Jessie and D’Lila Combs are offering a closer look at their relationship with their father, Sean “Diddy” Combs. They describe him as an “amazing” parent. He remains incarcerated following his federal conviction on prostitution-related charges. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 19-year-old twins spoke about staying connected with their father. They discussed the role he continues to play in their lives. They said Combs has been focused on reflection and personal change. According to them, he is someone working to become “a better man for his family.” Their comments come as the Combs family continues navigating the aftermath of a highly publicized legal case. According to ET, Combs apologized to Jessie and D’Lila after surveillance footage from 2016 showing an altercation involving his former partner, Cassie Ventura, became public. The footage was first released by CNN and later shown during court proceedings. As a result, it brought significant attention to allegations surrounding Combs’ personal life. While acknowledging the challenges facing their family, the twins said they are focused on creating careers of their own. Jessie and D’Lila recently launched their fashion brand 12TWINTY1 and its debut “777 Collection.” This marks their first major step into the industry. They said their father has remained supportive of their goals. In addition, they often turn to him for advice as they pursue opportunities in modeling. This is a path they hope will honor their late mother, Kim Porter. Jessie and D’Lila Forge Their Own Path The sisters also addressed assumptions that their family name has made their journey easier. “We’re not nepo babies,” they said, emphasizing that they want their success to come from their own effort and commitment. The twins said they are determined to build something that reflects their own identity. Therefore, they do not want to rely solely on their connection to their father. Meanwhile, Combs continues seeking legal options following his conviction. His attorneys are pursuing an appeal in an effort to challenge the verdict and the sentence that followed.

Rick Ross is offering his perspective on one of hip-hop’s most closely watched disputes. He explained that his fallout with Drake was real but not a sign that their previous relationship was built on anything false. During an appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, Ross discussed his latest album, Set In Stone, while revisiting the tension that developed between him and Drake following the Kendrick Lamar battle. The two artists were once frequent collaborators. However, their relationship became strained as the broader conflict unfolded across the music industry. When Joe Budden suggested that the friendship or feud may have been more complicated than it appeared publicly, Ross rejected the idea that their history was staged. “No, no, don’t get it f***ed up. Nothing about that was fake,” Ross said. He explained that relationships can change when circumstances shift, even after years of mutual respect. “If a n***a f**k with you, a n***a f**k with you,” he continued. “If it’s something that go left, that’s when it go left. It can go left right now on this podcast. It wasn’t fake. Before that, n***as showing love.” Budden pushed back by saying that a partnership built over time usually has deeper reasons behind a major split. Ross responded by comparing the situation to Budden’s own professional changes, including his separation from former podcast partners Rory and Mal. “Some things are not to be looking for the connection,” he explained. “That’s like me looking for the connection between the last weird n***as you used to do the podcast with. You loved them n***as, didn’t you? That’s business. You moved on. That’s what you got to do as a boss. You wish all them n***as the best if it ain’t no real pressure. Continue to do you, keep winning. But once it go left, it go left.” Rick Ross Details Drake Fallout Ross said he is not looking to rebuild the relationship with Drake at this point. He is choosing instead to focus on his own future. Still, he reflected positively on the years they worked together. He described their bond as primarily centered around music and business rather than a traditional friendship. He also denied rumors that he and Meek Mill are involved in any dispute. The conflict between Ross and Drake began after Ross accused Drake of sending a cease-and-desist notice involving French Montana during the Kendrick Lamar feud. Since then, both artists have addressed the situation publicly. Ross has often balanced criticism with acknowledgment of the success and history they once shared.

