Chicago rapper Lil Durk and his wife, India Royale, set the record straight on their marriage while the rapper prepares for trial. As the Chicago rapper awaits a federal trial, with his court date recently postponed from April to August, speculation about the couple’s marriage has intensified online. The delay sparked fresh rumors, with X users questioning whether Royale has remained by his side. The chatter escalated when podcaster Myron Gaines shared photos on X appearing to show Royale with another man. In his post, Gaines alleged that she skipped Durk’s recent court hearing and added his own commentary about loyalty, writing, “Women are NOT naturally loyal and 99% of CAN’T be because it’s against their own survival instincts.” Royale did not stay silent. “Shut Up B***h,” she responded directly. She later urged critics to stop spreading rumors, adding, “Y’all taking it too far now. Stop with the false narrative.” When one user referred to Durk as her “BD,” Royale quickly clarified her relationship status. “Husband. Free that man!” she wrote, making her stance unmistakable. Rapper Lil Durk’s Wife India Royale Debunks Break-Up Rumors Throughout the online back-and-forth, Royale has emphasized that her marriage should not be reduced to social media commentary. Supporters flooded her mentions with messages of encouragement, though speculation continued to circulate. Durk’s legal situation has remained a major topic in hip-hop headlines, drawing intense public attention. For Royale, that spotlight has meant defending her relationship in real time. Her message, however, has stayed consistent. Despite the distance and mounting legal pressure, she identifies herself first and foremost as Durk’s wife — and she has made it clear she intends to stand by him.

Bhad Bhabie has just received some bad news in regards to her health. The 22-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Danielle Bregoli, shared a sobering update Saturday on X about her ongoing cancer treatment. “Bad news from my doctor yesterday, God has the last say, so not my cancer,” she wrote. She did not provide additional details, but the message struck a defiant tone rooted in faith. Bad news from my doctor yesterday, god has the last say so not my cancer . — Bhad Bhabie (@BhadBhabie) February 28, 2026 Bregoli first revealed her diagnosis in November 2024 after fans speculated about her dramatic weight loss. At the time, she addressed critics head-on via Instagram Stories. “I’m sorry my cancer medicine made me lose weight,” she wrote. “I’m slowly gaining back. So, stop running the worst narratives.” The post shut down rumors and confirmed she was undergoing treatment. Specifics about her illness remain under wraps. According to TMZ, Bregoli has not disclosed the type of cancer she is battling, though she has referenced an elevated white blood cell count. The outlet reported that a family source confirmed she is receiving medical care. Bhad Bhabie Informs Her Fans She’s Just Received Bad News From The Doctor Last fall, she briefly spoke to Daily Mail outside LAX airport, saying she was “OK” but “not prepared” to discuss her condition publicly. Earlier this month, Bhad Bhabie shared a tweet that alluded to bad news on the horizon, tweeting, “Take the good with the bad.” Bregoli shot to fame in 2016 after a viral appearance on Dr. Phil, where she delivered the now-infamous catchphrase, “Cash me outside, how ’bout dat,” alongside her mother, Barbara Ann Bregoli, and host Phil McGraw. The moment launched her into internet stardom. She later pivoted into music, becoming the youngest female rapper to land on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017. Since then, she has built a lucrative career across entertainment and social media. Now, as she continues treatment, Bregoli’s focus appears fixed on recovery — and on keeping the public informed in her own words.

Steph Curry will miss more time as he copes with his knee injury. ​According to ESPN, will sit out at least five more games and will be reevaluated in the next 10 days. The Warriors are set to take on the Los Angeles Clippers, the Houston Rockets, the Oklahoma Thunder, the Utah Jazz, and the Chicago Bulls. ​The Warriors are 4-6 since he’s been sidelined. ​Curry is suffering from patellofemoral pain syndrome, also known as “runner’s knee.” The injury consists of swelling and pain around the kneecap. ​”This is a weird one,” Curry said to ESPN’s Malika Andrews during an in-game interview Saturday. “It’s kind of unpredictable how it’ll heal.” ​ Stephen Curry injury update: pic.twitter.com/YB6M0XZNcJ — Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) March 2, 2026 ​ “It’s going to be a little longer,” Curry continued. “Right now, with this one, it’s about each day. Can you stack good days? I’ve done that. Hopefully they can unleash me on the court soon and hopefully get back sooner than later.” THE WARRIORS ARE HOLDING ON TO EIGHTH PLACE IN THE WESTERN CONFERENCE ​Currently, the  Warriors are 31-29, in the eighth seed, which would qualify them for the play-in tournament. Curry is looking forward to finishing strong as the Warriors make a final playoff push. “Trying to stay in shape, strengthen everything else around the body, knowing at this stage, once you get back, it’s a full sprint to the playoffs,” Curry said. “Once I get back on the court, it’s a little bit of a pain tolerance thing. But it’s just something you don’t want lingering because it can get worse.” Through 39 games, the 37-year-old superstar is averaging 27.2 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.5 rebounds. He’s shooting 93.1% free-throw percentage, 39.1% from beyond the arc, and made his 12th All-Star selection. Along with Curry, Jimmy Butler is out for the season with an ACL injury. Also, the newly acquired Kristaps Porzingis will miss his fourth straight game with a general illness. The Warriors will host the L.A. Clippers at the Chase Center on Monday, March 2, at 10 p.m. ET.

