Eve recently revealed a list of women rappers who she believes have long careers in the industry.  During an interview with the Joe and Jada podcast, the Ruff Ryders legend shared her of some women rappers that she thinks have “sustainability” in the game. “I think there are some, I don’t think it’s going to be a lot,” Eve said. “I think Doechii will be there, I think Cardi has made her way…I love GloRilla, I think Glo will be there. Latto‘s dope.” She also noted that there’s a lot of “crap” in the rap world, but she has a deep affection for have favorites. In another interview with Complex’s Jordan Rose, she thanked Nicki Minaj, recognizing her as a “trendsetter”  “Once she responded, I was like, I was supposed to do that,” Eve said of including the tidbit in her book. “And I’m so happy that that happened because it’s one of those things in life, no matter what line of work you’re in, no matter what you do, we’re always in our heads so much thinking that someone else is thinking about you in some way. And everybody’s in their own bubble. “And if you sometimes just come together and have a conversation, you’ll see that, ‘Oh, man, we was feeling the same way,’” she continued. “We could have had dope conversations on set instead of just tiptoeing around each other or whatever.”

Mathew Knowles isn’t holding back when it comes to the recent break-in that resulted in Beyoncé’s unreleased material being stolen. While speaking on The Don Lemon Show on August 1st, the former Destiny’s Child manager addressed the July 8th incident where choreographer Christopher Grant’s rented Jeep Wagoneer was broken into in Atlanta. Grant’s vehicle contained more than just personal belongings. According to reports, thieves took hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music, show layouts, past and upcoming set lists, clothing, luggage, and high-end headphones. The Atlanta Police Department is investigating and has already questioned at least one individual. Knowles questioned why a choreographer would be in possession of such sensitive material in the first place. “The choreographer had better be glad that I’m not still managing her cause he would be in hot water,” he told Lemon. “First of all, why did he have a hard drive with all her music as a choreographer? And if he did have it, why didn’t he secure it? You never ever would leave anything like that in a car.” Though he admitted he only knows what’s been made public, Knowles made it clear he would have handled things differently if he were still involved in Beyoncé’s career. He also reflected on the moment during Beyoncé’s June 28 concert in Houston when a prop vehicle malfunctioned mid-performance. The equipment tilted at an awkward angle, forcing the singer to stop the show briefly. “Beyoncé’s such a professional and her team is so professional. Nobody panicked, and she told them with a stern voice to let her down. They realized they were wrong. They handled it very, very well,” Knowles said, showing full confidence in his daughter’s ability to stay calm and in control on stage.

Jeezy nearly missed his Baltimore show, but one dedicated Uber driver made sure the night went on. On August 4th, the rapper posted the full story to Instagram, describing how a series of setbacks turned into a 10-hour road trip that ended just minutes before he hit the stage. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jeezy Things started to fall apart when severe weather caused all flights to Baltimore and Washington, D.C. to be canceled. Stuck without a way to travel by air, Jeezy and his team decided to drive. A couple of hours into the trip, though, they hit a major obstacle. “We hit an object on the highway, puncturing the gas tank and causing fuel to leak everywhere,” Jeezy wrote. The team pulled into a small gas station in South Carolina to figure out their next move. Attempts to secure a private jet were unsuccessful due to weather, leaving them with few options. That’s when they booked an Uber to reach a rental car location. Enter Tanner, the driver who would go far beyond what anyone expected. “I assured him that whatever it was, he’d have it,” Jeezy said. “Like real one, he didn’t hesitate and just kept driving.” Tanner drove Jeezy all the way to Baltimore, logging ten hours on the road and pulling up just ten minutes before the concert was set to begin. Jeezy made it to the stage, and the show went on as planned. To show his appreciation, Jeezy invited Tanner backstage and gave him a Snowman tee. “Shout out to the real MVP, my Uber driver Tanner! Not all heroes wear capes!” he said during the concert while sharing the story with the crowd. What started as a travel nightmare turned into a memory that Jeezy and his fans won’t forget.

