Clayton Howard, an alleged victim featured in the Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning, has taken a new legal step that widens the scope of claims surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs and his former partner, Cassie Ventura. In a recently filed motion, Howard contends that federal prosecutors prevented him from testifying about what he describes as Cassie’s involvement in criminal activity connected to Diddy. The story of Diddy is complex and multifaceted. He argues that the decision violated protections granted under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act. The filing arrives amid sustained public attention on the documentary and the legal disputes orbiting it. At the center of Howard’s complaint is his account of interactions with former Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey. According to the motion, Howard says his efforts to testify were dismissed during those exchanges. “Assistant Prosecutor Maurene Comey became annoyed when I expressed my desire to reveal the truth about both of my offenders,” he wrote. “She stated I was too traumatized to testify, a claim I firmly disputed.” Howard had previously filed a civil lawsuit against Cassie earlier this year. Howard further claims that his attempts to engage federal authorities extended beyond formal filings. While focusing on Diddy, he says he sent repeated correspondence and made an in-person visit to the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan; without receiving a response he considered meaningful. “I have remained patient and resolved,” Howard wrote. “It appears the government utilized my cooperation when it aligned with their objectives, yet now, it feels as if I am invisible.” He also alleges that Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson dismissed his assertion that he qualifies as a victim. Claims Raised in Sean Combs: The Reckoning The dispute, Howard argues, has had broader implications for his ability to seek relief. He says the unresolved status of his claims has hindered his application to the Backpage Remission Program, a federal fund distributing $200 million to victims of trafficking. Central to his filing is his contention that Cassie should not be viewed solely as a victim but rather as an “active participant” in Diddy’s alleged trafficking operation. That characterization stands in contrast to prevailing public narratives surrounding the case. In the documentary, Howard recounts attending private gatherings hosted by Diddy and Cassie, where he alleges he witnessed abuse directed at Cassie. He also claims that Cassie transmitted a sexually transmitted disease to him. Diddy’s representatives have strongly rejected the documentary’s framing, labeling it a “hit piece.” In a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, his team said, “Netflix’s so-called ‘documentary’ is a shameful hit piece… [it] misappropriates footage collected by Mr. Combs to narrate his own vision.”

TMZ reports that Chrisean Rock was involved in a brawl amid a Christmas parade in Compton, CA. According to the outlet, prior to the melee, Rock led a youth prayer circle. All was calm and bright until a group of women surrounded Chrisean with phones out, ready to record. The women, who were allegedly Crip members, were questioning Rock about her child’s father, Blueface. Not long after, Chrisean reached for one of the women’s phones to make them stop recording. In response, one of the unknown women swung and hit the Baddies star in the face. Footage from the beginning of the brawl has already circulated on social media. However, according to the outlet, that was only the beginning. Apparently, a full-blown brawl broke out as Chrisean did her best to defend herself against the group of women. Sources told TMZ that the reality star held her own and was victorious in the fight. New footage shows beginning of fight between Blueface baby mama Chrisean Rock and alleged female Crip members in Compton. Fan slapped “Baddies” star for apparently “touching” her phone pic.twitter.com/f67u4oPBw2 — Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) December 14, 2025 Chrisean Rock Says She Regrets Having Blueface’s Son In other news, in a raw moment on the One Night with Steiny podcast, Chrisean Rock admits she sometimes regrets giving birth to their son, explaining that Blueface and his family make her feel like she brought her child into “evil.” She singled out Blueface’s mother, Karlissa Saffold Harvey, accusing her of contributing to the negativity she feels surrounding her baby’s life. On the podcast, Chrisean dove into the literal chaos of her former relationship with Blueface. The two once appeared inseparable, but now she feels betrayed and overwhelmed by the fallout. She also spoke openly about her issues with Coi Leray, another former romantic link to Blueface. According to Chrisean, Coi pretended to be her friend while secretly trying to get close to Blueface

