Ray J didn’t waste a single moment getting back online after his release from jail. Since Twitch removed him from the platform, he hopped onto Kick and immediately started unloading everything that went down behind bars, and the story he chose to share first was absolutely unhinged. According to Ray, one of the men locked up with him actually started pleasuring himself under the bunk. He said the moment was so bizarre that he almost reacted violently, especially because the guy was calling his name while doing it. The look on the man sitting behind Ray during the stream said everything: pure shock and confusion. Ray J said Twitch gave him a permanent ban after he and Princess Love turned the stream into a whole marital UFC card. Then he casually drops that some dude in jail was moaning “Ray J” while handling his business in the cell… and he almost squared up over it Baby, the way this… pic.twitter.com/ouCZ0ZREBJ — Chasethatclout (@chasethatclout) November 28, 2025 Ray tried to lighten the moment with a clear warning for his viewers: “Never go to jail, y’all.” As far as advice goes, that one’s pretty easy to follow. He also claimed Twitch banned him permanently simply for “defending his kids,” insisting he doesn’t work for “none of these n***as” and won’t be controlled by any platform. Kick, on the other hand, appears more than willing to let Ray be Ray, chaos and all. The wild livestream comes just hours after TMZ reported his arrest. Police took Ray into custody around 4 AM Thursday for criminal threat after he blew up on Princess Love during a livestream and grabbed what looked like a handgun. He was seen loading it while making threatening statements before officers detained him. Ray later paid his $50K bond and walked out. Princess didn’t stay silent, either. She responded online, airing out her own grievances with Ray. She alleged that during his last solo time with their children, he was “caught naked in bed with another woman.” She also shared a few pointed quotes about gaslighting on her IG story, clearly sending a message of her own as the drama continues to unfold.

Former NYPD Police Chief John Chell is offering one of the most detailed public explanations yet of how Pop Smoke became entangled in a wider gang investigation before his death. Chell revealed new context during the Nov. 27 episode of The John Rondi Show. Chell, who retired in October 2025 after decades with the department, revisited several hip-hop–related cases from his tenure before turning to the late Brooklyn star. “Now, a case I was personally involved in… So now, we’re going to go to 2019, 2020, Pop Smoke, who lived in Canarsie, Brooklyn,” Chell said as he opened the discussion. Former police chief John Chell says theNYPD was trying to build a case on Pop Smoke before he passed away and more.pic.twitter.com/zxAC9qvkU0 — No Jumper (@nojumper) November 28, 2025 He described Pop Smoke as a charismatic new force in New York drill. Born Bashar Barakah Jackson, he lived in Canarsie and was allegedly close to neighborhood crews. According to Chell, the rapper was “down with the G-Stone Crips… a big crew,” and his sudden rise drew attention as the NYPD investigated the group. “He’s the upcoming star, if you will, and we were into that gang, and he was part of it, but we didn’t have much on Pop,” said Chell. Chell said the department’s main leverage point came from the rapper’s high-profile 2019 case involving a Rolls-Royce Wraith. “What Pop did was he had stole a Rolls Royce from, I think it was L.A., and brought it back to Canarsie,” he recalled. “And we made arrest and we tried to leverage that.” Former NYPD Chief John Chell Reveals Police Were Building A Case On Pop Smoke Before He Passed He explained that those tactics are often used when officers believe a rising artist is still attached to street alliances. “You might be running with the gang guys, and they’re your friends,” Chell said. “But you got a lot more to lose. You got millions, you’re a rising star.” But before the NYPD could advance its larger investigation, news broke that Pop Smoke had been killed during a February 2020 home invasion in Los Angeles. “As we were cultivating this whole gang case, I believe he got murdered in a home invasion in L.A. That was Pop,” Chell said, pausing to acknowledge the gravity of the loss. He added that Pop Smoke had “a very distinct sound — didn’t he? It really was.” Chell said the aftermath continued to shape Canarsie for years. “So years after that, there was always a Pop Smoke Day in Canarsie,” he explained. “We had to put a lot of cops there because a lot of gang members showing up. It got dangerous.” His comments offer a glimpse into the overlapping pressures of fame, loyalty, and police scrutiny that surrounded Pop Smoke’s rise. It persisted long after he was gone.

