Yesterday, Kanye West surprised residents of the 77th St./South Shore area of his hometown Chicago before the 2nd Chi-town WTT show. Of course Ye’ had to bring along Jay Z, and the two snapped pics with excited residents and fans. Kanye also released the first installment of his WTT Video Diary where he talks about everything from planning his own funeral to what he wants his legacy to be. Check out the pics and vid below!
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VH1 has announced their plans to release a scripted series of biopics, with the first one telling the story of female R&B group, TLC. The biopic will of course feature the ups and downs of the trio’s career such as their rise to fame, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes’ arson charge and her tragic death in 2002. Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas will serve as consultants and executive producers of the film.
“With the tremendous success of our scripted series ‘Single Ladies,’ we now know that viewers will come to VH1 for quality scripted projects. We’re eager to expand on that success with this biopic franchise that will allow us to explore our music, pop culture, and authentic storytelling strengths in yet another format,” said Jeff Olde, Executive VP of Original Programming and Production at VH1.
We recently reported on rumors that Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins filed for bankruptcy, but it looks like she’ll be bringing in some much needed revenue, with her role in the film’s production.
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Apparently Vanessa Long has had a change of heart and has decided not to divorce her cheating husband Bishop Eddie Long. Story developing!
Disgraced Mega Church leader Bishop Eddie Long has been dealt another blow from the scandal that rocked his Baptist church this morning. His wife Vanessa Long has decided to end their marriage of many years after a long and emotional deliberation according to her recent statement to the media.
“After a great deal of deliberation and prayer, I have decided to terminate my marriage to Bishop Eddie L. Long,” Long’s wife, Vanessa, said.
She said she filed for divorce Thursday and hopes it will move along smoothly.
“I ask that you respect my privacy and that of my family, as my attorneys and I have agreed that we will not try this case in the media, and I do not intend to make any further statements concerning this matter,” she said. “I also ask that the public pray for my entire family during this difficult period of transition.”
The well-known sex scandal involving Bishop Eddie Long, began when four young men, all former members of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, filed suit accusing the bishop of lavishing money, trips and gifts on the young adults, while having sexual contact with them.
We can’t say we didn’t see this one coming, as the allegations of sexual encounters with young men by Bishop Eddie Long had to be more than any one woman could have bared. Long has yet to release a statement about the divorce filing.
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They grow, they grow, they growwww belts funny man Affion Crockett as he spoofs Drake’s “Headlines”. Affion’s version is titled “Headvines” and pictures him combing a set of exaggerated thick eyebrows that Drake’s known for. In one scene he even gets them braided! Check out the video below for a few laughs to start off your weekend with.
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In a sad turn of events, Martina Davis-Correia, the sister of late Georgia inmate Troy Davis has passed at the age of 44, after a decade-long battle with breast cancer. Davis-Correia fought tirelessly for almost 20 years to try and prove the innocence of her brother Troy Davis, who was executed on September 21 for the killing of a Savannah police officer in 1989, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2000. Davis-Correia like many other human rights activists felt that there was too much doubt for Troy Davis to face the death penalty.
Amnesty International, the organization that helped the Davis family in fighting for Troy’s life, issued this statement about Davis-Correia: “She fought to save her brother’s life with courage, strength and determination, every step of the way. She was a powerful example of how one person can make a difference as she led the fight for justice for Troy Davis, even as she endured her own decade-long battle with cancer. And despite the terrible blow of his execution, she remained brave and defiant to the core of her being, stating her conviction that one day his death would be the catalyst for ending the death penalty.”
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Congratulations are in order for rapper Kanye West. And no, Beyonce hasn’t given birth to her child yet to make Yeezy a proud auntie. The 2012 Grammy Award nominations were announced Wednesday night at the “Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!” event in Los Angeles where Yeezy ended up leading the race with a total of seven nods. Although he may be the artist this year with the most mentions, none of them are for album of the year. However his efforts did not go unnoticed as his collaborative work with Jay-Z for Watch the Throne album is also up against his own My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy for Rap Album of the Year. Following close behind Ye’ with a total of six nominations is swinging London’s soulful sweetheart Adele who does have an Album of the Year nomination, and Lil Wayne with five. If you care to watch, the 54th annual Grammy Awards will air live Sunday, February 12th on CBS.