During a recent episode of the Heir Time podcast, Reginae Carter revealed how she lost out on a collaboration with Disney. Carter was joined by Fat Joe’s daughter, Azariah Cartagena. They were discussing how being the children of famous rappers affected their lives and careers. “I had wanted to do something for Disney [and] couldn’t because my uncle said, ‘In about three years, holla at me, Miley Cyrus.’” The “uncle” the 27-year-old is referring to is, in fact, Young Money president Mack Maine. He is the one behind the vulgar comment on Young Money’s 2009 hit track, “EveryGirl In The World.” “Sanaa Lathan, Meagan Good/Angelina Jolie, ha, D. Woods,” Mack Maine raps on the track. “For free suites, I’d give Paris Hilton all-nighters/In about three years, holla at me, Miley Cyrus.” Reginae says she was prevented from working with Disney because of a line Mack Maine rapped about Miley Cyrus in “Every Girl.” : Heir Time/YouTube: https://t.co/yQZzhHi4mt pic.twitter.com/gfb1FelEnV — Glock Topickz (@Glock_Topickz) December 13, 2025 Reginae Carter Reveals Which Of Lil Wayne’s Exes She Loves the Most In other news, Reginae Carter had a family sit-down with her parents—superstar rapper Lil Wayne and Toya Johnson—on her Heir Time podcast. The trio reflected on their bond, their blended family, and more. It was an open conversation, offering a rare look at how they navigate family life in the public eye. Reginae didn’t hesitate to speak honestly when asked how she felt growing up while her parents dated other people. She said she generally got along with the women in her dad’s life and even kept her mom informed. As she talked through those memories, she brought up a moment fans still remember, the birthday when she dressed up as Nivea. She reminded her parents that Nivea had always been one of her favorites. Reginae joked that, as a kid, she used to think they were close in age.

Gavin Newsom and Nicki Minaj’s ongoing war of words has reached a new low. On Saturday (Dec.13), Newsom shared an Instagram reel with Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, and used Megan Thee Stallion’s “Hiss” as background music. Newsome focused on a particular part of the track, where Megan rapped, “These hoes don’t be mad at Megan/ These hoes mad at Megan’s Law/ I don’t really know what the problem is/ But I guarantee, y’all don’t want me to start.” The “Megan’s Law” line was a supposed shot at Nicki and her husband, Kenneth Petty, who is a registered sex offender. Megan’s Law is a federal law that “requires the release of relevant information to protect the public from sexually violent offenders.” It didn’t take long for Nicki to catch wind of Newsom’s response. The “Barbie Dreams” rapper immediately responded with another X post, writing, “Looks like there’s some new scum on the timeline.” Nicki would later follow up with another post where she wrote, “I hate Gavin’s new salt & pepper shake front. I mean, Lace front. RIP it off.” pic.twitter.com/SyngbelWcP — Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) December 13, 2025 The growing feud started after Newsome’s appearance on The Ezra Klein Show earlier this week. During the interview, Newsome discussed his support for transgender youth in sports. “I want to see trans kids,” Newsom said. “…I have a trans godson. There’s no governor who has signed more pro-trans legislation than I have. No one has been a stronger advocate for the LGBTQ community.” However, in Nicki Minaj’s opinion, this was a major misstep on Newsom’s behalf. “Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that,” Minaj wrote in an X post. “Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids. Not Gav. The Gav Nots. GavOUT.” While Newsome has not offered any further response, Nicki has continued. In another post, seemingly AI-generated, Newsome is behind bars, and she writes, “Career politician at the brink of his moment realigns to become nothing more than a Nicki Minaj ANTI. OOF. So now he’s the guy running on “wanting to see trans kids” AND willing to lower himself to becoming just another FEMALE RAPPER to get obliterated by NICKI MINAJ.” Career politician at the brink of his moment realigns to become nothing more than a Nicki Minaj ANTI. OOF. So now he’s the guy running on “wanting to see trans kids” AND willing to lower himself to becoming just another FEMALE RAPPER to get obliterated by NICKI MINAJ.… pic.twitter.com/GTSBFNYljv — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 13, 2025

Reactions to Netflix’s Sean Combs: The Reckoning, especially among the entertainment world, have run the gamut. However, for former Danity Kane singer, Aubrey O’ Day, things took a darker turn. According to TMZ, on Wednesday (Dec. 10), Aubrey, who also participates in the project, was rushed to the emergency room suffering from “vertigo, fever, dizziness, migraine, chills, and vomiting all night.” She tells the outlet that, “watching everything from Netflix unfold publicly, seeing parts of a world I only knew from inside my own limited lens, was like living it again, but this time with context and truth outside of me.” She continued: “I didn’t think it would traumatize me the way it did, but watching the pieces line up from a distance outside of myself has felt like my nervous system was reliving everything with more clarity than I ever even asked for.” Due to an unforeseen health issue, the singer couldn’t take part in the Danity Kane reunion show scheduled in Los Angeles. Diddy with Aubrey O’Day, Dawn Richard, Wanita “D. Woods” Woodgette, Shannon Bex and Aundrea Fimbres (Danity Kane of “Making The Band 3”) (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic) Aubrey O’Day Learns Of Her Alleged Sexual Assault In “Sean Combs: The Reckoning” In one of the most heartbreaking moments in the new Netflix documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, Aubrey O’ Day shared a harrowing story of an alleged assault that had taken place. On camera, O’Day reads a witness affidavit alleging she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs nearly two decades ago. The four-part documentary, executive-produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, premiered on December 2 and has already intensified scrutiny surrounding the embattled music mogul. O’Day reads the affidavit during filming, reacting in real time to allegations she says she never heard before. The document, drafted by counsel for an alleged victim in a separate matter, outlines a 2005 incident at Bad Boy Studios. A witness claims they accidentally entered the wrong room and saw Combs and another man “sexually assaulting” O’Day, who the witness described as motionless and “looking very inebriated” on a leather couch.