Jim Jones may be heading to the podcast world. The Harlem rapper has been teasing his first foray into podcasting, showing footage of his new studio on social media. “Don’t get scared now new Pod cast on th[e] way,” Jones wrote in the caption on Instagram. “I done made all yal pod cast hott time to take my spot back lol lol lol lol.”  “Is y’all ready for my podcast? Because none of you could talk more sh*t than me, I promise you that,” he continued. “This is actually one of the podcast setups we have in the facility that’s here for rent,” he continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by jimjonescapo (@jimjonescapo) “I know y’all got nervous,” he added. “You never know what might could happen. I might just do one for fun.” If Jones becomes a podcast host, he’s sure to attract a large audience as he loves to share his controversial views on any topic. Recently, Jones claimed that he has more  Billboard hits than Nas. “My son can’t tell me one Nas record,” Jones said of Nas’ reach.. “There must be some type of misconception when it comes to Jim Jones and what Jim Jones has done in this game. A lot of these rappers have done a tremendous job. And I take nothing away from them. But they forget, I got a hell of a catalog. Gold records, platinum records. … Check my track record. Then check everybody else’s track record.” He also said that he was responsible for Nas going viral for the first time since his feud with JAY-Z. “What I did for Nas probably never been done for him in his life. He’s never been that viral at all. Ever,” Jones claimed. “Ever. He’s never been talked about like this ever in his life.”

In honor of the 1-year anniversary of her Sugar Honey Iced Tea album release, Latto has partnered with Apple Bottom Jeans for an exclusive fashion collection.  Taking to social media, Latto announced the new collaboration. “To kick off the celebration of my 1 year anniversary of Sugar Honey Iced Tea I’m launching my exclusive collab with Apple Bottoms! ? Limited quantities available now at www.AppleBottoms.com/Latto,” Latto wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Jasmine Brand (@the.jasmine.brand) Speaking of the collaboration, the apparel company’s website says, “Blending Latto’s signature style with iconic Y2K fashion, this collab brings a fresh take on the looks that made Apple Bottoms a hip-hop staple.”  The collection features 16 items inspired by  Latto’s one of a kind style. From cheetah print pants to brown velour sets to statement and their signature blue denim. In addition to Apple Bottom’s signature OG Mid Rise Skinny Jean, fans can also purchase tube tops, Y2K-inspired sweatsuits, cheetah-print bottoms, and more, all with Latto’s touch. Prices range between $30 and $100.  Released on August 9, 2024, Sugar Honey Iced Tea features 21 tracks, including previously released singles like “Put It on da Floor,” “Sunday Service,” and “Big Mama.” Originally launched in 2002 by Nelly, Apple Bottoms has been going through a rebrand for a brand new consumer market since 2024.

Comedy legend Katt Williams will bring his hilarious commentary to the PGA Tour for the second straight year. The comedy legend will be an on-course correspondent at the PGA Tour Live event at the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis. Williams will team up with ESPN analyst Michael Collins. The two previously worked together at the 2024 Tour Championship. In an interview with the Hollywood Reporter, Williams explained why his handicap is 19. “OK, so I had to establish a handicap when I tore my rotator cuff. So, I came in as a 19 handicap, but I shoot low 80s,” Williams said. “You certainly don’t want to bet me! I know it won’t be that when I get ready to do it again. Eighty-three is a good and gettable score for me all across the country at excellent courses.” Along with his love of the sport, Williams sees golf as a metaphor for everyday life. “The thing that I like about golf is that it permeates so many different parts of your life,” Williams said. “It’s not like it fixes everything, but it gives you a new parameter for things. The first four holes not going to your liking? It has the ability to ruin the day, but it [doesn’t have to]. You can fix this front nine, you see? And level this front nine out to where you can still have a good 18.” Williams will take the mic on Thursday, Aug. 7 and Friday, Aug. 8, at 9 a.m. ET for the first postseason event of the 2025 FedExCup Playoffs. PGA Tour Live streams on ESPN+. The 2025 FedEx St. Jude Championship will also be live-streamed on Peacock.