I for one will not be tuned in. The Grammy’s have a tendency to suck every vestige of interest out of me the same way a Kardashian sucks the life out of a potential suitor. Every year its the same formula when I tune in to see who opened the show, then I have to click back and forth between my regularly scheduled television viewing and the Grammys to see why my Facebook newsfeed is flooding. Anyway, congrats to Kanye (who wasn’t even present at the concert) on his many more achievments. Check out the rest of the pics from the event below!
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Still on schedule for a December 20th drop date, Young Jeezy has broken off another piece from his new LP, Thug Motivation 103: Hustlerz Ambition. “Talk to Me” features guest rhymes from Freddie Gibbs, and chorus vocals from Eminem. Since his recovery, Shady has been collaborating with southern artists at a rate most would never believe. Rumors are circling that the song is not finished, building anticipation for Em’s verse on TM 103. Rumor or not, the Drumma Boy produced “Talk To Me” is another piece of evidence that TM 103 is going to be a creative piece from the CTE’s CEO.
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In a movie that most of us probably won’t be scrambling to see unless it’s for the gorgeous views of ladies such as Amber Rose, 106 & Park’s Rocsi, Teyana Taylor and Kellita Smith, Gang of Roses 2 features a couple of steamy scenes. Gang of Roses 2: Next Generation goes straight to DVD in 2012, as a sequel to the first Gang of Roses staring LisaRaye, Lil Kim and more. Check out a few clips from the movie below.
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The H-Town rap scene has been somewhat dry since its run in the middle of last decade. The new generation owes homage to the likes of Paul Wall, Chamillionaire, and Bun-B; all of whom are on Le$’s latest mixtape, Settle For Le$ 2. The Houston new comer is under the Boss Hawgs Outlaw imprint ran by Slim Thug who is also featured on the mixtape.
Le$’s rhyme style is slow, clear, and drowning like the majority of Texas rappers. Although his flow and lyrics are not anything to brag about, his delivery and production choice makes Settle for Le$ 2 hard to hate. Old school samples from the likes of the Isley Brothers and Maze sound soulful and mature accompanied by organs and hi hats. Produced by Mr. Rogers and Taylor Gang’s go to guy Cardo, the sound is a mix between Wiz Khalifa and Big K.R.I.T. Le$ has room to grow as an artist but, like the majority of rappers currently hot in the streets, if he keeps linking with the right producers his mature style will appeal to those outside of the lone star state.
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After the nominations for the 54th annual Grammy Awards were announced yesterday, R&B crooner, Miguel was not one of the artists nominated, and he’s not too happy about it. Miguel took to Twitter to rant and at first he seemed, cool, calm and collected tweeting “Damn, this really hurts. Congrats to all the nominees”. Looks like Miguel had time to simmer over his disappointment and came back to Twitter with more rage, tweeting this time “I’m Fucking Pissed Yo. I don’t think I’m Gods gift to music but I know the Album or at LEAST ‘Sure Thing’ should have been Nominated”. Miguel then cooled down again and tweeted “All G. Ill Work Harder Then. BET”.
Some of the R&B nominees include Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi, Charlie Wilson, Cee Lo, Melanie Fiona and R. Kelly. What do you think of Miguel’s Twitter temper tantrum? Is he deserving of the gold gramophone just yet? Let us know what you think.
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Michael Rogers, a 49 year old jogger stopped to save a suicidal teen from drowning herself in a Connecticut lake, only for it to be later revealed that Rogers is a convicted child molester whose been on the run from Georgia law officials. On September 2nd, Rogers pulled the suicidal teen and a police officer that was trying to save her from a murky Connecticut lake after being flagged down by an employee from a child therapy center.