Donned in traditional African garb, Samuel L. Jackson took the stage at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards to honor the late Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memory. Throughout his impassioned speech, he gave an overview of the civil rights icon’s life and legacy. “We all know the story of Jesse Jackson,” Jackson began. “Born to an 18-year-old unwed mother in Greenville, South Carolina. Growing up in the Jim Crow South, getting out on a path that led him to the top of the mountain.” “For over half a century — which is a long damn time to be on the front lines — he advocated for the poor, the disenfranchised, for those who needed work,” Jackson continued. “And he found jobs for our community in every endeavor, including entertainment.” Jackson also acknowledged how the activist inspired him in his youth. “He inspired a young man who has the same last name as his — one Samuel L. Jackson.” Samuel L. Jackson honors the late great Rev. Jesse Jackson at the 2026 #NAACPImageAwards pic.twitter.com/iuHJxTt97L — clubheartbreak (@clubheartbreak) March 1, 2026 “We will carry the torch he lit and keep hope alive,” Jackson Says Jackson also made a call-to-action to all the attendees in the room to stand up for injustice, no matter how small. “All of us, in some degree or another, have spoken out, marched, protested… inspired by a man who now, I’m sure, resides with the good Lord in heaven,” Jackson said. “…Whenever we see that a wrong must be made right, all of us can ask ourselves: W.J.D. — what would Jesse do?” “We will continue his mission,” Jackson declared toward the end of his speech. “We will carry the torch he lit and keep hope alive. And we will not be erased from this country’s history because we are somebody…” Earlier this month, Rev. Jesse Jackson passed away after battling a rare neurological disorder. He had been surrounded by family at home in Chicago, Illinois. “Our father was a servant leader — not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world. We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family,” the family wrote in a statement.

Nicki Minaj was just dumped by another lawyer over a “communication breakdown,” according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. The outlet reports the rapper’s attorney, Matthew Abbott, recently filed a motion to withdraw his representation. The news couldn’t have come at a worse time, especially as the rapper faces a $10,000,000 lawsuit brought on by a former fan, Tameer Peak. Abbott —who is part of the legal team for a new management company Minaj hired—claims he hasn’t heard from the rapper in months. The documents reveal he and the management company have tried to reach out to the “Starships” rapper and her accountants “several times” via text and email, but to no avail. Last year, Abbott filed a motion for the court to grant Nicki an extension to find her a permanent attorney after her former lawyer, Judd Burstein, abruptly quit. The outlet noted that the judge has not yet ruled on the motion; however, a deadline for Nicki to respond to the request has been set. View this post on Instagram Nicki Minaj’s Social Media Following Reportedly Flooded With Bots Nicki Minaj’s fan base—commonly referred to as the Barbz—has become infamous for leading attacks on the rapper’s detractors. Now, it’s being revealed that her social media following has been plagued by thousands of fake accounts, according to a new study. Cyabra, the firm behind the study, is an Israeli disinformation security company that detects fake social media accounts, per its website. The study, titled “Coordinated Inauthentic Amplification of Political Discourse on Nicki Minaj’s X Account,” gave an overview of the rapper’s X account and who has been amplifying her posts. Over the past few months, Minaj has become an unofficial mascot for Trump’s MAGA movement, using her platform to amplify right-wing talking points such as Voter ID regulations, hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccine, and more. These particular posts have seen significant amplification over the past few months. However, according to the study, a “materially elevated level of inauthentic activity” is happening in the comment section of these posts.