Social media erupted on November 25 after a courtside clip of Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony sitting beside each other at their son Kiyan’s Syracuse game went viral. The former couple, who ended their marriage in 2021 after years of public highs and lows, appeared composed but noticeably distant as they watched Syracuse face Houston at the Players Era Tournament in Las Vegas. That brief moment was enough to send fans into a spiral of speculation about their dynamic, their past, and the quiet truths of co-parenting after heartbreak. Carmelo and La La are in the house @Cuse_MBB pic.twitter.com/Q3CpGOvN9E — Players Era (@Players_Era) November 24, 2025 Many viewers immediately interpreted the body language as tense. One user, @jasonwidenfelt, summed up that sentiment with, “oh she hates him.” Another fan, @Comptyn, reflected on the emotional shift that comes after a relationship ends, writing, “Damn… how do you guys go from life partners to buddies. I can’t.” Their reactions echoed the disbelief many felt seeing the pair share space after such a public split. The clip has generated over 10.4 million views on X (formerly Twitter) alone. The video also revived memories of Carmelo’s past infidelity, which played a major role in the divorce. @champangecharde voiced that frustration directly, asking, “How you cheat on that.” User @sandybabyonyii added, “They don’t like each other,” reinforcing the belief that unresolved wounds linger beneath their composed exterior. For others, the moment felt painfully relatable. @brandeebreon cracked, “me and my baby dad at our son’s game,” capturing the often-awkward balance co-parents learn to maintain for their children. Fans React To Carmelo Anthony & La La Anthony Sitting Together At Kiyan Anthony’s Syracuse v. Houston Game In Las Vegas Some responses went deeper, tapping into personal trauma. User @Queenlouissa connected the scene to her own story, writing, “When men return back to a woman he knew was his soulmate but gaslighted and manipulated another woman… That vulnerable young woman is watching this and she probably feels humiliated and not valued.” Her reaction showed how celebrity relationships often become emotional stand-ins for everyday experiences. Other fans tried to decode the moment itself. @Jaecrypto010 referenced an old viral dare involving La La calling Carmelo, saying the two might be better off acting “as if they did not know one another.” Meanwhile, @EastsideTrini speculated that La La’s expression might have followed something Melo said or something she saw on her phone, reminding fans how easily assumptions form from a split-second clip. A softer perspective emerged from users like @hockeyflame3908, who wrote, “It not about them two anymore it about those kids now,” applauding their ability to coexist for Kiyan. And @williederrick3 even floated the idea of reconciliation, saying La La “needs to take him back,” though noting that “some wounds are hard to heal.” Together, the reactions show how invested fans remain in Carmelo and La La’s story. Their brief courtside moment didn’t just spark gossip — it reopened conversations about breakups, forgiveness, accountability, and what it really takes to co-parent under the spotlight.

