T.I. is once again showing the world he doesn’t play when it comes to protecting his wife, Tiny. During a recent performance, the Atlanta rapper stopped everything mid-show after a situation involving Tiny unfolded in the crowd to defend her. Though the exact details remain unclear, T.I.’s reaction made it obvious he wasn’t going to tolerate any disrespect. In a clip shared by The Neighborhood Talk, T.I. is seen jumping off the stage to confront someone in the audience over what happened with Tiny. After the confrontation, he issued a clear warning to the crowd: “Leave her alone,” he said. “I’ll flip the table.” Fans on social media praised T.I. for standing up for his wife. “Y’all know this man don’t play about Tiny!!! Please find someone else to mess with,” one person commented. Another added, “I knew he didn’t play about her when he ran up on Floyd,” referencing a past incident involving boxer Floyd Mayweather. Several fans also pointed out that their son King was quick to defend his mother as well. This isn’t the first time T.I. has gone all out for Tiny. On Valentine’s Day, he stepped out in a poncho with her face on it. Tiny posted the look on Instagram, writing, “My man don’t miss a moment to let me know I’m over loved & adored… he out did himself with this poncho out in them Atlanta streets representing his lady & ofc as u can see he’s really full of himself too!! @tip I love my King.” The couple also recently scored a legal win. In March, a judge dismissed Sabrina Peterson’s defamation lawsuit against them, citing her failure to move the case forward. Between personal loyalty and legal victories, T.I. and Tiny remain a tight unit.

A$AP Rocky has admitted that he “steals” pieces from Rihanna’s wardrobe. Making an appearance on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast on Thursday, May 1, Rocky did not hesitate to reveal that he regularly swipes articles of clothing from “RiRi’s” wardrobe. “Man, pardon my language, I do what the f— I want… I want to represent, I want to be a catalyst for daring men. I don’t know who drew the line between femininity or just being feminine and masculinity, excuse me,” Rocky explained. “I don’t know who drew that line, but I don’t see any barriers for me.” “It’s not fair that, like, my girl can just go in my closet and can just take anything from it and wear it,” he continued. “That goes both ways. She has pieces she don’t know that I actually stole, you get what I’m saying?” A$AP even joked that “she does it to me all the time.” “Sometimes you can see her on an interview or see a paparazzi photo like, ‘Wait. There goes my Miu Miu f—— jacket! Like, what the f—? I was looking for that since 2021.’ You get what I’m saying? And its just like, ‘Okay.’ I gotchu, bet,” he added. When it comes to fashion, “there’s no barriers” for Rocky, and making bold choices with his fits is a part of his identity.  “For me, I think like kilts, babushkas, all of that stuff, that’s what the Moors wore. If you know anything about the Moors, with the pearls and stuff like that. That’s literally what the Moors had on. For me, kilts, pearls, shirts on the head, these are all things that were meant to be like, emasculated and meant to look feminine. And they all started with African men wearing them. Another fact.”

Kanye West is flipping the script when it comes to his complicated history with Drake. The two rap icons have spent years trading subliminals, taking public shots, and occasionally teaming up on tracks. But now, Ye is giving Drake his props and admitting that he’s taken inspiration from him, and even copied his style, more than once. During a livestream with Toronto rapper and Drake associate Top5, Kanye openly admitted to using flows made popular by the 6 God. “The thing about Drake’s music is he ain’t got shit where he copies what I do. I’ll have copied a Drake flow a lot of times. I got shit that once Drake took over the algorithm was copies of Drake,” he said. For an artist who’s often viewed as the trendsetter, this kind of acknowledgment is rare. But instead of fueling their longtime rivalry, Ye seems to be focused on unity. He’s also been vocal about his support for Drake in the rapper’s ongoing legal fight with Universal Music Group. In a video posted to X, Kanye expressed how meaningful the moment is for the music industry. “Yo, I’m so happy right now, you don’t understand. With this UMG, Drake, Kendrick situation, Super Bowl, Grammys, this s*** was driving me and you know where it should be driving me, but this is the biggest victory in music history right here,” he said. Kanye ended the video by pledging his full support to both Drake and Kendrick Lamar. “I’m never finna call Drake out of his name. I’m team Drake, 100 percent. And team Kendrick and team all of us. Kendrick needs to be going at UMG at this point.” This could mark a new chapter for Ye and potentially the end of one of hip-hop’s most high-profile feuds.

