Tatiana Chanell, who previously dated rapper Real Boston Richey, has taken her complaints public, directing sharp criticism toward Epic Records. In a series of posts shared to Instagram Stories, she alleged that executives at the label recently held an internal meeting after learning that Richey had circulated a private video involving her. Chanell said the recording dated back to when she was underage. Her account of the situation was widely circulated online after screenshots began appearing on gossip pages. Notably, the story gained traction because of its connection to Richey. In one of the posts, Chanell described what she believed took place behind the scenes at the label. “A few days ago you all held a meeting after it was brought to your attention that your artist shared a sex tape of me from when I was underage TO other women,” she wrote. She continued, “Rather than addressing the seriousness of that behavior, the response seems to have been to initiate a smear campaign against me.” Chanell argued that the situation required a more direct response from those involved. “This situation deserved to be handled with accountability and maturity,” she wrote in another message. She also claimed to have knowledge of the meeting through someone who attended it. “Your artist clearly needs REAL HELP. To be very clear, this information is confirmed. I am in close contact with someone from the team who was present in the Zoom meeting at epic records where this situation was discussed.” View this post on Instagram Previous incidents and social media posts deepen the dispute Alongside those claims, Chanell posted screenshots from gossip accounts suggesting she had been motivated by money in her relationship with the rapper. She rejected those assertions and framed them as part of a coordinated effort to discredit her. Additionally, the ongoing controversy has sparked more conversations about Richey. Epic Records has not publicly addressed the allegations. The dispute comes after earlier tensions between the pair surfaced online last year. Footage circulated at the time that appeared to show Richey grabbing Chanell’s phone during an argument. Soon afterward, she filed a police report accusing him of forcing her into a car and choking her. She also alleged that she had been pregnant during the incident. Richey later responded through his own Instagram Story, denying wrongdoing without addressing the details of the claims. “Ion put my business on the internet no more but if yk me yk and you know how I’m coming from all this sh** I let a mf think what they gone think and run wit they bs and narrative REAL P Never Going LAME my ALBUM OTW PUBLIC Housin 3,” he wrote. He ended the message with a brief note to supporters: “The Real Ones Know [healing heart emoji].” For now, the accusations remain unresolved, with no additional statements issued by the label or the artist. The Richey saga continues to attract attention online.

Ari Lennox has social media buzzing after sharing a daring new selfie that quickly went viral across multiple platforms. The singer, known for her soulful voice and unapologetic personality, posted a topless photo via her Instagram story. In the striking image, Lennox confidently poses while embracing her natural beauty, a move many supporters say reflects her ongoing message of self-love and body positivity. The photo rapidly spread across platforms like Instagram and X, with thousands of reposts and reactions pouring in. Lennox shared a screenshot of the views in her Instagram story and captioned it “wow my song “Hocus Pocus” is going so viral.” View this post on Instagram

Nearly fifteen years after stepping away from Atlantic Records, T.I. says the decision still lingers in his mind as one of the most complicated choices of his career. During a recent interview, the Atlanta artist described the move not as rebellion but as a question he felt compelled to answer. At the height of his success, he said, he wanted to understand whether the momentum surrounding his music belonged primarily to him or to the powerful system supporting it. “One of the reasons why I made one of the toughest decisions, arguably one of the worst decisions, in my career — I made the decision to leave Atlantic, quite honestly, because I just got tired of wondering, ‘Was my success predicted on me or them?’” he said during the interview. “I had to know.” The split came in 2013, soon after the release of Trouble Man: Heavy Is the Head, his eighth studio album. T.I. briefly joined Columbia Records before ultimately moving toward a fully independent approach in 2015. In hindsight, he said leaving Atlantic forced him to see the invisible mechanics of a major label in a new light. “I stepped away, and I almost immediately could see and tell there were a lot of things being done, you know, on my behalf, for my benefit, that I was probably oblivious to,” he said. The realization, he added, sparked a different kind of curiosity. “At that moment, once I found that out, I was eager to learn what those things were and how to identify and execute those things on my own behalf.” From Major-Label Muscle to Boutique Hustle The experience reshaped how he thinks about the relationship between artists and labels. T.I. described the label’s role as something akin to invisible engineering behind a finished product. “I recorded the music,” he said, explaining that once the songs left his hands, the label’s infrastructure took over. “But when I handed it off to them… [they] turned into the success that we all knew. I enjoyed the success and appreciated it… I just wanted to see what it took for me to do it myself.” Today, that experiment continues through his own company, Grand Hustle Records. The operation is smaller and more contained than the corporate system he once relied on, though the ambition remains similar. “I mean, you know, it’s still a machine, but the machine is boutique,” he said of the label’s structure. “It’s very insulated and it’s more focused. It isn’t as broad… It’s taken a minute. I think we’ve identified it, and now we’re working on the execution.” For T.I., independence has brought both satisfaction and perspective. The machinery that once worked quietly behind him is now something he’s trying to build piece by piece.