Kim Kardashian is reflecting on the life and legacy of her grandmother, Mary Jo “MJ” Campbell, after sharing an emotional tribute following her death. In a message posted to Instagram, Kardashian remembered Campbell as a central figure in her family and someone whose influence extended into many parts of her personal and professional life. For years, fans became familiar with MJ through her appearances on Keeping Up With the Kardashians and The Kardashians, where she was often portrayed as a trusted source of wisdom, humor, and support. “My sweet Grandma MJ, my best friend, my gossip buddy, my forever twin,” Kim began. “You taught all of us the importance of family, and those values are something we’ll carry with us forever.” Kardashian wrote that the lessons her grandmother shared went beyond family traditions, shaping the way she viewed responsibility, ambition, and perseverance. She also recalled one of MJ’s earliest impacts on her career, sharing that her grandmother gave her first job at a clothing store in San Diego. “You were the woman who showed me what it meant to be a hardworking businesswoman,” Kim wrote. “You gave me my very first job at your store in San Diego and taught me lessons about work ethic, strength, and confidence that I’ve carried with me ever since.” Kardashian said her grandmother’s belief in her remained a constant source of comfort, describing MJ as her “safe place” through every stage of her life. She credited that support with helping shape the person she became. View this post on Instagram A Matriarch Remembered Beyond the Spotlight “You truly were the matriarch of our family, and your love is woven into all of us,” she continued. “I know you’re at peace now. Give Papa Harry, Aunt Karen, and my dad a hug for me.” Kardashian ended the tribute with a more playful memory, joking about MJ’s habit of secretly keeping up with the family’s online activity through a private Instagram account. “I know you are up in heaven, looking at all of our Instagram posts of you from your sneaky finsta account you would always use lol.” The tribute quickly drew responses from fans and public figures who shared condolences and memories of Campbell. For many viewers who followed the Kardashian family over the years, MJ represented a familiar and beloved presence whose role extended far beyond television appearances.

For LeBron James, JAY-Z’s recent appearance at Yankee Stadium stirred memories that have little to do with concerts or celebrity. Looking back more than two decades, James says the rapper and business mogul helped shape the way he thinks about leadership, opportunity, and long-term success. Moreover, speaking during CNBC Sport and Boardroom’s Game Plan Summit, the Lakers star reflected on meeting Jay-Z as a teenager. He described an encounter that quietly influenced the direction of his career away from the court. James first crossed paths with JAY-Z in Chicago at 16 before spending time around him later that summer in New York. Instead of trying to impress him or ask for advice, James said he and his friends simply watched. Additionally, they paid attention to the way he carried himself, listened to how he spoke, and noticed the confidence with which he approached every interaction. They believed there was as much to learn from observation as conversation. “We didn’t say much. We didn’t ask for much. We just sat there,” said James. “And he moved how a person that know who he is and what he brings to the table is supposed to move, and from the business side, to the way he walked, to the way he talked, to the way he greeted people. It was just an aura about him and a professionalism in his respective genre that we all kind of learned, and we all kind of took to this point now.” View this post on Instagram LeBron Credits JAY-Z With Changing His Business Mindset He continued, “Literally, my first summer was—with them was ‘The Blueprint’ album 25 summers ago. So, man, he’s been one of my biggest inspirations. I say M.J. was my biggest inspiration as far as basketball, but I never got an opportunity to hang with him or talk to him or whatever. But Jay is like my big brother. He’s the one who’s given me so much game and has taught me so much. And I’m always thinking about him any time I’m doing something business-wise or making a decision or whatever, thinking like, is this going to make him proud or—because he gave me so much game as a 16-year-old kid.” Those early lessons, James said, still guide many of the decisions he makes today. Rather than measuring success solely by financial outcomes, he credits JAY-Z with teaching him the importance of recognizing personal value before entering any room. “You see everything that he’s doing from—obviously, the music speaks for itself, but all the business ventures and everything that he’s doing, being able to understand what you bring to the table and not taking less. And I’m not talking a monetary thing. I’m just saying, when I walk into the room, he understood his position of power and how to use that as leverage for the betterment of himself and the people around him.”

