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Diddy Celebrates 53rd birthday With Yung Miami, Jay-Z, Nas, Shenseea and More

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The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz

Diddy brought out the stars including one of his girlfriends Yung Miami for his birthday bash.

The “Gotta Move On” rapper and label boss celebrated his 53rd birthday in fine style, surrounded by friends, family, and notable members of the hip-hop community on Friday afternoon. Diddy has a lot to celebrate this year as he is not only in good health but also moved up the ladder as the third richest man in hip-hop a week ago. In a selfie video shared on his birthday, Diddy appears in bed and is full of gratitude as he sings himself happy birthday before shouting, “Thank you, God! I lived another year!”

On Friday afternoon, Diddy was spotted with hip-hop veterans Jermaine Dupri, Jay-Z, and Mary J. Blige, all paid tribute to the former Bad Boy CEO. Chris Brown and Shenseea were also spotted in conversation at the event.

In one video, Diddy can be seen sharing shots of his DeLeón Tequila with Jay-Z and Mary as he toasts using his theme for the night- “Love Love,” his new legal name.

The highlight of the night was Diddy, and Yung Miami also shared a rare on-camera moment as he gives her a big kiss after she surprised him with a custom Cuban link chain for his birthday.

“You stop the music for this sh*t,” Diddy asks Yung Miami, who says, “Yes.”

“Whatever it is, thank you, thank you,” Diddy says as he opens up a gift box. Diddy then shares that he now has a Bad Boy chain before shouting, “Happy Birthday Papi,” to cheers from the crowd.

Among those who were at the event also includes rapper Nas who shared a moment with the birthday boy. Jay-Z and Jermaine Dupri were also seen hanging together as they joke together.

Meanwhile, Baddies South cast member Chrisean Rock and singers Kehlani, Bia, and other artists, were also spotted at the party having a great time.

Chrisean Rock, who has been in the news lately for claims that her boyfriend Blueface had been abusive to her, also shared that she had an interaction with Diddy, who seemed to be a fan of hers.

“Bro was giving me my flowers. I was just so aww thank you bless up Diddy Love Love Love,” Chrisean Rock wrote on Instagram Story,” she captioned a video of her and Diddy speaking together before he daps her.

Vides from the party also showed Yung Miami and Mary J. Blige rapping along to Cardi B’s verse in “Tomorrow 2” by GloRilla.

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Ky-Mani Marley Arrested In Florida For Driving On Suspended License

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Reggae singer Ky-Mani Marley was arrested by the Pembroke Pines Police Department during a traffic stop on Thursday in Florida for driving on a suspended license.

The Jamaican actor/musician, who is said to have tried to post bail on Thursday night, is facing a two-month jail sentence and could be fined up to US$500, given that he is a first-time offender. In Florida, a second offense could see that fine increased to $1000, and jail time could end up being a year behind bars.

Broward Sheriff Office Public Information Office senior officer, Carey Codd, confirmed Friday morning the reports of the arrest and mentioned that jail records showed that Marley is out of custody.

The Grammy nominee rose to prominence with his raw, unadulterated, gruff sound, which captures the listener and reverberates the essence of his life story. The 46-year-old has produced notable songs such as “Dear Dad,” “I Pray,” “Ghetto Soldier,” as well as “Fist Full of Dollars.”

Marley has also built a career as an actor, starring alongside fellow Reggae artiste Spragga Benz in the iconic Jamaican film Shottas in 2002.

Ky-Mani Marley is Bob Marley’s second eldest son, and unlike his brothers, who are primarily reggae musicians, he went into acting and film production at an early age. Despite being more famous for his many movie roles, Ky-Mani is still as prolific as his brothers on the microphone.

Ky-Mani Marley is currently out on bail.

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This Caribbean Immigrant Entrepreneur Has Made It Into The Top 10 Of The FabOver40 Competition

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News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. Nov. 4, 2022: A Caribbean immigrant has made it to this year’s Top 10 of the FabOver40 competition.

Caribbean American entrepreneur, Felicia J. Persaud, has again advanced in the competition, which focuses on women over 40 from the top picks, to top 20, top 15 and now Top 10.

