Sunday, June 9, 2024

Weekly Entertainment News



KENDRICK LAMAR’S ‘THE POP OUT’ CONCERT TO BE LIVESTREAMED ON PRIME VIDEO & TWITCH

Kendrick Lamar‘s highly anticipated show in Los Angeles over the Juneteenth holiday will be accessible to the public, courtesy of Amazon’s Rotation brand.

‘The Pop Out’ event in Inglewood’s Kia Forum is being organized by pgLang and Free Lunch. Set to take place on June 19, tickets for the gathering sold out soon after going live.

Fortunately for those who weren’t able to secure passes, the concert will be livestreamed on Prime Video as well as the Amazon Music channel on Twitch at 4 PM Pacific time.

As of now, it isn’t clear who all will be present at the show besides Mustard, who confirmed that he’ll appear via a social-media post.


Sexyy Red and Chief Keef have long stated that they’re just friends, but fans aren’t exactly convinced about their relationship.

Taking to her Instagram on Saturday (June 8), the “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)” rapper posted a video of herself with the Chicago drill legend, insisting that their flirty behavior was them just “playing,” and that she viewed him as her “brother.”

Fans, though, weren’t having it. “My brother ain’t never played patty cake with my azzz,” wrote one, while another opined, “Gonna tell my kids this was Barack Obama and Michelle” and “Ima tell my kids this Rosa parks and Martin Luther king.”

A comment on The Shade Room’s Instagram suggested that Drake may be feeling a type of way about things, writing: “Drake somewhere rippin out his hair clips & throwin them at his phone.”

Sexyy Red and Chief Keef have long stated that they’re just friends, but fans aren’t exactly convinced about their relationship.

Taking to her Instagram on Saturday (June 8), the “Bow Bow Bow (F My Baby Dad)” rapper posted a video of herself with the Chicago drill legend, insisting that their flirty behavior was them just “playing,” and that she viewed him as her “brother.”

Fans, though, weren’t having it. “My brother ain’t never played patty cake with my azzz,” wrote one, while another opined, “Gonna tell my kids this was Barack Obama and Michelle” and “Ima tell my kids this Rosa parks and Martin Luther king.”

A comment on The Shade Room’s Instagram suggested that Drake may be feeling a type of way about things, writing: “Drake somewhere rippin out his hair clips & throwin them at his phone.”


Diddy's Honorary Degree From Howard Revoked Over Cassie Beating Video

More fallout for Diddy in the wake of the release of the Cassie beating video ... he no longer has a major accolade from a famous HBCU that he was once a student at.

Howard University announced Friday its Board of Trustees is revoking Diddy's honorary degree -- this as a result of the recent release of a video showing Diddy's 2016 assault on his then-girlfriend inside an L.A. hotel.
Diddy got his honorary degree from Howard in 2014 -- but now, the university says they've found his behavior "so fundamentally incompatible with Howard University’s core values and beliefs that he is deemed no longer worthy to hold the institution’s highest honor."


Kanye West Accuses Ex-Yeezy Employee Who's Suing Him of Extortion

Kanye West was accused of a lot of wrongdoing by a former Yeezy employee, but he's hitting back -- claiming it's actually her who's in the wrong ... alleging she's trying to extort him.

A legal rep for Ye tells TMZ ... "In response to these baseless allegations, Ye will be filing a lawsuit against Ms. Pisciotta, who actively pursued him sexually to coerce employment and other material benefits, then engaged in blackmail and extortion when her advances were rejected."

The rep also accuses Lauren Pisciotta -- who sued Ye on Monday for sexual harassment and wrongful termination, among other things -- of stealing Kanye's phone in an attempt to destroy evidence that would run counter to her narrative.

CHRISEAN ROCK MOCKED BY ANTONIO BROWN FOR PAYING BLUEFACE'S BILLS WHILE HE'S IN JAIL

Chrisean Rock was on the receiving end of some not-so-kind words from Antonio Brown after the former NFL star learning that she’s paying Blueface‘s bills while he’s behind bars.

Earlier this week, Chrisean hopped on Instagram Live and complained about her baby daddy choosing to argue with her despite the fact she’s staying faithful to him and holding him down financially during his bid.

When a clip of the Live came across AB’s timeline on Tuesday (June 4), he retweeted it and referred to the reality star and rapper as a “dumb bitch” as he noted he needed someone like her in his life to help him in the same way.

