Amid their tenuous divorce proceedings, West Coast legend Xzibit and his estranged wife Krista Joiner had been legally declared single. According to PEOPLE, Xzibit and Joiner’s official request for bifurcation was granted, and they were both “restored to the status of single persons” on Monday, April 28. Xzibit filed for the bifurcation on April 24, and it “separates marital status from divorce proceedings regarding child and spousal support.” Per the filing, the pair separated “over four years ago” and “in the present case, the parties’ marriage is no longer viable, and reconciliation is not possible.” “While I am hopeful that a trial on all the issues will be set in the very near future, in all likelihood it may take months for the trial to commence and longer to conclude,” Xzibit wrote in the documents. “I no longer want to be married to Petitioner. I request that our marital status be terminated as soon as possible,” his filing continued. “Restoring Petitioner and I to single persons is in both of our best interests and will allow us to alleviate emotional strain and pressure and hopefully help facilitate settlement on all reserved issues.” Roslyn Esquire,  Xzibit’s lawyer, also claimed that Joiner’s legal representatives haven’t gotten back to her since April 7. According to TMZ, the documents were filed by the couple to amend her current spousal support to over $21,000 and child support to over $9,000 “in order to maintain their lifestyle.” Also, Joiner and their son were removed from their home because they could not pay the $10,000 rent, among other luxury expenses such as designer clothing. Joiner is also requesting $300,000 in attorney fees. Speaking with InTouch Weekly, Joiner explained her difficult situation. “I am extremely concerned that I have no funds in case of an emergency, and during the present fire-related emergency,” Joiner said. “[Xzibit] has proven that he will not assist, or even inquire to see if we need help, during this or any other emergency.”

50 Cent is raising eyebrows after learning about the slow ticket sales for Beyoncé’s upcoming Cowboy Carter tour. According to a report from TMZ, around 3,800 tickets are still available for the tour’s launch at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, April 28th, with prices ranging from $47 to $331. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Clearly surprised by the news, 50 Cent shared a screenshot of the headline and thumbnail on Instagram, captioning it: “ shit getting real out here,” adding, “ Hey the tickets ain’t selling?” As USA Today points out, ticket sales experts expect prices to keep fluctuating leading up to each concert date, a trend that has become more common with major tours recently. Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour will cover massive stadiums across North America and Europe, kicking off with five nights at SoFi Stadium. Additional stops include Soldier Field in Chicago, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Despite the slower start in ticket sales, Beyoncé has been building excitement with a new cinematic teaser for the tour posted on Instagram, showing off a moody, Western-inspired visual aesthetic that ties into the Cowboy Carter album era. The album, which blends country, pop, and R&B influences, has already sparked massive conversation and debate online, especially after Beyoncé became the first Black woman to top Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart earlier this year with “Texas Hold ‘Em.” While it’s still early, and industry insiders predict strong last-minute sales, 50 Cent’s reaction highlights a new reality many major artists are facing: in 2025, even music royalty like Beyoncé has to work a little harder to fill stadiums.

A video of Druski struggling to fit into a police car has surfaced online. According to TMZ, comedian Druski had a brief run-in with the law after being pulled over for running a red light. Turns out, he was driving with a suspended license and didn’t have insurance, which ultimately led to his arrest. “In October 2024, Mr. Desbordes was briefly detained and promptly released after driving with a suspended license caused by two unpaid traffic tickets – not for skipping court or a lapse in auto insurance,” Druski’s spokesperson reportedly stated to TMZ. “He swiftly paid the outstanding balance for the citations and his license has since been fully restored.” In the newly surfaced video, the comedian is seen struggling to fit in the back of the police car. Police body cam footage from #Druski‘s October 2024 wacky arrest has surfaced on the internet … and no, it’s not a skit Full video here: https://t.co/qGmP7IwD7T pic.twitter.com/pbLtybm2Yh — TMZ (@TMZ) April 28, 2025 Druski has also been making headlines recently after being named in a lawsuit alongside Diddy and Odell Beckham Jr., with all three accused of sexual assault. Druski has denied those allegations. “This allegation is a fabricated lie. I wasn’t a public figure in 2018 – I was broke living with my mom without any connections to the entertainment industry at the time of this allegation, so the inclusion of my name is truly outlandish,” he stated. He added, “My heart breaks for actual victims of abuse, but I’m fully confident that the evidence will expose this falsehood and the individuals who are maliciously trying to game the legal system to peddle false narratives.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom)

