Houston rapper Monaleo faced a “sudden medical emergency that required surgery,” according to a recent Instagram post. The incident ultimately forced her to cancel upcoming dates for her Who Did The Body Tour. The rapper was due to perform in Memphis and New Orleans. She noted that while she’s disappointed, she must prioritize her health. “I’m beyond disappointed, but right now I need to prioritize my health and recovery to prevent any further complications,” she wrote. “I have been working really hard — 25 shows in and I give 110% for every single one. As for the rest of the tour, it’s honestly going to be a day-by-day process.” While the surgery went well, she admitted she will be stepping away for a moment. Right now, the rapper is focused on recovery. Monaleo says she’s following her doctor’s advice and “taking it one step at a time.” She added, “My main priority is getting better. We’ll communicate any changes as soon as possible.” Along with providing refunds for the shows, the rapper is working to reschedule dates as soon as possible. Toward the end of the post, Monaleo sent a message to her supporters who’d been showing her love at shows: “To everyone who’s been at the shows screaming every word, wearing the merch, posting the videos, and making this the most incredible chapter of my career so far, I love you. All my love, Leo.” View this post on Instagram

Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer recently revisited parts of their early years that, in retrospect, feel difficult to reconcile. During Palmer’s podcast, Baby, This is Keke Palmer, the two performers reflected on dating significantly older men while they were still teenagers navigating early fame. Both began their careers young, and their conversation suggested that the environment of child stardom often blurred boundaries that seem clearer with time. Roughly 14 minutes into the episode, Palmer paused to consider something that once felt routine. “I found myself dating — I’m 15, why is my boyfriend 20?” she said. Lovato responded with a similar recollection. “Why was my boyfriend 30? You know what I’m saying?” The moment drew a mix of surprise and recognition as the two compared experiences that, at the time, did not fully register as unusual. Palmer acknowledged how different those situations appear now. “Girl! Damn! I’m not smiling at that, but that is real. We was trying to find outlets, though. A way to process this,” she said. Lovato described how fame created a kind of isolation that made those relationships seem easier to rationalize. “Nobody our age could understand,” she said. Looking back years later, she added, “But then you look back in hindsight—when I turned 30 I was like, ‘That’s not okay.’” For Palmer, the realization unfolded gradually as she grew older. “The moment when you realize and you get the age that a lot of people that were around you and doing stuff, it’s almost a mental break that can happen,” she said. “Because you realize: ‘You were taking advantage of [me]. Oh, I was being exploited!’ That was very difficult for me when I realized [it].” Lovato Says Early Fame Shaped Her View of Relationships She explained that, at the time, the relationships felt consistent with the adult responsibilities she already carried. “At 15, I’m thinking, ‘My boyfriend’s older because I’m doing an older job. And I’m doing a bunch of things, and this is the way that it is. And it seemed normal in my mind. Especially if you’re an older soul, too. Especially if you’re mature for your age.’” Lovato did not identify the relationship she referenced during the podcast. However, her 2022 song “29” has often been interpreted as reflecting on her past relationship with actor Wilmer Valderrama. In a 2015 interview, Lovato described how they first met during a public service campaign. “We shot a PSA together for the 2010 Census forms for Voto Latino,” she said. “We shot them at his house, so we actually met there. Of course, I was like, ‘Oh my god. You’re so attractive.’ And he was like, ‘You are not 18. Get away from me.’” Lovato said the two remained friends before eventually beginning a relationship years later.

The Arizona Cardinals announced they will be releasing quarterback Kyler Murray. According to ESPN, the Cardinals will release Murray next Wednesday, when the new league year begins, unless a trade happens first. Preferring to be released, Murray was “ guaranteed $36.8 million for 2026 and would have been guaranteed another $19.5 million for 2027 if he was still on the roster March 16.” Taking to social media, Murray thanked the Cardinals organization and the fans for their support throughout his tenure.  MURRAY THANK THE CARDINALS FANBASE FOR THEIR SUPPORT “To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you,” Murray wrote. “I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77-year drought for this organization. I am sorry I failed us.” To everyone that supported me and showed kindness to my family and I during my time in AZ, from the bottom of my heart, thank you. I wanted nothing more than to be the one to end the 77 year drought for this organization, I am sorry I failed us. I wish this community and my… — Kyler Murray (@K1) March 3, 2026 “And I wish this community and my brothers nothing but the best. I am no stranger to adversity and I am prepared for whatever’s next. He continued: “I trust in God and my work ethic,” he continued. I truly believe my best ball is in front of me, and I look forward to proving it. Godspeed.” MURRAY WAS An ELITE QB As A Cardinal After being selected as the first overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft, Murray was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year. He went on to set several franchise rookie records. Also, he was named to two consecutive Pro Bowl selections in 2020 and 2021, the latter of which saw him lead Arizona to its first playoff appearance in six years.  By the conclusion of his seven seasons with the team, Murray solidified his place in the franchise record books, ranking third all-time in passing yards (20,460) and passing touchdowns (121), while also ranking second in franchise history for rushing yards by a quarterback with 3,193 yards and 32 touchdowns.