“i need a dumb ass bitch like this ngl #CTESPN,” he said.


Method Man Clarifies Summer Jam 'Age Gap' Comments

Method Man wants it to be known he's not placing blame on any of the fans at Summer Jam last week, telling us the moment of clarity was his, and his alone!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked with Meth Friday in NYC, where he cleaned up any misconceptions about him possibly backing off from live performances ... or that he hates Hot 97's annual rap fest.

However, Meth now tells us the notion he was upset at Gen Z fans for not appreciating his music is total BS

The Wu-Tang Clan legend says he was only at SJ to celebrate the life and times of Mister Cee ... the veteran disc jock recently passed away at 57, and was influential in Meth's come-up as an MC.


50 CENT BELIEVES BLACK MEN 'IDENTIFY' WITH DONALD TRUMP FOR ONE REASON

50 Cent has said that he believes Black men “identify” with Donald Trump because they share issues with the justice system.

Speaking to CBS News during his trip to Congress earlier this week as part of an effort to increase Black ownership in the spirits industry, 50 was asked where he stood on the upcoming presidential election.

Although he said he has yet to decide whether to vote Democrat or Republican, the G-Unit mogul opined: “I see [Black men] identifying with Trump… because they have RICO charges.”

He was referencing the former Apprentice star’s election fraud case in Georgia in which he is charged with violating the state’s Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, among other offenses.


Ice Spice Claps Back On Fan Who 'Improved' Her 'Y2K' Album Cover

Ice Spice got super defensive responding to a fan who gave her debut album cover art a few Photoshop modifications ... but it appears the rapper's in the minority with that opinion.

She debuted her "Y2K" album cover yesterday to a largely lukewarm reception, as some felt the design was, well ... let's just say subpar.

The rollout paid homage to Ice's Bronx roots with a subway-themed backdrop and was shot by famed photographer David LaChapelle -- still, lots of fans noted you could barely see the "Munch" rapper's name or the album title in the chicken-scratch cursive sprayed painted on a trash can.


Megan Thee Stallion Breaks Down in Tears During Tampa Concert

Megan Thee Stallion's performance in Florida proved more emotional than most fans probably expected ... 'cause Meg barely held back tears right before playing one of her hits.

The rapper took the stage at the Amalie Arena in Tampa Saturday night ... and, the usually unbothered Meg was clearly going through something onstage -- all caught on video by one fan in attendance.

Megan Thee Stallion has been engulfed in yet another controversy, this time involving artificial intelligence (AI).

The Grammy Award winner is purportedly included in a doctored sex tape that is making the rounds online.

Megan blasted the claim and warned that she would take legal action against anyone who promotes the video as authentic on X, formerly Twitter.

“It’s really sick how yall go out of the way to hurt me when you see me winning,” she wrote on Saturday (June 8). “Yall going too far, Fake ass shit. Just know today was your last day playing with me and I mean it.”


Ray J Says Kim Kardashian Sex Tape Paved the Way for OnlyFans

Ray J is convinced he and his ex Kim Kardashian made self-produced XXX content mainstream ... claiming their infamous sex tape led the way for today's adult creators.

The singer addressed his sex tape legacy on the "Club Shay Shay" podcast, telling host Shannon Sharpe the world would be a very different place without "Kim Kardashian, Superstar" ... in every respect.

He says ... "Probably more people would be going to college... there might not be any OnlyFans and other things like that ... Are we a part of the cure or are we a part of the disease? I don't f***ing know. I'm just trying to make it right."


Lil Durk Talks Flushing Codeine, Xanax in Rehab, Plans for Chicago Clinics

Lil Durk says his rehab stint was very successful, and the best path to changing his outlook on life -- so, now he's eager to do the same for other addicts suffering in his community.

The Chicago rap star got very candid, speaking to a photog in Malibu about his rehab journey, which he says involved ridding his system of codeine and Xanax.

Durk endured a rocky 2023 ... despite releasing a gold-selling album and platinum single with J. Cole, he also spent a week in the hospital, causing him to miss several shows that could've propelled the album even higher.

Because rehab helped him turn his life around, Durk says he wants to build a new treatment facility in Chicago, framed around other things ... but vows his actions will speak louder than anything he says on camera!!