It’s been nearly five years since Nipsey Hussle’s untimely death. His legacy lives on in the hearts of his fans and loved ones; now, his hometown, Los Angeles, is paying homage to his memory. On Saturday (Feb. 27), the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue was renamed in the rapper’s honor. Nip’s longtime partner, Lauren London, who was present at the emotional ceremony, says the rapper predicted it all. “When me and Nip first started dating, we would drive by over here and he would be like, ‘You know, Boogie, one day, they’re gonna name this whole section after me.’ And here we are today,” she said. LA City Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Councilwoman Heather Hutt, and California State Assemblyman Isaac Bryan were also in attendance, CBS News Los Angeles reports. LOS ANGELES, CA – JANUARY 17: Rapper Nipsey Hussle attends a basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on January 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) “I think that everybody who knew Hussle knows that Hussle loved the area,” says Nipsey Hussle’s older brother Blacc Sam Later in the ceremony, the “Dedication” rapper’s older brother, Blacc Sam, gave an impassioned speech. “I think that everybody who knew Hussle knows that Hussle loved the area. Crenshaw and Slauson meant everything to bro,” he said. “This corner has a lot of memories.” Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in March 2019 in front of his Marathon Clothing store. Back in August 2024, Blacc Sam opened up about that fateful day. During an interview with Big Boy TV, he noted that while he agrees Eric Holder — who’s currently doing a sentence of 60 years to Life — is the shooter, someone else was holding the strings. As Sam explains, whenever Nip was present at the store, security protocols were tight. “Somebody [would] come to the shop, they know we in the doorway,” he began. “When Hussle pull up, we in the doorway. You’re gonna see me with a hoodie on and I got a pistol on me. You’re gonna see one of my team members in the hoodie in the doorway with a pistol.”

Flavor Flav is stepping up to help the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team celebrate their recent gold medal at the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics the right way. The Public Enemy rapper will host a “She Got Game” weekend event in Las Vegas from July 16-19; however, he’ll need some assistance from the public. Earlier this week, he launched a GoFundMe for the event and shared it on his social media. “Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations, so I created a GoFundMe,” he wrote in an X post on Feb. 26. “I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the U.S.” It was reported that the U.S. Women’s Hockey Team had been invited to the White House to celebrate their gold medal win, but ultimately turned it down, along with four other gold medalists. Many of y’all asked how you can support and donate to our female athletes and the celebrations,,, so I created a Go Fund Me. I’m hopeful this can have an impact beyond the weekend and help those that represent the best of the UShttps://t.co/V2KnQs48eF — FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) February 26, 2026 Flavor Flav Launches Fundraiser To Assist Black Families Displaced By L.A. Wildfires This isn’t the first time Flava Flav has stepped up to help others. Amid the L.A. wildfires last year, the legendary hype man launched a fundraiser in collaboration with GoFundMe and the Black Music Action Coalition to assist Black families that were displaced throughout L.A. County. “So many of y’all have helped in the aftermath of the L.A. fires…so many of y’all have received help,” Flav wrote in an Instagram post around the time. “But there’s SO MANY more that REALLY need your help. It’s been inspiring to see so many people come together as one to lift each other up, and I just want to highlight one aspect of the larger LA community in dire need.” Recipients of the funds were selected from a consolidated list in the Displaced Black Families GoFundMe Directory. The list was created by Community Aid Dena, AFROPUNK, and WalkGood LA. “The Black community in Altadena shares a rich, historic, and resilient legacy, one spanning multiple generations,” the fundraiser explained. “They paved a way for themselves through the Great Migration, segregation, redlining, and more to establish a community where their families could build, grow, and celebrate life together. Now, generations later they face an unimaginable tragedy brought on by the LA county wildfires.”

