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Trump says he’s willing to ‘look at the facts’ on pardoning Sean Combs. ‘Nobody asked’

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Trump says he’s willing to ‘look at the facts’ on pardoning Sean Combs. ‘Nobody asked’
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President Donald Trump says he is willing to consider pardoning Sean Combs if the rapper is convicted in his ongoing sex trafficking trial. The disgraced music mogul was arrested in September on charges of human trafficking, racketeering, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Combs denied all of the allegations and he rejected a plea deal offer to avoid a life sentence.

Trump said he will look at all the facts before making a decision to pardon the rapper.

“First of all, I’d look at what’s happening. And I haven’t been watching it too closely,” he said, referring to the trial. Trump said he hasn’t spoken to Combs “in years”.

Trump noted that Combs said some “nasty statements” about him while campaigning for the Democrats last year. But Trump is willing to put their differences aside in the interest of justice.

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“[Combs] used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics, he sort of – that relationship busted up, from what I read,” Trump said. “I don’t know. He didn’t tell me that, but I’d read some little … nasty statements in the paper all of a sudden.”

“So, I don’t know. I would certainly look at the facts. If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me wouldn’t have any impact,” he added.

Earlier this week, Trump pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley. He also commuted the federal life sentences of former Chicago gang leader Larry Hoover Sr. and he pardoned rapper NBA YoungBoy, who was already free on 5 years probation.

Trump also forgave the January 6 defendants among hundred of pardons he has issued since his Inauguration.

Cardi B responds to Offset’s claim that she rarely sees their kids: ‘I want to be done with this marriage’

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Cardi B responds to Offset’s claim that she rarely sees their kids: ‘I want to be done with this marriage’
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Rapper Cardi B responded publicly to her estranged husband Offset’s request for spousal support amid their bitter divorce battle.

Cardi filed for divorce from the ex-Migos rapper in August 2024 after she caught him cheating on her.

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Cardi B is currently dating NFL star Stefon Diggs. They took their relationship public when they attended an NBA playoffs game in New York recently.

Offset amended his divorce response to ask that Cardi pay spousal support.

He also asked for joint custody of their three children. However, he wants Cardi B’s home to serve as the primary residence for the children.

During a livestream on Twitter Spaces on Friday, May 30, Cardi denied claims made in Offset’s response. She denied his claim that she rarely sees their three children.

But Cardi denied the allegations. She said Offset hasn’t seen their children since March.

“I didn’t ask for no child support because I want to be done with this marriage,” Cardi said in her livestream on Friday. “There is not one day that he’s not allowed to see my kids.”

Cardi said she is willing to split their assets fairly – including their Atlanta mansion and cars.

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However, in a statement to “The Breakfast Club,” Offset’s legal team said he doesn’t need the money. He is simply trying to gain control in a court system that usually favors the mother.

Singer Brian McKnight’s son, Niko, dead at 32 after cancer battle

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Singer Brian McKnight’s son, Niko, dead at 32 after cancer battle
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Singer Brian McKnight’s son, Niko has died after a battle with stage 4 cancer. McKnight confirmed Niko died on Thursday, May 29. The aspiring artist was only 32.

Brian’s brother, Take 6 singer Claude McKnight, also announced his nephew’s death on TikTok.

@claudemcknight I’m devastated at my nephews passing. If you comment please do do in love, and NOT at what you may have heard about the relationship my brother had/has with his kids. Thank you ?? #nephew #cancersucks #rip #love #family ? original sound – Claude Mcknight

McKnight had a strained relationship with his older children. But he said he and his wife, Leilani Mendoza, “jumped into action” when they learned Niko was diagnosed with cancer and he didn’t have insurance in 2024.

The “Back At One” singer opened up about his son’s cancer battle on Instagram in April 2024. He said at the time that his ex-wife, Julie, demanded he stop helping Niko in his cancer fight.

“Six months ago, we found out about this [Niko’s cancer diagnosis],” he said at the time. “We called him. We talked to him, we talked to his wife. She told us that she was all alone and handling everything all by herself and it became quickly evident to us that since they didn’t have insurance and they didn’t have access to the proper doctors, naturally, we jumped into action.”

He continued: “We miraculously found a treatment facility near our home that put him at the top of the list and then we put down a deposit to secure that place.”