Rapper Desiigner, whose legal name is Sidney Royel Selby III, has been arrested again in South Carolina on a second-degree domestic violence charge and three felony property damage counts, according to county jail records. Selby was booked Tuesday afternoon and remained in custody as of the latest available records. Court documents indicate he faces one count of second-degree domestic violence and three counts of malicious injury to animals or personal property involving alleged damages between $2,000 and $10,000. The allegations underlying the charges have not been publicly disclosed, and authorities have not released an incident report identifying the alleged victim or describing the events that led to Selby’s arrest. Court records show no bond has been set on the domestic violence charge or two of the felony property damage counts. A judge set a $1,500 bond on the remaining property damage charge. The new case follows a separate South Carolina domestic violence prosecution filed earlier this year. In that matter, Selby was charged with third-degree domestic violence after an alleged dispute involving the mother of his child. “Panda” Hitmaker Desiigner Arrested Again In South Carolina On Domestic Violence & Property Damage Charges According to a police report in the earlier case, the woman alleged Selby grabbed her during an argument, tore her sweatpants and threw her to the ground. He was later released after posting a $1,500 bond. That prosecution remains separate from the newly filed charges. Selby has also faced federal criminal proceedings. In 2023, he was charged with indecent exposure following an incident aboard an international flight returning to the United States. Neither Selby nor his legal counsel had publicly responded to the latest allegations at the time of publication. The South Carolina charges remain allegations, and prosecutors bear the burden of proving them beyond a reasonable doubt. Selby is presumed innocent unless and until convicted in court. Additional details are expected to emerge through future court filings and law enforcement disclosures as the criminal proceedings advance. Until then, the basis for the domestic violence and property damage allegations remains unclear from the publicly available record.

Drake is once again at the center of the internet’s favorite sports conspiracy after his reported $1 million bet on UFC’s Conor McGregor ended in spectacular fashion, breathing new life into the long-running “Drake Curse.” The Toronto rap superstar backed McGregor in the UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway, expecting the former two-division champion to make a triumphant return to the Octagon. Instead, the fight unraveled within seconds. McGregor appeared to injure his knee after throwing his opening kick. He stumbled several times before the referee stopped the contest, awarding Holloway a first-round TKO victory. The shocking finish immediately sent social media into overdrive, with fans once again blaming the “Drake Curse” for another high-profile loss. The viral phrase has become a staple of sports culture, suggesting that athletes or teams publicly supported by Drake often suffer unexpected defeats. While the theory remains a running joke, every unsuccessful wager adds another chapter to its growing mythology. Rapper Drake’s “Drake Curse” Blamed For Conor McGregor’s Loss At UFC 329 Drake has made headlines in recent years for placing massive bets on some of the world’s biggest sporting events. His betting slips regularly go viral, turning every victory or defeat into an online spectacle. McGregor’s loss joins a lengthy list of athletes linked to the so-called curse. Drake has previously backed UFC stars Israel Adesanya, Sean Strickland and Charles Oliveira, along with heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury, only to watch each come up short. Reports also indicated the rapper lost a $200,000 wager earlier this year after picking Jake Paul in another marquee fight. Still, the narrative does not tell the full story. Drake has also celebrated several multimillion-dollar betting wins, showing his gambling record is far more balanced than the internet often suggests. Even so, McGregor’s defeat felt different. The bout ended before either fighter could settle into a rhythm, turning what was billed as one of the UFC’s biggest comeback moments into one of its shortest main events. Whether fans believe in the “Drake Curse” or dismiss it as internet folklore, the meme remains undefeated. With another seven-figure wager ending in disappointment, Drake once again found himself trending for reasons that had little to do with music.