Will Smith is hitting back at claims of sexual harassment brought on by a violinist who performed on his Based on a True Story tour. According to court documents obtained by Billboard, Smith’s lawyers are seeking to have the “farce of a lawsuit” dismissed. The violinist, Brian King Joseph, who was a season 13 finalist on America’s Got Talent, accused Smith of wrongfully terminating him. Joseph claims he was fired after someone broke into his hotel and left “sexually aggressive materials” in his room. He believes that the incident was connected to Smith and was a form of “grooming.” “Brian King Joseph is using the California court system to maliciously ensnare [Will Smith] in a frivolous lawsuit,” the court documents read. “The false and salacious allegations in plaintiff’s complaint undoubtedly make for tabloid fodder but, like most tabloid stories, they are untrue, inflammatory, legally baseless, and are nothing but an attempted money grab.” HOLLYWOOD, CA – FEBRUARY 24: Actor Will Smith attends the Warner Bros. Pictures’ “Focus” premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 24, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) Smith Lawyer’s Claim Violinist was ‘Erratic’ and made other performers ‘uncomfortable’ Smith claims Joseph was dismissed for repeatedly arriving late to rehearsals and for behaving “erratically.” He also alleged that Joseph was making other performers feel “uncomfortable.” Per the suit, Joseph had never been promised a long-term position with the band. “Plaintiff was never promised a regular position in the band,” the documents continued. “Ultimately, it was determined that plaintiff was not a good fit for the band, and he was not invited to perform at further shows.” Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett-Smith, is facing her own legal drama. As we previously reported, Jada Pinkett-Smith is being sued by Will Smith’s former assistant. Pinkett-Smith has been accused of threatening Bilaal Salaam. She allegedly said he would “end up missing” or “catch a bullet” if he continued “telling her business.” Salaam, who says he’s been a “best friend” of Will Smith for almost 40 years, claims he’s  “worked closely” with the actor. He noted that he was included photos in the actor’s memoir Will.

The Fulton County medical examiner has determined the cause of death for Nathan Smith. Officials listed the cause as “drowning in the setting of psilocybin use,” and the manner of death as an accident. Nathan Smith, 27, performed under the name DJ Young Slade. He was reported missing on Feb. 3. Authorities found a body in a nearby pond three days later. Police said there was “no indication of foul play” in the case. The Police Report The report said toxicology showed psilocybin, the psychoactive ingredient in certain mushrooms. Investigators said the drug was a factor in the drowning. The medical examiner’s office provided the ruling on Friday. Lil Jon confirmed his son’s death after rescue teams located a body in a park pond north of Atlanta. The discovery followed an extensive search by local crews. Family members had urged the public to keep them in their thoughts. Milton police said Smith left his home early on the day he was reported missing. He departed without a phone and may have been disoriented, the department said. Officers released few other details while the medical examiner completed its work. Friends and fellow artists reacted to the news on social media. They remembered Smith as a creative young musician. He had worked as a DJ, producer and engineer. He also had recently graduated from New York University. Local rescue crews used divers to search ponds and other waterways. Those teams located the body that was later identified as the missing man. Fire and police officials thanked volunteers and urged people to avoid speculation while authorities finished the inquiry. The medical examiner’s ruling ends the formal cause-of-death phase of the probe. Police said the investigation remains open. They asked anyone with relevant information to contact Milton authorities. The medical examiner’s report closes one chapter in a painful story. Local authorities said the investigation remains open for procedural reasons. Milton police asked anyone with information to contact their investigators. Lil Jon is known for hits like “Get Low.” He also has a young daughter, Nahara. The family has asked for privacy while they grieve. The rapper recently said he was grateful to have had time with his son before his death

Gina Huynh resurfaced in the public conversation this week during a livestream that was later shared widely online. Speaking openly about her past relationship with Sean Combs, she also addressed her long-running tension with his former partner, Yung Miami. The remarks revisited a rivalry that dates back to the period when Combs and the City Girls rapper were publicly involved. Huynh did not soften her feelings. “Yung Miami can suck my dck,” she said during the stream, responding to questions from viewers about the source of their conflict. She added, “I wasn’t even thinking about her,” while maintaining that she believes Miami played a role in Combs’s legal troubles. “She snitched on my man’s so I don’t fck with her,” Huynh said, offering no further detail. At the same time, Huynh expressed continued support for Combs, despite their relationship having ended years ago. “I hope he gets out in a couple months,” she said, echoing language from a letter she previously submitted during his bail proceedings. In that letter, she described him as a “changed man” who “has not been violent for many years” and “has been committed to being a father first.” Combs appeals as personal ties linger Combs is serving a 50-month federal sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He is incarcerated at Fort Dix in New Jersey and is scheduled for release on May 8, 2028. His attorneys are pursuing an appeal, with a hearing set for April 9, 2026, as part of an expedited process. Huynh’s comments underscore how personal relationships continue to intersect with Combs’s legal case. Even from a distance, old alliances and grievances remain part of the public narrative.