Claressa Shields plays no games when it comes to her man Papoose. In a recent Instagram post, while giving the rapper a birthday shoutout, she also addressed the pair’s haters. “HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MAN & MY MAN ONLY @papoose ! God blessed me with another Year with my Bestfriend! CAN’T WAIT TO CELEBRATE YOU TODAY & THE REST OF THE MONTH PAPI!!! Let’s party like the 70s!!!! FYI March 28th is Our Joint Bday Party #papoose #birthday #happybdaypapoose #claressashields #pisces,” she wrote in the caption of a post which featured a photo of the two cuddled up. The Shade Room recently reshared her post. While some commenters showed her love, others pointed out that Papoose was still legally married to Remy Ma. It didn’t take long for Shields to catch wind of the criticism. She hopped into the post’s comment section, writing, “The comments makes us the most loved couple of the year. Ain’t no way anybody this mad about me wishing my man a happy bday ! It’s actually fire cause we in-love @papoose! my bday 3/17 so don’t get too mad today, save same for me ” View this post on Instagram Claressa Shields Defeats Franchon Crews-Dezurn In Rematch In other news, last month, Claressa Shields defeated Franchon Crews-Dezurn by unanimous decision in front of more than 17,000 fans at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night. ​According to ESPN, all three judges scored the 10-round bout 100-90. Shields, who was fighting in front of her home crowd, is now 18-0 (2 KOs). ”I felt like I had to take my time. Franchon hits hard, and she’s tough, and you’ve got to be very tricky with her,” Shields said after the fight. “She was trying to cause the upset today and got me with some shots. But Franchon is exactly who she thinks she is — ‘The Heavy Hitting Diva.’ And that’s one of the best fights that I’ve been in in my professional career,” she continued. “Especially at 10 rounds. It was fun. I had to watch my ass every round.”

Nicki Minaj’s younger sister, Ming Li, is firing back at attacks from the Barbz after she attended a Cardi B show in Houston. On Wednesday (Mar.3), the Baddies Gone Wild star hopped on her Instagram Story, appearing to shake off the criticism, writing, “Yeah, I went to the concert, and I had a great f*cking time…600 pound lady can be mad all she want. Respectfully, irdgaf.” Ming believes she shouldn’t have to “pick a side,” arguing that she can love and appreciate both her sister’s music and Cardi’s. “Who said you can’t love both?” she wrote. Ming Li also accused Minaj’s fans of trying to stir up drama. “Pick a side? No side who said u can’t love both? Yall just want a drama that ain’t nobody but the “fans” gonna say Like let’s be fr we grown and when. yall get old and wrinkly what we post ain’t gonna matter so respectlly idgaf” she wrote in another Story post. According to Ming, whatever tension there is between Nicki and Cardi is “not finna matter in the future.” Minaj’s sister wasn’t the only surprising attendee; Cardi’s ex-boyfriend, Stefon Diggs’ mother, also dropped by to show the Bronx native some love. The rapper also bought out the Houston hottie herself, Megan Thee Stallion, on stage to perform their hit track, “WAP.” Nicki Minaj’s sister Ming Li with some posts via instagram stories after attending #LittleMissDramaTour pic.twitter.com/qemJx2Ha74 — Eternal ♚ (@s0urpatchkiid) March 5, 2026 Nicki Minaj Dumped By Another Lawyer Over ‘Communication Breakdown’ In other news, Nicki Minaj was just dumped by another lawyer over a “communication breakdown,” according to legal documents obtained by TMZ. The outlet reports the rapper’s attorney, Matthew Abbott, recently filed a motion to withdraw his representation. The news couldn’t have come at a worse time, especially as the rapper faces a $10,000,000 lawsuit brought on by a former fan, Tameer Peak. Abbott —who is part of the legal team for a new management company Minaj hired—claims he hasn’t heard from the rapper in months. The documents reveal he and the management company have tried to reach out to the “Starships” rapper and her accountants “several times” via text and email, but to no avail. Last year, Abbott filed a motion for the court to grant Nicki an extension to find her a permanent attorney after her former lawyer, Judd Burstein, abruptly quit. The outlet noted that the judge has not yet ruled on the motion; however, a deadline for Nicki to respond to the request has been set.

