Kid Cudi accused Drake of “kicking him while he was down.” During an interview with CBS Mornings, Cudi detailed how he and Drake had a fallen out over ghostwriting allegations. In a tweet at the time,  Cudi said that Drake and Kanye West can’t be the greatest rappers with “30 people writing songs for them.” Drake responded in 2016 with a diss track “Two Birds, One Stone” and named Cudi who was in a rehab at the time. “I was like, oh okay, you wanna kick me when I’m down. Great,” Cudi said. “But he wanted to play the game with me. He wanted me to put him in my song or whatever and I’m not that type of artist. “I’m not going to the studio angry rapping about some other man and putting him in my art. That’s not what we’re gonna do here,” he contined. “I’m gonna come to your doorstep and I’mma let you know that I’mma see you. I’mma see you and that’s a promise.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by CBS Mornings (@cbsmornings) Eventually, the two rap stars were able to patch things up after West who set up a meeting between them. Cudi gave a guest verse on Drake’s Certified Lover Boy. “I went on to do a record for him for his album, but granted, I haven’t heard from him ever since,” he expressed.  “It just let me know that time is over. We’ll never be homies like we were before. I don’t have any beef with him anymore and I’m not mad at him or anything,” Cudi said. “It’s just time has gone by. We are in different places. It’s all good. I know he loves me. I know that. And I know he respects me as an artist. That’s good enough for me.”

“Don’t Call It a Comeback!” According to PEOPLE, LL COOL J is returning to host the 2025 MTV VMAs. This marks the second time LL will host the ceremony. In 2022, he co-hosted with Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow. The “Mama Said Knock You Out” has a long history with MTV. In 1991,  he won his first Moon Person in for Best Rap and was the first rapper ever to receive the Video Vanguard Award in 1997. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Video Music Awards (@vmas) Uncle L and MTV go way back. He performed onstage during the 50 years of hip-hop all-star tribute. in 2023, he celebrated the 40th anniversary of Def Jam Records with Public Enemy in 2024. This song, “Murdergram Deaux”, his duet with Eminem, is nominated in the Best Hip-Hop category from LL Cool J’s 2024 album The Force this year. The MTV VMAs revealed their nominees for the upcoming awards show on August 5, and Kendrick Lamar and Bruno Mars have 11 nominations.  Lady Gaga, for the first time in her career,  is the most-nominated artist for the VMAs with 12 nominations.  ROSÉ and Sabrina Carpenter have eight nominations. Ariana Grande and The Weeknd have seven nominations. Billie Eilish has six nods, and Charli xcx received five nods. Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, who are both nominated for artist of the year. The 2025 MTV VMAs air live from UBS Arena in New York on Sunday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS (for the first time) and MTV. The ceremony will also stream on Paramount+.

Saweetie and Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho just gave fans another reason to believe their rumored romance is the real deal. Over the summer, the two were spotted at The Apollo Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Santa Monica, where Sancho made a bold move that had everything to do with the “My Type” rapper. Saweetie & Jadon Sancho Hit Tattoo Shop, Soccer Star Gets Her Middle Name Inked https://t.co/2IusVpz9v5 pic.twitter.com/0Mp1hmFFTO — TMZ (@TMZ) August 14, 2025 Sources at the shop say Sancho had “Qiava,” Saweetie’s middle name, inked in delicate cursive behind his left ear. For anyone keeping track, Saweetie’s full name is Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper, making the tattoo a clear and personal nod to her. That wasn’t his only update. Sancho also had an older tattoo on his hand that once read “her only” replaced with a colorful flower design. While it’s unclear who that original dedication was for, it seems that chapter is closed. Witnesses say the energy between the two was unmistakable. Saweetie and Sancho were seen kissing and sharing intimate moments throughout his appointment, making it clear they’re comfortable showing their connection in public. Fans have been speculating about their relationship for months. Saweetie has turned up to watch Sancho play in person, and earlier this year, people noticed his iPhone lock screen featured her “PB” mug shot. These subtle details have only fueled talk that the pair are more than just friends. Neither has stepped forward to confirm the dating rumors, but Sancho’s new tattoo might be the loudest statement yet. Whether or not they ever make it official, the ink, the public affection, and the appearances at his games are painting a pretty vivid picture. Right now, it seems like Saweetie and Sancho are letting their actions — and in this case, permanent art — do all the talking.