Rogers initially told Connecticut police that his name was Michael Patrick and that he felt obligated to lend a hand in the situation, stating “If I walked away it would be on my conscience. I just couldn’t walk away from that,” to a local newspaper. Eventually the officer whose life Rogers saved, visited Rogers at his sister’s Hamden home to thank him. Officials finally pieced together Rogers’ true identity and found out that the convicted child molester had been on the run from Georgia law enforcement after violating his probation in 2005, by leaving the state. Georgia authorities have said that they are planning to seek Roger’s extradition.
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It took him quite a while, but G.O.O.D. Music’s CyHi Da Prynce delivers the official video for “Chance to Explain” off of his first Royal Flush mixtape. The ATL rapper has created an enormous buzz in the game as well as hopping on every G.O.O.D. music release this year. Directing duties have been taken care of by Vitamin E. Watch it below.
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Former prison inmate T.I., and his blushing pint-sized bride Tiny, aren’t expected to make their television debut until December 5th for their new show, ‘Family Hustle’, but VH1 has just released the first episode online. And I can’t lie, the show looks promising! The undisputed King of the South, invites the world into his home on the day he is released from prison. In the first episode you’ll see Mrs. Harris go through an array of candy colored lacefronts and contact lenses while Tip tries to reclaim his bathroom counter space.
I was surprised to see that there were some rumors addressed in the first episode. Such as when the whole world got word that during one of her visits, Tiny was caught giving her man a “helping hand” which she just chalks up to “finding a hole in his pocket”. I def look forward to watching with the rest of you as the remaining episodes follow the new first family of hip hop through their leading man’s road to redemption. What do you think? Will you be watching?
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Introducing a slightly altered version of the 1990s Reebok Blast sneaker, the new feature still contains the distinctive hexagon pattern in the sole. The shoe is appropriately title “blast” given its explosive heel design. The black/white/red colorway gets my stamp of approval but I still would like to see other variations. Check for these in your footwear retailer come December! View more pics below and a couple of rapper Meek Mill wearing them as well!
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In a stunning development shaking the entertainment world, Grammy-winning singer, entrepreneur, and reality TV star Kandi Burruss has quietly filed for divorce from her husband Todd Tucker, according to a newly uncovered divorce petition filed in Fulton County Superior Court on November 21, 2025. The filing was made under her married legal name, K. Lenice Tucker.
The court document confirms what fans and industry insiders have been speculating for months: one of reality television’s most successful power couples is now headed toward a legal split.
According to the petition, Kandi states that the marriage between her and Todd is “irretrievably broken,” the statutory grounds required under Georgia law when no reconciliation is possible.
The couple reportedly separated on July 15, 2025, and have lived apart since that date. 25CV016187 - PETITION
This means their separation had already been in effect for several months before Kandi filed the paperwork—suggesting that the marital issues had been ongoing behind the scenes.
The petition confirms that the couple shares two minor children, and Kandi is requesting:
The filing emphasizes that the children have always lived with both parents and that no other custody claims or competing legal actions exist.
Child support, she notes, should be determined under Georgia’s official guidelines.
One of the most significant revelations is Kandi’s insistence that the court enforce the prenuptial agreement she and Todd signed prior to their 2014 wedding.
If the prenup is upheld:
This could shorten what might otherwise become a lengthy and contentious divorce process.
Kandi requests that both parties be responsible for their own attorney fees—a sign that she may be aiming for a streamlined, minimally contentious resolution.
Her attorney on record is Adamma McKinnon, Esq., a respected Atlanta family law practitioner.
While the filing was submitted discreetly under her legal married name, its discovery is already sending shockwaves through:
Kandi and Todd—who married in 2014, built multiple businesses together, and became one of reality TV’s most profitable brands—have not yet issued public statements about the divorce.
Given Kandi’s stature as a major figure in music, television, hospitality, and investment ventures, the split could have significant personal and business implications.
Todd Tucker will now be formally served and given the opportunity to file a response. The court may then schedule hearings to address:
Hip Hop Enquirer will continue monitoring this developing story and provide exclusive updates as additional filings and responses emerge.