Rapper Travis Scott has been sued in Florida state court by three luxury yacht crew members who allege he assaulted and threatened them during a chartered voyage off the coast of Miami in June 2024, nearly two years after the incident resulted in his arrest but no criminal prosecution. The complaint, filed Saturday, names Scott, whose legal name is Jacques Webster, as the defendant. Plaintiffs Adrian Frometa, the yacht’s captain, and charter managers John Steve Holguin and Mirnesa Hasanovic assert claims for assault, battery, false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress. They seek unspecified compensatory damages. According to the complaint, Scott chartered the 105-foot yacht Carpe Diem on June 19, 2024, for an evening cruise with three female guests. The plaintiffs allege Scott became increasingly intoxicated and disruptive, prompting Frometa to terminate the charter before its scheduled conclusion. Frometa alleges that after the yacht returned to the marina, Scott refused to leave the vessel and physically attacked him, shoving him from behind and striking him in the neck and chest. The complaint further alleges Scott repeatedly threatened to kill the captain during the confrontation. Miami Yachty Captain & Crew File Assault Lawsuit Against Rapper Travis Scott The lawsuit states that Frometa requested assistance from Holguin and Hasanovic, who responded to the marina. Holguin alleges Scott knocked him to the ground. Hasanovic and Holguin claim they retreated into the yacht’s cabin. They held a glass door shut as Scott allegedly attempted to force his way inside while continuing to issue threats. Law enforcement officers later arrested Scott on misdemeanor allegations of disorderly intoxication and trespassing. Prosecutors ultimately declined to pursue criminal charges arising from the incident. The plaintiffs further allege Scott compounded their injuries by posting his booking photograph on social media. By selling merchandise featuring the image, they contend, Scott trivialized the incident and exacerbated their emotional distress. Scott’s counsel had not publicly responded to the allegations at the time the complaint was filed. The case now proceeds through the civil litigation process, where the allegations remain unproven unless established through settlement or adjudication.

LeBron James addressed his future for the first time since his high-profile departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, telling a capacity crowd in New York that he is eager for the next chapter of his storied career. Speaking Thursday at Fanatics Fest NYC during a live recording of the “Mind the Game” podcast, James maintained a degree of mystery regarding his next team. While he avoided naming specific franchises, the four-time NBA champion expressed gratitude for his tenure in Southern California while acknowledging he is entering the sunset of his professional journey. “I spent eight great years with the Los Angeles Lakers, one of the most historical franchises in the world,” James said. He offered specific thanks to Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, the Buss family, and General Manager Rob Pelinka. “I’m gonna miss them all, obviously. So that was an unbelievable ride, and I’m just looking forward to what holds next as I wind down the final stages of my journey.” The 20-year veteran, who is now a free agent, has sparked a frenzy of speculation across the league. Analysts and fans have floated several potential destinations, ranging from a homecoming in Cleveland to a return to the Miami Heat. Rappers and various public figures, including Rick Ross, have already begun publicly lobbying for James to return to South Florida, where he previously won two championships. James seemed to embrace the media storm surrounding his decision, issuing a direct challenge to both his supporters and his critics. He noted that regardless of where he signs, he expects the basketball world to be watching. “If you’re a ride-or-die LeBron fan, if you’ve been down with me since day one, I hope you ride with me there,” James said. “If you’re a ride-or-die LeBron hater, that’s what you do anyway, so I’m looking forward to seeing you as well. But it’s gon’ be pretty fun.” As the NBA free agency period continues, the league remains on high alert. James emphasized that while the location may change, his approach to the game will remain consistent. “Wherever I land, I’m gonna do what I do best,” he said. The departure from Los Angeles marks the end of an era for the Lakers, who reached the playoffs multiple times and secured a title during James’ eight-year stay. For now, the basketball world remains in a “wait-and-see” phase as one of the greatest players in history prepares to finalize his next move.