Megan Thee Stallion is in full rehearsal mode as she prepares for her upcoming Broadway debut in Moulin Rouge! The Musical. The Houston hottie recently gave fans a behind-the-scenes look at all the hard work she’s putting in. In the video, which The Shade Room shared, Megan gives a quick rundown of her day, which includes exploring the theater, having fittings, and even meeting with a dialect coach. The “Body” rapper is expected to play Harold Zidler—owner of the fictional Moulin Rouge club—with a twist, as she will be the first woman to portray the character in a gender-swapped performance. She’s set to appear from March 24 to May 17. “Stepping onto the Broadway stage and joining the Moulin Rouge! The Musical team is an absolute honor,” the rapper said in a recent statement. “I’ve always believed in pushing myself creatively, and theatre is definitely a new opportunity that I’m excited to embrace. Broadway demands a different level of discipline, preparation, and storytelling, but I’m up for the challenge and can’t wait for the Hotties to see a new side of me.” View this post on Instagram Megan Thee Stallion Hints She’d Be Open to Marrying Klay Thompson In other news, while in Milan last month, Megan Thee Stallion spoke candidly about love during a casual outing with Olympians Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight, who recently announced their engagement. After watching a TikTok clip of Knight’s proposal, Megan offered her congratulations. “I heard y’all just got engaged, congrats! I love love, that’s so sweet,” she said. Then, almost to herself, she added, “Manifesting my engagement, too,” crossing her fingers with a quiet laugh. Her remarks come as her relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson continues to draw attention. The two have shared glimpses of their time together online. For example, Megan organized a recent birthday celebration for Thompson that featured a surprise performance by Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony. Public moments like that have fueled speculation. However, neither has offered many details about the private dimensions of their relationship.

It appears that rapper Sauce Walka is developing a new hip-hop-based fighting video game. The Houston rap star revealed the video game in a new interview with XXL. He hopes to give fans the chance to see some of the biggest names in rap fight each other, like in the 2000s classic Def Jam Vendetta. “The name of the game is Only Hands,” Sauce Walka tells the interviewer. @xxl Sauce Walka will release a new hip-hop fighting video game this year called Only Hands, featuring Kodak Black, Lil Durk, Key Glock, and more rappers. Hit @xxl link in bio for full interview. Powered by @distrokid ♬ original sound – XXL – XXL “It’s been 20 years since the last hip-hop-based fighting game, with actual artists, real artists, in real time, that we really listen to, love, know, and pay attention to right then, right now,” he said. He highlighted a gap since the Def Jam fighting games of the early 2000s, noting fans haven’t seen a game featuring contemporary stars in their prime. Sauce Walka Reveals He’s Developing A Hip-Hop Fighting Game Called “Only Hands” With 50 Favorite Rappers The title’s roster, he says, includes “50 signed, licensed… I would like to say all A-level artists.” Names he shared include NLE Choppa, Kodak Black, That Mexican OT, Boosie Badazz and Key Glock. He also added, “Free Lil Durk, Lil Durk on the game,” confirming the Chicago rapper will appear despite legal challenges. By describing the roster as “big dogs,” Sauce Walka signals that Only Hands will spotlight influential, commercially relevant figures in hip-hop. He also stressed the artists are “signed, licensed,” indicating that their likenesses and brands are officially cleared for use. Sauce Walka’s venture positions Only Hands as a modern fusion of hip-hop culture and competitive gaming. With real-time battles, current chart-toppers, and a nod to the genre’s history in gaming. The title aims to capture the energy of today’s rap scene while giving fans a new way to engage with their favorite artists.

