Sheff G has begun serving a five-year sentence at Marcy Correctional Facility, drawing attention for alleged mistreatment in the early weeks of his incarceration. Turning to social media, he has publicly shared his concerns and urged followers to advocate on his behalf. He highlights challenges that go beyond the typical pressures of confinement. In a series of Instagram Stories on his verified account, Sheff described the environment as both harsh and unfair. “They are holding me here at Marcy Correctional Facility, moving me out of general population and placing me in the handicap dorm. This violates my rights, and they are threatening me due to my identity as a rapper,” he explained. He also recounted a frightening episode in which he claims he was handcuffed and left outside in freezing conditions for two hours. In response, he implored fans: “I NEED HELP RESPECTFULLY.” Sheff G encouraged his audience to contact Marcy Correctional Facility directly to express concern. He provided a phone number for those willing to reach out. His posts reflect a rare moment of vulnerability from an artist whose music often centers on resilience and toughness. They give followers a glimpse into the human reality behind his persona. Legal Background Sheff G’s current sentence stems from a guilty plea in an attempted murder case earlier this year. He was one of 32 individuals implicated in a sprawling gang-related investigation involving 140 charges. As a result, he received a five-year term that began on October 1. Upon completing his sentence, he will be subject to an additional five years of post-release supervision. Speaking with FOX 5 New York before his sentencing, Sheff acknowledged the challenges ahead: “It’s always gonna be tough. That’s something very hard to prepare for.” He emphasized the importance of resilience and positive support networks. He also expressed hope that his journey could inspire others: “I just want kids and youth to witness my progress along with my label and all my peers; I aim to share my story with the world.”

Megan Thee Stallion’s defamation case against blogger Milagro Gramz drew renewed attention today. The courtroom examined the emotional impact of a deepfake sexual video allegedly linked to Gramz’s social-media posts. The rapper’s attorney argued that the video, along with other content, caused “extreme emotional distress,” forming a central part of the lawsuit Megan filed last year. Court records introduced during the hearing revealed that Sonstar Peterson, father of Tory Lanez, reportedly transferred $3,000 to Gramz between October 2020 and March 2022. Gramz admitted receiving the funds but maintained they were intended for personal reasons. These included her children’s birthdays and promotional activities—not as payment for defamation. Testimony from Megan’s former manager, Travis Farris, provided further context for the case. He described how the rapper sought therapy after being shown the compromised video. He explained, “The incident prompted her to work through trauma in a clinical setting.” His statements underscored the significant emotional toll Megan experienced following the circulation of the material. Testimony Highlights Alleged Defamation and Harm The trial continues to unfold in a Miami federal courtroom. Both sides are presenting evidence and testimony regarding the alleged defamation and financial transactions. Attorneys for Megan are emphasizing the seriousness of the emotional harm caused by Gramz’s actions. Meanwhile, the defense maintains that any payments were unrelated to the lawsuit’s claims. As the proceedings progress, today’s testimony added crucial details to the case. It highlighted the interplay between social media activity and the personal consequences Megan alleges she endured.

GloRilla is charting a new path, revealing plans to explore R&B with a forthcoming album. On Wednesday, she shared her vision on Twitter, confirming her commitment to a project that highlights a different side of her artistry. While the release date remains undisclosed, fans speculate it could follow her highly anticipated debut, Glorious, set for 2024. The rapper has previously shown her versatility through collaborations across genres, including Kehlani on “Xmas Time,” T-Pain on “I Luv Her,” and FLO on “In My Bag.” Her recent work with gospel icons Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music on the soulful track “Rain Down On Me” demonstrates her ability to blend styles seamlessly. That song earned her a BET Award, marking her first win in the Best Inspirational Award category. GloRilla told XXL that she has taken deliberate time to refine her music, emphasizing the importance of crafting her next album to her standards. “I have a lot of good music, but I want it to be perfected to where I want it,” she said, reflecting a meticulous approach to her creative process. & I will be doing a rnb album — GloRilla (@GloTheofficial) November 19, 2025 GloRilla’s Grammy Nod Shows Her Genre Power Her influence is also evident in the awards circuit. GloRilla recently earned three nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards: Best Rap Album for Glorious and Best Rap Song for both “TGIF” and “Sticky,” the latter featuring Tyler, the Creator, Sexyy Red, and Lil Wayne. Fans will be watching closely when the 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena. As GloRilla pushes into R&B while maintaining her presence in rap, she solidifies her reputation as a versatile force in music. Her upcoming projects and accolades highlight an artist unafraid to evolve, bridging genres while staying true to her distinctive voice.

