1. DRAKE CATCHES BOOK THROWN AT HIM
So Drake is onstage talking to fans between a break in songs when suddenly a book comes hurtling out of the crowd, and he snatches it with one hand. While it appears the book may have gone over his head, Drake told the book-thrower ... "You lucky I'm quick. Would've had to beat your ass if that hit me in the face."
Champagne Papi's been totally cool with women throwing bras at him during his concerts, even helping one big-chested fan go viral and land modeling deals.But, it appears book throwing is crossing a line for Drake.
2. CHRISEAN ROCKSMOKING WHILE PREGGO!!!Sparks Furious Fan Debate
Chrisean Rock is settiing the internet ablaze, because she blazed up while pregnant ... and while many fans are up in arms about the baby's safety, others are actually supporting her right to light up.
On Sunday, social media users debated a recent clip from Chrisean and Blueface's reality show "Crazy In Love" ... where the two are having a mild disagreement as Chrisean blows billows of smoke in the kitchen.
The CDC strongly advises against smoking while pregnant, but her actions aren't illegal and Chrisean still had some folks supporting her.
So what say you. should Pregnant smoke or noll?
3. CIARA READY TO ‘KICK A$$’ AS SHE FIRES BACK AT TROLL
Ciara has made clear that she may be too blessed for the mess, but she’ll certainly stick her foot in a troll’s ass if it comes right down to it.
On Friday (August 18), the expecting mother and wife took to Instagram to put a troll in their place after they commented on a photo of the singer.
Cici, who is expecting her fourth child — and her third with football star Russell Wilson — wasn’t impressed when a user by the name of Miss_Ladytesha attempted to criticize the size of her feet.
“What damn shoe size does she wear?” the troll wrote (via The Neighborhood Talk), to which Ciara responded: “Big enough to kick your a$$. Cici out”
4. T.I.’S SON KING EXPOSES SEXYY RED’S ‘BULLSH-T’ PRICE TAG FOR A FEATURE
T.I.'s son King Harris has put rising rapper Sexyy Red on blast after he learned of her steep feature fee. His wish list included an appearance from Sexyy Red, who the teen alleged wanted to charge him $50,000 for a verse. Harris also claimed that DaBaby once quoted him $100,000 for a feature.
“We hit up [Sexyy Red] but not her directly, but her people [tried to] beat me over the fucking head,” he explained. “They are obviously not trying to fuck with a n-gga. People just thinking goddamn too much about the money.”
“Yeah, they tried to tax me on some $50K type bullshit,” he added of Sexyy’s price. “Like, DaBaby tried to charge me for a 100K for a feature one time.”
5. BLAC YOUNGSTA VOWS TO AVENGE HIS BROTHER'S MURDER: 'I'M GONE MAKE THE WORLD PAY'
Blac Youngsta‘s brother reportedly died in a shooting last week and now he’s vowing to avenge his murder.
According to RDC News, his brother Tomanuel Benson was shot near a Valero B.P. gas station in South Memphis on Friday morning (August 18) at around 9:30 a.m.
Witnesses close to South Side Park reportedly heard several loud gunshots coming from a passing vehicle, with one of the bullets striking a young man who police later revealed to be Blac Youngsta’s brother.
Tomanuel was quickly taken to Regional One Hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Blac Youngsta spoke out for the first time following his death on Sunday (August 20), stating he would “make the world pay” for what happened and that he was “ready for whatever come with this shit.”
6. GUNPLAY ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY POINTING GUN AT HIS WIFE & BABY FOLLOWING XBOX ARGUMENT
Gunplay was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly pointed a rifle at his wife and six-month-old baby.
According to XXL, the Miami rapper was arrested on Saturday night (August 19) on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, false imprisonment and child abuse.
Fox Sports journalist Andy Slater reported that Gunplay pointed a gun at his wife while she was holding their daughter after she told him to quiet down while playing Xbox.
Gunplay (real name Richard Morales Jr.) has reportedly denied all allegations and is currently in jail with bail set at $20,000.
7. Jay-Z-themed Library Cards Spark Increase in Brooklyn Public Library Memberships
If anyone can make a trip to the library feel like a party, it’s Jay-Z, apparently. And we’re pretty sure it has to do with Jay-Z-themed library cards
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, the Brooklyn Public Library and Roc Nation have released 13 limited-edition library cards with artwork from Jay-Z albums. The initiative, which ends later this month, has already resulted in 14,000 new library accounts, a spokesperson for the Brooklyn Public Library told CNN.