The Guyana-born founder of ICN, which owns the brands, CaribPR Wire, News Americas, Hard Beat Communications and Invest Caribbean, is now in the run for the Top 5, which will be picked on November 10, 2022.

The winner of this year’s FabOver40 competition will receive a 2-page feature in NewBeauty Magazine, an unforgettable spa-cation in Scottsdale, Arizona, and $40,000.

Persaud says she is grateful for all those who have voted for her this far and looking forward to their support to staying in and winning the contest for all of the Caribbean and Guyana.

Asked how she stays FabOver40, Persaud said she “works out, eats clean and is on a path of mindfulness and positivity. Her advice to her younger self? “Focus more on loving you and less on looking for love in all the wrong places.”

Vote to keep Felicia in the contest now at https://votefab40.com/2022/felicia-persaud and make her this year’s winner.

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50 Cent Advice Quavo How To Handle Takeoff’s Legacy

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50 Cent wants Quavo to move swiftly on securing Takeoff’s legacy.

The hip-hop community is still reeling from the shocking death of Takeoff. Many veterans in the industry have shared their feelings about the influential rapper’s passing. The tragedy hasn’t been lost on 50 Cent either, who recently paid tribute to Takeoff following the rapper’s tragic death. The successful rapper turned television exec took some time out during a concert in Seinäjoki, Finland, on Tuesday night, November 1, to acknowledge the passing of the Atlanta native.

That was the same day the “Walk It, Talk It” rapper was shot and killed in Houston. The G-Unit leader paid tribute to the fallen rapper by projecting his image on the stage as the Migos‘ “Bad and Boujee” hit blasted through the speakers at the arena. He did a similar thing to honor veteran rapper Coolio who died earlier this year.

“I paid tribute to Takeoff last night in Finland it was lit, GLG GreenLightGang tour let’s get it,” the Power executive producer tweeted yesterday, November 2. The “Many Men” rapper also took some time out to issue some words of advice to Quavo.

The “Candy Shop” rapper is very familiar with how the industry works and offers up some words of wisdom on how Quavo could keep Takeoff’s legacy alive and his contribution remembered for some time to come.

Using Instagram, Fif shared a clip of Pop Smoke’s former manager Steven Victor in which he revealed a conversation that the pair had following the death of the beloved Brooklyn rapper. He shared that he urged Victor to try and work through the grief and focus on finishing and putting out Pop’s posthumous album Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon.

“50 was like, ‘Yo, you’re being selfish. You can’t let your emotions or you being in this depressed state stop you from executing what plans you guys had. Because three weeks ago you guys were in my office talking about taking over the world,’” Victor is quoted as saying in the interview.

In another part of the interview, he explained that 50 asked him the tough questions like who was going to keep the “For The Night” rapper’s legacy going and who was going to make sure his music came out so he could take care of his family?

Victor was appreciative of the tough but prudent advice in the midst of his grief.

It’s pretty much the same advice that 50 Cent wants to pass on to Quavo, as evidenced by his caption.

“This is really how it goes @QuavoStuntin you have to position this Album correctly for Take Offs Legacy, go make a couple changes and address everything all artist make the best music out of painful moments. R.I.P to Pop Smoke R.I.P to TakeOff,” he posted.

Takeoff’s death is still being mourned by many in the industry, including influential artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Future, and T.I.

The latest news surrounding his death suggests that the 28-year-old rapper died after stray bullets penetrated his head and torso into his arm.

In a video recently obtained from TMZ, which was taken just moments before the shooting, a man with a gun was identified by authorities as a person of interest.

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Nipsey Hussle’s Baby Mother Insists She Has Full Custody Of Daughter Despite Reports

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The mother of Nipsey Hussle’s daughter, Emani Dior Asghedom, is back in court fighting for custody of the 13-year-old child.

Tanisha Foster wants custody of her daughter and claims that a court had granted her care and control of the child in the past, but she remains in the custody of Nipsey Hussle’s family.

On Wednesday, Foster, who goes by the name ‘Chyna Hussle’ on Instagram, shared a visitation order document from January 1, 2012, issued by the Judicial Court of California. Foster claims she was granted custody of Emani, and Nipsey only had weekend visitation rights.