Trippie Redd had a lot to say online Monday, April 28th, addressing both personal drama and music industry claims. The rapper made it clear that things between him and his ex, Coi Leray, who is currently expecting, are still tense. According to Trippie, Coi has even cut him and his family off from her upcoming celebration, telling him to take any issues up with her lawyer. But it was Kanye West who really lit a fire under Trippie. He took major issue with Ye’s recent comments about being the originator of “rage music,” a genre defined by high-energy beats and aggressive emotion. Kanye pointed to his 2013 track “Blood on the Leaves” from the Yeezus album as an early example. Trippie was quick to push back, building his own Mount Rushmore of rage music pioneers, and Ye wasn’t on it. Instead, he gave credit to himself, XXXTENTACION, Playboi Carti, and Lil Uzi Vert. As he put it, there was “no room for a college dropout.” Trippie also suggested that Kanye’s big ego might be the real reason they have never teamed up on a track. Meanwhile, Trippie’s personal life seems to be staying busy. He’s moved on to a new relationship, joking that his new girlfriend is keeping both his hands and his room full. Trippie didn’t hold back on either topic, showing once again that he’s never afraid to speak his mind, whether it’s about personal relationships or calling out rap legends.

Terrence Howard is serious about his boundaries. Terrence Howard Would ‘Cut His Lips Off’ Before He Kissed A Man In A Film During an appearance on Bill Maher’s Club Random podcast, Howard before kissing another man for a role, he would first cut off his lips.  At one segment of the conversation, Maher complimented Howard, saying he was “this generation’s Billy Dee Williams” and that he should play his son in a movie. Howard responded by saying that “the biggest mistake” he made as an actor was to turn doing a role to star as Smokey Robinson in a biopic. “He wanted me to play his life, and I just had conversations with Lee Daniels about playing Marvin Gaye,” he shared. “I was being faithful to Lee Daniels because I had given my word… So when Smokey, I had to tell them at the table, and it broke his heart. And Billy Dee would have been one of the other people [involved].” Maher went on to say that Gaye’s life story was “much more interesting” than Robinson’s, before Howard said the proposed biopic to filmmaker Lee Daniels. “I was over at Quincy Jones’ house, and I’m not dropping names, I’m just giving credibility to what I’m about to say… I’m asking Quincy, ‘I’m hearing rumors that Marvin was gay,’” he said. “Quincy was like, ‘Yes.’ … They would have wanted to do that, and I wouldn’t have been able to do that.” Howard then confirmed to Maher that it was the reason he passed up the role. No. I don’t fake it. … That would fuck me, I would cut my lips off. … If I kiss some man, I would cut my lips off,” Howard expressed. Although he’s “fine” with homosexuality,  he will not play any gay characters.  “I can’t play that character 100 percent,” he said. “I can’t surrender myself to a place that I don’t understand.” This is not the first time that Howard shared his thoughts about sexuality and the world of celebrity. As HOT97 previously reported, Howard said that your “man card” is gone if you attended a Diddy Party. Appearing on the PBD Podcast, Howard shared his thoughts on why he stayed away from Diddy’s now-infamous “freak offs.” “When you give up your manhood, I’ve never seen somebody recover from it. That was all the people that went to the Puffy parties,” Howard said. “That was all the people that did all those things thinking that there was never gonna be a consequence for what they were doing. Get punked out and p*mped out by some over-greater desire.”

Saquon Barkley is responding to his critics after he was spotted golfing and hanging with President Donald Trump.  Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Philadelphia Eagles addressed those who had an issue with the company he was keeping just before the team was scheduled appearance at the White House. “lol some people are really upset cause I played golf and flew to the White House with the PRESIDENT,” he wrote. “Maybe I just respect the office, not a hard concept to understand. Just golfed with Obama not too long ago…and look forward to finishing my round with Trump! Now ya get out my mentions with all this politics and have an amazing day,” his post continued. Over the weekend, Barkley visited the president at Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey. He also rode with the president to Washington on Air Force One and then to the White House on Marine One. Trump described Barkley as a “nice guy.” After the Eagles’ dominating victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX, speculation began to swirl that they would not accept an invitation to visit the White House. But when the White House extended an invitation, the Eagles accepted. Jeffrey Lurie, the Eagles’ chairman and CEO, said visiting the White House was an “obvious choice, “adding the visit would be optional for players. Unlike Barkley and Laurie, quarterback Jalen Hurts reportedly decided to skip the presidential visit. When asked about the upcoming visit during the TIME100 Gala, Hurts responded to the question.  “Umm…” and remained silent,  “Got it. Thank you so much,” the reporter said.