Robert De Niro speaks out after his daughter, Airyn De Niro, comes out as transgender. While talking with TMZ, De Niro says of his daughter, “I loved and supported Aaron as my son, and now I love and support Airyn as my daughter.” He added, “I don’t know what the big deal is…I love all my children.” During a recent interview with Them magazine, Airyn opens up about what life is like as Robert De Niro’s child. “There’s a difference between being visible and being seen,” Airyn told the outlet. “I’ve been visible. I don’t think I’ve been seen yet.” The aspiring actress says her parents kept her out of the spotlight.  “Obviously no parent is perfect, but I am grateful that both my parents agreed to keep me out of the limelight. They wanted it very private,” she says. “They have told me they wanted me to have as much of a normal childhood as possible.” Airyn credits apart of her transition to Black women. “I think a big part of [my transition] is also the influence Black women have had on me. I think stepping into this new identity, while also being more proud of my Blackness, makes me feel closer to them in some way.” “Whenever I’m at a family gathering on my dad’s side, people would always talk about how much they love my mom and how memorable she was and how happy my dad was when he was with her,” Airyn says. “I want to be like that… I want to be remembered the way that people remember her.”

Bow Wow recently revealed that losing his virginity as a teenager came with some consequences. Appearing on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, the former So So Def rapper was asked about losing his virginity at 15 years old and how it complicated his idea of sex. “My mama said, ‘I’ma know when you get some cause you gonna walk around the house a little different,’” Bow Wow said. Because he didn’t have “a real relationship” with his biological father, who struggled with alcoholism, his first sexual experience said that his lack of guidance left him “out here in the wild.” “After I lost my virginity, I’m thinking—I don’t know if this is every young man when he lose his virginity—but I’m like, ‘How can I get more?’” he said. “’How can I get more of this?’ And, like, do I ask? Like, I don’t even know how I get it. And that’s not having a father. I’m out here in the wild, OG … I don’t even know how to get to the panties again. I don’t know.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Club Shay Shay (@clubshayshay) Things shifted when he got older and “cracked the code,” especially between the ages of 18 and 19, as he became immersed in the nightlife scene. “I was able to go out and enjoy Atlanta, and enjoy these beautiful places … that we enjoyed so much,” Bow Wow explained. “It changed, you know what I mean? It definitely changed. Big time.” Speaking of his virginity, Bow got himself into hot water when he claimed that the model video Esther Baxter gave him his first sexual encounter during a 2012 appearance on Sway in the Morning. Taking to Twitter, Baxter denied Bow Wow’s claim, “Do I REALLY have to respond to this sh*t!?! [laughing emoji].” “First…you people believe the SILLIEST shit!!! Lmao! I thought this shit was a joke…but Lil homie ACTUALLY said that shit!” she went on. “N***a really shot for the stars with that one!!! [laughing emoji] Couldn’t think of anyone else, huh!?! It’s cool I know times are hard right now but u should’ve at least let me know so we could BOTH benefit.”

Alijah Arenas has been discharged from the hospital days after crashing his Tesla Cybertruck in Los Angeles last week, according to TMZ Sports. Following his hospital stay, Alijah’s family released a statement noting that the future USC basketball star was “now resting comfortably under close watch,”  adding that his journey to full recovery is “just beginning.” The statement also said that his spirit is “strong” and he is continually “surrounded by love and support.” “We are grateful to share that Alijah Arenas has been released from the hospital and is now resting comfortably under close watch,” the statement read. “While his journey to full recovery is just beginning, his spirit remains strong, and he is surrounded by love and support. “The Govan and Arenas family are preparing for the road ahead with faith and determination, committed to nurturing Alijah back to 100%. He remains blessed, resilient, and in high spirits,” the statement continued. The son of former NBA all-star Gilbert Arenas, Alijah, was placed in a medically induced coma after the Tesla Cyber Truck he was driving struck a tree and a fire hydrant shortly before 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 24, in Los Angeles. On Gil’s Arena, Gilbert’s podcast, co-host Josiah Johnson shared that Alijah would soon be getting discharged from the hospital on Tuesday (April 29). “Happy to announce that Alijah’s doing much better,” Johnson said. “Walking, talking, progressing very well, should be released from the hospital very soon.” An official cause for the crash has not been released. Regarded as one of the most sought-after players in the country, Alijah committed to USC in January after being ranked the No. 4 player and No. 1 shooting guard in the class of 2026. He requested to be reclassified to become a senior and graduate in 2025.

Giannis Antetokounmpo was highly critical of John Haliburton, Tyrese Haliburton’s father. Two-time MVP called him “disrespectful” after an on-court incident following the Milwaukee Bucks’ loss to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, April 29. Following the game, John Haliburton made his way onto the court and waved a flag with his son’s face in front of Antetokounmpo to taunt him. Antetokounmpo also said that John swore at him. Shortly thereafter, the two met face-to-face and shook hands before being separated. When asked about the interaction at the post-game press conference, Antetokounmpo shared his thoughts on the matter. “I believe in being humble in victory,” Antetokounmpo told reporters. “A lot of people out there that are like, no, when you win the game, you talk sh*t and it’s a green light for you to be disrespectful towards somebody else. I disagree.” At the moment I thought he was a fan,” Antetokounmpo said. “But then I realized it was Tyrese’s dad. I love Tyrese. I think he’s a great competitor. [But] it was his dad,” he continued. Coming in the floor and showing me his son, a towel with his face, [and saying], ‘This is what we do. This is what we F-ing do. This is what the F we do.’ I feel like that’s very, very disrespectful. Speaking about the incident, Tyreese Haliburton told reporters that he didn’t “agree” with his father’s actions. “Basketball is basketball, and let’s keep it on the court,” Tyreese said. “I think he just got excited, saw his son make a game winner, ran and came on the court, but we had a conversation.” Afterwards, John Haliburton offered an apology for his behavior. I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight’s game. This was not a good reflection on our sport or my son and I will not make that mistake again. — John Haliburton (@PapaHaliburton) April 30, 2025 “I sincerely apologize to Giannis, the Milwaukee Bucks, and the Pacers organization for my actions following tonight’s game,” posted an X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday morning. “This was not a good reflection on our sport, or my son and I will not make that mistake again.”