Timbaland sparked a new chapter in the industry’s AI debate after responding to a viral clip of Kehlani questioning the rise of artificial intelligence in music. Under a Genius Instagram post shared on November 25, the superproducer left a sharp message that quickly drew attention: “The future is a choice. You make between extinction and evolution.” timbaland hopped in the comments of our post yesterday to respond to kehlani’s criticisms of AI “artists” the grammy-winning producer doubled down on his support of AI with a matrix meme stating: “the future is a choice you make between extinction and evolution” timbaland… pic.twitter.com/Ab7Otw7PSX — Genius (@Genius) November 26, 2025 The line, styled like a Matrix-inspired meme and attributed to the “World Economic Quorum,” read less like a clapback and more like a challenge to artists figuring out how to survive the next era of creativity. The comment arrived after Kehlani expressed deep frustration with AI during an interview with Real 92.3. The singer made clear that the technology’s growing presence feels more threatening than inspiring. “Why am I competing with a computer?” she asked, pointing to what she sees as a shift that undervalues human emotion and skill. She later expanded her concerns to include the people behind the scenes—the workers whose contributions rarely receive public credit but remain essential to a finished record. “What about the mixing engineers? About the producers? What about the instrumentalists? What about the people that you call to make the cover art?” she said. Timbaland Comments On Kehlani’s A.I. Issues For Kehlani, AI doesn’t just challenge artists. It pressures every craftsperson who helps shape an album’s identity, from the soundboard to the artwork. Timbaland, who has become one of the most visible producers experimenting with AI tools, positioned his comment as a broader statement about adaptation. His message didn’t attack Kehlani. Instead, it offered a contrasting philosophy. To him, technology isn’t an enemy. It’s a force musicians will eventually need to integrate into their workflow. By framing the industry’s future as a choice “between extinction and evolution,” he signaled that refusing change may be more dangerous than embracing it. Their exchange underscores a fault line running through today’s R&B and hip-hop communities. Kehlani represents the camp protective of tradition, craftsmanship, and the emotional resonance that comes from real human labor. Timbaland represents the camp betting that AI can enhance creativity rather than erase it. Both speak to different fears and different hopes: Kehlani fears the disappearance of nuance and livelihood; Timbaland fears the cost of refusing innovation. What played out beneath a single Instagram post reflects a conversation happening across studios and group chats everywhere. AI isn’t slowing down. Kehlani warns of what could be lost. Timbaland points toward what could be gained. And the rest of the industry is left deciding which version of the future it’s willing to claim.

The Game delivered one of his bluntest assessments of modern hip-hop during a new interview on Big Boy TV, released November 26. When Big Boy asked the veteran MC to share his view of hip-hop’s current landscape, the Compton rapper didn’t hesitate. “It’s trash. I don’t like it,” he said, firing off a critique that immediately set the tone for the rest of the conversation. The Game used the moment to frame a broader argument about the genre’s direction and what he sees as fading standards. After calling the current climate “trash,” he pointed to his own legacy as a benchmark. “And me, I’m just one of the best rappers on earth. And so, what am I saying?” he told Big Boy. The declaration wasn’t new for him; confidence has always been central to his identity, from his early mixtape run to his landmark albums that pushed West Coast rap back into national rotation. Big Boy asked whether such a bold claim might sound egotistical. “Is it bad to say that I’m one of the best rappers on earth?” he pressed. The Game refused to waver. “Nah. I am. And everyone knows this,” he said. “And anyone who disagrees with that, you know, they lying to themselves.” The Game Says Today’s Hip-Hop Is “Trash” His tone made clear that the statement wasn’t about shock value. He positioned it as fact, backed by a body of work he believes stands unmatched by many of today’s leading acts. He also challenged anyone who questioned his résumé. “They need to get back to that mirror,” he said. “They need to go look in that mirror, sit there, and then, bring up my discography, and everything I’ve done for hip-hop, L.A., the West Coast.” The Game has long viewed himself as a torchbearer for Los Angeles rap, crediting his catalog with carrying the region through an era that demanded heavy lifting and constant competition. By the end of the exchange, his frustration with the current scene was unmistakable. “I carried a lot and asked for nothing,” he said, pointing to a career he believes was built on effort and authenticity rather than shortcuts. The Game would mention plans for the third installment in his legendary The Documentary series. Giving an update on the album, he tells Big Boy, “I was working on The Documentary for the last year-and-a-half… I scrapped the last album and started over. I was supposed to drop The Documentary 3 this year. But, it got pushed to the top of next year.”