Thanks to a female fan, hip-hop mogul 50 Cent turned a routine Miami club booking into another viral jab at incarcerated executive Sean “Diddy” Combs this week. The moment unfolded March 3 inside a packed Miami nightclub. Purple lights washed over the crowd as 50 worked the room, tossing cash and pacing the stage. Then a woman near the front lifted her phone high above her head. Across the screen, in bold white letters, were four words: “I HATE DIDDY TOO.” @samanthalamoree @50 Cent did we just become best friends? #50cent #Diddy #Miami ♬ P.I.M.P. – 50 Cent A 12-second clip captured the mogul’s reaction. At first, 50 scanned the audience with a neutral stare. He squinted as he read the message. Recognition hit instantly. His face cracked into a wide grin. He pointed straight at the woman, nodding with approval. Without missing a beat, he flung a handful of bills in her direction. The crowd erupted. Cheers bounced off the walls as 50 kept smiling, clearly amused by the public co-sign. 50 Cent Throws Money At Female Fan With “I Hate Diddy Too” Sign In Miami The footage, first shared by @mymixtapez on X, racked up more than 1.9 million views within 24 hours. It drew tens of thousands of likes and reposts before spreading across Instagram and TikTok. Comment sections lit up with fans celebrating the petty precision. “This man will troll Diddy until he dies,” one top reply read. Another user added, “He knows how to play the ‘power’ game.” The reactions framed the exchange as calculated entertainment rather than impulse. The tension between 50 Cent and Sean Combs stretches back more than 20 years. Diss records, interviews and social media taunts have fueled one of rap’s longest-running rivalries. In 2023, 50 even labeled Diddy his “favorite villain,” a quote fans resurfaced after the Miami clip went viral. Inside the nightclub, the exchange lasted seconds. Online, it reignited decades of animosity. A grin. A pointed finger. Cash in the air. Even as his music releases slow, 50’s cultural grip remains firm. He understands spectacle. He understands timing. And when it comes to Diddy, he rarely misses a chance to press the issue.

Grammy-winning producer Swizz Beatz is facing more than $5.7 million in alleged unpaid federal income taxes, according to public finance records — Page Six reports. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) filed a $1,242,984 lien in January related to Dean’s 2024 personal income taxes. That claim adds to prior liens totaling $4,482,273 for the 2022 and 2023 tax years. In aggregate, the filings indicate $5,725,257 in outstanding federal liabilities. View this post on Instagram The liens are civil claims that secure the government’s interest in a taxpayer’s property when debts go unpaid. They do not constitute criminal charges. Representatives for Swizz Beatz, born Kasseem Dean, did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Swizz Beatz Reportedly Owes $5.7 Million To The IRS Dean built his career producing chart-topping records for leading hip-hop artists before expanding into brand partnerships and fine art collecting. His diversified income streams reflect the broader financial complexity of top-tier music executives, whose earnings often span royalties, touring, licensing, and private investments. Notably, the filings do not name his wife, Alicia Keys. The liens apply solely to Dean’s personal income taxes. A representative for Keys declined to comment. This is not Dean’s first tax dispute. Beginning in 2008, he and former spouse Mashonda Tifrere faced multiple federal and state tax liens across New York, Georgia and California. By 2012, those claims reportedly totaled about $2.6 million, in addition to nearly $100,000 in unpaid New York State taxes. At the time, representatives said the obligations had been resolved. Keys, a 17-time Grammy Award winner, has maintained an independent business portfolio since her 2001 debut album Songs in A Minor. She has expanded into Broadway production and philanthropy, including work with Keep a Child Alive. Tax attorneys note that liens are frequently resolved through negotiated payment agreements or settlements. Whether Dean intends to pursue such an arrangement remains unclear.

Justin Timberlake is heading back to court — but this time, it’s not about guilt. It’s about the tape. The pop superstar has filed legal action to block the release of body camera footage from his June 2024 DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, multiple sources reports. The footage, which reportedly runs close to eight hours, was requested under New York’s Freedom of Information Law. According to court filings, Timberlake’s legal team was notified that local officials planned to release the video with certain redactions for “medical and security reasons.” However, the singer argues the material shows him in a “highly vulnerable condition” during field sobriety testing, arrest processing, and the hours that followed. His attorneys contend the footage is not necessary for public understanding of police conduct. Instead, they suggest its release would serve little purpose beyond public spectacle. Justin Timberlake Sues To Stop 2024 DWI Arrest Video From Coming Out Timberlake was arrested in Sag Harbor in June 2024 after being pulled over by local police. In September 2024, he pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of driving while ability impaired. As part of the agreement, he completed community service and delivered a public statement addressing the incident. At the time, Timberlake struck a remorseful tone. “Even if you think you’re fine, you’re not,” he said, urging fans not to get behind the wheel after drinking. The case appeared resolved. Now, the focus has shifted to whether the bodycam footage will become public record. Freedom of Information laws are designed to promote transparency. Still, public figures often push back when personal moments risk going viral. For Timberlake, the legal fight is clear: keep the footage sealed before it fuels a second wave of headlines. A judge will ultimately decide whether the video remains private — or becomes the internet’s next replay button.