The document showed that Hussle had custody of Emani from Friday to Monday every weekend of the month. The document appeared to be attached to a custody order, but she did not share the custody order. Emani was born in 2008 and will turn 14 years old in November. Her custody has been a source of contention and ongoing dispute between the family of Hussle since his death.

During his life, Emani resided with her father, but after his death in 2019, Foster has taken the rapper’s family members to court to secure custody. On Tuesday, Hussle’s older brother, Sam Asghedom, who is the court-appointed administrator of his estate in relation to probate proceedings, filed a status report on his handling of the rapper’s estate where he outlined the ongoing challenge with the custody battle.

In the report, Sam writes that guardianship of his niece is still pending. Emani and her half-brother Kross are the sole beneficiaries of Hussle’s multimillion-dollar estate, but Nipsey’s family is accusing Tanisha of not only being an unfit parent but possibly seeking to get her hands on the $2 million Emani would be entitled to after probate is completed.

After Nipsey’s death, his family applied for guardianship of Emani, and his sister Samantha Smith, brother Sam and grandmother Angelique were named joint guardians.

Foster, who had agreed to the guardianship in 2019, filed a motion for custody in 2022 to reverse the order. In the document, she claimed that she had agreed due to her “own financial limitations; her desire to maintain the standard of living and family contact the minor had experienced with the paternal family before her father’s death, and upon the verbal assurances that each of them would act in the best interests of Emani.”

She said that after the order was granted, the family not only had complete control of Emani but also did not give her any financial assistance and reduced her visitation.

Foster’s motion asked for custody and for the court to appoint a “neutral experience financial planner” to manage her daughter’s inheritance money.

“There are no circumstances or events in my life that would disqualify me from regaining my exclusive role as Emani’s parent. There is no longer any need for guardianship. Emani routinely asks me when are she and I going to be able to live together. She longs to be with me as her mother. I am begging the court to terminate the existing guardianship,” she wrote.

In 2019, TMZ reported that the rapper’s family told the court that Foster was not a good parent and would likely waste her daughter’s inheritance left to her by her father as she seeks to live a lavish lifestyle she can’t afford for herself.

Nipsey’s grandmother Angelique who helped raise the rapper, passed away last month. She was also one of the guardians of Emani.

The court has yet to rule on the outcome of the case, but custody and guardianship orders are usually granted for the best interests of the child, as determined by the court.

Nipsey Hussle was shot and killed in 2019 outside his clothing store in Los Angeles.

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50 Cent Speak On ‘Power’ Producer Randall Emmett Calling Him N-Word Allegedly

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50 Cent is speaking out on Power producer Randall Emmett allegedly calling him the n-word.

If it’s one thing we can count on, it’s that 50 Cent is going to give his side of the story. The veteran rapper has reacted to the allegations that he was on the receiving end of a racial slur from Power producer Randall Emmett.

The allegations surfaced following an article in the Los Angeles Times, which states that one of Emmett’s former assistants, Martin G’Blae, filed a lawsuit against the film and TV executive yesterday November 1.

The suit accuses Emmet of enabling a hostile workplace because of racial discrimination. G’Blae accused Emmett of making racist comments about Black performers. Some of the names he mentioned included 50 Cent, Cardi B and Quavo.

Another tidbit coming out of the filing is that Emmett once called 50 “this fucking n-gger.” It is claimed that the words were spoken in August 2020 and were made after Emmett read the “Candy Shop” rapper’s book Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter.

G’Blae alleged that after reading the book, Emmett said: “All you guys are alike. All you guys do is hustle people,” before throwing the book at him.

Well, 50 had no love for Emmett when he heard about the Times story. Taking to Instagram earlier today, he posted: “This does not surprise me this guy is a real piece of sh*t. Randell(Sorry Fofty) Emmett, but wait is he canceled for this?”

He made the post alongside a shot of the article. Of course, that was not enough for the New York rapper who trolled Emmett some more to drive his point home. In another post, he shared a clip of Emmett’s ex-wife Lala Kent when she admitted she had a crush on 50 Cent since “In Da Club” in an interview with E!

“This is what probably got Randell Emmett so mad that he went off on his assistan. STARZ is going to pull him off production credits no major company will allow this kind of behavior,” he captioned that one.