For years, French Montana and Max B fans waited with bated breath for the third installment of their Coke Wave series, and now it’s finally here. On Friday (Dec.12), the pair dropped their new single, “Make America Wavy Again.” Along with the new track, French and Max released a music video on YouTube. Coming in at over three minutes, the track and video aim to remind hip-hop fans who the “Wave Kings” are.“From the bottom, it got crazy (Crazy),” French and Max rapped on the track’s chorus. “For them M’s, it got shady (Shady)/ Tell her momma don’t go crazy (Don’t go crazy), (don’t go crazy)/ Make America so wavy.” According to The Source, the duo’s collaborative project, Coke Wave 3.5: NARCOS, is scheduled to arrive at the top of 2026, on January 9. “This moment is bigger than music,” French tells the outlet. ‘Coke Wave 3’ Slated For Jan. 6 Release “Max and I started this wave together, and now that he’s home and we’re locked in again, it feels like everything came full circle. The fans waited a long time for Coke Wave 3, so we’re giving them something legendary.”Last month, Max B, real name Charly Wingate, was officially released from prison after serving nearly 16 years. The “Wavy Crockett” rapper was originally sentenced to 75 years in 2009 for his alleged role in a botched robbery that turned deadly in New Jersey. However, his conviction was later overturned, and in 2016, he struck a plea deal that reduced his sentence to aggravated manslaughter—significantly shortening his time behind bars. Max B had been hinting at his release for months, even calling into The Joe Budden Podcast earlier this year to announce, “We got a date! I’ve got November 9, 2025, baby!” Now, it appears the Wave God has made good on that promise.

During the latest episode of Club Shay Shay, The Game, who’s not known for going back on his word, decided to do so just this one time. The California native issued an official apology to Kim Kardashian for name-dropping her in an unreleased 2019 track. In the song, the rapper used several explicit lyrics while recalling their alleged past relationship. “I held Kim Kardashian by the throat, n—a/ I made her swallow my kids until she choked, n—a/ I should apologize cause Ye my folks, n—a,” Game raps about Kim on the track. Not long after the track dropped, Kanye West allegedly reached out to the rapper asking him to take it down. “[Ye], he called me and was like, ‘I love you, but can we not ever talk about my wife again?’” he stated. “And I said, ‘You know what? Even though I’m bigger and stronger, you got that right.’ I gave it to him. I was like, ‘I wasn’t going to do that no more.’” However, he never officially apologized to Kim before this interview. View this post on Instagram “There just is no excuse,” The Game Says On Club Shay Shay “Kim, I’m apologetic for the way that I displayed or discussed our interrelations with the public,” the rapper stated. The Game noted that there wasn’t much thought behind including Kardashian. According to the rapper, he “woke up and chose a little violence.” However, today, The Game realizes the error of his ways. “If I tried to make up an excuse for my behavior, there just is no excuse. It’s the wrong thing to do on the right day,” he says. In other news, during another segment of the interview, The Game reveals the superstar who stepped in at the height of his beef with 50 Cent and G-Unit: Michael Jackson. The call caught him mid-tour in Vancouver, delivered by his manager with the kind of shock only Jackson’s name could trigger. The Game said the moment felt unreal from the start, especially after Jackson’s team asked him to hold for nearly half an hour.