Anticipation is building for A$AP Rocky’s forthcoming studio album is Don’t Be Dumb, though the rapper has remained tight-lipped about its official release date. In a recent Vanity Fair feature with actors Callum Turner, LaKeith Stanfield, Glen Powell, and Jeremy Allen White, Rocky shared insights into the album’s progress, teasing collaborations without revealing a timetable. He noted, “Danny Elfman has collaborated with me on this project, scoring several tracks for my new album. We have something special in the works that I expect to share with fans before the year’s end.” The comments suggest a distinctive musical direction while avoiding concrete release details. Rocky has repeatedly sidestepped questions about timing. After postponing the album in 2024, he hinted at a potential surprise drop in an October interview with Numéro Magazine. “To be honest, I don’t want to discuss release dates any longer,” he said. “I believe it’s best to let the music resonate naturally. One day, you’ll simply wake up to exciting news. I regretted giving dates last time, and I want to ensure you enjoy the album when it finally arrives.” View this post on Instagram Rocky’s Pursuit of Film Alongside music, Rocky has pursued acting with increasing focus. “Acting is simply another facet of the expansive world of the arts,” he told Vanity Fair. “I consider myself a Renaissance man, driven by a long-standing passion for pursuing diverse acting roles.” He recently starred in Spike Lee’s Highest 2 Lowest opposite Denzel Washington. Reflecting on the experience, Rocky said, “Being around established figures is invaluable; I absorb their wisdom every time. I aspire to combine that knowledge with my own journey and perhaps one day be considered that wise and timeless presence while still embracing my youthful charm.” Through his work in music and film, Rocky continues to navigate multiple creative arenas, offering fans a compelling glimpse of a career that defies conventional boundaries while promising more artistic milestones ahead.

Offset has found himself in the middle of escalating tensions with Finesse2tymes, sparked by comments about his ex-wife Cardi B and her relationship with Stefon Diggs. In the wake of these exchanges, Offset appears to have withdrawn from social media, deactivating both his Instagram and Twitter/X accounts. While the reasoning behind this retreat is not fully clear, it comes after a series of increasingly heated interactions that have drawn public attention. Finesse2tymes ignited the confrontation with a pointed critique of Offset during a discussion of Cardi B’s new romance. Offset responded sharply, declaring, “Btch a** n**a don’t say my name,” which drew an immediate counter from Finesse2tymes. “Don’t get mad at me,” he added, redirecting attention to Diggs and implying that the feud was unnecessary. The back-and-forth intensified when Offset posted cryptic messages on his Instagram Story, conveying frustration and a warning to others. “All yal ns think it’s sweet til ns spank you then don’t. Call police,” he wrote, adding, “Keep [naming] me stand on it too all you p*****s,” signaling the depth of his discontent while keeping the dispute in the public eye. Understanding the Beef Offset’s dismissal of Finesse2tymes went further, questioning, “What I look like beefing with a BBL?” The remark aimed to discredit Finesse2tymes while adding a side jab about focusing on personal fitness. The feud also intersected with another public diss from YG, who referenced Offset and Cardi B in his Red Bull Spiral Cypher freestyle. Offset confirmed he addressed YG privately, stating, “I dm the p***y too,” showing his preference for handling some matters off social media. YG’s lyrics touched on themes of survival and authenticity, connecting personal experiences to broader challenges in the music industry. His words highlighted how rivalries are often interconnected, demonstrating the nuanced layers of influence and reputation in hip-hop culture.