Boosie Badazz revealed over the weekend that he’s accepted a federal plea deal related to a gun charge. The Louisiana native—whose real name is Torrence Hatch Jr.—first faced weapons charges in 2023, only for the case to be dismissed. However, a new indictment followed the next year, reviving federal scrutiny. “JUST ACCEPTED A PLEA FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ON MY GUN CASE,” Boosie wrote on Twitter on August 4, as reported by The Shade Room. “I THOUGHT THIS CASE WAS OVER N I WAS GOING TO GET ON WITH MY LIFE BUT ‘GOD DONT MAKE MISTAKES’ N IM TIRED OF FIGHTING.” In his post, Boosie underscored the emotional toll of the case and how family factored into his decision to stop contesting the charges. “TALKED TO MY FAMILY N THIS IS THE RIGHT DECISION,” he said, later adding, “TO ALL MY FANS ACROSS THE WORLD SAY A PRAYER FOR YA BOY N GO GET THE NEW ALBUM #wordsofarealone.” While the full terms of the plea remain sealed, the announcement leaves open questions about what lies ahead for the outspoken artist. Boosie backs Arenas, fuels hip-hop bias debate Boosie’s legal issues have been both persistent and public. After the initial 2023 charge, prosecutors brought fresh allegations in July 2024, including a drug-related count. The artist has also inserted himself into other high-profile controversies, most recently weighing in on the federal arrest of former NBA player Gilbert Arenas. Arenas was briefly detained and later released on a $50,000 bond in connection to an alleged illegal gambling ring. Boosie responded online, not only questioning the charges but defending Arenas’s actions. “HE SET A POKER GAME AT HIS SPOT N WON OFF THE HANDS PLAYED. WTF. THATS THE SAME AS A GETTING A CUT OFF A DICE GAME THATS AT YOUR HOME N TO MILLIONAIRES THATS A CLEANING FEE,” he wrote. “YOU KNOW HOW MANY SUCCESSFUL ATHLETES, RAPPERS, COACHES, BUISNESS MEN N WOMEN CALL THEY FRIENDS OVER TO F*CKING GAMBLE. THESE R X PROFESSIONALS WHO ENJOY GAMBLIN.” His comments reflect an ongoing frustration with what some artists see as double standards in how celebrity behavior—particularly in hip-hop—is policed. Boosie’s case, while unique in its details, echoes a broader pattern in hip-hop where legal entanglements often intersect with questions of profiling, cultural expression, and reputation. For some, these battles serve as cautionary tales. For others, they fuel conversations around systemic disparity. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)

Lil Uzi Vert is at the center of a new lawsuit after a man claims the rapper ordered an attack that left him physically and emotionally scarred. The lawsuit, filed by Vaughn Trotman in New York, points to an incident that allegedly happened on April 17, 2024, in Manhattan. According to AllHipHop, Trotman says everything started when he took a photo of Lil Uzi’s car while walking along Broadway near 27th Street. According to the suit, that small act sparked a sudden outburst. Lil Uzi allegedly responded by using a racial slur and shouting to his team, “get that man in the blue,” identifying Trotman by his jacket. What followed, according to attorney Jack Berry, was a violent attack involving both Lil Uzi and his entourage. “[Lil Uzi] then emerged from his vehicle and descended upon [Vaughn] as well while [Vaughn] was being choked, kicked, and punched,” said Berry. The lawsuit accuses Lil Uzi of personally participating in the assault while yelling insults at the victim. Trotman says the physical injuries were severe. He claims damage to his neck, back, and right shoulder required surgery. Along with that came emotional trauma and financial losses from being unable to work after the incident. After the alleged assault, Lil Uzi reportedly addressed the damage to Trotman’s phone before tossing money into the crowd. “[Lil Uzi] unrolled his window, acknowledged that he broke [Vaughn’s] phone, and then, to add insult to literal injury, threw a handful of hundred-dollar bills into the crowd while calling [Vaughn] an expletive. [Lil Uzi] drove away from the scene of the attack,” Berry added. The suit names Lil Uzi Vert, his company Uzivert LLC, and several unnamed individuals. It accuses them of assault, battery, and negligence. As of now, Lil Uzi’s camp has remained silent.