Kenny Stills sat down with Nessa at HOT 97 for an emotional and unfiltered conversation about his new book, Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me, which is out now. He reflects on what it feels like to finally hold the book in his hands, why he chose to revisit the most intense chapters of his life, and what’s changed in him since writing it. Kenny opens up about joining Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid in protest, the isolation he felt inside the league, the closed-door owners meeting where one blunt question was asked about “getting the kneeling to stop,” and why he believes Colin was never invited. He also addresses the Players Coalition, the Roc Nation partnership, Coach Brian Flores playing Jay-Z in the locker room after Kenny spoke out, and why accountability remains a central theme in his life. One of the most powerful moments comes when Kenny reveals he was never contacted directly by NFL leadership, and how that shaped his decision to walk away from the game. Beyond football, Kenny speaks candidly about his battle with depression, going to therapy for the first time, learning about neuroplasticity, and how psychedelics played a role in his healing journey. He talks about being arrested while protesting for Breonna Taylor, sitting in a jail cell for 17 hours, and feeling more connected in that moment than he had in years. He also shares how the backlash impacted his family, how he confronted misogyny in his own upbringing, and why speaking out on issues like Palestine brings some of the strongest reactions today. The conversation ends with a powerful message about answering your calling, even when it costs you everything. Stream the full interview now and pick up Still Growing, Still Learning, Still Me today.

Tina Knowles seemingly reacts after Beyoncé’s father and former manager, Mathew Knowles, recently sat down with New York’s PIX 11 and walked out of the interview. As previously reported Knowles sat down with anchor Kendis Gibson for his Kandid with Kendis show. During the interview Knowles was asked about his ex-wife, Tina, and her contributions to Destiny’s Child. “You’ve earned your flowers. I said the same thing to Ms. Tina Knowles. You guys put in the work, and obviously the talent was there, with your kids and your grandkids,” Gibson said. Knowles then calmly asked, “What work did she put in?” A stunned Gibson reminded Mathew, “The hair.” “Ok, you’re absolutely right, and the styling. The imaging. You’re right,” Mathew acknowledged, before getting up and saying, “We’ll stop now,” to end the interview. Gibson asked, “Did I say something wrong?” Knowles told Page Six that the interview was cut short because Gibson not only arrived 15 minutes late, but also claimed his line of questioning was solely focused on his ex-wife, Tina. “How it starts is how it ends. It started on a bad note, and obviously ended on a bad note for him,” Mathew said. “I politely ended the interview, shook his hand, and took a photograph.” View this post on Instagram Tina seemingly caught wind of the interview, as she shared a video montage via Instagram highlighting her clothing designs. “Thank you for this beautiful peice on me and my designs.” Fans praised Tina in the comments, “Just in case anyone wants to question what she contributed to Destiny’s Child AND the culture: here it is!!! Our Queen!!!” View this post on Instagram

Myles Garrett is on the wrong side of the law again when it comes to driving. ​According to ESPN,  the Cleveland Browns superstar received another speeding ticket after he was clocked going 94 mph in a 70 mph zone on the interstate in Northeast Ohio. The citation is Garrett’s ninth since 2017. ​At 1:35 a.m. on Feb. 21 in Wooster, Ohio, Garrett was pulled over in his Porsche for driving at excessive speeds. Although he was given a court date of next Tuesday, Garrett won’t be required to appear if he pays the fine. ​Per the citation, the officer who pulled Garrett over noted: “that he was kind and cooperative.” ​Garrett was cited on Aug. 9 for driving 100 mph in a 60-mph zone in Strongsville, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. He received a $250 fine. ​At the time of the citation, Garrett did not address that speeding ticket when reporters questioned him about it during a media session. “I’d honestly prefer to talk about football,” Garrett said on Aug 20. “And this team than anything I’m doing off the field other than the back-to-school event that I did the other day.” “People want to know a lot of things,” Garrett said after being pressed by reporters. “I try to keep my personal life personal. And I’d rather focus on this team when I can.” In September 2022, a car accident he was involved in caused him to miss a game. Following the car crash, Garreett expressed his gratitude for those who supported him throughout the ordeal. “Grateful that, not only that I’m alive, but I was able to have so much of my family and the support system that was around me,” Garrett said at the time GARRETT WAS THE DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR IN 2025 On the field, Garrett is arguably the best defensive player in the NFL. In his ninth season with the Browns, he’s a seven-time All-Pro and earned Defensive Player of the Year honors for the second time. With 23 sacks this past season, Garrett set the NFL’s single-season sack record.

