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NBC News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Nicki Minaj asks Florida congresswoman for help over alleged threat amid feud with SZA
Rapper Nicki Minaj reached out to Florida congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna for help over alleged threats a DJ and streamer made in response to her social media beef with SZA. MackWop, an associate of the record label Top Dawg Entertainment, chimed in on the feud during a livestream, telling Minaj: 'Hey, Nicki, relax, relax before you get put in a blender like your boy did.' SZA is signed under TDE. Minaj, whose real name is Onika Maraj-Petty, re-posted a clip of the livestream on X Thursday, writing, 'Is this a threat?' She tagged the FBI in her post. '@MackWop did you just threaten to harm me? @FBI I want this man investigated right away,' she wrote in a follow-up post. According to Complex, MackWop could have been referring to the feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, who is on the same Young Money Entertainment label as Minaj. The 'Super Bass' rapper, however, didn't take the comment lightly and made a post addressing Luna, who previously made headlines for calling for the release of rapper Tory Lanez after he was convicted of shooting rapper Megan Thee Stallion in the foot in 2020. '@RepLuna this man just publicly threatened me,' Minaj posted. 'I've notified the FBI & CIA. I want this thug locked up & I'm ready to talk about everything these ppl have done to me.' Luna said she would help Minaj. 'Can confirm, I spoke with @NICKIMINAJ directly and will be doing everything we can to ensure her safety,' the Republican congresswoman said. 'We take threats of violence and assassination very seriously. RICO is also illegal. I am deeply concerned that there has been unchecked corruption within certain aspects of the rap industry. Artists should be respected and not afraid of managers, labels, etc.' Earlier this week Minaj took a few jabs at SZA, whose real name is Solána Imani Rowe, while coming after Top Dawg Entertainment founder Punch, according to Complex. In a lengthy, vulgar post on X on Thursday, Minaj claimed that she was originally asked to be featured on Drake's song 'Rich Baby Daddy' instead of SZA. 'He wanted me & sexy on it. I still have the version of just drake & sexy,' she posted, referring to rapper Sexyy Red, who is also featured on the song. The pair continued to go back and forth with Minaj calling SZA a 'clown.'
New York Post
3 days ago
- New York Post
Video shows boy, 7, being kidnapped at gunpoint — as dad runs and hides: ‘Hell yeah I ran'
Chilling footage shows a 7-year-old boy being kidnapped at gunpoint — as his father abandons him to run to safety. The footage obtained by WISN shows little Jamal White riding his bike near his Milwaukee home when a white Jeep circles back and blocks his family's driveway. Two people jump out of the vehicle and grab the youngster — as his dad, Jamal Sr., sprints inside the house, before coming back outside to slam the trunk of his car in fustration. 'Hell yeah I ran,' the dad later wrote on Facebook as he was ripped for failing to stop and help his 7-year-old son. 3 Terrifying footage shows a 7-year-old boy being kidnapped at gunpoint outside his Milwaukee home. FOX 6 Milwaukee 'I ran im thinking they tryna rob me not take my damn baby,' he wrote. Jamal was snatched at 7 p.m. Friday, but an Amber Alert wasn't issued until almost five hours later, WISN noted. He was eventually found nearly 24 hours later at a house seven miles from where he was taken. 3 Jamal White was missing for 24 hours before he was safely found. Family of Jamal White 'Yalll slow we both alive n my baby tried to get away like I taught em,' the dad said, suggesting he should be praised for his son surviving his kidnapping. 'God had us the whole time obviously I did right my baby safe !' Many commenters slammed the dad's actions. 'Your son gone beat on you when he get older and find out what you did buddy,' one user wrote. 3 His father has been slammed for running inside the house when the kidnappers came. FOX 6 Milwaukee 'Bro you ran in the house and slammed the door,' a second wrote. 'I mean did you at least jog after the car?' a third asked. Three people have since been arrested, although no motive has been disclosed for the kidnapping, Complex reported.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I haven't played since fifth grade': Druski lights up MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game with wild confidence and fun
'I haven't played since fifth grade': Druski lights up MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game with wild confidence and fun (Ima via Complex) Comedian and internet personality Druski gave one of the most discussed moments at the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game, which took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on July 13, 2025, featuring prominent celebrities from music, sports, and entertainment. But the audience and the internet were won over by Druski's charisma and confidence rather than his musical ability. Druski's bold claim and funny moment at Globe Life Field Before the game even started, Druski made headlines. In a clip shared by MLB on X (formerly Twitter), Druski confidently said, 'I feel like I'm the best option at any position. I haven't played since fifth grade.' His words quickly went viral, gaining likes and laughs from fans all over social media. Drew Desbordes, alias Druski, was among the famous lineup for the yearly MLB All-Star game. Though he is not well-known for sports, his cheeky trash talk and huge persona made him a fan favorite. Though his on-field performance may not have reflected his statements, his game was illuminated by energy. Druski cracked jokes, danced in the dugout, and whipped up the audience wearing his trademark headband and sneakers. Even MLB's official account called him 'the real MVP.' He brought a level of entertainment that made the fun event even more exciting. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo Fans react to Druski's confidence and viral moment As soon as Druski's quote was shared online, fans couldn't stop talking. Many said he brought more fun than anyone else on the field. His confidence, even without recent baseball experience, reminded fans why he's one of today's most loved entertainers. Also Read: Colorado Rockies Land Top Prospect Ethan Holliday With No. 4 Pick In 2025 MLB Draft One user on X wrote, 'Druski is the reason this game is so fun to watch.' Another said, 'Give this man a contract. I don't care if he's never played.' Though it featured well-known names, Druski made it a comedy and sports crossover at the 2025 MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. Most fans remained for Druski's personality and laugh-out-loud moments even if some tuned in for home runs and catches. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blackpink Teams Up with Fanatics and Complex for L.A. Pop-Up
Fanatics and Complex teamed up with K-pop supergroup Blackpink for a Los Angeles pop-up ahead of the group's SoFi Stadium dates. The Fanatics and Complex pop-up – which features merchandise from the recently launched Fanatics and Complex league collection, made in collaboration with the group – opened Friday in L.A.'s Fairfax neighborhood, drawing a line on the street before its 11 a.m. opening. More from The Hollywood Reporter ATEEZ Partners Up With Amazon Music for In Your Fantasy Tour Merchandise 'KPop Demon Hunters' Cannot Be Stopped on the Charts Enhypen Is Preparing to Head to the U.S. for Their Walk the Line Tour - Here's How to Get Tickets The league collection includes NBA and MLB sports teams from L.A. (Dodgers and Lakers), Chicago (Bulls, Cubs and White Sox) and New York (Mets and Knicks), offering Mitchell & Ness Jerseys, hoodies, t-shires and hats repping the teams and Blackpink. The L.A. pop-up is the first of two that Fanatics and Complex will be holding throughout the group's Deadline tour. Another is set to be held in New York July 25 through July 27. Fans can also buy the merchandise on the Fanatic's website and Complex's website, along with the MLB Shop and NBA Store. Another Blackpink-focused pop-up is being held in L.A. over the weekend. A pop-up store opened Friday at the Hollywood Palladium with 'immersive photo moments, interactive fan experiences and the first chance to shop an exclusive new merch collection,' Live Nation announced earlier in the week. The group is holding pop-ups in other cities along the tour, with shops set to open in Chicago, Toronto and New York, timed to the hit girl group's tour dates. Blackpink kicked off their latest tour earlier this month in Goyang, South Korea, where they debuted their latest single, 'Jump,' which was officially released Friday (July 11). The 31-show run, concluding in early 2026, marks the K-pop girl group's first all-stadium tour. The four-member-group begins a two-night run at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium Saturday night. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Seeing Double? 25 Pairs of Celebrities Who Look Nearly Identical From 'Lady in the Lake' to 'It Ends With Us': 29 New and Upcoming Book Adaptations in 2024 Meet the Superstars Who Glam Up Hollywood's A-List
Black America Web
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Teyana Taylor Beams Over Aaron Pierre In New Interview: ‘I Feel Safe'
Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty For the past few months,Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre have been setting the internet ablaze with their romance, which initially started as rumors and speculation but was ultimately confirmed. Now, on the heels of her latest musical effort, Taylor is opening up about the couple's relationship. In an interview with Complex to promote her upcoming visual EP Escape Room , Taylor gushed about the role that Pierre played in the creative process, but also how he navigates their relationship, allowing her to tap into her soft girl era. 'He damn near EP'd it. It felt good to have someone be as passionate and as serious as you are…To have someone on your side fully hear you and don't think that your visions are crazy,' she said of how Pierre was supportive of her creative process. Speaking of their relationship dynamic, Taylor stated that Pierre handles her very delicately, something that she appreciates. 'I'm very big on how you handle me, and I feel like you gotta handle me like a cup of tea.' 'With a cup of tea you walk slower, you're more calm, you're more delicate,' Taylor continued. 'I feel like I am a cup of tea and I feel like he handles me as such. You know, he's very, very gentle. It allows me to feel warm and to feel safe, and not be in survival mode.' In a June 2025 interview with GQ , Taylor shared similar sentiments about the actor, revealing how protective he is of her and their relationship. 'He's a real big music head and just how hands-on he's been on this album with me has been really amazing to see,' she told the outlet. 'You ever sit back and be like, 'This person don't play about me'? I was like, 'Yeah, you need to be my leading man, because you understand every single song, every single emotion, every single feeling, which is that, on set, you're going to bring it.'' Escape Room , led by the singles 'Long Time' and 'Bed of Roses,' is slated for an August release. SEE ALSO Teyana Taylor Beams Over Aaron Pierre In New Interview: 'I Feel Safe' was originally published on