During her recent interview with Cosmopolitan, Doechii bared it all. One of the biggest highlights happened when she discussed how she navigates the world and the music industry as a Black queer woman. During the interview, it was revealed The TDE rapper is currently in a same-sex relationship. According to her, this relationship and the ones in the past have significantly influenced her music. She believes her perspective as a queer person, is something missing in the hip-hop genre. “All of my relationships inspire my music because they make up my life experience,” she said. “This is such a Leo thing to say, but my literal existence as a queer Black woman is a major contribution to the hip-hop genre.” She added, ” I’m speaking truthfully from a queer Black woman’s perspective, and being honest about my life through my lens is amazing. That perspective is being highlighted, and we need queer perspectives.” LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 17: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Doechii speaks onstage at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California on March 17, 2025. Broadcasted live on FOX. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) Doechii Reveals Emotional Grammy Speech Wasn’t Planned In another part of the lengthy interview, the rapper revealed that her now-viral emotional speech at the 2025 Grammys had not been planned. “Something in my spirit told me, ‘You’ll know what to say when you get up there. Just trust me,’” she tells Cosmopolitan. According to the rapper, the speech was “downloading” in her mind, right as she began to speak. “It’s like my mouth was moving, but it wasn’t me speaking.” Despite her uneasiness about what to say, her words resonated with millions that night: “Anything is possible. Don’t allow anybody to project any stereotypes on you, to tell you that you can’t be here, that you’re too dark or that you’re not smart enough, or that you’re too dramatic or you’re too loud. You are exactly who you need to be to be right where you are, and I am a testimony right now.”

ATLANTA — Hip-hop trailblazers OutKast have officially been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making history as one of the few Southern rap acts to achieve the honor. Andre 3000 and Big Boi, known for their boundary-pushing albums like Aquemini and Speakerboxxx / The Love Below, were praised during the induction ceremony for blending hip-hop, funk, soul, and futuristic sounds. Their influence shaped not only the Southern rap scene but the entire music industry. Fans and celebrities alike celebrated the milestone on social media, calling OutKast’s induction a “win for hip-hop culture.” The duo remains one of the most respected names in music, proving that hip-hop’s artistic depth deserves recognition on the world’s biggest stages.

GloRilla is ready to drop off some new music and this time she decided to dip into her R&B bag, sampling Keyshia Cole’s 2005 hit “Love.” On Saturday (Apr.26), Big Glo shared a clip of some new heat she’s been cooking up in the studio. In the clip, GloRilla sports a light denim two-piece with turquoise hair down to her back. Of course, the outfit wouldn’t be complete without a few gold chains wrapped around her neck and matching gold hoops. Prior to this video, the Memphis native shared a sneak preview of the track during her Coachella set. “Yea I love me a trapping ass, dark-skinned, country ass, got-it-out the mud ass, six one ol’ thug ass/Talk real slick, big d*ck, big gun ass,” she raps on the unreleased track. “Pick a b*tch up when we f*ck, ol’ strong ass n*gga/ Making them plays, stacking that paper, buy me whatever I want ass n*gga.” As of today, the track has not been given a name or release date, but it’s clear from the comments, fans are sitting at the edge of their seat for whatever Glo does next. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Glo Da P (@glorillapimp) GloRilla Gets Emotional Receiving Gold & Platinum Plaques GloRilla recently had an emotional moment on stage when she was surprised with new gold and platinum plaques recognizing the success of her latest music milestones. The surprise came from Yo Gotti and the CMG team, celebrating the achievements of her GLORIOUS and Ehhthang Ehhthang projects, as well as the “Wanna Be” remix featuring Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B. The Memphis rapper couldn’t hold back her excitement as the plaques were presented during a recent show, as seen in a video shared by The Neighborhood Talk. In between cheers and hugs, GloRilla took a moment to show love to her supporters. “I want to thank my fans,” she said, crediting them for her rapid rise in the industry. She also gave a heartfelt shout-out to CMG for always being in her corner, adding, “They push me every day to be great.”

A clip where Ari Lennox revealed why her journey experimenting with same-sex relationships was short-lived has resurfaced. According to the former Dreamville singer, dating women was too difficult and left her feeling “insecure.” The clip was taken from her Instagram Live and began making rounds on social media in September 2024. “I tried for like one second, like getting to know this person this year, and then it was like weird, and then I just felt insecure,” she said in the video. “I feel like guys…it’s already a lot. Let me just stick to what I know. I feel like [with] women…I don’t understand them. I don’t understand myself.” While the singer never shied away from her being sexually attracted to women, it seems this brief encounter left such an impact on her that she’s unwilling to try again in the future. On the other hand, during a recent interview with The Cruz Show, she defined herself as a “level five gay.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Jasmine Brand (@the.jasmine.brand) Ari Lennox Leaves Dreamville, Starts Fresh With Interscope Ari Lennox is officially moving forward with her music career and this time she’s doing it without J. Cole or Dreamville Records. TMZ Hip Hop has confirmed that Ari is no longer part of the Dreamville roster. She’ll now release music solely under Interscope Records, which is listed as the only label on her newest single. Despite the major change, sources say the split was friendly and drama-free. Earlier this year, Ari performed at the final Dreamville Festival hosted by J. Cole, where she thanked him and the team for giving her a chance back in 2015. That show now appears to have been her last performance as a Dreamville artist. It came after months of tension last fall, when Ari took to social media demanding her release. While the posts made headlines, it seems the situation was handled privately and without long-term fallout.