Nicki Minaj has once again drawn attention for her political commentary, sparking discussion around her support for Vice President JD Vance and her critiques of California Governor Gavin Newsom. The Trinidadian artist, who has recently spoken at the United Nations, has used her Twitter platform to articulate her positions, prompting reactions from both supporters and critics. Minaj’s recent exchange began after Newsom advocated for broader protections for transgender youth. Her response took a pointed tone. “The Vance > The Gav Nots,” she tweeted, signaling support for Vance while critiquing Newsom. She described Vance as quick and effective in debate, stating, “He’s quick as a computer. Maybe quicker.” Minaj adapted her pointed response to reflect her political stance. Her commentary on Newsom emphasized what she framed as prioritizing children’s well-being. “Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids,” she wrote, presenting her view without commentary on policy specifics. The Vance > The Gav Nots — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 11, 2025 Imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Haha. Not even a trans ADULT would run on that. Normal adults wake up & think they want to see HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY kids. Not Gav The Gav Nots GavOUT Send in the next guy, I’m bored. pic.twitter.com/627bIhbD1j — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) December 12, 2025 Broader Social Commentary Minaj’s political engagement highlights the complex role of public figures in contemporary discourse. Her statements have divided her audience, reflecting both admiration for her artistry and differing perspectives on her political endorsements. She has also raised concerns about her interactions with Newsom, citing unresolved personal grievances regarding incidents near her residence, which Minaj cites as influencing her perspective. Her support for former President Donald Trump has been consistent, and she has addressed dissent among her followers directly. “I don’t care if you agree or not,” she wrote, signaling a deliberate approach to voicing her political views by Minaj. Beyond domestic politics, Minaj has commented on international issues, including religious persecution in Nigeria, adding another layer to her public discourse. Her commentary illustrates the ways in which celebrities like Minaj can influence public awareness and shape conversations beyond their professional fields.

The release of Sean Combs: The Reckoning, the Netflix docuseries executive produced by 50 Cent, has set off a new round of scrutiny and reopened long-standing tensions across the hip-hop world. Though Jay-Z has not commented publicly on the series or on 50 Cent directly, the documentary’s arrival has stirred broader speculation about old rivalries resurfacing. For 50 Cent, whose career has often played out under the glare of public conflict, the renewed attention feels like another chapter in a well-worn saga. The project has also pushed his fractured history with Ja Rule back into the spotlight. Online speculation accelerated after Ja Rule appeared to follow 50 Cent’s former partner on Instagram—a seemingly small gesture that fueled theories about shifting alliances. One circulating comment warned that Ja Rule, Jay-Z, and Roc Nation were preparing to “attack,” a claim 50 Cent dismissed with a deadpan quip: “My momentum makes them all get together. LOL.” Whether the revived chatter signals a meaningful escalation or simply another flare-up in an era of performative online feuds remains uncertain. Still, 50 Cent’s steady stream of pointed posts has kept the conversation alive, ensuring that the disputes surrounding the documentary continue to orbit him. View this post on Instagram 50 Cent Faces Accusations Amid Intensifying Feuds Even as he maintains a posture of sharp criticism toward fellow artists—including calling Jay-Z “competitive” in a past interview—50 Cent is confronting new allegations of his own. Ja Rule has accused him of mistreating women, referencing claims previously made by the rapper’s former partner Daphne Joy. 50 Cent has yet to offer a full public response, leaving the accusations to circulate alongside the broader frictions that have shaped this latest moment in his public battles.

21 Savage is using his latest album, What Happened to the Streets, as a backdrop to speak honestly about the city that raised him and the forces that shaped his early years. During a recent episode of Perspektives with Bank, he described how quickly Atlanta exposes children to adult environments and how those experiences follow them well into adulthood. At about eighteen minutes into the discussion, he didn’t hold back as he tried to capture the reality he witnessed growing up. “This is how I really feel… Atlanta is really goddamn what’s the word? Atlanta really a pedophile,” he said. The reaction in the room was laughter, but Savage doubled down on the larger point he was making. “’Cause Atlanta really groomed us, bro, since we was kids.” After a brief pause, he reconsidered the phrasing, adding, “Maybe pedophile the worst word. Maybe pedophile the wrong word. Atlanta is a grooming ass city. Atlanta groomed us ni**as since we was ten or 11, 12 on club life bro.” He described those early years in detail, remembering how he hustled for whatever income he could find. “When I was a lamb ni**a on my mama, I was taking out trash for 2 dollars in apartments. Just to goddamn get some Chucks and some Dickies,” he said. There was also a venue that handed kids pitchers of soda, an imitation of the bottle-service culture they’d later encounter in clubs. “So your ass is getting groomed for the club you goddamn in middle school,” he explained. “So now when you 30 ni**a I been going to the club since I was 11, 12 years old. Bro f**k the club. Atlanta groomed a ni**a bro. And ni**as banging out at these clubs.” Savage also talked about the limited options he faced due to his immigration status. “‘Cause I couldn’t do nothing else, I ain’t got no green card. I can’t get no job. So how the hell else was I gonna survive? I don’t feel like I jumped in the street, I feel like I was kind of forced,” he said. With money tight at home, he sold candy at school, sold weed, and picked up whatever small jobs he could.