Nick Ashford & Valerie Simpson
The angels in heaven have one more member to join their celestial choir because it has been reported that one half of the legendary soulful duo known as Ashford & Simpson has passed away. Nick Ashford, finally lost the battle to throat cancer at a hospital in New York City last night at the age of 69.
Hip Hop and Comedy go together like Gucci Mane and jail. You just can’t keep the two apart. At the Hip Hop Enquirer office, we picked our Top 5 Hip Hop Tracks that Make Us LOL. Read more to see who made the list!
Naturi Naughton, known this Fall as “Bunny Brenda”
Former 3LW member and Lil’ Kim reincarnated in the film Notorious, Naturi Naughton, has landed a leading role in NBC’s The Playboy Club (network TV, so no boobs this time). The Playboy Club chronicles the life and times of 1960’s Playboy Bunnies in the exclusive Playboy Club in Chicago. The role isn’t new territory for Naturi, as she played a Black Playboy Bunny in an episode of the popular AMC TV drama, Mad Men.
Bad Boy artist Machine Gun Kelly
Bad Boy artist Machine Gun Kelly was recently arrested at a local suburban shopping mall in Cleveland for attempting to incite a flash mob. 21 year old Kelly (real name Colson Baker) was taken into custody when mall authorities called the police after he and a few of his stupid followers refused to get down off of a table in the mall.
All of Atlanta, from Buckhead to College Park, is abuzz with the recent news that former ‘Real Housewife‘ star Lisa Wu Hartwell has confirmed that her unscripted marriage to former NFL hubby has come to an end. Just as rumors began circulating that the two were separating due to financial woes, Lisa sent out a tweet squashing those notions and asking fans & followers to respect her privacy during this time. Well of course HHE had to pry just a little. Read more below:
“We be gettin’ gnarly…”
Lil Wayne should stick to his day job. Apparently over the weekend, Weezy F. (cried like a) Baby was at a skate park in St. Louis when he had a little accident and was rushed to the hospital. Before you all send your tweets of condolences you’ll be glad to know he’s fine. Nine stitches later he brushed it off, and was back up tweeting about the mishap.
Ray J does it big in Las Vegas
Over the weekend, while Kris Humphries was saying “I do” to turning over his soul to the Kardashian Klan in front of friends, family, and dozens of tabloid cameras, the man who injected (pun intended) life into Kim Kardashian was partying in Las Vegas. Ray J was on the scene at Chateau Nightclub with special guest Shy Carter (take this time to go Google) performing for a packed house. Ray J is one of those types who looks like he’ll rock out at a retirement home basement party and won’t think twice about it.
Esperanza Spalding
This month’s issue of T Magazine (The New York Times Style Magazine) will be graced by one of the leading Jazz musicians in the industry, Esperanza Spalding. The Grammy Award winning musician is featured on the cover with her large hoop earrings and stunning afro puff. Read more below:
Forever 21, Happy B-day to Smoove da General
The boys of popular West Coast group, Cali Swag District did it up big for member Smoove da General for his 21st birthday at Chateau Nightclub & Gardens in Las vegas. The group that taught us all how to dougie came out in full force, minus the late M. Bone who died earlier this year in a drive by shooting at the age of 22.
R.I.P. Aaliyah (January 16, 1979 – August 25, 2001)
On August, 25, 2001 the world lost one of its brightets stars in entertainment. Before Ciara 2-stepped, before Rihanna had us under her umbrella, there was Aaliyah Dana Houghton. Born in Brooklyn and raised in Detroit the R&B singer, model and actress captured our hearts and attention with her still legendary smash first single “One in a Million”.
What giving birth looks like
For those of you who read the headline and said to yourselves “NO F*CKING DUH!” please step forward to the front of the line to collect your gold star for the day! Yes, little barefoot Fanny confirmed weeks ago that she indeed is carrying a child. She also failed to appear at this past weekend’s Bronner Brothers Hair Show.
Officer Michael Pena
Listening to the victim’s account of what happened to her has all the makings for the next episode of Law and Order SVUbut unfortunately this is not television and this horrific story actually occurred.
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.