Sukihana is once again at the center of a viral firestorm after her latest appearance on The Respectfully Podcast, where host Justin LaBoy confronted her about long-running allegations involving Ray J and his ex-wife, Princess Love. The Miami rapper didn’t flinch when LaBoy asked whether Ray J had spent “millions” on her and allegedly paid her bills while still involved with Princess — rumors that have resurfaced repeatedly as tension between the former couple continues to spill across social media. LaBoy opened the door by asking Suki directly if her dealings with Ray J happened “behind [Princess Love’s] back.” Sukihana speaks on getting with Ray J behind his wife Princess Love’s back and confirms that Ray J did indeed spend $1 MILLION + on her pic.twitter.com/3K6x3Ja5za — Slime (@ItsKingSlime) November 26, 2025 Before he could even finish the question, she shut it down. “Behind her back?! Baby, let me cut you right there. I don’t know nothing about that,” she told him, making it clear she wasn’t claiming any role in the breakdown of Ray J and Princess’ marriage. She added, “God bless them but behind they back, is crazy. I wish them the best,” framing the situation as something she wants no part of. Sukihana Reacts To Ray J Claims He Spent Millions On Her Behind Princess Love’s Back Still, Suki didn’t shy away from acknowledging Ray J’s alleged admiration for her. When LaBoy asked if the singer was “in love” with her, she responded without hesitation. “He said that. Yes. I feel like all of them are. Yes. I don’t think, I know.” The remark fit seamlessly within her bold and comedic persona — a mix of swagger, self-assurance, and calculated provocation that fuels much of her appeal. The money rumors, however, were met with playful ambiguity. “How many millions were there? I don’t remember,” she said while looking toward her assistant, sidestepping the details without shutting the door entirely. But she quickly shifted the conversation to a broader philosophy about validation and reputation. “At the end of the day, I let the guys talk for me,” she explained. “All these hoes be trying to vouch. You need these n***as to vouch for you. Let the guys talk. Y’all listen to what these nas say.” Rather than treating the controversy as a scandal, Sukihana framed the chatter as proof of her influence. A reminder that when her name surfaces in celebrity drama, she controls the narrative. And while Ray J and Princess Love continue to navigate their unresolved history, Suki made one thing clear: she refuses to carry the blame.

Ray J claims to have had sex with more than 10,000 women and celebrated by throwing a party. On the latest episode of the BagFuel podcast with Esso World, Hynaken, and DJ Clue, Ray J said he commemorated the “milestone.” “Here’s what’s crazy. I just did the big celebration. They did the whole confetti at Booby Trap,” Ray J said on the podcast. “Celebrating 10,000 bodies for Ray J.” He then clarified what he believes his actual number of sexual partners really is. View this post on Instagram “It’s probably like 11,900….. I don’t know if that’s for sure, but I know it reached 10 once I got all the way there.” Ray J also claimed that some of his female friends have had more sexual partners than him. “I know some of my homegirls got 45,000 bodies,” Ray J explained. Esso World asking, “How the f**hey got 45,000, Ray J?” Hynaken asked, “30 racks?! She’s supposed to be dead, my n***a.” They joked about how impossible it would be to reach that number of sexual partners. “By accident, she should have had AIDS 100 times, bro. Herpes, 10,000 times. What are we talking about?” he added. Ray J would not budge on his claims.  “Listen, it’s some with 30, 35, 30,” he said. In other Ray J-related news, his supergroup RSVP, composed of Sammie, Bobby V, and Pleasure P, released their latest single. Titled “Lay You Down”, the track comes almost three years after their first single “, Money Everywhere.” The track sets the tone for the supergroup’s highly anticipated debut album.