Emmett’s attorney Suann MacIsaac has continued to deny the allegations, and according to her, Emmett is looking forward to vigorously defending the suit.

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Offset Honors Late Migos Group Member Takeoff On Instagram

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Offset is yet to break his silence and speak on his cousin and Migos brother Takeoff’s death, but on Wednesday, he publicly reacted by showing love to the late rapper.

No doubt, the death of his cousin and Migos band member, Takeoff, who was shot and killed on Monday night (October 31), is weighing heavy on Offset, who not only grew up with Takeoff but they were also very close and remained on good terms despite the split of Migos earlier this year.

There’s been a somber mood in the hip-hop world following Takeoff’s death as fans, and other celebrities attempt to make sense of the tragedy.

On Wednesday, Offset changed his display photo to a close-up of Takeoff wearing dark sunglasses and smiling.

The other member of the Migos, Quavo, who was present when the incident took place, has not spoken about the tragedy. In videos shared online of the shooting, Quavo was seen screaming and crying in agony after realizing that Takeoff was shot and lay bleeding with a pool of blood around his head.

Instagram screenshot of Offset display photo

Meanwhile, fans have been reminiscing on the life of Takeoff. Videos of the late rapper’s many freestyles and clips from Migos’ music videos have been shared by fans who express the deep sense of loss many people felt after learning about the rapper’s passing.

A throwback video from 106 & Park in 2015 was also shared by another fan, where Bow Wow spoke to the three rappers and noted that up to that point, the Migos’ first men were Takeoff and Quavo, who held the group down while Offset was in jail.

In the video, Offset is asked about finally being able to join his family members, Takeoff and Quavo.

“First of all, it’s a blessing to come out of a situation like that but I been going in the studio,” Offset says, while Takeoff later adds that the group won’t stop.

On Twitter, many also shared messages of comfort and camaraderie for Offset and Quavo as they mourn Takeoff.

“Quavo and Offset gotta come back together and carry the Migos legacy. Do it for Takeoff man,” one fan wrote.

“Takeoff gone, quavo and offset on bad terms, its over but we need to celebrate migos run – a decade of hits, one of hiphops greatest groups, and probably the most influential atlanta artists in recent years outside of future thug and gucci,” another wrote.

“Offset was really looking like a whole proud father the way he reacted to Takeoff’s freestyle,” a third fan added.

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Jah Cure Remains Behind Bars In Europe, Gets January 2023 Court Date

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Reggae crooner Jah Cure was ordered to remain in custody as he awaits his appeal hearing. The artist was sentenced to six years in prison for the attempted manslaughter of a Dutch promoter last year.

He appeared before a judge for a pre-court appeal hearing but was ordered remanded to jail until January 24, 2023. Jah Cure’s pro forma hearing is a part of Dutch court procedure ahead of court appeal hearings, the Jamaica Observer reported on Tuesday.

The Netherlands Public Prosecution Office said that the hearing was routine and nothing new or different as it is often conducted to extend the court’s right to hold a suspect while he awaits his hearing. The “pro forma” hearing is conducted while Cure awaits a date for his court appeal hearing.

The artist is appealing his sentence on several grounds, including that the sentence is excessive and that the judge failed to take into consideration the fact that his claim of self-defense was not allegedly properly considered.

Jah Cure was sentenced in March 2022 for attempted manslaughter of the promoter, whom he claimed did not pay him and even threatened him with violence over the unpaid money. The reggae crooner was brought to the country to perform at a Reggae concert at the end of summer last year while he was on his European tour.

Jah Cure was initially charged with attempted murder and attempted manslaughter. He was acquitted of the first charge during his trial. However, Dutch prosecutors have also appealed the case and want Cure found guilty of attempted murder.

A date for the court appeal hearing has not been decided as yet. In the meantime, Cure, who turned 44 years old in prison, is well known for hit songs like “True Reflection (Prison Walls),” which he recorded after he returned from jail. The artist was serving a 15-year prison sentence for which he was convicted in 1999, but he was later released on a shortened sentence in 2007 due to good behavior.

Jah Cure has one daughter.

