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A former girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs testified at his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial on Thursday that she felt a “feeling of obligation” to have sex with escorts while the mogul watched because he was paying the $10,000/month rent on her home.The woman, who is testifying pseudonymously as “Jane,” began her time on the stand by discussing the “bliss-filled” early months of their relationship at the beginning of 2021, which she said involved long hotel stays, trips to tropical locations, and frequent Ecstasy use.Jane, who told the court that she has a child with someone Diddy doesn’t like,…

Billboard’s The Stage hit SXSW London on Thursday night (June 5), marking the first time the event took place in the U.K.  The show at the capital’s Troxy was headlined by Lagos-born, London-based superstar Tems, a day after she collected the Diamond Award at the Global Power Players Event alongside Sir Elton John and EMPIRE CEO Ghazi. Speaking from the stage, she celebrated Billboard for championing African music on a global scale. The special ticketed event was one of SXSW London’s biggest draws and comes after days of live performances and thought-provoking panels throughout Shoreditch. The Stage has become a…

Latin trap and Southern rap collide on new Santa Fe Klan and Rick Ross collaboration “Diamonds.”The song marks the first crossover for the two artists and was released on Santa Fe Klan’s own record label 473 Music. Produced by Ed Farris and George Prajin, “Diamonds” also sees Santa Fe connect with his childhood idol, while the Mexican rapper has previously worked with Peso Pluma, Snoop Dogg, Steve Aoki and more.A sizzling music video for “Diamonds,” directed by Jessy Terrero, is also out, with Santa Fe and Ricky Rozay surrounded by flossy rides, one being a black Cadillac. Another scene shows…

Sabrina Carpenter‘s new song “Manchild” is here, kicking off what could very well be another summer of dominance for the pop star. Following the success of hits such as “Espresso,” “Please Please Please” and “Taste” on the charts last year, the pop star returned Thursday night (June 5) with a track that pokes fun at an incapable male partner. Carpenter first teased “Manchild” a couple of days prior to its release, posting roadside billboards along Interstate 69 that read “Hey men!” and “I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them.” “This one’s about you!!” the Grammy winner wrote pointedly…

A judge warned Diddy that he could be thrown out from the courtroom for the rest of his sex trafficking and racketeering trial.TMZ caught that Judge Arun Subramanian issued a firm warning to Diddy on Thursday (June 5), threatening to remove him from the courtroom if he continued staring at the jurors.The judge addressed Diddy’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, after jurors had stepped out for a break. Subramanian criticized the 55-year-old music mogul for “nodding vigorously” while staring at the jury.Though he didn’t explicitly say it, the judge appeared concerned that Diddy’s behavior could influence the jury by signaling agreement…

Jay-Z just “rolled the dice, trying to get some change.” After helping launch Fanatics Sportsbook in 2023 alongside Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, Hov is putting his money where his mouth is for the 2025 NBA Finals. According to a social media post from Fanatics and Roc Nation, Jay-Z has wagered $1 million on the Oklahoma City Thunder to defeat the Indiana Pacers in exactly five games. With the Thunder being the overwhelming favorites in the series, disposing of the Pacers in five games would have Jay collecting $3.3 million — a $2.3 million profit on the +230 odds. With Game…

Image Image Credit Penske Media / Contributor via Getty Images, Dia Dipasupil / Staff via Getty Images, and Frazer Harrison / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt Ciara, Megan Thee Stallion and Victoria Monet Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways Ciara is dropping her “Ecstasy” remix on June 6, teasing surprise features with three fitted caps. Fans are speculating that the guests could be from Houston, Atlanta and New York. The viral chair challenge and past collabs with Megan Thee Stallion and Victoria Monét are fueling the hype. Ciara’s “Ecstasy” is getting a remix this Friday (June 6), and it looks…

IDLES frontman Joe Talbot used the band’s set at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound on Thursday (June 5) to offer full-throated support for Palestine. The lead singer shouted “Viva Palestina!” from the stage at Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum and led the crowd in a minuteslong chant of the Spanish phrase. At one point in between songs, Talbot asked the crowd: “Donde esta las Palestinas?” (which translates to “Where are the Palestinians?” in English). He also dedicated the group’s set to Palestine. After kicking off with their 2018 track “Colossus,” the British post-punk outfit’s festival set also included recent singles like “Dancer,” “Grace”…

In an exclusive sit-down at Invite Only Studios, AllHipHop’s chopped it up with rising star Rob49, one of the most exciting voices coming out of New Orleans. Riding high off his viral hit “What That Hella Like,” Rob49 opens up about everything from working with Lil Wayne, Cardi B and Birdman to reflecting on his time in the projects, college, and community service. The rapper, known for his unfiltered energy and street authenticity, also discusses fame fatigue, his plans to drop multiple projects, and why he doesn’t rock with fake jewelry. With momentum building and major co-signs rolling in, Rob49’s…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt G Herbo and Yosohn Image Size landscape-medium “God blessed me with an angel, I don’t know how that happened / But it was meant to happen,” G Herbo rapped on “5/17/22,” dedicated to the day his daughter was born. The Chicago rapper first became a dad in 2018 with the arrival of his son Yosohn Santana Wright, whom he shares with Ari Fletcher. A few years later, he welcomed two more children — Essex and Emmy Wright — with Taina Williams. Since then, G Herbo has frequently shared…