Featured Blog Posts – December 2020 Archive (64)

Nicki Minaj is revealing new details about giving birth to her son.

In a Twitter Q&A on Wednesday, the new mom — who welcomed a baby boy in September — explained that she was “butt naked” when she went into labor.

“Just got out the shower,” Minaj, 38, explained, adding that she’d just asked husband Kenneth Petty to rub her back. “As soon as I started…

British-born rapper, songwriter and record producer MF Doom (born Daniel Dumile), who was known for his humorous, villain-inspired persona, has died. He was 49.

The performer died on Oct. 31, according to Instagram and Facebook posts shared to the his page Thursday.

The cause of death was not revealed.

“Thank you for all the things you have shown,…

Things are getting messy for Lamar Odom and his ex-fiancée Sabrina Parr.

Odom took to Instagram on Wednesday to accuse Parr of holding his social media accounts hostage, which Parr — also on Instagram — claims comes down to, essentially, Odom’s inability to navigate social media.

Odom, who last we heard was back together with Parr following a brief…

It’s over for Tyrese Gibson and wife Samantha Lee.

The couple jointly announced on Instagram that they are divorcing after nearly four years of marriage.

“Our intention is to remain the best of friends & strong coparents. We feel incredibly blessed to have found each other and deeply grateful for the 4 years we have been married to each other,” they…

The multi-platinum selling producer shared his diagnosis with fans via Instagram stories. He simply wrote in black text on a black screen, "Tested positive for covid send a prayer up for ya boy..."

DJ Mustard joins the list of celebrities who have made their diagnosis with the virus public this year. Jeremih recently confessed to not wanting to receive the…

Diddy is helping families in Miami to pay the rent.

At an event at the House of Wings in the city’s Overton neighborhood on Tuesday, the “Come With Me” rapper announced that his Sean Combs Foundation is giving a grant to a local organization that will help 175 families in the area to pay rent during the pandemic.

He also handed out gift cards and…

French Montana revealed spending more than a week in the ICU last year was not only the result of exhaustion but also drug abuse.

The 36-year-old rapper admitted to XXL magazine that the hospitalization was “a combination of a lot of things: being fatigued, dehydrated, you know, losing myself chasing money, chasing the wrong things.”

Upon returning to…

Lil Pump has been banned from flying on JetBlue after refusing to wear a mask on a flight and becoming “verbally abusive” with crew members, a report said on Thursday.

The “Gucci Gang” singer, whose real name is Gazzy Garcia, received the ban from the airline after causing a ruckus over the mask policy during a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles,…

Comedian and actor Mike Epps took to social media to publicly mourn the loss of his mother, Mary Reed.

In a touching Instagram post, Epps said of his mother, “Rest in paradise mama thank you for all the lessons and life it’s self you fought hard baby because of you I will never stop fighting in this thing called life.” Epps continued saying “she loved her kids…

Cardi B has settled her two-year legal battle with former manager Klenord “Shaft” Raphael. According to court documents, the lawsuit, including all claims and counterclaims, is “hereby dismissed in its entirety with prejudice against all parties.” The documents, which were filed December 24 in New York’s Southern District Court, go on to state that “the parties have…

Shemar Moore has tested positive for COVID-19.

The 50-year-old actor shared on Instagram on Thursday that he initially thought he had food poisoning, and then got symptoms including chills and aches, but is now feeling better.

“Just found out moments ago… I am gonna stay wrapping presents… Yes… I have been tested and told that I HAVE COVID!!!” he said on…

His girlfriend, Brittany Bell, announced on Christmas that she gave birth to a baby girl named Powerful Queen Cannon.

“The best gift ever we have been surprised with… A GIRL!!!!! Powerful Queen Cannon came this week perfect timing for Christmas,” Bell wrote on Instagram alongside some family photos.

Bell,…

Gucci Mane and his wife Keyshia Ka’oir Davis have welcomed their first child together, a son.

“My wife just gave me a 7lb 1oz baby boy named ICE DAVIS thank u … he is here!!!!!!” the “Wake Up In the Sky” rapper, whose real name is Radric Delantic Davis, posted on his social media channels Wednesday evening.

“He’s here!!!!!!!!!!” Keyshia, who extensively…

Taraji P. Henson has revealed that she contemplated suicide during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Oscar nominee — who has been open in the past about her struggles with depression and anxiety — described the harrowing “dark moment” she experienced in recent months.

“For a couple of days, I couldn’t get out of the bed, I didn’t care. That’s not me. Then, I…

So this is what that Hamptons yacht ride was all about.

Tech billionaire Jack Dorsey has reportedly held talks with Jay-Z about his payments firm Square acquiring Tidal, the Brooklyn-born rapper’s music streaming service.

Dorsey — also the co-founder and CEO of Twitter — is interested in taking over Tidal in an effort to diversify Square’s business, Bloomberg…

Never say never. Michael Jackson’s troubled Neverland Ranch has found a new owner.

Billionaire Ron Burkle, co-founder of investment firm Yucaipa Companies and a former associate of Jackson, has purchased the Los Olivos, Calif., property for $22 million, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Beyond snagging himself roughly 2,700 acres and a…

Ecstasy, born John Fletcher, reportedly died on Wednesday

The hip-hop community is mourning one of its pioneers as Ecstasy from the group Whodini has reportedly died.

Luminaires from the rap world on Wednesday took to social media to share the news of his passing. Fletcher, a third of the pioneering hip-hop trio that includes Drew “Grandmaster Dee“…

Migos member Quavo surprised girlfriend Saweetie with a brand-new white Bentley for Christmas.

She was seen in total shock when Quavo presented her with the pricey ride in a video re-posted to his Instagram story on Tuesday.

The “Tap In” rapper was recorded screaming with glee and hugging the new whip, which was wrapped in a giant red bow.

It…

A pair of publicists are suing Tekashi 6ix9ine for robbing them at gunpoint two years ago — with the help of four cohorts — and videotaping the terrifying ordeal, according to a complaint filed Tuesday in Manhattan federal court.

The lawsuit says Seketha Wonzer, of Texas, and Kevin Dozier, of New York, were ambushed in the vestibule of a commercial building at…

NeNe Leakes has left Bravo and she wants her fans to join her.

On Tuesday, the “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum tweeted a link to the “#BoycottBravo” petition, which has already been signed by over 10,000 fans.

The petition, which was posted to Change.org, stated it’s putting the network “on notice,” alleging Bravo’s “unfair and biased treatment they…