McKnight said that Mendoza, a physician, asked for Niko’s medical records and “hand-delivered them to the best specialist in the country” to give his son the “best fighting chance.”

McKnight said he and Mendoza arranged for Niko and his wife to fly to their home. But he claimed Julie made a “hostile” phone call to him, demanding him to stop helping their son.

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“I can only imagine that if that help came from me, that it would go against the strong narrative that’s being pushed out there about me,” Brian said, referring to fans comments that he’s a deadbeat dad.

“So what are we doing? We’re adhering to [Julie’s] wishes because that’s what she wanted and we’re staying out of it.” Brian concluded by saying he and his wife, Mendoza, are “praying” for Niko.

Fans aren’t sure if McKnight was telling the truth because the singer had previously disowned his older children on social media in favor of his children with his current wife.

McKnight referred to his sons with Julie as “products of sin.”

He also has a strained relationship with his daughter, who was born out of wedlock during his marriage to Julie.

McKnight said Mendoza’s daughter, Julia, was his “one and only daughter.”

Update: NBA Star Zion Williamson Responds to Lawsuit: ‘An Arrest Warrant Has Been Filed’

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Update: NBA Star Zion Williamson Responds to Lawsuit: ‘An Arrest Warrant Has Been Filed’
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NBA superstar Zion Williamson denied allegations made in a lawsuit filed by a “Jane Doe” in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.

The Plaintiff says she began dating Williamson when he was a top NBA prospect at Duke University. The relationship lasted 5 years.

Doe accused Williamson of “abusive, controlling, and threatening behavior” throughout their relationship.

An arrest warrant has been filed for extortion

However, Williamson’s legal team fired back, saying the lawsuit is financially motivated and the allegations are “completely false”.

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“This appears to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by a financial motive rather than any legitimate grievance,” Williamson’s attorney told TMZ Sports. He confirmed that Williamson never dated the plaintiff but did engage in what he called a “consensual, casual relationship” that started over six years ago when he was 18.

Williamson’s attorneys say they reported the alleged extortion attempt to local authorities and an arrest warrant has been filed.

“Mr. Williamson also intends to file counterclaims and seek significant damages for this defamatory lawsuit,” the statement said.

According to sources, the plaintiff attempted to settle the lawsuit out of court, but Williamson allegedly refused to settle.

Several bloggers believe the plaintiff is TikTok star Moriah Mills.

Moriah is a very popular TikTok influencer with over 3 million followers across all social media platforms.

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Their bitter breakup dominated headlines in 2023.

Mills continues to take subtle shots at Williamson on TikTok. The aspiring rapper dissed Williamson for his lack of fitness and diminishing skills on the basketball court. She also downplayed his sexual prowess in the bedroom.

“You’re tired and boring – just like how you were in bed,” she said in one video.

@moriahmilly #zionwilliamson #benchhim ? original sound – Moriah mills

Williamson was the NBA’s top draft pick in 2019. He was the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans. But his career has been injury-prone and he sat out more games than he played.

Joseline Hernandez, 38, tried to shoot her shot at Sexyy Red’s mom, 45

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Reality TV star Joseline Hernandez tried to shoot her shot at rapper Sexyy Red’s mom, Andrea Jenkins, at the 2025 American Music Awards. Joseline, 38, reacted to photos of Sexyy Red and her mom at the AMAs.

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Sexyy Red, 27, real name Janae Wherry, and Jenkins sat on the front row at the AMAs. The “Pound Town” rapper wore red negligee, a red skirt and a blonde wig to the awards show. Ms. Jenkins wore a black gown and sheer black opera gloves.

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Joseline spotted photos of mother and daughter on her Instagram feed. Sexyy Red captioned the photos, “We look so goodt!” Joseline agreed.

The “Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta” veteran boldly hit on Jenkins in the comments. She wrote, “Sexy tell your moms I have to tell her something… damn woman.”

Sexyy Red didn’t respond to the comment publicly.

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Jenkins turned up at her 45th birthday party back in January. Sexyy Red celebrated her mom’s birthday with several bashes. Jenkins wore a red dress and a fur coat to one birthday party at a private residence.

Mom and daughter danced the night away with friends. Jenkins caught the eye of actor/comedian Jamie Foxx who showed up to another birthday party at a club.

Cell phone video captured Jamie’s enthusiastic reaction to Jenkins and Sexyy Red at the club.

