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Grammy-winning diss track “Not Like Us” on football’s biggest day.Drake will be in his feelings onstage at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, on Sunday, Feb. 9, while over 100 million people wait to hopefully hear Lamar drop the iconic line “Hey Drake, I heard you like ’em young.”Drake revealed his return to Australia in November, confirming he was taking his “Anita Max Win Tour” Down Under for the first time since 2017.“February 9th for anybody that’s watching from Australia, I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are headed toward divorce, TMZ has spoken to sources who say the couple doesn’t have a prenup agreement in place.Last month, West claimed he had a net worth of $2.7 billion based on the valuation of his “music portfolio” and “sole ownership of the Yeezy mark.”However, Forbes has reported that the disgraced rapper’s actual fortune currently stands at around $400 million.On Saturday, TMZ stated that the lack of a pre-nup might not actually be a boon for Censori, stating: “We’re told Kanye has actually lost money since he married Bianca. In California, assets and debts are split equally, so on the surface, she could actually owe money.”Reports of a potential split came earlier this week after West started selling swastika T-shirts and embarked on a dayslong antisemitic rant on social media.His tirade began after the 2025 Grammys, where he sparked outrage by walking the carpet with Censori who was clad in a see-through nude micro dress.The disgraced rapper initially tweeted: “I have dominion over my wife,” adding that their relationship isn’t “no woke as[s] feminist s – – t.

Super Bowl halftime show, the “God’s Plan” rapper seemingly waved the white flag on their battle in his new song, “Gimme a Hug.”“F–k a rap beef, I’m tryna get the party lit/Tryna get the party lit for the bitches,” he raps on the track from “$ome $exy $ongs 4 U,” his album with Partynextdoor that dropped on Friday.After nearly a year of going toe-to-toe with Lamar, Drake wants to be a lover, not a fighter.Having come out on the losing end of the battle, Drake acknowledges that some have relished in leaving him for dead — but that he is still very much alive and kicking.“Drake elimination, fake intimidation/Take a minute, take a deep breath, have a little bit of patience/Drizzy, you amazin’, you the inspiration/You set the bar for the next generation/,” he raps to open “Gimme a Hug.”“You Neo in The Matrix, these other n—-s just Nemo in the ocean/Small fish, making kids feel emotion/Using you for promotion,” he raps, possibly alluding to Lamar using Drake for gain.Later, he continues to address the talk of his demise: “N—-s want to see RIP me on a T-shirt like I’m Hulk Hogan/I appreciate the fans rocking with me, this is just a small token.”Drake makes it clear that he is far from done despite all the shots taken at him: “‘Cause I’m really out here, filling up the itinerary ’til I’m six feet in the cemetery/Bulletproof doors so heavy, got me rollin’ ‘round like a dignitary.“Funny how it’s only bitch n—-s that are waiting on the boy’s obituary/‘Cause if I die, it’s these n—-s that become the sole beneficiary/And what the f–k are they gon’ do with it?”He then gives love to 21 Savage for supporting him through the onslaught of Drake hate: “Savage, you the only n—a checkin’ on me when we really in some s–t, brother.”Last

Kanye West.The disgraced rapper posted — and then deleted — a message about “coercion” amid rumors that his marriage with wife Bianca Censori, 30, is on the rocks.West, 47, shared a screenshot on Thursday of Google’s AI-generated “overview” of the term.“Yes, coercion is illegal,” it read. “Coercion is the act of forcing someone to do something against their will through threats or intimidation.“It can involve physical harm, psychological abuse, extortion, blackmail or sexual assault,” concluded the definition.“Is the coercion?” West captioned his social media upload, adding in a thoughtful emoji.In the second slide, he reposted of an article from the Hollywood Reporter, which detailed him being dropped by business partners over his antisemitic comments.West recently made headlines for selling swastika T-shirts and going on a dayslong antisemitic rant on social media.His tirade began after the 2025 Grammys, where he sparked outrage by walking the carpet with Censori who was clad in a see-through nude micro dress.West initially wrote about the stunt, saying: “I have dominion over my wife,” adding that their relationship isn’t “no woke as[s] feminist s – – t.

troubled relationship with wife Bianca Censori and his recent antisemitic remarks.Self-described “Hollywood fixer” and “sex tape broker” Kevin Blatt took to his Instagram story this week to post a shirtless photo of Ye, 47, sitting on a bed which is purportedly a screenshot from the alleged 2012 recording. Blatt claimed he prevented the recording from being sold and potentially released to the public.

Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl performance by changing a lyric in his song “Knife Talk” at his concert in Melbourne, Australia on Monday.In footage from the show, Drake rapped, “Beef is live, spoiler alert — I never died.”But the original lyrics to the song are, “Beef is live, spoiler alert — this n – – – a dies.”“Knife Talk” came out in 2021 as part of Drake’s album “Certified Lover Boy.”The lyric change happened one day after Lamar, 37, went after Drake during the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans.

his antisemitic behavior.The rapper, 47, was dropped by his music agent, Daniel McCartney of 33 & West, on Tuesday.“Effective immediately, I’m no longer representing YE (F/K/A Kanye West) due to his harmful and hateful remarks that myself nor 33 & West can stand for,” McCartney wrote on his Instagram Stories.“Peace and love to all,” McCartney ended the message, with a heart emoji.After West and his wife, Bianca Censori, pulled their shocking stunt on the Grammys red carpet earlier this month that involved Censori, 30, going nearly nude, the rapper went on a four-day-long racist, antisemitic, misogynistic and aporophobic rant on X.Ye praised Adolf Hitler, called himself a Nazi, and denied that antisemitism is real. He’s since deleted his X account.The American Jewish Committee condemned West for his offensive posts.“Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) continues to purposefully use his platform to spew anti-Jewish hatred.

sang his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” at the 2025 Super Bowl on Sunday — and that’s not the only way he insulted his rival during the halftime performance.Lamar’s outfit for the show included a massive “a” chain necklace, which appeared to be a nod to his “A minor” lyric from “Not Like Us.”During his performance at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, he sang the full line (“Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A minor”) that calls out Drake, 38, for allegedly having sex with underage women .The crowd at the stadium sang along for the “A minor” part.Lamar did, however, omit the word “pedophile” from his line “Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles,” which is about Drake and his 2021 album “Certified Lover Boy.”For the halftime show, Lamar also rocked a blue jacket that read “Gloria” across the front in big letters, a black shirt, blue jeans and a black hat.He had Samuel L. Jackson, who was dressed as “Uncle Sam,” emcee the show.

performs at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show — and later goes on tour with Drake’s rival, Kendrick Lamar.Likely an even closer pal of SZA’s, Lamar, 37, walked onto the field at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans for the Kansas City Chiefs’ face-off with the Philadelphia Eagles just days after his Drake diss track “Not Like Us” earned him five Grammys. Here’s a timeline of what you need to know about SZA’s relationship with 38-year-old Drake.Drake and the R&B singer — whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe — dated for an unknown period of time either in 2008 or 2009. It wasn’t until a decade later that Drake revealed the pair had a romance.

22-time Grammy Award winner performed a medley of his greatest hits — including the Drake diss track “Not Like Us” — for the halftime show at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday.Samuel L. Jackson as “Uncle Sam” introduced Lamar at the start of the performance.The rapper wore a blue jacket with a black shirt, black backwards hat and blue jeans for the start of his performance.

The beef between Drizzy Drake and K-Dot dominated headlines in 2024 — and has done anything but abate ever since.Now, just days after winning five Grammys for his Drake diss track “Not Like Us,” including the coveted Record of the Year and Song of the Year trophies, the LA rapper is set to take the field at the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show. According to reports, Lamar plans to perform the song that dominated the Billboard Rap charts last summer. With more than 80,000 in attendance at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sunday and likely over 100 million watching at home, the stage is set for K-Dot and Champagne Papi’s feud to be broadcast to more people than ever before.