Anderson. Paak was a part of the star-studded lineup that performed at Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles. But he said he had to beg Dr. Dre to get on the show. During a recent episode of Drink Champs, Paak revealed how he got on the stage for the historic performance. “They had already dropped a flyer for the Super Bowl. I was not on that sh*t,” the Silk Sonic member recalled. “I hit Dre direct. ‘Dre, what the f**k? Let me get on that joint. Let me play drums, something,” Paak continued. “I gotta get in there some way’. He said, ‘Hey, it’s all good.’” Paak then shared how he felt drumming during Eminem’s performance of “Lose Yourself.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by REVOLT (@revolt) “The way they orchestrated it, it went off without a hitch. That was a big moment for sure. I was like, ‘Should I smile?’ I couldn’t help it. And I’m like, ‘I’m going to be straight-faced.’ And then, as you can see, I had the biggest fucking smile the whole time. I tried. I was hyped,” he said. Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, and 50 Cent also hit the stage during epic performance. Amazingly, he almost skipped out on an opportunity to work with Dre when he thought about skipping a recording session with the legendary producer. “I’ve got my own thing going. I don’t need to go and work on this. My manager was like, “Are you an idiot?” He was like, “Dude, you go, bro.’ Then I went, and it was like, wow, right there first two people meet Dre and D.O.C,” Paak said “He was working on a project called Compton, and he was working with these two writers, Mez, who is my dog to this day, and JT, when they were like, ‘Yo, we love your song “Suede.” That was the song I had bubbling. He was like, ‘We love this, and we want to play it for Dre,’, he continued.  I was like, well, let’s make some new shit and  get them excited about something else, you know, in case they don’t like it,  “When he heard he said, ‘What the fuck was that? And gave me two thumbs up.”

Paramount Skydance has officially ended talks to sell BET Networks, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding the network’s fate. The announcement came on Wednesday during an extensive press Q&A, just days after Skydance CEO David Ellison closed his acquisition of the studio. View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Ellison (@davidellisonskydance) Ellison affirmed that BET will remain a core pillar of the company’s streaming vision, positioning the brand and its extensive content catalog as vital to future growth. His approach marks a departure from Paramount Global’s recent trend of selling assets to generate quick capital, instead committing to strengthening and retaining existing brands. In recent years, BET drew interest from private equity firms and prominent Black investors, including Tyler Perry. The potential sale was seen as a major turning point for Black-owned media, sparking debates on the cultural and economic impact such a deal might have. By halting negotiations, Ellison signaled his intent to keep BET firmly under Paramount Skydance’s control, anchoring it as a flagship within the company’s streaming ecosystem. Ellison revealed that this philosophy was present from his earliest conversations with former Paramount Global chair and majority shareholder Shari Redstone. Their initial meeting, he said, centered on maintaining the integrity of the company’s portfolio — which includes Paramount Pictures, CBS, and BET — and investing in its long-term potential. “We had this conversation with Shari when we first met about the company,” Ellison told reporters. “It is our intention to keep the company together and invest in that lens.” The decision comes amid a rapidly evolving media landscape, where legacy networks face fierce competition from tech-driven streaming platforms. BET remains a cultural force, especially in music, film, and television programming for Black audiences. Its high-profile events, scripted shows, and reality series maintain strong engagement across platforms, making it a critical driver of audience loyalty. With BET’s position secured, Ellison’s strategy reflects a broader industry shift toward consolidation over liquidation. For audiences and industry insiders, the move offers a rare sense of stability — and the promise of expanded cultural influence for one of television’s most enduring brands.

Co-parenting is not a term that Nick Cannon will endorse. During a recent episode of his Wondery podcast Nick Cannon @ Night , Cannon responded to a fan’s question. “Curious to hear Nick’s perspective on managing multiple co-parenting relationships while dating,” the listener wrote in on X. “It’s a unique situation that could offer some real insights for blended families.” The Wild’ N Out creator acknowledged that he “always kind of had an issue” with the term “co-parenting,” because he believes it’s just “parenting.” “When you start throwing labels on things, I think it does more harm than help and can get very dangerous, because then everybody else has a preconceived notion of what you’re doing,” Cannon said. “I haven’t figured it out yet. I haven’t gotten it all the way right. But also to your point, if I just step into every situation with respect and compassion and individuality,” he added.”That’s the other thing I always do with anyone I’m involved with in my life.” Nick Cannon has 12 children with six different women: Mariah Carey, Brittany Bell, Abby De La Rosa, Alyssa Scott, Bre Tiesi, and LaNisha Cole. He has twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with Mariah Carey. Brittany Bell is the mother of Golden Sagon, Powerful Queen, and Rise Messiah. Abby De La Rosa shares twins Zion Mixolydian and Zillion Heir, and Beautiful Zeppelin with Cannon. Alyssa Scott is the mother of Zen (who passed away at 5 months old) and Halo Marie. Bre Tiesi is the mother of Legendary Love, and LaNisha Cole is the mother of Onyx Ice ColeNew episodes of Nick Cannon @ Night arrive every Wednesday at 5 pm PST/8 pm ET on YouTube, Wondery+, and everywhere podcasts are available.