Amber Rose calls on California governor to pardon Tory Lanez

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Amber Rose believes there is enough evidence to prove rapper Tory Lanez was wrongly convicted of attempted murder. The rapper is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion after a holiday party at Kylie Jenner’s house in Calabasas, California in 2020.

In a bombshell interview this week, Amber Rose, 41, said “Tory Lanez is innocent!” She is calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to pardon the 32-year-old rapper.

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“He deserves to be pardoned by Gov. Gavin Newsom. He’s 100% exonerated from the gun, and for that alone, he should be home with his family,” she told Chris Cuomo on NewsNation.

I understand why he said ‘sorry.’ It’s not for any shooting

As for Tory’s infamous apology to Kelsey in a jailhouse phone call, Amber said his apology was “not for any shooting.”

“I heard the whole story from Tory’s mouth. He called me personally from prison,” Amber explained. “I now understand why he said sorry, and it’s not for any shooting at all. I’ll let him tell that story when he comes home. But the ‘sorry’ was not for what people think it was for.”

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Last week, Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna released Ring camera audio and video footage that she claims proves Megan’s former bestie Kelsey Harris shot Megan.

Luna claims bullet fragments taken from Megan’s feet during surgery mysteriously disappeared. She said the rapper admitted she stepped on glass and she was not shot.

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In one video, Megan told medics she stepped on glass. “I cannot have that on my image… glass… I didn’t get shot. No sir,” she said.

“The evidence is clear. The narrative about Tory Lanez was built on lies, contradictions, and missing facts. No DNA. No bullet fragments. Conflicting medical reports. Conflicting testimonies. Eyewitness testimony ignored,” Luna said.

The case received renewed interest when Tory was viciously stabbed at a prison in California earlier this month. Shocking video shows a Latino inmate knocking Tory down and stabbing him multiple times with a homemade shank as Tory screamed.

Tory was released from a hospital and transferred to a different state prison.

“A 10-year sentence for all of this is not justice. Tory Lanez deserves a pardon,” Luna said.

Latto Explains Why She Mentions Her Low Body Count In Her Music: ‘I’m Proud, Everybody Can’t Touch This’

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Latto Explains Why She Mentions Her Low Body Count In Her Music: ‘I’m Proud, Everybody Can’t Touch This’
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Rapper Latto is often criticized for mentioning her low body count in her music and on social media. Body count refers to the number of sex partners an individual has had.

While most young people on social media are proud of their high body counts, Latto is different. Her low body count is a source of pride for the 26-year-old rapper.

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During a recent livestream, Latto asked streamer Tylil James if he “cared how many bodies” his girlfriend had. He said, “Nah, hell no. That don’t got nothing to do with me.”

Tylil then asked Latto, “Why you always saying that in your music? On my mother, nah. All jokes aside, stop saying that, bro.”

Tylil continued, “Why you always saying in your songs how [many] bodies you got, though? Who gives a f–k?”

Latto responded, “I said I have a LOW body count.” Tylil added “No. You always make it seem as if you could count your bodies on one hand.” Latto bragged, “I can! I can, though.”

This is my real life. Don’t be mad

Tylil said, “Why does that matter, though?” To which Latto replied, “Same reason why b*tches say, ‘F–k yo ni–a today and f–k that ni–a tomorrow.”

She continued: “It’s my music. If I go in the booth and I rap my music, b*tch I’m gonna pop my real life, in real life I got 5 (bodies).

“This is my real life, I’m not lying. I’m not lying. Don’t be mad. Don’t be mad ’cause this c–chie’s squeaky clean. Don’t be mad. Clock that. I’m famous as f–k. If I had more than that, these ni–as would be popping out the work, on God.”

It’s a prize. Everybody can’t touch this

In an interview for Complex, Speedy Mormon also asked Latto about her low body count.

Latto said, “I am proud. It’s not necessarily a number that I’m proud of. It’s more so like, everybody can’t touch this. Everybody ain’t have their hands on this motherf—er. It’s a prize. I like that for me.”

Latto is in a 5-year relationship with Atlanta rapper 21 Savage. He was nearly deported back to his native England when he was arrested by ICE in 2019.

President Trump reportedly stepped in on his behalf and prevented the deportation.

Larry Hoover Jr. Thanks Kanye West for Assisting in His Father’s Case

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Larry Hoover Jr. Thanks Kanye West for Assisting in His Father’s Case
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Larry Hoover Sr wouldn’t be released from federal custody if it weren’t for rapper Ye West, formerly Kanye West, and others.