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the “Download” podcast Tuesday, adding that Censori is “educated.”“And come to find out, it’s really a case of autism that I have,” added West, who has been married to the Australian architect since 2022.The “Jesus Walks” rapper said his neurodevelopmental disorder “takes you to a ‘Rain Man’ thing,” referencing the 1988 film starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, which centers around a man who discovers he has a brother with autism.West — who shares four children with ex-wife Kim Kardashian — added that he hasn’t turned to medication whenever he experiences an episode take place.The 24-time Grammy winner said he fears medication will “block the creativity,” which is “what I bring to the world,” he adds.After receiving the correct diagnosis, West said he’s able to identify whenever an episode is coming on.“I watch for it beforehand, but other times it was just like, if you get to the point where it goes, you’re gonna stay in that position for a while.

shocking nude stunt on the red carpet at the Grammys.On Thursday, the rapper, 47, took to social media to defend Censori, 30, who exposed herself in front of a sea of cameras on music’s biggest night.“My wife’s first red carpet opened a whole new world,” the “Jesus Walks” rapper wrote on X alongside a snap of the duo’s now-viral moment.“I keep staring at this photo like I was staring in admiration that night Thinking wow I am so lucky to have a wife that is so smart talented brave and hot … She took a break from shooting her first film to make a movie in real life.”“We tailored that invisible dress 6 times [and] just like magic, poof, we disappeared,” he went on.“Thank you to all the outlets who recognized us and gave us back the energy we put in. But I have to give a shout-out to the American Vogue team for writing an article that places my wife in a strong positive light and also recognizes rightful strength.”He concluded, “People asked how would your mother feel.

West, for his part, was dressed in all-black attire, including a plain T-shirt, a pair of black pants and a pair of dark sunglasses.Speaking to TMZ about the now-viral moment, the rapper, 47, said, “Ask us how it was to beat the Grammys.”After the cameraman repeated the question, West replied, “We beat the Grammys.”The pair’s outing came just hours after the “Stronger” hitmaker posted Google search results showing that the Australian architect was the most-searched term on the night of the awards show.“The most googled person on earth,” West wrote alongside a video of his wife on his Instagram Story Tuesday.In another slide, he added, “We beat the Grammies [sic],” followed by, “For clarity, February 4th 2025 my wife is the most Googled person on the planet called Earth.”A professional lip reader claimed West encouraged his wife to reveal her racy outfit in front of the cameras.

the late great Quincy Jones on Sunday at the 2025 Grammys, introducing performances from Stevie Wonder, Cynthia Erivo, Janelle Monáe and Lainey Wilson.As a four-time Grammy winner himself, Smith was a fitting choice to honor Jones, who passed away in November at the age of 91. In addition to being one of the all-time music greats — with 28 Grammy wins to his name — Jones was a prominent figure in film and TV.

GloRilla just announced she’s taking off on her ‘Glorious Tour’ in support of her 2024 album with same name alongside special guests Real Boston Richey and Queen Key from February through April.Midway through the nationwide run, the recent “Saturday Night Live” musical guest is slated to swoop into New York City’s Hammerstein Ballroom on Wednesday, March 19.“Get ready GloRidaz we are about to get TURNT UP,” the 25-year-old Memphis native shared on Instagram. “Can’t wait to see y’all!”In addition to the tour, the “TGIF” rapper will also headline at three separate festivals this winter and spring.First up, she’ll lend her talents to Phoenix’s Powerhouse on Feb.

how he responded to the backlash over his performance at one of Donald Trump’s inauguration events.Hughley, 61, aired his views on Snoop during Monday’s episode of his podcast, “The D.L. Hughley Show.”The “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper, who had previously been one of Trump’s more fiery critics, shocked many of his fans when he performed at Trump’s Crypto Ball on Jan. 17, the Friday before the former “Apprentice” host’s second inauguration.

died in his sleep on Friday, his wife, Sherkita Long-Platt confirmed to TMZ. He was 43.Long-Platt debunked unfounded rumors that her husband died from an overdose, telling the outlet that he didn’t do drugs.In 2009, Unk was hospitalized for a heart attack, which he told XXL was brought on by nonstop touring, poor eating habits, drinking and smoking.Long-Platt issued a statement on Facebook just hours after DJ Unk’s death.“Please respect me and my family.

Korey “Big Oomp” Roberson, who founded the record label Big Oomp Records, which signed Unk in 2000.His wife, Sherkita Long-Platt, also confirmed the news in an emotional post on Facebook.A cause of death was not disclosed, however he allegedly suffered from “health complications.” In 2009, Unk was hospitalized for a heart attack. “It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a true ATL legend, Anthony Platt better known as ‘DJ Unk,'” Roberson said in a statement provided to The Post on behalf of the Big Oomp Records family. “We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the countless fans who were touched by his artistry and spirit.”“DJ Unk was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label and the imprint that he left globally will be cherished forever,” continued.