Teyana Taylor was having a completely normal day doing her skincare routine when everything changed. The singer and actress revealed to PEOPLE at Elle’s Women in Hollywood event on November 17 that she learned about her Grammy nomination with a face mask drying on her skin. In the Instagram video she posted on November 11, she is shown frozen in place as she tries not to crack the mask. “I got a mask on so I can’t move my face,” she says after hearing that her 2025 album Escape Room is nominated for Best R and B Album. The category places her alongside GIVĒON, Coco Jones, Ledisi, and Leon Thomas. View this post on Instagram In the clip, Teyana eventually lets her excitement break through. She jumps up and down on the couch, FaceTimes her family, and joins them in prayer. “I was so excited but also so excited for the wonders that that face mask was doing, you know what I’m saying?” she joked. But once her grandmother began praying, Teyana says the emotion took over completely. “My Nana started praying, and literally I cried my whole mask off. It was so amazing, so beautiful, the best way to find out.” On Instagram, she opened up even more. Teyana reflected on how meaningful the timing felt. “Nearly twenty years ago on November 7th I signed my very first record deal,” she wrote. “And on November 7th, 2025 … God said ‘remember when I told you the weight slash wait wasn’t punishment? I told you it was preparation for what I already had written for you?? Baby girl, it’s your time.’” She described her twenty year journey as a mix of “highs, heartbreaks, reinvention, revelation, rooms I prayed to enter, rooms I had to walk away from, and rooms I had to build myself.” Receiving her first Grammy nomination after all that, she said, filled her with overwhelming gratitude. “To be seen this way.”

6ix9ine is asking a federal judge to postpone his upcoming sentencing after a violent home invasion left his family shaken and raised concerns about their safety. He faces up to nine months behind bars for violating the terms of his supervised release earlier this year, but the break-in has shifted his immediate focus toward protecting his mother. His attorney requested the delay from U.S. District Judge Paul A. Engelmayer so the rapper can arrange a secure relocation for her before returning to court. In a letter to the judge, attorney Lance Lazzaro described the November 16 incident, when four masked men forced their way into 6ix9ine’s home and threatened his mother at gunpoint. Lazzaro wrote that the rapper was in Miami at the time, appearing on an online livestream with influencer Jack Doherty, which may have signaled to the intruders that the property was unguarded. He emphasized the seriousness of the break-in and the urgent need to move 6ix9ine’s mother to a safer location. “My office has been in contact with AUSA Jonathan Rebold, and he consents to this request,” Lazzaro added, noting that prosecutors did not oppose the postponement. The judge has not yet ruled on the timing of the sentencing. 6ix9ine speaks on 4 armed masked men running into his crib and holding his mom at gunpoint while he was out doing a livestream pic.twitter.com/6xOBwSUKnt — DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) November 17, 2025 He says intruders struck during his brief absence The rapper addressed the incident on social media the next day, pushing back against speculation surrounding what happened inside his home. “I wanna make this video to clear up all the fake news and rumors,” he said. “The world knows this, it’s a fact: I’m on house arrest; I’ve been on house arrest. I think everyone in America and everyone across the world knows that I’m on house arrest.” He said the intruders exploited his brief absence from the residence—an absence permitted so he could work. “Yesterday, they allowed me to leave for work. People saw that I was on livestream with Jack Doherty. They took that opportunity to fcking do some pssy sh*t.” He continued with visible anger: “My mom is 60 years old. Y’all know I’m supposed to come home. Y’all know I’m home all the time. I’m on house arrest. So, y’all take the opportunity that I’m not home…” For now, his sentencing remains scheduled for Thursday, November 20, leaving the court—and the public—waiting to see how the case unfolds in the wake of the break-in.

