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For years, 50 Cent and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs have been seen as rivals in the music industry. Their feud dates back to the early 2000s, but recent events have reignited tension between the two, particularly after a raid on Diddy’s properties, resulting in serious allegations, including s*x trafficking and racketeering.

As one of the few major figures in the industry consistently outspoken on the matter, 50 Cent/Curtis Jackson has not only distanced himself from Diddy but also launched a public and creative campaign to expose what he views as long-standing issues. Here’s a breakdown of everything 50 Cent has said about Diddy and the now-infamous ‘freakoff’ parties.

50 Cent slammed Diddy’s apology to Cassie Ventura

Before law enforcement got involved, public outrage was already building after hotel surveillance footage surfaced of Diddy physically assaulting his former partner, Cassie Ventura. The shocking video led Diddy to issue a now-deleted apology,...

A new Spike Lee movie is still a calendar-clearing event; in the near 30 years since She’s Gotta Have It helped kickstart the Amerindie boom and introduced the world to a brash, trash-talking auteur from Brooklyn, he’s given us era-defining statements and eccentric sidebars, epic biopics and intimate performance movies, blockbusters and docs, highs and lows. His place in the canon is assured. It’s still always a dice roll, of course, and you never know which Spike you’re going to get once the lights go down — the crank,...

Nicki Minaj has never been one to keep things lowkey, whether it’s her chart-topping bars or headline-making feuds. But this time, it’s not a rival rapper in the spotlight, it’s her half-sister, Ming Li. Yep, Ming just stepped into the reality TV chaos with a spot on the wild ‘Baddies’ franchise, and suddenly, all eyes are back on the sisters’ rocky relationship.

While Nicki’s been ruling the rap game, Ming’s been stirring things up on-screen, and off it too, thanks to some serious tension between the two. They may share blood, but that’s about where the harmony stops. From distant vibes to cryptic shade, this family drama is giving more plot than a daytime soap. What went wrong between the Pink Friday queen and her reality-star sibling? Well, grab some popcorn, because we’re diving into a messy sisterhood where fame, feelings, and a lot of side-eyes collide.

Given his unsettling behavior on X, followed by a plethora of other controversies, it’s easy to see why many major celebs are starting to distance themselves from Kanye West. This includes P.I.M.P. rapper 50 Cent, who, like most of us, is understandably bamboozled by West’s spiral into irrationality.

Although it may be nothing more than a marketing ploy to garner more traction toward the Graduation creator, in a now-deleted tweet, West threw a mathematical diss toward Cent in reference to their long-buried rivalry.

Kanye West recounts dethroning 50 Cent with Graduation 50 Cent | Credit: On Air with Ryan Seacrest

While certain factions’ obsession with highlighting Graduation to rationalize even some of West’s most bizarre antics has contributed to its memeworthy status, on an unironic note, the album’s impact remains indelible. Not only did this earn Kanye West a Grammy win for Best Rap Album in 2007, but Graduation also...

50 Cent, the rapper turned entrepreneur, has seen a fair share of success. He had built a massive empire over the years, amassing millions through his music, television projects, and entrepreneurial ventures. From his debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, to his booming television empire, the artist has become a force to be reckoned with in multiple industries.

However, despite nearing billionaire status, 50 Cent has made it clear that he’s in no rush to reach that milestone. In a candid interview, he opened up about the reality of extreme wealth and why he believes billionaire status isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

50-Cent, the rapper | Image by TechCrunch, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent shared the reality of billionaire status

While many aspire to achieve billionaire status, 50 Cent is in no rush to become a billionaire because he didn’t need to be one.

American Idol has been a go-to show for every music lover out there with its interesting take on music and super famous judges. But what happened in Season 12 of the show truly shocked everyone. In it, pop icons Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey appeared as judges, and what could have been the best season of the franchise turned out to be one of the most contentious.

Mariah Carey | Credits: @mariahcarey/Instagram

Instead of focusing on the participants, Season 12 quickly gained headlines for the alleged feud between Minaj and Carey. The duo reportedly clashed both on and off camera, making it extremely difficult for the show to go on. Let’s dive deeper to understand what actually happened between the two ladies.

How Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj’s feud ruined American Idol Season 12?

When two of the most famous singers get together, that too in a singing show, fans expected...