Sean “Diddy” Combs, Snoop Dogg, and the estates of The Notorious B.I.G. and Angie Stone are among the names involved in a new copyright lawsuit. The lawsuit alleges that two songs used elements from an earlier composition without authorization. It was filed by David Bravo and Jean Albert Renaud. Furthermore, the complaint claims that “Nasty Girl” and “I Wanna Thank Ya” incorporate parts of their 1980 song “Skatin’,” originally performed by Eumir Deodato. The plaintiffs argue that the earlier track’s “harmonic, rhythmic, and melodic” elements were used as the foundation for the later recordings. Bravo and Renaud say they co-wrote and produced “Skatin’”. They also claim that portions of the song were used to support newly recorded vocals and rap performances. The lawsuit includes an assessment from musicologist and record producer Thomas Z. Shepard. The plaintiffs say Shepard identified similarities between the two works. The filing names Combs, Biggie’s estate, and Nelly in connection with the 2005 song “Nasty Girl.” Meanwhile, Snoop Dogg’s and Angie Stone’s estates are linked to the 2004 track “I Wanna Thank Ya.” Producer Jazze Pha, who received credits on both songs, is also named as a defendant. The complaint also takes aim at Sony Music Publishing, accusing the company of failing to act on behalf of the original songwriters. Moreover, Bravo and Renaud allege that the publisher ignored its obligations after determining that pursuing a claim involving “Nasty Girl” presented a “conflict of interest.” This is because of Sony’s connections to other writers involved. Lawsuit Raises Questions Over Sony Publishing’s Copyright Practices “Sony Publishing deliberately turned a blind eye to the unauthorized use of Plaintiffs’ four-bar foundational backing track,” the lawsuit states. The complaint adds, “This flagrant disparity highlights that Sony Publishing’s refusal to protect Plaintiffs’ copyright was not an administrative oversight, but a calculated decision to maximize the profits of its other lucrative clients at the direct expense of Plaintiffs.” According to the filing, Bravo and Renaud did not discover the alleged unauthorized use until May 2024. As a result, the lawsuit now places renewed attention on long-running debates over music sampling, copyright ownership, and the role publishers play in protecting creators’ work.

Boosie Badazz is taking legal action after saying he lost $600,000 while trying to pursue a presidential pardon connected to his federal gun case. The rapper revealed that he paid Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, two political figures who have faced public controversy in recent years, to help navigate the pardon process. They were also engaged to make contact with people connected to former President Donald Trump. According to Boosie, the effort did not produce the result he was seeking. Therefore, he is now attempting to recover a substantial amount of money. The situation drew further attention after Akademiks weighed in on whether the payment should be viewed as a bribe or a lobbying arrangement. He argued that Boosie was not attempting to buy a pardon. Instead, he hired a group that claimed it could assist with the process. “Boosie didn’t pay for a bribe he paid a lobbyist group to try to get him a pardon. Unfortunately for him legally they couldnt guarantee him favorable results. Def not getting back the whole $600k but if that retainer agreement I saw is real he has a case for $300k back,” Akademiks wrote. Following the discussion, Boosie announced plans to sue Wohl and Burkman for $10 million, accusing them of fraud over the failed effort. The lawsuit would shift the dispute from questions surrounding the pardon attempt to a legal fight over the money exchanged. It would also address the services provided. Neither a pardon nor any official clemency decision resulted from the arrangement. I’m suing for 10 million n federal court now #staytuned — Boosie BadAzz (@BOOSIEOFFICIAL) July 15, 2026 Boosie’s Pardon Push Draws White House Response The White House later addressed the matter, distancing itself from Wohl and Burkman while warning that relying on them “will actively harm their chances,” according to an insider familiar with the matter. Officials confirmed that documents connected to Boosie’s case were submitted by Maghan Blanco. However, they emphasized that receiving materials does not mean a pardon request has been approved or given special treatment. The administration also stated that Wohl and Burkman have never contacted the White House about clemency matters. Officials added that they do not “support their work.” Trump has reportedly described attempts by individuals to profit from pardon requests as “detestable.” The dispute highlights the uncertainty surrounding unofficial routes to presidential clemency. It also highlights the risks people face when relying on outside intermediaries.