Over the past year, a quiet strain between Drake and Serena Williams has reentered the spotlight, revived by a series of subtle public moments. The speculation began after Williams joined Kendrick Lamar during the Super Bowl Halftime Show—an appearance that some observers read as a pointed gesture. Drake’s subsequent activity online, particularly a few well-timed social media interactions, suggested he may have taken notice. The latest spark came from an Instagram post in which Drake shared photos of himself and rapper Sexyy Red on a tennis court. He captioned it, “I said tennis lesson she said where’s the bracelet or the necklace.” When a commenter added, “Serena Williams upgrade,” Drake quietly liked the remark, injecting new life into the ongoing narrative. Williams later clarified her position, pushing back against the idea that she had taken aim at him. In an interview with Time, she expressed her longtime regard for the Toronto artist. “I would never do that. It’s unfortunate that anyone would think so. I’ve known him for many years and have never harbored negative sentiments toward him,” she said, distancing herself from the rumor mill. View this post on Instagram Drake Builds Toward the Release of Iceman While the conversation around their dynamic continues to unfold, Drake remains deep in the rollout for his upcoming album, Iceman. The project is already gathering momentum thanks to its opening trio of singles: “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” featuring Central Cee, and “Dog House” with Yeat and Julia Wolf. To heighten anticipation, Drake has been hosting a series of interactive livestreams that bring fans directly into the creative hype cycle. He described the experience to Complex as both energizing and revealing. “The feedback from my fans has been incredible. Engaging with them during these sessions allows me to capture their reactions and invitations for participation, enhancing the overall experience,” he said. He added that concluding each livestream in a public setting has shaped the tone of the rollout. “It’s fascinating to witness fans theorize and spin narratives around my music. The live interactions foster a sense of community,” he explained. As Iceman approaches, the conversation surrounding Drake and Williams adds a layer of intrigue to a moment already crowded with attention. But the momentum behind the album suggests the music—rather than the back-and-forth—may soon reclaim center stage.

Drake may have reinvented album rollouts once again, but the moment that has everyone glued to the screen is not the icy warehouse, not the cinematic shots, and not even the Pinocchio villain. It is the unscripted, heated moment when a random fan tried Drake during his live stream… and Drake lit him up in real time. During the first episode of Iceman, viewers slowly realized they were watching an actual live broadcast, not a prerecorded visual. Fans in Toronto were able to track his ice truck and run up to him in the streets. Most were screaming his name, but one person decided to go viral by shouting “you’re a bitch.” Drake did not hesitate. He instantly snapped back, “So what then big dog? Don’t look away now, pussy. Don’t look away now. Don’t get shy now. We’ll fold that up right now.” When asked about the moment with Complex, he said it was his favorite unexpected part of the rollout. “Probably when this random tall white guy said I was a ‘bitch’ when I was driving and then I just naturally turned up mid stream,” he explained. “I wouldn’t even say I broke character cause that’s some iceman shit.” He added with an LOL, “He started moving quick after that. No more talking.” This unpredictable energy is the heartbeat of the Iceman series. Drake says he was tired of “the redundancy” of old school album cycles and wanted something risky. Live streaming let him mix music premieres, narrative storytelling, and chaotic real world interactions. Each episode pushes the format further, with multi camera setups, drones, nighttime chases through different cities, and fans popping up out of nowhere. Drake summed it up simply: “The game is extremely calm seas right now.” And in true Drake fashion, he chose to stir up the waves himself.

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley is facing serious legal challenges following his arrest in Texas on felony family assault charges last Friday. The allegations have drawn widespread attention given their severity. According to a probable cause affidavit obtained by media outlets, Beverley is accused of physically assaulting his sister during a family dispute. The affidavit describes a troubling sequence of events in which Beverley allegedly choked his sister, lifting her off the ground and squeezing her neck until she feared for her life. It also claims he slammed her against walls and struck her eye, intensifying the confrontation. He allegedly threatened her life during the incident. These allegations have left fans and observers alarmed, highlighting the gravity of the situation. Arrest and Legal Response After his arrest, Beverley was processed at the Fort Bend County Jail, with bail set at $40,000. His attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, released a statement addressing the circumstances. She emphasized Beverley’s previously clean criminal record. The attorney framed the incident as rooted in concern for his younger sister, a minor. “The events leading to this arrest have been misrepresented,” Quinones-Hollins said. She expressed confidence that the facts will emerge clearly in court. Beverley, who most recently played for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, has had a notable NBA career. His career includes key stints with the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Clippers after being drafted in 2009. Known for his defensive intensity and leadership on the court, his professional accomplishments now stand in stark contrast to the legal challenges he faces.