Atlanta rapper Quavo is facing a multimillion-dollar federal tax lien, according to newly filed government records. TMZ broke the news on Wednesday. Documents submitted in January show the Internal Revenue Service placed a lien against the artist, whose legal name is Quavious Keyate Marshall, alleging he failed to pay federal income taxes for three consecutive years. View this post on Instagram The IRS claims Quavo owes $915,660 for 2021, $887,486 for 2022 and $1,109,497.79 for 2023. The total alleged debt amounts to $2,912,644.33. A federal tax lien is a legal claim against a person’s property when tax debt goes unpaid. It can affect credit standing and future financial transactions. The IRS generally files such liens after repeated notices and attempts to collect outstanding balances. As of Tuesday, there was no public response from Quavo or his representatives. Migos’ Rapper Quavo Owes $3 Million To The IRS Quavo rose to prominence as a member of the Atlanta-based rap group Migos, known for chart-topping hits and Grammy nominations. In addition to his group success, he has built a solo career through albums, touring and endorsement deals. The filing comes months after fellow Migos member Offset resolved his own tax dispute. In December 2025, the IRS released a previous lien against Offset after alleging he owed $1,575,266.73 for the 2022 tax year. A lien release typically indicates the debt has been satisfied or otherwise resolved. Tax liens are civil actions and do not constitute criminal charges. However, unpaid balances can lead to further enforcement measures, including payment plans or asset seizure, if left unresolved. The IRS declined to comment on individual taxpayer matters, citing privacy laws. For now, the lien remains a public record. It is unclear whether Quavo plans to contest the claim or arrange payment.

The death of Lil Poppa, born Janarious Wheeler, continues to send shockwaves through his family and fans. On March 3, Toie Roberts — the mother of his child and daughter of rap heavyweight Rick Ross — delivered a raw and unfiltered tribute that doubled as a warning to critics. In her first Instagram post, Roberts addressed Wheeler by his middle name, writing, “MYKEL..what’s understood don’t ever have to explained especially to the internet.” View this post on Instagram The message unfolded like an open letter to the Jacksonville rapper, who passed away on Feb. 18. “Nothing could EVER describe the pain,” she continued, describing their “reality changing before my eyes.” She questioned why he seemed “in a rush to leave us,” before acknowledging, “deep down, I know you didn’t mean to.” Her grief centered on their young son. “ESPECIALLY NOT KOFI,” she wrote. “23 what I’m supposed to tell our bayboy?” Toie Roberts, Lil Poppa’s BM & Rick Ross’s Daughter, Shares Emotional Instagram Posts To The Late Rapper Calling them “2 peas in a pod that turned into the BIGGG 3,” Roberts reflected on their evolution from young parents to a tight-knit family. “What’s the big 3 without you P???” she asked. Though their relationship faced public turbulence, she stressed that “the ‘beef’ was never bigger than what we shared.” She closed with faith and resolve: “Janarious, I got J’nar. You go on & get your rest… we’ll be fine.” Her Instagram Stories struck a sharper tone. Acknowledging Wheeler’s stance that “it’s the internet, you can’t beat it,” Roberts still confronted online critics. “Y’ALL DON’T KNOW SHIT,” she wrote, blasting those who blamed her for his death as “psychotic & insensitive.” Referencing a 2023 diss track, she claimed she was “lied on” and that Wheeler “apologized… right after he dropped it,” adding, “we BEEN moved on from that.” In a final post, over a black-and-white photo of Lil Poppa with their son, Roberts returned to heartbreak. “My baby lost his daddy, protector & bestfriend,” she wrote. Their son wants to show his father a new puppy and still talks about homework help from “3 damn weeks ago.” Through it all, Roberts made one point clear: Lil Poppa’s legacy is personal, and grief isn’t up for public debate.