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is currently facing multiple lawsuits that has severely impacted his reputation and business empire. Once a dominant figure in the music industry, the Bad Boy Records founder is now dealing with allegations that have led to the decline in his public image.

Dmx in I Miss You music video Credit: YouTube @Dmx

As these legal troubles unfold, past decisions from his career are being reexamined. One of the most notable could be his regret over passing on one of the biggest rappers in the 90s, a move that ultimately cost him. Diddy’s hesitation to sign him, dismissing him as “not marketable,” would later prove to be one of his most significant miscalculations.

Diddy rejected Dmx to sign with Bad Boy Records, saying he’s “not marketable”

In the 1990s, Diddy‘s Bad Boy Records was at the top of the hip-hop world, dominating...

The loss of Irv Gotti, who died last week at the age of 54, is immense. The Hollis, Queens native was a relic from an era when being a hip-hop multi-hyphenate wasn’t about diversifying your portfolio but a passion for hip-hop culture. In his time, he was a DJ, an A&R credited with saving Def Jam Records by helping sign Jay-Z and Dmx, a producer who crafted a signature, multi-platinum sound, and a label head for Murder Inc., which sold over 30 million albums from artists like Ja Rule and Ashanti.

Legendary music producer Irv Gotti (born Irving Lorenzo Jr.) died on Feb. 5 at the age of 54.

Many fellow musicians have taken to social media to pay their respects to the artist. While most tributes are warm, Gotti’s longtime rival, 50 Cent, decided to use the death to virtually “end” the two’s feud.

Gotti and 50 Cent (born Curtis James Jackson III) had a public feud for 25 years. In 1999, artist Ja Rule (also signed to Gotti’s label Murder Inc. Label at the time) accused one of 50 Cent’s associates of robbing him in Queens. 50 Cent then released his song “Your Life’s on the Line,” which directly criticized Gotti and Ja Rule.

A year later, at New York’s Hit Factory Studio, Ja Rule and 50 Cent had an altercation, which led to rapper Black Child stabbing 50 Cent, allegedly in self-defense. After 50 Cent was shot nine times in 2000, a 2005 federal...

It was one of the toughest times of the rapper 50 Cent’s life when he was shot nine times and left for the dead back in 2000. His injuries were horrific and deadly, which nearly cost him his life if he hadn’t been given prompt medical attention. While he has come a long way from that dreadful day, his past continues to make headlines.

50 Cent | Credits: On Air with Ryan Seacrest

What many don’t know is that apparently 50 Cent’s shooter has links to one of the most prolific boxers of all time, Mike Tyson. Tyson not only called the shooter his friend but also once dedicated a fight after him.

Mike Tyson and 50 Cent’s shooter’s link explained Mike Tyson | Credit: Jimmy Kimmel Live / YouTube

Back in 2000, Curtis James Jackson aka 50 Cent was at his grandmother’s house in Queens when a sketchy car pulled up...

Rapper and hip-hop world troll Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson took a moment to acknowledge the death of producer Irv Gotti this week by throwing one last bit of shade at the Murder Inc founder on Instagram, where he posted a photo suggesting he was smoking the late mogul’s ashes.

50 Cent, whose legal name is Curtis Jackson, posted an image of himself on Thursday seated in front of a hookah and beside a tomb reading Rip. Exhaling smoke in the image, the rapper known for taking low shots at his rivals on social media captioned the image: “I’m smoking on dat Gotti pack, nah God bless him...

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As we previously reported, hip hop mogul Irv Gotti passed away on Wednesday at the age of 54.

While no official cause of death has been given, Gotti had been battling health issues, including complications from a major stroke he suffered in 2024.

In the hours after news of his passing went public, countless members of the hip hop community paid loving tribute to Gotti — but one notorious provocateur couldn’t resist the opportunity to stir the pot.

Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson attends We TV’s “Hip Hop Homicides” New York Premiere at Crosby Street Hotel on November 10, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) A Longstanding Beef

Back in the late ’90s and early 2000s, when they were both at the height of their fame, the feud between Gotti and 50 Cent developed into something far more serious than a professional rivalry.

50 famously beefed with Ja Rule...

Legendary record producer Irv Gotti unfortunately passed away on February 5th, 2025. The Murder Inc., founder has worked with Ashanti, Ja Rule, and many more popular artists throughout his career. However, he has also beefed with many.

