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American Rapper Mystikal has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to r@ping a woman at his Louisiana home in 2022. The victim appeared before the court on Tuesday, June 16, and asked for the maximum sentence. She spoke of the incident where Mystikal “choked her, pulled braids out of her hair and forcibly r@ped her.” After she spoke, the rapper told the courtroom, “If I did that to you, I deserve the max sentence.” Mystikal, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was arrested in 2022 for first-degree r@pe and false imprisonment. In March 2026, he pleaded guilty to lesser charges of third-degree r@pe. According to WBRZ, he filed a motion last Friday, June 12, to withdraw his plea because he “did not have sufficient opportunit...

Speaking in a recent episode of The Bryce Crawford podcast, Minaj disclosed that she quit church immediately she became successful. She explained that she didn’t stop going to church because of an ideological change but because she always performs at weekends, which leaves her too exhausted to attend church on Sundays. “Once my career started taking off, I stopped going to church. I was working on Friday nights and Saturday nights, so the last thing I could do was wake up on Sunday mornings to go to church,” she said. Minaj explained that despite quitting church, she still has a good relationship with God. She, however, admitted that she struggles with being consistent in her relationship with God but keeps striving to be better. She added that her faith keeps increasing ove...

Actor and comedian Chris Tucker has revealed that he has been celibate for more than three years and is waiting until marriage before becoming intimate again. The Rush Hour star made the disclosure during a comedy performance at The Wynn in Las Vegas on Friday, according to attendees at the show. Speaking about his personal life, Tucker reportedly told the audience: “Well, I'm celibate. I've been celibate for 3 years, but I'm really trying to get married. I give it to the love this time.” He added: “I'm serious. No one believes me.” Tucker said even members of his own family have struggled to believe his decision, jokingly referencing his niece. “She believes in aliens, but she don't believe I did that.” The comedian also shared humorous stories about reactions he has received...

Singer Brymo has opened up about his long-running dispute with his former record label, Chocolate City, insisting that their relationship ended because of a business disagreement and not personal animosity. Speaking in a recent interview on yanga fm, the singer dismissed suggestions of a "beef" between both parties, explaining that the conflict stemmed from contractual and business issues that eventually led to a court case. According to Brymo, he decided to take control of his career after realizing he needed to become financially independent. "I was becoming a man. I was already 29 years old when it all started. I needed to make a living," he said. The singer alleged that Chocolate City failed to fulfill certain obligations in his contract, claiming he personally sourced ...

Nicki Minaj has broken her silence on what she describes as a “spiritual warfare within the music industry, claiming that unnamed but influential figures have been behind many of the challenges she and other talented artists have faced throughout their careers. Speaking on episode 200 of ‘The Bryce Crawford Podcast’, hosted by evangelist Bryce Crawford, Minaj opened up on the personal toll of refusing to play by the rules set by those at the top, describing her experience as one of relentless spiritual warfare. “It was constant spiritual warfare. I wish I kind of knew sooner that this music industry was such a spiritual experience because I felt like I brought a knife to a gunfight,” she said. The singer and rapper went further, claiming that these powerful figures treat musicians...

Grammy Award-winning singer, Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife, Bunnie Xo, after nearly 10 years of marriage. The country star filed the paperwork on May 18 in Williamson County, Tennessee, according to court records viewed by Fox News Digital. Jelly Roll listed the date of separation as May 9, and cited irreconcilable differences. Bunnie, whose real name is Alisa DeFord, and Jelly Roll tied the knot in August 2016 during a whirlwind Las Vegas ceremony, after meeting the year prior. At the 2026 Grammy Awards in February, Jelly (real name Jason DeFord) and Bunnie (real name Alisa DeFord) packed on the PDA throughout the evening, sharing kisses and posing together on the red carpet. The pair also shared a celebratory moment after Jelly won Best Contemporary C...

The organisers of the Headies have announced that the awards will be leaving Nigeria again, unveiling Canada as the host of the 18th edition.  Recall that the awards first left Nigeria in 2022 for its 15th edition in Atlanta but returned to Lagos for the 17th edition in 2025.  Speaking on Monday during “The Big Announcement” event held at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Headies founder, Ayo Animashaun said the decision to hold the 18th Headies in Toronto, Canada, was highly economical.  He explained that that although the main ceremony will take place in Toronto, it will run simultaneously with a live watch party in Lagos, where Nigerian fans will participate in the celebration and witness portions of the awards presentation as the event unfolds abroa...

Davido took to his IG page this morning to throw jabs at Reno Omokri. He shared a clip from an interview Reno Omokri had with Channels TV explaining why he has yet to resume as Nigeria's Ambassador to Mexico. President Tinubu on March 6 posted Reno Omokri to Mexico as a Non-Career ambassador.  about:blank Singer,? Davido has openly taunted Nigeria's Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, over his delayed resumption of diplomatic duties.  Taking to his Instagram page, Davido shared an excerpt of Omokri’s recent interview on Channels Television's Politics Today. In the broadcast, Omokri dismissed rumors that the Mexican government rejected his appointment, claiming instead that his resumption is temporarily delayed because Mexico is currently co-hosting the 2026 ...

Nigerian music star Folarin Falana, professionally known as Falz, has accused the Federal Government of hiring counter-protesters to oppose the protest against insecurity. Naija News reports that the singer made the allegation after participating in the protest against insecurity in Nigeria, tagged #EndInsecurity, three days ago. The protest, which was held in various states, followed the continuous killings and kidnappings by terrorists. Notable personalities who took part in the protest include human rights lawyer Femi Falana, rights activist Omoyele Sowore, singer Falz, among others. Speaking about the development over the weekend, Falz, in an Instagram video, accused the Nigerian government of hiring counterprotesters who are mostly women. The singer lamented, “This ...

Other names listed on the helicopter manifest included Lucas Brito Chaves, Lucas Vignale and pilot Alexandre Souza. The second aircraft was said to have been piloted by Charles Marsillac. US musician and internet personality Oliver Tree has died after two helicopters collided in Brazil, killing six people. The 32-year-old singer, known for hits such as Life Goes On, Miss You and Alien Boy, was said to be travelling in one of the helicopters when the crash occurred over Rio de Janeiro on Sunday. One of the helicopters reportedly crashed into the car park of a dealership, triggering a fire that destroyed about 20 vehicles. Footage published by Brazilian media showed one of the helicopters falling from the sky before flames and thick smoke rose from the crash site. Brazilia...