Nelly is choosing optimism as Donald Trump faces historically low approval ratings. At the 100-day mark, Trump’s rating hovered around 41%—the lowest for any president in over 70 years. The backlash began when Nelly performed at Trump’s inauguration. The St. Louis rapper defended his choice, saying, “He’s the president — he won,” and framed it as respect for the office, not an endorsement. View this post on Instagram A post shared by TMZ (@tmz_tv) At the Stagecoach Festival, he doubled down. “I’m always looking at the glass half full,” he told Fox News. “I believe in bringing people together and making sure we all get what we need.” Not everyone was convinced. During a Grammy afterparty hosted by Anderson .Paak, Janelle Monáe freestyled over “Hot In Herre,” condemning Nelly’s appearance at the inauguration. In a clip that went viral, she called him a sellout and voiced support for marginalized communities. In a later interview with Geto Boys legend Willie D, Nelly insisted his appearance wasn’t about money. “I’m not campaigning,” he said. “I respect the office, no matter who’s in it.” He likened his performance to the duty of U.S. soldiers, saying, “If our men and women can risk their lives for the office, I can perform for it.” Nelly also attempted to defend Trump from accusations of white supremacy, citing old lawsuits and mistakenly referencing the 1994 Crime Bill, which had no connection to Trump. His arguments showed some confusion, but he remained steadfast. “I’m not saying he doesn’t have messed up ways,” Nelly admitted. “But he’s the President. I’m not telling you who to vote for—I’m just saying, he won.” As debate continues around artists performing for divisive figures, Nelly stands by his actions, insisting it’s about honoring the role, not the man.

Michelle Obama recently shared why she wasn’t in attendance for President Donald Trump’s second inauguration. During the latest episode of her IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson podcast, which she co-hosts with her brother, the Former First Lady detailed why she chose not to be a part of the festivities in conversation with Taraji P. Henson. “My decision to skip the inauguration — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me — were met with such ridicule and criticism,” Obama explained. “People couldn’t believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart.” “I’m here really trying to own my life and intentionally practice making the choice that was right for me, and it took everything in my power to not do the thing that ‘was right,’ or was perceived as right, but do the things that was right for me,” she added. Although she’s known as a fashionista, Obama said she couldn’t decide on the right outfit. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) “It started with not having anything to wear,” she said. “I was like, ‘If I’m not going to do this thing, I got to tell my team, I don’t even want to have a dress ready,’ right? Because it’s so easy to just say ‘let me do the right thing.’” Obama also revealed that going to therapy allowed her to make decisions to put herself first. We made it through. We got out alive. I hope we made the country proud. My girls, thank God, are whole,” Obama said.”But what happened to me? And going through therapy is getting me to look at the fact that maybe, finally, I’m good enough.

Ari Lennox is officially moving forward with her music career, and this time she’s doing it without J. Cole or Dreamville Records. TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed that Ari is no longer part of the Dreamville roster. She’ll now release music solely under Interscope Records, which is listed as the only label on her newest single. Despite the major change, sources say the split was friendly and drama-free. Earlier this year, Ari performed at the final Dreamville Festival hosted by J. Cole, where she thanked him and the team for giving her a chance back in 2015. That show now appears to have been her last performance as a Dreamville artist. It came after months of tension last fall, when Ari took to social media demanding her release. While the posts made headlines, it seems the situation was handled privately and without long-term fallout. Now, Ari is embracing a new direction with the release of her latest single, “Soft Girl Era.” The track features a soft, playful vibe and samples The New Birth’s 1972 song “You Are What I’m All About.” The same sample was once used in the iconic “Player’s Anthem” by The Notorious B.I.G. and Lil’ Kim, giving the track a nostalgic twist. Some fans have been vocal about missing the soulful style of her earlier work, especially the sound she introduced on Shea Butter Baby. However, Ari appears focused on exploring new creative territory. The sound may be different, but it reflects an artist who is growing, healing, and shifting into a new space. With Dreamville behind her and a fresh start ahead, Ari Lennox seems ready to define her own path in the music industry with Interscope.