President Donald Trump commuted Hoover’s SIX life sentences on Wednesday, May 28. But the 75-year-old former gangbanger and drug kingpin is still serving a 200 year sentence on a state murder charge.

Hoover’s son, Larry Hoover Jr., appeared on Ye West’s Donda album to plead his case. Hoover Jr. gave a shout out to Ye for assisting his father.

“He had a very big part because he started it all off,” Hoover Jr. told TMZ. “He put us on the platform. He took us to the White House on his platform when he didn’t have to do that.

“He stuck his neck out there. We know he don’t have a problem with sticking his neck out there about what he believes in, and I’m glad he believed in this.”

Ye’s efforts paid off when Trump’s Pardon Czar, Alice Marie Johnson, convinced Trump to release Hoover Sr from federal custody.

Hoover is no longer on restrictive 23-hour-a-day lockdowns at the federal ADX Florence “Supermax” prison in Colorado. Hoover is expected to be transferred to an Illinois prison where he will serve out his 200-year sentence for murder.

Record honcho (and rumored gang leader) J. Prince thanked Johnson for her efforts to free Hoover.

Offset Asks Cardi B for Spousal Support Amid Bitter Divorce

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Rapper Offset asked his estranged wife Cardi B for spousal support as their divorce drags on in the court system. The father of 6 amended his divorce response to ask that Cardi pay him spousal support.

He also asked for joint custody of their three children. However, he wants Cardi B’s home to serve as the primary residence for the children.

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Cardi B’s net worth is somewhere between $80 and $100 million. Offset’s rap career has netted him closer to $30 million. But friends say he is living above his means.

Cardi was always the bread winner in the family. She struck it rich after her singles “Bodak Yellow” and “I Like It” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2017.

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Cardi B began dating the Migos rapper in early 2017. They secretly married months later in September 2017.

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Offset, 33, and Cardi, 32, welcomed three children between 2018 and 2024. He was already a father of 3 by three different women. Offset cheated on his wife constantly and she finally filed for divorce in September 2020.

Cardi is currently dating New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The couple went public at the NBA playoffs game between the Boston Celtics and the NY Knicks on May 12.

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Stefon is in hot water with his team after a viral video shows the 31-year-old surrounded by several Instagram models on a yacht during the Memorial Day weekend.

In the clip, Stefon reached into his shorts pocket and pulled out a clear baggie containing a pink powder similar to pink cocaine.

Pink cocaine, also known as tusi, is a designer drug that may contain ketamine, MDMA, oxycodone, caffeine, cocaine, and other substances.

The drugs are crushed into a fine powder that is dyed pink with food coloring.

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The New England Patriots have discussed the yacht videos with Stefon privately.

In March, the Patriots signed Stefon to a three-year, $69 million contract – with $26 million guaranteed.

Jess Hilarious under fire for saying only biological women can have babies

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Jess Hilarious under fire for saying only biological women can have babies
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Jess Hilarious (center) is under fire for saying only biological women can have babies. Jess made the statement during a discussion with Lynae Vanee on a recent “Breakfast Club” episode.

“Only women can have babies. I just wanted to let you know that,” Jess told Lynae, who hosts “The People’s Brief” on Revolt TV.

Lynae clarified that “there are other people who can have babies… if they have a uterus. But they just might not identify as a woman. Those are two different things. Like, you can be biologically female, but you can’t be biologically a woman because ‘woman’ is a gender construct, a social construct. But if you got a uterus you can have a baby.”

Jess agreed, saying, “Yes, that’s the point. If you have a uterus, you can have a baby.”

The transgender community took offense to Jess saying only people born biologically female can have babies. Many in the trans community referred to Jess as “transphobic.”

Jess doubled down on Instagram by posting a gallery of images from 2024 when she was pregnant with her son. She captioned the gallery: “My uterus is my superpower! – Signed, A Woman.”

The radio host made similar headlines in 2023 when she referred to transgender people as “mentally insane”.

“Who the f**k is gonna stand up for us?” she asked in the now-deleted video. “And by ‘us’, I mean real women, biological women. When does the delusion stop? What is the difference between [a trans person] and someone who has been diagnosed to be mentally insane? The only difference is you don’t have a straitjacket on.”

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