50 Cent, the rapper | Image by TechCrunch, licensed under Cc By-sa 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Most famously, his beef with rapper 50 Cent has been brewing for years. Although many would have thought that by now they would be on their way to finally make up. Gotti’s words years before his death prove otherwise.

In fact, 50 Cent’s Instagram post after Irv Gotti’s passing, too, has raised some eyebrows. Although the old clip only made its way back into the spotlight due to Cent’s recent feud with Big Meech, it’s a disheartening look back all the same.

Irv Gotti and 50 Cent had a long history of feuding

50 Cent has been beefing with several people throughout his career.

It is a dark day for the music industry, as it was just revealed that Irv Gotti, the legendary record executive, music producer, and entrepreneur is no more. Famous as the founder of Murder Inc., he is credited to have launched the careers of several music artists, including Nicki Minaj.

Nicki Minaj | Credit: MTV International / YouTube

While he never managed to sign up Minaj even though he had the chance, the late music producer made an extraordinary contribution to the life and career of the Barbie World hitmaker.

As the music industry mourns the loss of the talented and one-of-a-kind music producer, here is a look into his relationship with Minaj and why the singer will forever remain grateful to him for his kind actions.

How Irv Gotti helped Nicki Minaj’s career Nicki Minaj | Credit: Get Money Mv / YouTube

Success in the music industry often comes hidden with unexpected...

Irv Gotti has sadly passed away.

The iconic music producer, known for working with acts like Ja Rule, Ashanti, Aaliyah, Jennifer Lopez, Jay-Z and Dmx, among many others — has died at the age of 54, Def Jam Recordings confirmed.

Keep reading to find out more…

“His contribution to Def Jam, as both an A&r executive and in partnership with Murder, Inc., helped pave the way for the next generation or artists and producers, a force that reshaped the soundscape of hip-hop and R&b,” the company shared on social media.

“His creative genius and unwavering dedication to the culture birthed countless hits, defining an era of music that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.”

“Our thoughts are with his family, friends, and all those who were touched by his work,” they added.

THR reports that while an official cause of death was not given, he had suffered a number of strokes in recent years,...

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Irv Gotti — the famed record executive who produced hits by artists like Ja Rule, Ashanti, and Jennifer Lopez — has passed away.

He was just 54 years old.

Word of Gotti’s death comes to us courtesy of The Hollywood Reporter, who confirmed the news Wednesday night.

Irv Gotti attends the 2023 City Of Hope Spirit Of Life Gala at Pacific Design Center on October 18, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Irv Gotti’s Cause of Death

Preliminary reports have been light on detail, and the cause of Gotti’s death is unknown at this time.

However, THR notes that the Murder Inc. founder suffered a stroke last year. Updates on his condition were few and far between in the months that followed.

Shortly after news of Gotti’s passing went public, moguls and artists from across the hip hop landscape raced to pay tribute to this fallen legend.

Irv Gotti, the Murder Inc. Records founder and music producer who worked with Dmx, Aaliyah, Kanye West and Jay-Z, has died. He was 54.

The Grammy winner reportedly died on Wednesday in New York City, his family told multiple media outlets. Although he had faced health issues in the past, a cause of death was not revealed.

TMZ’s report of Gotti’s death came after The Breakfast Club announced on Tuesday that the music producer was on life support following multiple strokes.

Born June 26, 1970 in Queens, New York City, Gotti rose to success as DJ Irv, producing Jay-Z’s ‘Can I Live’ from his 1996 debut album Reasonable Doubt. He also recruited Dmx to Def Jam and oversaw his 1998 debut studio album It’s Dark and Hell Is Hot.

Def Jam subsequently gave Gotti his own label, which he called Murder Inc., working with the likes of Ja Rule, Ashanti, Jennifer Lopez,...

Irv Gotti, the famed music producer, industry executive, and TV producer, has died at the age of 54. Def Jam Recordings, the parent label of Gotti’s Murder Inc. company, confirmed his death, though did not state a cause.

The instrumental hip-hop figure, born Irving Lorenzo, died after previously suffering what his representatives deemed a “minor stroke” in early 2024. At the time, they said he had changed his diet and had been “successful in making a full recovery.”