Singer Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Ventura County on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to law enforcement records. The incident coincided with the sudden disappearance of her account on Instagram. JUST IN: Britney Spears was arrested in California on Wednesday, according to Ventura County Sheriff’s Office records. Records indicate she was released early Thursday morning. https://t.co/6Nhf9cvz2p pic.twitter.com/QVGcVlcKaa — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) March 5, 2026 Visitors attempting to access Spears’ page now see a notice stating, “Sorry, this page isn’t available. The link you followed may be broken, or the page may have been removed.” Authorities said officers with the California Highway Patrol detained the 44-year-old performer around 9:28 p.m. Spears was taken into custody and booked on suspicion of DUI. Singer Britney Spears Hit With DUI in California Arrest Records from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office show the Grammy-winning singer remained in custody overnight before her release early Thursday morning. Court records indicate she is scheduled to appear in court on May 4. Representatives for Spears did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the arrest or the removal of her social media account. Hours before the arrest, Spears posted a video of herself dancing inside her home. The clip resembled other recent uploads that have circulated online. During the recording, the singer experienced a wardrobe malfunction while dancing to “Rockabye” by Clean Bandit. Spears later edited the video and covered the exposed moment with an emoji. The arrest follows months of public attention surrounding Spears’ personal life. In late 2025, witnesses reported seeing the singer leave a restaurant in Thousand Oaks before driving away. Some observers claimed the vehicle moved erratically while exiting the parking lot. A restaurant manager later disputed intoxication claims, stating Spears ordered no alcohol during the meal. Spears has fought several legal battles in recent years, including a conservatorship case. Fans flooded the courtroom with “Free Britney” signs. The singer regained legal independence in 2021 when a court ended her 13-year conservatorship, closing one of the most scrutinized legal arrangements in modern pop culture.

Lil Durk is currently awaiting a federal trial on murder-for-hire charges, but today’s update is on a kinder note with viral footage of the Chicago rapper’s daughter trolling him with the viral “PC Prank” sweeping across social media. The video surfaced online on March 5 and shows Lil Durk, via phone, having a playful conversation with his daughter while he remains in federal custody. The clip opens with her explaining the prank to viewers. “Umm, hey guys, so I’m waiting on my dad to call because I’m about to do that prank on him, and say he’s from the ‘PC unit,’” she says. The caption reads, “Doing The PC Prank On My Dad.” Chicago rapper Lil Durk’s daughter Bella Banks does viral TikTok “PC Prank” on Smurk “PC is protective custody. That’s when you scared to be on the floor with regular people. I ain’t in no PC, girl.” pic.twitter.com/SlegTpM9Lm — Kollege Kidd (@KollegeKidd) March 5, 2026 Once the call begins, the tone feels casual and warm. She tells her father about a new girl at school whose father is also incarcerated. The story leads into the prank’s setup. “So there’s this new girl at my school, right?” she tells him. “And she was like, ‘Oh yeah, my dad is in jail too,’ so we started becoming friends.” Durk listens closely, asking follow-up questions. She then claims she told the classmate her father was housed in the “PC unit.” The remark immediately catches his attention. “She said her daddy what?” Durk asks, sounding surprised. When she repeats the claim, he quickly corrects it. “Ah yeah, I ain’t in no PC unit, baby,” he responds. “I’m not in no PC.” Durk then explains the slang directly. “PC is ‘protective custody.’ It’s when you scared to be on the floor with regular people,” he says, referring to jail housing units designed to separate certain inmates from the general population. Moments later, the prank lands. “No, I was joking, dad. It was a joke,” his daughter says while laughing. She admits the idea came from social media. “I just saw it on TikTok, so I was just trying to do it to you.” Durk laughs once he realizes the setup. “Oh, I was like ‘what?!’” he replies. The lighthearted moment quickly spread across TikTok and Instagram, drawing attention because it captures a rare personal exchange with the rapper. Durk, born Durk Derrick Banks, remains detained while awaiting trial on federal murder-for-hire charges. His trial is currently scheduled for August.