Issa Rae will be coming to a city near you. The Insecure creator has announced dates to promote her new book,  I Should Be Smarter Now.  The tour kicks off Sept. 8 in Philadelphia, with stops in Washington, D.C., and Dallas before closing Sept. 24 in Detroit.  The new collection of essays is the  follow-up to her 2015 bestseller The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl. According to the synopsis, I Should Be Smarter Now is a“fearlessly authentic essay about the entertainment industry—the setbacks, high-stakes risks, and hard-won successes—by Issa Rae, named one of Time magazine’s most influential people in the world. “It’s a gamble to bet on yourself in Hollywood. But Issa Rae placed it. Charting her evolution from struggling writer to media mogul, she pulls back the curtain on her ever-evolving career in an always-changing industry and reveals that the best investment she made was her belief in herself. As she reflects on weathering storms and lessons learned, Issa moves forward with renewed purpose,” the synopsis continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOORAE, An Issa Rae Company (@hooraemedia) Presale tickets are available starting Tuesday at 10 a.m. ET. Back in June, Rae spoke about what led her to write the book. “This collection is part confession, part reflection and part ‘here’s what I wish I’d known,’” Rae told PEOPLE. “But mostly it’s just me being honest about the weird, wonderful journey from having big dreams to making them a reality.” “From dreaming of briefcases as a child to running her own media empire, Issa’s creative evolution is both hilarious and inspiring,” publisher Julia Sommerfeld added. “These essays capture her remarkable journey with the wit, wisdom and real talk that has made millions of people feel seen.” I Should be Smarter Now will be available for purchase on Tuesday, Aug. 26 and is available for preorder now.

Ice Spice’s mom goes viral after Ice Spice shares a selfie of the two online. Ice Spice’s mom, Charina Almanzar, is proving that beauty runs in the family. A recent mirror selfie featuring the Bronx rapper and her mother has taken social media by storm, with fans praising the duo’s striking resemblance and undeniable style. “Loooord have mercy” reacted one fan. “MOMMA SPICE IS VERY NICE!!!” View this post on Instagram A post shared by HOT 97 (@hot97) Ice Spice has been making waves on Instagram after her recent posts. Her weight has been a hot topic recently, with the rapper addressing health concerns after fans grew worried when she started losing weight. While previously on X Spaces, Ice explained, “I actually came on here to talk about that real quick,” she began. “Cuz I was like, b*tch, I wish y’all never learned the word Ozempic. That’s one thing I wish. Oh my God! Like what even is Ozempic? Wha the f*ck is that? Genuinely, what is that?”  Ice goes on to say the gym and eating healthy is actually what’s keeping her healthy. “You lazy ass b*tches never heard of a gym?” she questioned. “It’s called eating healthy. It’s called being on tour. Like what the hell. Maybe if I was sitting at home all day it’d be easier to stay big.”

Rag legends Raekwon of the Wu-Tang Clan and Havoc of Mobb Deep have announced a co-headlining tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of two of the greatest hip-hop albums of all time—Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and Mobb Deep’s The Infamous. During each set of the show, Raekwon and Havoc will perform all their hits together for the very first time. According to the press release, “each night will feature a dynamic, collaborative performance, with Raekwon and Mobb Deep flowing in and out of each other’s sets to deliver one seamless, career-spanning show.” Produced by Live Nation and presented by LOUD Live, the 19-city run launches on November 13 in Portland, OR, and hits major markets including Los Angeles, Chicago, Toronto, New York, and more before wrapping on December 15 in Miami Beach, FL. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wu Tang Clan (@wutangclan) “Me and Havoc from Mobb will be pure hip-hop at its finest. This is gonna take rap shows to the next level—guaranteed!, Raekwon said in a statement. “The fans can expect nothing less than pure, raw, unfiltered energy on stage,” Havoc added. “I’m excited to celebrate these two legendary albums—the world doesn’t exist to me without that purple tape in it. This will be a tour the fans will never forget.” This tour defines what hip-hop means to the culture—30 years of greatness, and two Top 10 hip-hop albums of all time. Raekwon and Mobb Deep have supported each other for over three decades,” Steve Rifkind, CEO of LOUD Live, added. “ The Loud Wu-Tang family and Mobb Deep family have been through it all together. When this tour comes to your city, you’re definitely going to witness greatness at its best—with a ton of surprises.” Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning Wednesday, August 13, at 10 AM local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, August 15 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.

Cam’ron is bringing the vibes to your TV screen. His talk show “Talk with Flee!” will make its debut on REVOLT TV on Wednesday, August 12 at 10 PM. Currently, the show is currently hosted on YouTube and 15 episodes have aired to date. “Fresh off a multi-million-dollar deal with REVOLT, Cam’ron is bringing his wildly popular podcast from YouTube straight to REVOLT, leveling up with bigger guests, bolder opinions, and zero filter,” the news release read. “This isn’t your average celebrity chat. “Talk with Flee!” is pure Cam’ron: raw, hilarious, and unapologetically real. From celebrity stories to cultural commentary, it’s the perfect storm of personality and perspective that REVOLT was built for,” the news release continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @mr_camron In Wednesday’s premiere episode, Cam’ron discusses his ongoing feud with Omar Gooding and how he paid him $3k for a role in a movie that’s never happened, clapping  back at Johnny Manziel, his take on Cam Newton and Gillie the Kid’s beef, and his new hustle “Book My Opps.” Back in June, Cam announced on social media that he signed a book deal worth $750,000 with Simon and Schuster to write his memoir, which he hopes will be released next year.  “I’m happy to have this deal done,” he said in a press release. “Hopefully, the book will be released in February of 2026, and that everyone can take something from my memoir when they read it.” On the sports side of his media empire, Cam still hosts his popular sports show, It Is What It Is, with his cohosts Mase and Treasure Wilson.