Gotti, a native of Hollis, Queens, in New York, co-founded early 2000s rap stalwart Murder Inc. Records,...

Irv Gotti, a noted record executive, music producer and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Murder Inc. Records, has died, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed. He was 54.

The cause of death has not been announced, but the music mogul did suffer a number of strokes in recent years and had also battled diabetes-related issues.

His family shared a statement on his Instagram writing, “It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Irving ‘Irv Gotti’ Lorenzo, on February 5, 2025. Surrounded by family and friends, he departed this world, leaving behind a legacy that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him and the countless lives he touched. Our dad was an incredible man, a true visionary who transformed the hip-hop industry and changed the game for artists and fans alike. His passion for music and dedication to his craft inspired many, and...

50 Cent’s beefs are legendary, but his most cringey drama took a turn when he clashed with an ex-girlfriend. The rap mogul, known for airing dirty laundry, got caught up in a crazy feud that sent shockwaves through his fanbase. Amid a bizarre comment on Irv Gotti, 50 revealed more than fans bargained for.

50 Cent in Stockholm | Image by: Rikard Westman licensed under Cc By-sa 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

So, let’s rewind to revisit the nastiest part of this beef – the moment that had everyone asking, “Did he really just say that?” Strap in, folks, it’s a mess.

50 Cent’s savage feuds: No mercy for Irv Gotti or exes 50 Cent in Expendables | Credits: Millennium Films

50 Cent’s feuds are infamous, but his nastiest beefs go beyond the typical rap game drama.

Take his bitter rivalry with Irv Gotti, for example. Even after Gotti reportedly suffered a second stroke, 50 showed no mercy,...

Gene Deal, former bodyguard to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, stirred the pot with some eye-opening revelations about Jay-Z and Tupac Shakur. In a recent interview, Deal recounted a gripping incident that took place in a Las Vegas hotel, where Jay-Z reportedly chose to hide rather than confront 2Pac (Tupac Shakur) before a concert.

Gene Deal during his interview with Cam Capone News | Credit: YouTube

According to Deal, Jay-Z had organized the highly anticipated performance, but after a prior altercation with Shakur, he decided to stay behind closed doors to avoid an explosive confrontation. As tensions rose, Suge Knight intervened to mediate, telling Shakur to give Jay-Z a “pass” for his concert, emphasizing that the latter wouldn’t be coming out of his room.

Diddy’s Former Bodyguard Drops a Bombshell: Jay-Z & 2Pac’s Tense Encounter

Gene Deal has unveiled a striking incident that highlights the fragility of relationships among hip-hop’s biggest names.

Diddy’s infamous parties were just as well known as him, and over the years, rumors swirled about them being extravagant, and often scandalous. With A-listers consistently gracing his guest lists and whispers of behind-the-scenes debauchery, his parties became both the talk of the town and a symbol of excess.

Sean Combs Aka Diddy || Image by Shamsuddin Muhammad, licensed under Cc By 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

But with a recently uncovered guest list boasting a whopping 156 names, the sheer magnitude of the social and cultural elite who attended these events has come to light. Diddy’s parties not only attracted the industry’s biggest names but blurred the lines between entertainment, politics, and scandal.

A Star-Studded Guest List: Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and More Diddy | Credit: Billboard Music Awards / YouTube

When it comes to Sean “P. Diddy” Combs’ parties, it’s hard to find a celebrity who didn’t attend. From the early days of his career,...

Irv Gotti, who cofounded Murder Inc. Records and has delivered hits for rappers Ja-Rule and Jay-Z, is being sued by an ex-companion for alleged sexual assault and battery.

In a lawsuit filed in Miami-Dade on July 11, a woman identified only as Jane Doe accuses 54-year-old Gotti (born Irving Domingo Lorenzo) of sexually assaulting and abusing her on several occasions from 2020 to 2022 in Saint Martin, Miami, and Atlanta. The suit seeks a trial by jury.

“After flying her to Saint Martin, Gotti coerced Plaintiff into having sex with him,” the court filing states. “Gotti specifically threatened Plaintiff that he would send her home if she did not comply … and due to his power and influences in the music world, she complied.”

The lawsuit claims Gotti “demanded” sexual acts from the plaintiff throughout their alleged two-year relationship, saying he “often berated and scolded” her. He also forced her to perform oral sex...