Local10 reported.Workers at the club immediately sprung into action to help evacuate about 10 people onboard the boat, including Metro Boomin and five crew members, according to the director of security at the Booby Trap on the River, Michael Marhefka.“The boat pulled up and they were on the boat maybe 30 minutes at the dock and we noticed what sounded like fire alarms going off,” Marhefka told the local outlet.“When we looked at the boat we did see some smoke inside the boat. We made the determination to evacuate the boat immediately.”After everyone was safely removed from the boat, the flames continued to grow, engulfing the vessel and prompting a massive response from Miami-Dade Fire Rescue at around 4 a.m.Fire officials said more than 30 units — some responding from land and others in fire rescue boats — were called to the scene to help extinguish the growing inferno, according to NBC 6.The blaze, which officials said was challenging to put out because of the yacht’s size and fuel load, became so large that it drew a large crowd of onlookers in awe of the flames.An unnamed witness at the scene told NBC 6 that the fire was “unexpected” and that she had never seen “anything like this.”Another said the fire “scared” her and others because of its size.The yacht ultimately sank into the Miami River.

allegedly assaulting a family friend at a Staten Island gym, law enforcement sources said Friday.An investigation revealed that Method Man, whose real name is Clifford Smith, was actually hit first during the fight that broke out with Patrick Sokoya, 28, at a Crunch Fitness gym, according to the sources.The Hempstead, Long Island-born rapper, 53, did not file a cross-complaint against Sokoya and likely will not, the sources said.Smith was accused of punching Sokoya seven times in the face during the melee, according to the sources.The alleged altercation was the result of a relationship Sokoya had with the “Tical” rapper’s daughter more than a decade ago.Sokoya had reported feeling dizzy but he refused medical attention at the scene, the sources said.A rep for Smith told The Post via email, “Mr.

Lil Kim is doubling down — and clapping back — over recent comments that she made amid the devastating LA fires.The rapper, 50, swiftly faced backlash after posting about the blazes via X, formerly Twitter, on Tuesday. “Been sending strong prayers up for LA and everyone affected by the fires,” Lil Kim shared.“This is heartbreaking,” the musician, whose real name is Kimberly Denise Jones, continued.

The Brooklyn-born “Woo Hah!! Got You All in Check” rapper was previously charged with assault in 2015 after allegedly hurling a protein drink at an employee at a Manhattan gym.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

Rapper and actor Method Man, member of the legendary hip-hop collective Wu-Tang Clan, was allegedly involved in an assault at a Crunch Fitness gym on Staten Island, law enforcement sources told The Post Thursday.Method Man, 53, whose real name is Clifford Smith, allegedly punched a man in the face seven times “with a closed fist,” the sources said.The alleged assault was the result of a relationship the alleged 28-year-old victim had with the “Tical” rapper’s daughter more than a decade ago.The man reported pain to his face and feeling dizzy but refused medical attention at the scene, the sources said.A complaint report was filed with the NYPD, but Smith was not arrested, sources said.

estranged husband, Offset, 33, and his mom, Latabia Woodward, of robbing her.“I ain’t listen after you and your momma robbed me,” Cardi told listeners of her Tuesday X Spaces livestream, per Billboard. “Yeah, you and your mom robbed me cold, wiped my nose. Told you stop f–king playing with me.”She also alleged that the Migos artist didn’t buy their three kids — daughter Kulture, 6, son Wave, 3, and a newborn daughter, 4 months — any Christmas gifts, but allegedly bought presents for his other children during a New York City shopping spree.“You just called your daughter for the first time this year, yesterday,” Cardi claimed.