Doechii has officially announced her upcoming “Live from the Swamp Tour.” Produced by Live Nation, “the 12-city North American headline run will kick off on October 14 at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago.  Additionally, the Grammy Award winner will travel to “Toronto, the Eastern Seaboard, Georgia, Texas, and Arizona, and wrap up with a trio of West Coast shows in San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle.” Pre-sale tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, August 8, at 10:00 AM local time, and fans must sign up HERE by Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 PM local time.  General tickets will be on sale beginning Monday, August 11, at 10:00 AM local time at livefromtheswamp.com. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Swamp Princess (@doechii) Doechii made the announcement following her Lollapalooza debut, which garnered rave reviews, noting her set was “a hip hop master class,” the Chicago Tribune wrote. “Welcoming thousands to Doechii’s School of Hip Hop, complete with a giant, funhouse-style boombox center stage, she rapped, writhed, and twerked circles around a troupe of dancers (delivering choreography that would make the great, ballroom pioneer Willi Ninja proud) and delivered lessons in bars, flow, genre, scratching and word play,” the Tribune continued. Check below for the dates for  “Live From the Swamp Tour” and Doechii’s other performances. Live from the Swamp Tour Tue Oct 14 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom Fri Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – Coca Cola Coliseum Sun Oct 19 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall Tue Oct 21 – Washington, DC – The Anthem Thu Oct 23 – Charlotte, NC – Bojangles Coliseum Mon Oct 27 – Atlanta, GA – Coca Cola Roxy Wed Oct 29 – Dallas, TX – Toyota Music Factory Fri Oct 31 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall Mon Nov 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre Wed Nov 05 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square Fri Nov 07 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium Mon Nov 10 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater Festival Performances Sun Aug 17 – Hasselt, Belgium – Pukkelpop Festival Sat Sep 27 – Queens, NY – All Things Go Festival Sun Sep 28 – Colombia, MD – All Things Go Festival Sat Oct 04 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival Sat Oct 11 – Austin, TX – Austin City Limits Festival Sun Oct 26 – Atlanta, GA – One Music Festival Australian Dates Sat Dec 06 – Ballarat, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sun Dec 07 – Perth, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sat Dec 13 – Canberra, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival Sun Dec 14 – Gold Coast, Australia – Spilt Milk Festival

If you’re over 35, you don’t have a huge chance of being approached by Trick Daddy. During an interview on the “Nene Leakes Show,” Trick revealed some requirements he has established for women who want to get involved with him. “I’m very wide—like wide open, very whore-ish man. With the exception of you and maybe two or three other women, right. I’m not attracted to no women over 35 years old,” he said. “Y’all standards are too high, y’all are too emotional, y’all are damaged goods from y’all past relationships.” 51-year-old Trick Daddy says he isn’t attracted to women over 35 and believes they’re washed up pic.twitter.com/Zy8FBoud5W — Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) August 4, 2025 After the clip went viral, many took some time to share their thoughts about him and his views. “Trick daddy is the epitome of old and washed up. Plus, he’s not easy on the eyes, so him saying this about women is actually laughable, one user wrote. “Sir, have you seen yourself?” “Trick Daddy is the same man that said Black girls need to tighten up, when comparing them to white & Spanish women,” another user said. “Trick Daddy been looking like a melted Snickers for like a solid decade. Life already beating his a$$ enough, keep your words and ignore that ni$$a,” another user commented. While Trick may be currently on the market looking for love, he was previously married to Joy Young for numerous years.  After the couple reportedly got married in the early 2000s, they separated in 2022. During their relationship, they appeared in the cast of the hit reality series Love & Hip Hop: Miami.