Erivo memes have gotten “out of hand.” The trolling seemed to increase only after a red carpet incident where a fan tried to approach her co-star, Ariana Grande, and she helped move her out of the way and comfort her. Since then, there have been dozens of memes depicting Erivo as a man. “[I] can’t believe it’s openly a thing in 2025,” SZA continued. “… Everyone’s gonna have cognitive dissonance 2 years later like ‘remember when everyone attacked Cynthia for being black, bald, and nurturing?… that was crazy’…it could just stop now lol ” heavy on the everyone will act confused when it’s brought up later https://t.co/X3CD820iNy — Simi (@maggiesxrose) November 29, 2025 SZA Supports Megan Thee Stallion Amid Tory Lanez Claiming He’s Innocent SZA has always been the kind of person to speak her mind, especially when it comes to defending Black women. Earlier this year, she jumped in the comments of another Instagram user who claimed that Tory Lanez didn’t shoot Megan Thee Stallion. “The density !!!!! I’m actually SO shocked at the amount of ppl fully comfortable bullying a woman that’s proven to be a victim of assault ??!” SZA wrote. “Like out loud where other ppl can see you ?? Lmao u finna be stupid OUTLOUD?” SZA’s remarks stem from a claim made by Unite the People, “a nonprofit organization that advocates for social justice and affordable legal services in California.” On May 14, during a press conference, Walter Roberts, the organization’s “lead consultant,” said a new testimony could’ve exonerated Lanez. According to Roberts, Bradley James identified himself as the bodyguard and driver for Kelsey Harris, a key witness and a former friend of Megan.

The iconic Rush Hour franchise is officially ready for its next installment and has been greenlit for production, PEOPLE reports. However, it wouldn’t have been possible without President Donald Trump, who lobbied on the film and its director’s behalf. The surprise news came from entertainment journalist and former editorial director for The Hollywood Reporter, Matthew Belloni. The outlet had shared a recent X post made by Belloni on (Nov.25), which read, “I teased this last night in What I’m Hearing, but now confirmed: Paramount WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media.” According to Belloni, Trump met with Paramount Skydance shareholder Larry Ellison. I teased this last night in What I’m Hearing but now confirmed: Paramount WILL release Rush Hour 4 after prodding from Trump on behalf of Brett Ratner. Distribution deal. Producer Tarak Ben Ammar is lining up financing. Get ready for the dumbest possible state-controlled media. — Matthew Belloni (@MattBelloni) November 25, 2025 Release Date For ‘Rush Hour 4’ Has Not Been Confirmed The project would mark Ratner’s return to Hollywood following allegations of sexual misconduct made by multiple women, including actresses Olivia Munn (Magic Mike) and Natasha Henstridge (The Whole Nine Yards). That said, Ratner has unequivocally denied the allegations. There had been talks about Rush Hour 4 back in 2022; however, it seems the film got stuck in production limbo. Regarding the film’s cast, no announcements have been made, including whether Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will reprise their roles as Detective Lee and Detective Carter. That said, both Chan and Tucker have confirmed they would be down to return to the franchise. In a May 2025 interview with ScreenRant, Jackie Chan said, “Ask the director, ask the studio, ask the writer. Hurry up! Otherwise, Chris Tucker and me [will be] 100 years old. We’ll be old men doing Rush Hour.” So far, no release date has been shared. LOS ANGELES, CA – JULY 30: Actor Chris Tucker, director Brett Ratner and actor Jackie Chan arrive to the premiere of “Rush Hour 3” at Mann’s Chinese Theater on July 30, 2007 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)

Meek Mill opened up about wanting to spice up his dating life in a recent X post. The Philadelphia native states he aims to try something he’s “never done” before this winter: date two women at the same time. “Ima try sister wives because I never did for the winter….. f*ck it,” he wrote on Tuesday (Nov.25). That wasn’t the first time the rapper toyed around with the idea of having multiple partners. A few weeks earlier, the rapper posted another message hinting at the idea of dating multiple women, “Some days I want 2 girlfriends walking around my house? Am I wrong?” Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem that Meek has been two successful in his efforts. That said, there’s always next year. The rapper’s last relationship, with designer Milan Harris, ended back in 2020. Prior to their split, the two welcomed a son, Czar. Ima try sister wives because I never did for the winter….. fuck it — MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 26, 2025 Meek Mill Rips Into Modern “Bubblegum Rap” In other news, earlier this week, Meek Mill took to X to critique what he calls “bubblegum rap,” calling for substance and authenticity over fleeting trends. In his characteristic candor, he argued that music lacking depth is both forgettable and corrosive to hip-hop’s core. He contrasted his own storytelling-driven work with the lighter, trend-focused songs dominating the charts. “That bubble gum rap sht not gone work when that organic sht hit them streets!” he declared. He insisted that genuine artistry connects with audiences in ways marketing alone cannot replicate. The comments sparked a lively debate online. Some observers suggested Meek’s frustration reflects the industry’s focus on short-lived hits rather than enduring lyrical craft. Others echoed his sentiment, praising his dedication to meaningful content: “Real talk, Meek! Authenticity always wins. The streets crave substance.”