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Video Shows Quavo Arguing With Another Man Before Takeoff Shooting

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New video that captures the moments before Takeoff was killed on Monday night in Houston, Texas, has surfaced online giving fans a glimpse of what led to the shooting death of the artist.

The Atlanta rapper was shot and killed around 2:35 a.m. while out with his uncle Quavo while they joined a group of persons playing a dice game in what looked like a parking lot of the Billiards Bowling Alley.

The new video shared by TMZ gives a clue as to what led to Takeoff being shot. The video appeared to be taken by someone who was at the venue where the incident took place.

In the footage, Quavo, who is wearing an orange shirt, is seen arguing with another man. In the video, a man is heard telling Quavo he didn’t play like that. Another person says that they were being disrespected. Within seconds, persons are seen running as several gunshots ring out.

Takeoff, Popcaan, and Quavo in Jamaica

In the meantime, Quavo has not spoken since the incident. A video shared online showed the tragic aftermath with Takeoff, just 28 years old, lying as he bled out in a pool of blood on the parking lot floor while Quavo screamed in agony and disbelief.

The two rappers grew up together and have often spoken about being raised together and doing everything together, given their age is almost the same, as well as older cousin Offset. The trio formed the multi-platinum-selling group, Migos.

Offset has also not shared his thoughts or addressed the death of Takeoff, which has rocked the hip-hop community because of how quiet and soft-spoken the rapper is.

The police have not confirmed any arrest, nor has it confirmed what really happened. However, multiple accounts online from people who claimed to be present when the shooting occurred say that Quavo created the dangerous situation because he was arguing and tried to fight a man before things escalated.

Takeoff was reportedly shot by a member of his own entourage who allegedly began shooting wildly before someone else reportedly opened fire, hitting Takeoff in the head.

Takeoff’s family has not reacted to the rapper’s death.

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Saweetie Says She Is Dropping 2 New Albums By End Of 2022

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Saweetie says that her long-awaited album will be dropping at the end of this year, and she is also teasing that a bonus project is set for release ahead of her album called The Single Life, which will address her post-breakup journey from Migos rapper Quavo.

The artist did not share the release date for her album, Pretty B*tch Music, which was initially set for release earlier this year but has since been pushed back to the end of 2022. However, According to Rolling Stone, the rapper recently celebrated the launch of The Single Life with Jack Daniels.

The “Icy Grl” rapper has had a long relationship with Jack Daniels and noted that she loved the brand because “they allow me to do me.” Saweetie, who appeared on Caresha Please last month but did not speak about her breakup with Quavo, says that she’s ready to speak about her dating life and post-breakup.

“I’m excited to share what I went through,” She said. “I think as I was making it, I was more proud to be single. Because I realized that I was growing, I realized that I was elevating. And I realized that I was becoming a better woman,” she says. “It was definitely revolutionary. It was heartbreaking. It was honest. It was a reflection. It’s just me being Saweetie in full transparency,” she disclosed.

Saweetie isn’t the only one speaking about the breakup. Rapper Quavo also re-enacted the famous elevator fight scene between himself and Saweetie in his latest track, “Messy,” featuring the late Takeoff.

Saweetie IG @saweetie

Quavo’s lyrics appear to hint that Saweetie had cheated on him. It’s unclear if Saweetie will speak about those rumors that allege that she slept with Quavo’s cousin Offset, which later saw the men having a falling out. For now, Saweetie says she’s enjoying singlehood and healing.

“If you can’t be by yourself, I think it’s a reflection of how you feel internally,” she says. “Like if you need to look for external sources to feel good internally, then I think that there needs to be a lot of shadow work and self-work done.”

She added that being single also helped her to create better music.

“I realized that I wasn’t writing from an honest standpoint when I first started because I wasn’t that vulnerable. I was very closed off,” she says. “I was raised to be strong, to be tough and not show any weakness.”

As for the date for the new album, Saweetie said, “she’s still in the womb, I haven’t popped her out. I want to thank my fans for patiently waiting. It’s been a year. It’s been a while. I’ve been recording officially for a year, non-stop.”

Earlier this year, Saweetie revealed that she had decided to record new songs and even hinted that after doing her album, she was not satisfied and decided to work and record some more before deciding on what the final tracks will be.

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