Known for his forthright opinions, Meek Mill took to X to critique what he calls “bubblegum rap,” calling for substance and authenticity over fleeting trends. In his characteristic candor, he argued that music lacking depth is both forgettable and corrosive to hip-hop’s core. He contrasted his own storytelling-driven work with the lighter, trend-focused songs dominating the charts. “That bubble gum rap sht not gone work when that organic sht hit them streets!” he declared. He insisted that genuine artistry connects with audiences in ways marketing alone cannot replicate. The comments sparked a lively debate online. Some observers suggested Meek’s frustration reflects the industry’s focus on short-lived hits rather than enduring lyrical craft. Others echoed his sentiment, praising his dedication to meaningful content: “Real talk, Meek! Authenticity always wins. The streets crave substance.” That bubble gum rap shit not gone work when that organic shit hit them streets! If your song has no meaning we not listening, fuck that marketing budget lol — MeekMill (@MeekMill) November 24, 2025 Recent Incident: Public Confrontation in New York Separately, Meek Mill faced intense scrutiny after a Halloween night encounter with law enforcement in New York City. Reports indicate officers removed him from a vehicle and detained him in front of a crowd. It was a moment he described on Twitter as humiliating. “They just pulled me out the car and cuffed me in front of the whole club embarrassed the s**t out of me in NYC! I’m not scared to go outside without a gun… they had guns in my face for no reason smh I thought it was a prank,” he wrote. Nonetheless, authorities said the stop followed reports of a man with a firearm. No weapons were found, and Meek and other passengers were released without charges. The episode has renewed discussions about law enforcement interactions with high-profile figures and the public scrutiny that accompanies them.

During a recent No Funny Sht* podcast, Juelz Santana ignited a conversation with his unconventional perspective on education, drawing reactions across social media and the hip-hop community. Santana’s comments challenged conventional ideas about schooling, sparking debate about the balance between practical skills and traditional academic instruction. He advocated for a focus on financial literacy, arguing that real-world skills should take precedence over standard reading lessons. “By the time they reach ninth grade, they should be learning how to start their own businesses,” he said. His remarks sparked controversy when he added, “They don’t really need to learn how to read,” drawing both criticism and intrigue from listeners. When asked to weigh reading against mathematics, Santana chose practicality. “Math,” he stated, emphasizing skills that directly translate to real-world application. “You can listen to a book on YouTube and still gain knowledge without necessarily knowing how to read,” he explained, further noting that “common sense surpasses all academic knowledge.” Santana Champions Street Smarts and Unity Describing himself as a “common sense individual,” Santana highlighted the value of street smarts and alternative learning through technology. Addressing co-host Kenny “KP” Supreme’s point on reading contracts and legal documents, he countered that many who question literacy skills ultimately rely on lawyers to navigate legal matters. The discussion reflects a recurring theme in Santana’s commentary. Beyond education, he recently spoke on tensions within Dipset, addressing the feud between Cam’ron and Jim Jones: “Nobody wins when the family feuds,” underscoring his belief in unity despite internal conflicts.

Nearly three decades after its release, Lil’ Kim’s groundbreaking debut album Hard Core continues to influence hip-hop culture—this time earning the distinction of being ranked the best hip-hop album cover of all time by Billboard. View this post on Instagram Released in 1996, Hard Core arrived during a pivotal moment in hip-hop, when female rappers were still fighting for space, visibility, and creative autonomy. Lil’ Kim stepped into the spotlight with a bold aesthetic that refused to be defined by the industry’s expectations. The album’s cover—featuring Kim confidently posed in a leopard-print lingerie set—was a direct challenge to traditional portrayals of women in rap. It was daring, glamorous, and unapologetically sexual, but also deeply empowering. Kim wasn’t simply participating in the narrative—she was writing it. The ranking underscores the cover’s longstanding impact on fashion, photography, and hip-hop marketing. Critics and fans alike credit Hard Core with shifting how female artists could present themselves: powerful, sensual, and in full control of their image. Beyond its imagery, the cover symbolizes a broader cultural movement. Hard Core challenged gender norms, redefined femininity in rap, and pushed boundaries in a way that still resonates today. The album not only cemented Lil’ Kim as a trailblazer but also set a precedent for creative risk-taking across the industry.