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Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cardi B Is 'Outside' This Summer While Offset Is Letting The 'Bodies' Hit The Floor
Cardi B and Offset are going head-to-head for the charts as they both dropped new singles on Friday (June 20), within hours of each other. The estranged married couple — who've spent the past year making headlines over their pending split — delivered what felt like musical rebuttals from both sides of the divorce. Cardi came out swinging with 'Outside,' a long-teased release that lands as both a summer anthem and a bold declaration that she's moved on. It marks her first solo track of the year, delivered with her signature sound, razor-sharp bars, and lines that sound like clear shots at her ex. Over a bass-heavy beat, she reclaims her singleness with bars about being 'cuffed up too long,' and even calls out a 'good-for-nothing, low-down dirty dog' — a jab many believe is aimed at Offset. She also throws a petty jab hinting at her once rumored-romance with NFL star Stefon Diggs, who she now officially dates. She raps: 'Favorite player from your favorite team, he in my DM.' Offset, not one to let a moment pass quietly, released his own track 'Bodies' featuring JID just hours later. The song, which samples rock group Drowning Pool's 'Bodies' is equally braggadocious as it showcases a lyrical version of Offset that fans haven't heard in years. He raps: 'I'm uppin' my rank 'cause I got ni**as spanked, ni**a, shh, death or dishonor/ I think these ni**as forgot where I came from, 'cause I got mansion and mansions with lake fronts.' Social media lit up with hot takes and their side picked. One user wrote on X, 'Divorce really got Offset back in his bag. Cardi might've been the final boss he had to beat.' Others applauded Cardi, calling 'Outside' a career-reset that re-solidifies her place in the rap game post-breakup. The pair, who filed for divorce again in August, have had a history of public breakups and reconciliations. But this time, things are seemingly final. Cardi has moved on to Diggs, as Set has been spotted with a few women here and there. Speaking to Cardi's new relationship, Offset responded to a comment about the couple online that read, 'Offset punching the air,' with 'I'm happy for her !!' Whether the singles were planned or coincidental, the dual release has fans tuned in. Take a listen to both tracks above. More from Cardi B Shares Luxurious First Photos Of Youngest Daughter, Blossom Cardi B Speaks Out Against Pres. Trump's "Dictatorship Vibe" And Recent ICE Raids Offset Reacts After Son And Cardi B's New Man, Stefon Diggs, Get Matching Braids
Business Insider
11-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
From Ondo to the world: Meet Johnvents Group — the agribusiness giant quietly building Africa's future
At the heart of this journey is Johnvents Industries Limited, Akure, an 18,000 MT state-of-the-art facility producing cocoa liquor, butter, cake, and powder. Since commencing operations in 2021, it has exported thousands of tonnes of cocoa products to Europe, the US, and other global markets, placing Nigerian cocoa on the world stage. Strengthening this foundation is Premium Cocoa Products (Ile-Oluji), Nigeria's oldest cocoa processing plant with a 30,000 MT capacity. Its acquisition and revitalization speak to the Group's commitment to preserving heritage while delivering products that meet international standards. To support its growing international footprint, Johnvents Industries DMCC (JID) was set up in Dubai as the Group's international trading hub. JID oversees sourcing and exports from more than 12 countries, connecting African produce to partners across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Johnvents' consumer-facing subsidiary, Johnvents Foods, is creating unforgettable food moments with household brands like JV Pure Cocoa Powder, JV 3 in 1 Chocolate Drink, Oluji Pure Cocoa Powder, and JV Choco Pops. Feeding this production engine is Johnvents Farms, which spans more than 1,500 hectares across Nigeria. These farms focus on the sustainable cultivation of cocoa and palm oil, anchoring the Group's commitment to traceability, agroforestry, and responsible land use. By investing in primary agriculture, Johnvents is ensuring long-term security and a fully integrated value chain, from soil to shelf. Ensuring this chain runs efficiently is Haven Hauling, the Group's logistics and freight arm. Haven Hauling is a modern haulage and export business with a fleet of 200+ trucks ensuring reliable delivery from farms to factories and global ports ensuring reliability, cost efficiency, and reduced post-harvest losses. In 2023, Johnvents further diversified with the acquisition of Noble-Eagle Industries Limited, a fast-growing FMCG manufacturing company. With production lines for edible oils, bottled water, cereals, animal feeds, and seasoning cubes, Noble-Eagle adds scale and versatility to the Group's manufacturing capabilities, meeting the evolving needs of consumers and distributors across West Africa. Johnvents Group is not only creating value from farm to table, it is shaping a new story for African enterprise. One defined by scale, innovation, and impact. With each investment, the Group is deepening its roots across the continent while expanding its reach globally, showing that Africa's agribusiness future lies not just in raw exports but in transformation, traceability, and long-term value creation. As it unifies its operations under a singular identity, Johnvents is advancing its mission of nourishing Africa and the world through sustainable practices, inclusive growth, and a fully integrated approach that leaves no part of the value chain behind.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Anthony Mackie Says Eminem Was Dissing Him, Not His Character, In Famous ‘8 Mile' Rap Battle
If the famous rap battle on 8 Mile felt real, that's because it was. Anthony Mackie recently revealed that Eminem was dissing him in real life, not his character Papa Doc, in the scene. The 46-year-old actor joined Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder on their The Pivot podcast and gushed over the Detroit rapper's creative genius. 'Eminem is such a brilliant dude,' he said. 'We're on set one day and he's like, 'Yo, it doesn't make sense that we're beefing.' I was like, 'Right!' He says, 'I need something on you.' So we talked for like two hours, chilling.' He continued, explaining how Slim Shady used facts such as Mackie coming from a privileged background and attending a private school to his advantage in the scene, making the disses even more scathing. 'The next day we're shooting the battle scene, and that's why I'm standing there like, 'You're talking about me, you're not talking about Clarence [Papa Doc]. That has nothing to do with the character. You're an a**hole, Eminem!'' he said. 'I'm like, 'I wanna fight this motherf**ka!'' Anthony Mackie has previously spoken about the scene and how he felt it should have gone differently. 'I said, 'For the final scene, it should be a back and forth,'' he recalled telling director Curtis Hanson during an interview with Esquire. 'He goes, 'Okay.' I said, 'So I should go first, he should go second. Then it's a tie, then we have to have a battle off, then he goes, [and] then I choke.'' His suggestion was ultimately not used, but that may have been a blessing in disguise, given how popular it is. Eminem's movie days are behind him, but he is still operating at a high level musically. Last year, he released The Death Of Slim Shady: Coup De Grâce, one of the highest-selling rap albums of 2024. The LP moved 281,000 album-equivalent units in its first week, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the Grammys in February. Big Sean, JID, BabyTron, Jelly Roll, and more appeared on the album. He also released a deluxe version which featured Westside Boogie and 2 Chainz. Listen below. More from Kendrick Lamar, Mustard Lead Hip-Hop Wins At Grammy Premiere Ceremony Anthony Mackie Clarifies His Controversial Captain America Stance Anthony Mackie Feels 'Captain America' Doesn't "Represent" America