Hip-hop impresario Irv Gotti, the former Def Jam executive who first signed Dmx and later fostered the careers of Ja Rule and Ashanti at his Murder Inc. Records label, is the subject of a new sexual assault lawsuit filed in Miami.

Gotti, whose legal name is Irving Domingo Lorenzo, was sued by the Jane Doe accuser on July 11. According to the lawsuit obtained by Rolling Stone, the woman alleges Gotti sexually abused her on multiple occasions starting in 2020 after they met through a mutual friend at a poker tournament, and...

In this upcoming episode of “Uncensored” titled “Irv Gotti,” viewers are invited to delve into the remarkable journey of Irv Gotti, a music industry powerhouse. From his humble beginnings as a DJ in Hollis to his pivotal role as an A&r at Def Jam and the founder of Murder Inc. Records, Gotti’s rise to prominence is nothing short of inspiring.

Audiences will witness Gotti’s relentless pursuit of success as he navigates the challenges of launching hip-hop stars and establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in music, film, and television. Through candid interviews and insightful commentary, Gotti opens up about the highs and lows of his career, offering viewers a glimpse into the inner workings of the entertainment industry.

Don’t miss “Irv Gotti” airing on TV One, where viewers will witness the fascinating story of a trailblazer who defied the odds to leave an...

In recent months, Ashanti has begun pulling back the curtain on the misogynistic and predatory power imbalances she has encountered working in the music industry for the past two decades. Her latest divulgence arrived during an appearance on the Breakfast Club, where she resurfaced claims that an unnamed producer offered her the ultimatum of having shower sex with him or handing over 80,000 in exchange for two songs they worked on together.

“We did two records together, he was like, ‘Okay, I’m not gonna charge you, you know you my homie,...

Every time Fat Joe has come back from a career brink with an unexpected hit song – and it’s been quite a few times – he’s as shocked as anyone. “Oh, I’m always surprised,” he says. “It’s like you’re in the middle of the ocean, looking for oxygen. I’m dying and outta nowhere the record comes, boom! This happened to me about four or five times!”

Fat Joe’s new autobiography, The Book of José (co-written by veteran journalist Shaheem Reid), covers all of his career ups and downs,...

Ashanti is finally speaking out about Irv Gotti and the comments he's made about the nature of their relationship. The "Foolish" singer's response comes months after Gotti, founder of Murder Inc. Records, released his five-part BET docuseries recounting the history of his record label - which included salacious comments about their alleged intimate moments and deserving ownership of her masters (Ashanti is currently in the process of rerecording her self-titled debut album). After staying silent and refusing to appear in Gotti's documentary, Ashanti set the record straight during her appearance on Angie Martinez's "Irl" podcast.

The episode, released on Oct. 26, features an hour-plus-long conversation between the two, much of which focuses on Ashanti addressing what her former label head said about her in episode three of his docuseries, which she's heavily discussed in. "It's very unfortunate how Irv decided to handle his documentary," Ashanti told Martinez. "It's a little...

Ashanti is setting the record straight after some comments from Irv Gotti.

In an August appearance on the “Drink Champs” podcast, the co-founder of the Murder Inc. record label claimed that he came up with her 2002 track “Happy” — which she sang and he produced — after they’d just had sex.

“We just finished sleeping together, or whatever, I’m taking a shower. I’m in the shower, you know, a n***a be creative after [sex]. I think of the whole track in the shower,” Gotti claimed.

Read More: Ashanti Plans To Re-Record Her First Album ‘So That I Can Collect My Coins’

Ashanti hasn’t commented on his remarks, but she’s finally breaking her silence in the latest edition of Angie Martinez’s “Irl Podcast”.

In a clip, Ashanti shoots down his claims, and accuses him of lying.

“I regret holding people to a certain standard,” she says in the clip,...

The BET Awards are officially a celebration of “Black excellence,” and Sunday night’s show featured blockbuster performances from Lizzo, Mariah Carey, Latto, Jack Harlow (who was joined by Brandy and Lil Wayne) and an elaborate tribute to Lifetime Achievement honoree Sean “Diddy” Combs that included an unannounced in-person speech from Kanye West.

