The online ecosystem known as Messytok, a TikTok subculture, profited from the harassment of Riziki Ilenre, a woman who used the name Rizi. She was in her twenties and openly discussed her mental health and trauma, including an alleged sexual assault by a former therapist named Gwen Washington. Her engagement with creators like Oochie, Jeanty, and later Braid King and HB pulled her into a space where public shaming and conflict are monetized through viewer gifts and payments.
Rizi became a major financial supporter within this world, paying for moderator status, funding a content house, and covering travel expenses for creators. She faced consistent mockery and exploitation, with figures like Keyonna publicly sharing details of her...
Wiz Khalifa might do serious jail time in Romania. The Constanta Court of Appeal just approved a prosecutor's request for a nine month prison sentence, replacing an earlier small fine. This stems from him smoking a joint onstage at the Beach Please Festival in Costinesti last summer. Authorities arrested him after his performance.
Initially, a lower court just fined him. Special prosecutors from the DIICOT office argued for stricter punishment, saying the country's tough drug laws apply to everyone. The appeals court agreed with them. His legal team is now fighting the sentence with another appeal.
Romania has strict anti marijuana laws, way harsher than many US states. The case shows how a normal move for an American rapper can lead...
Federal health officials are moving to financially cripple hospitals that provide gender affirming care to minors. The Trump administration's Health and Human Services department introduced new rules. These proposals would cut off all Medicare and Medicaid money for any hospital or doctor offering this care to transgender youth. One rule specifically targets Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program, blocking coverage for patients under eighteen or nineteen.
The goal is to force providers into an impossible choice, losing essential federal funding or stopping treatment. This would happen even in states where such care remains legal. Over two dozen states already ban or restrict this practice. The rules follow an executive...
Rick Ross got into some real trouble on a plane. In a new book, the rapper says he had a major seizure during a flight back in 2022. He admits he took magic mushrooms before boarding. The situation got so bad that the pilot had to make an emergency landing to get help.
Ross clarifies he was watching a Will Smith movie when it happened, but the film had nothing to do with it. He says he felt physically and mentally out of control. This was not his first serious seizure. He wrote about another one in a prior memoir, where he nearly died at home after using codeine and alcohol. That time, friends found him unresponsive and foaming at the mouth.
He has talked about the scary aftermath of these episodes, including disorientation and shame...
Wale finally addressed the whole Kai Cenat thing on Shannon Sharpe's podcast. The rapper from the DMV said the viral clip from the Streamer Awards got twisted online. He explained his side, stating it was about respect, not the streamer's age. Wale felt blindsided by the interaction after prior acknowledgments from Kai.
The internet narrative painted him as overly emotional and bitter. Wale admitted it really got to him, saying he was upset for days and left the event early. He felt isolated, especially after seeing discussions about mental health at the same awards. He pushed back on claims he was aggressive, saying he just felt disrespected and made to look unstable. Once the story became about him picking on a younger creator, he...
The Quesarito is back at Taco Bell for a limited run. This item, a burrito wrapped in a cheese quesadilla with beef, rice, chipotle sauce, and sour cream, returns after fan demand. It was fully discontinued last year. The chain is doing a promo for app members, offering thirty thousand of them for a buck each on a couple of specific Tuesdays. Otherwise, it will cost about five dollars.
They are weirdly connecting it to Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. A commercial for the thing played when he was drafted. The company put up some billboards about it now. Jokic himself apparently said he would not try it, joking that an apology was nice but not enough.
Also coming back for a while are the Cheesy Dipping Burritos and the Steak Garlic...
The end of "Ebro in the Morning" has sparked another online skirmish, with 50 Cent claiming he got the show canceled. The rapper reposted a clip of Hot 97 host Ebro Darden criticizing him, adding a caption stating he "put a word in" to have the program removed from the air. This has ignited debate online about whether his claim is a serious boast or just his signature trolling.
There has been no confirmation from the radio station, its parent company, or any official source that 50 Cent was involved in the decision. All industry reporting so far has pointed only to unspecified internal changes at the station as the reason for the show's conclusion. Both Ebro Darden and his co-host Peter Rosenberg have confirmed the show's end on social...
50 Cent claims Jim Jones finally paid up in their rent dispute. The rapper posted online that Jones sent a large wire transfer, presumably for the studio used by the Let's Rap About It podcast. 50 had previously accused the show's hosts, including Jones, Fabolous, Maino, and Dave East, of owing a quarter million dollars in back payments.
The public feud started after the podcast criticized 50's Netflix documentary about Sean Combs. Jones called the series a mockumentary, sparking 50's accusations of them being squatters. While none of the hosts have verified the payment, 50's sarcastic social media update implies the financial issue might be partially settled. The ongoing online shots suggest the broader conflict remains active regardless.
Amaya Espinal from Love Island USA is recovering from emergency surgery. The winner of season seven was hospitalized in Los Angeles over the weekend with severe abdominal pain. She remains in stable condition and will not resume filming any projects until after the new year.
The reality star shared a photo of get-well flowers on social media, including arrangements from her production company. She won the show earlier this year alongside Bryan Arenales, though the couple has since split. In past interviews, Espinal expressed a desire to use her prize money to help communities in need and thanked her fans, whom she calls Papayas, for their constant support.