The library cards are tied to a Brooklyn Central Library exhibit that explores Jay-Z’s career through rare photos, original recordings, videos, and other artifacts.
“The community’s enthusiastic response to this exhibition is a testament to Jay-Z’s immense impact,” Linda E. Johnson, President and CEO of the Brooklyn Public Library, told CNN.
The Jay-Z-themed library cards are available for free for New York State residents. New Yorkers can collect all 13 versions – but only one will be activated to a Brooklyn Public Library account to check out resources, according to a library spokesperson.
8. Darius Jackson Chucks the Deuces to His Relationship w/Keke Palmer
Darius Jackson relinquished his title of ‘boyfriend,’ and he’s out in these streets acting as if he doesn’t know who Usher is crooning about in his new video “Boyfriend” featuring Keke Palmer. Darius caused an uproar on social media when he called out Keke for wearing a revealing outfit when she attended Usher’s residency in Las Vegas. A source told People, that “he’s moved on” and he doesn’t “have to be in the same household to be good parents.” All this unnecessary drama for something he could have settled with her when she got home instead of publicly shaming her. We’re rooting for them; hopefully, they can reconsider their relationship when the dust settles.
In reality, Darius Jackson cleared the air and addressed reports that he broke up with actress Keke Palmer. He posted on Twitter, “I haven’t spoken to anyone about anything or gave permission to anyone to speak for me.. So all these sites & post about me making any type of statement is false..” People magazine said a source told them, “You don’t have to be in the same household to be good parents.”
9. Ebro Claims ‘Record Labels Have Deprioritized Signing Rappers’
In light of major labels allegedly turning elsewhere to find talent, radio DJ Ebro Darden has urged rappers to get more creative.
“I got a call saying …. ‘It should be noted many major record labels have deprioritized signing Rappers,’” he wrote Thursday morning (August 17) on Twitter.
“The focus is now African Music & Latin Music,” he added. “Rappers better stop being boring and talking about the same shit over and over, chasing TikTok success and comment sections.”
As Hip Hop DX reports, one Twitter user responded, “People are tired of hearing ‘Lil’ rappers mumble about ass, tits, and killing their neighbors. Nobody cares anymore, the industry needs to evolve,” one person said.
10. Tiffany ‘New York’ Pollard to Battle Omarosa for $200K on ‘House of Villains
E! is set to premiere a new show featuring Omarosa and Tiffany “New York” Pollard to find out who’s the biggest villain of all reality TV series.
Omarosa (“The Apprentice”) and Pollard (“Flavor of Love”) will face off under the same roof where they will live and compete against eight other reality TV veterans on “House of Villains,” according to a press release from the cable network.
As Urban Hollywood 411 reports, contestants will compete every week in a battle-royale challenge. The challenge winner is safe from elimination, but one villain is eliminated at the end of the week.
The “House of Villains” cast also includes “90 Day Fiancé’s” Anfisa Arkhipchenko; “Love is Blind’s” Shake Chatterjee; “Survivor’s” Jonny Fairplay; “Love & Hip Hop: Miami’s” Bobby Lytes; “The Bachelor’s” Corinne Olympios; “Vanderpump Rules’” Jax Taylor, and “Bad Girls Club’s” Tanisha Thomas.
On Twitter, one person wrote, “Omarosa got this in the bag. No one is more evil than her! Congrats!”
Another user added, “I’ll tune in for New York and Bobby.”
“House of Villains” is hosted by Joel McHale and the 75-minute premiere episode airs Thursday, Oct. 12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
11. LIL WOP U-TURNS ON GENDER TRANSITION: 'THE TRANS B-TCHES NEED A REAL N-GGA LIKE ME'
Lil Wop has announced that he’s changed his mind about getting gender transition surgery.
The ex-Gucci Mane affiliate took to his Twitter account on Friday (August 18) to announce this change of plans, but also insisted that he would still be dressing up in women’s clothing and that he was still a gay man.
“I ain’t transition no more the bad bitches & the trans bitches need a real n-gga like me,” he wrote. “And just to clarify I’m not saying I’m not gay or I’m not gone be dressing up I’m just not fully transition.”