feud with Kendrick Lamar to federal court. The “One Dance” rapper, 38, filed a defamation lawsuit in Manhattan on Wednesday against Universal Music Group — which reps both stars — for releasing Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”In the court documents obtained by The Post, Drake accused the record label of spreading the “false and malicious narrative” that he’s “a pedophile.”The lawsuit states that on May 4, 2024, the day “Not Like Us” came out, “UMG approved, published, and launched a campaign to create a viral hit out of a rap track that falsely accuses Drake of being a pedophile and calls for violent retribution against him.”“Even though UMG enriched itself and its shareholders by exploiting Drake’s music for years, and knew that the salacious allegations against Drake were false, UMG chose corporate greed over the safety and well-being of its artists,” the suit added.Drake is signed to UMG subsidiary Republic Records, while Lamar, 37, is signed to UMG’s Interscope Records.In the court docs, Drake claimed that Lamar’s diss track — which is nominated for five Grammy Awards, including Song of the Year — conveyed the “false factual allegation that Drake is a criminal pedophile.”Lamar isn’t named in the lawsuit.

“Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,” which premieres on Peacock Tuesday, addresses rumors that the disgraced hip-hop mogul might have been involved in the drive-by shooting of his prize rap protégé on March 9, 1997.“So did he directly have something to do with it? He could have,” says former Diddy bodyguard Gene Deal, who is one of the members of his inner circle interviewed in the doc that arrives as the jailed star — born Sean Combs — awaits his May trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.Deal, who worked for Diddy from 1991 to 2005, was with his then boss and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame rapper the night of his murder after Vibe magazine’s post-Soul Train Awards party in Los Angeles.In “Making of a Bad Boy,” he claims that Diddy was allegedly acting suspiciously in the days before the murder.“The week [in] which Biggie was murdered he was just acting real anxious and trying to get Big at this party,” says Deal. “And [what] was crazy was, Big was telling people he had to be in London.

currently incarcerated rapper and music mogul’s early years.It features exclusive interviews with Sean Combs’ childhood friends, former bodyguard, former employees, alleged victims, and singer Al B. Sure! (who was married to Combs’ late ex, Kim Porter, 1989 to 1990). Combs, 55, is in federal custody, awaiting trial on charges of prostitution, sex trafficking and racketeering.

doing the rounds on social media.Given some fans travelled up to six hours to the venue and paid upwards of $350 per ticket, they were not happy with the rapper’s brief appearance, venting their frustrations on social media.“She is getting paid to show up and perform, probably a lot of money, and she’s late? Entitled,” one tweeted on X.“Can someone explain to me how/why artists are late for their sets at a festival? They’re usually at the festival all day so like what makes them late?” another said.“That’s embarrassing for Ice Spice, that’s what you get for arriving late to the job,” another said.Wildlands Festival organizers have since responded to fans’ comments on Instagram, explaining their decision to cut Ice Spice’s performance short.“We understand that Ice Spice’s delayed arrival caused some disappointment.

TMZ. The rapper had been hospitalized since sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Dec.

subject her to repeated trauma and revictimization.”The petition says prison call logs from Lanez at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi show that he is coordinating attacks on Megan’s credibility.An email seeking comment from Lanez’s lawyers was not immediately returned. A court hearing on the order is scheduled for Jan.

accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with Diddy in a recently amended lawsuit, in which the unnamed female — known as Jane Doe — claimed the rappers took turns assaulting her at an afterparty following the 2000 Video Music Awards. Jay-Z denied the “heinous” allegations, calling the lawsuit a “blackmail attempt.”Here’s a look back at Diddy and Jay-Z’s decades-long friendship.The pair collaborated on each other’s 1997 albums following the death of their mutual friend Notorious B.I.G.

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Debbie Nelson, who died at age 69 after a battle with lung cancer.The Grammy-winning rapper, 52, appeared to give a nod to her as he performed at the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix event at the Yas Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. According to a report, Eminem left out the lyric “F–k you Debbie” during his set for his 2002 track, “Without Me.”Eminem’s half-brother, Nate Mathers, previously revealed he was struggling over their mom’s passing.“Hatred and mixed emotions today,” Nate wrote earlier this week when the news of Nelson’s death made headlines.TMZ confirmed that Nelson lost her fight with cancer on Monday night in St.

lengthy statement denying a bombshell allegation that he raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000 with Sean “Diddy” Combs.The civil lawsuit was originally filed in October and only mentioned Sean “Diddy” Combs at the time. It was refiled on Sunday with Jay-Z’s name.