But for the second time in three years, the show coincided with galvanizing events in the United States: In 2020, it was George Floyd’s murder at the hands of Minneapolis police and the ensuing the Black Lives Matter protests, and this year it was the Supreme Court’s polarizing overturn of Roe v. Wade and the impending loss of a woman’s right to choose in many states in the country.

The show’s goal is to highlight and celebrate Black music’s present and future while serving as a driving force for social change, and no...

Progress continues to be incremental in front of and behind television cameras in Hollywood. An October 2021 UCLA Television Diversity study examined 461 scripted television shows airing or streaming during the 2019-20 season. It revealed that only 32.1 percent of scripted broadcast network shows, 28.1 percent on cable TV, and 26.8 percent on streaming platforms, featured majority non-white casts. Each category saw an increase of roughly 2-3 percent over the previous season. In summary, despite popular claims of a “renaissance” for Bipoc creatives in Hollywood (especially for African Americans), there’s still much work to be done on the matter of inclusion in all job areas.

As their study states, the Bipoc group is not proportionately represented to their share of the U.S. population, even though audience interest in programming with talent that represents the nation’s diversity, continues to increase.

When Bipoc narratives are controlled by non-bipoc creatives, character story lines may lack authenticity,...

An October 2020 UCLA Hollywood Diversity study — which focused on broadcast, cable and streaming programming for the previous two television seasons — reported that, when it comes to racial diversity in television industry jobs, while Black, indigenous, and other people of color (Bipoc) creatives continue to make incremental gains, positions at the highest ranks and behind the camera still elude them. The group is not represented proportionately to their share of the U.S. population overall, even though audiences continue to show interest in programming with talent that represents the nation’s diversity.

The analysis found that the greatest racial disparities are in behind-the-camera jobs such as a show’s creator, director, and writer: Among digital programs, just 10.3 percent of show creators were Bipoc; in broadcast, 10.7 percent; and for cable, 14.7 percent.

White men still dominate these positions, as well as high-level TV executive jobs. As of 2020, chair/CEO positions were overwhelmingly held...

Irvington Domingo Lorenzo, Jr. is an American DJ, record executive, music producer and television director. He is best known for founding the Murder, Inc. record label and creating the Bet series Tales. Irv Gotti Bio: Age, Early Life, Family, Drug Charges Gotti was born on June 26, 1970 (Irv Gotti age: 49) to Nee Nee […]

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Kanye West and Charlie Wilson’s new song “Brothers” has been unveiled. A portion of the affirming song was featured during the Season Two premiere of Irv Gotti’s Bet series, Tales, which aired on Tuesday. On Wednesday night, Irv Gotti unveiled the full song via his Instagram account.

In the Instagram post, which has since been removed, the track plays over scenes from Tales. “There is a lot of speculation right now on who is Kanye West rapping about on the song ‘Brothers,’ Irv Gotti wrote. He went on...

To say Irv Gotti's ecstatic to finally unveil Kanye West's new track on his show would be a severe understatement ... Irv's damn near losing his mind!!! The Murder Inc. Records honcho joined "TMZ Live" on Thursday, and was visibly hyped about season 2 of his Bet series "Tales" ... because it features new music from Ye. The track "Brothers" serves as the soundtrack for the episode ... and it's also the basis for the 2-hour episode's storyline.

Rapper Ja Rule and Irv Gotti are set to appear in We tv’s “Growing Up Hip Hop NY,” a source confirmed to Variety.

The reality series “Growing Up Hip Hop” debut in 2016, and followed the lives of the children of hip-hop legends. It led to the spinoff “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta,” which premiered in 2017. The series was created by Datari Turner and is executive produced by Datari Turner Productions and Entertainment One Studios.

Ja Rule was a fixture in hip hop during the late 1990s and early 2000s, and notched numerous top 20 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. His hits included “Between Me and You” with Christina Milian,” “I’m Real (Murder Remix”) and “Ain’t It Funny” with Jennifer Lopez, and “Always on Time” with Ashanti. Two of his albums hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, and he has earned four Grammy nominations, including best rap album for 2001’s “Pain Is Love.

Former Northern Exposure star Janine Turner has been cast opposite Megan Hilty in Lifetime’s upcoming Patsy and Loretta, Forever, an original movie about the friendship between country music stars Patsy Cline (Hilty) and Loretta Lynn (Jessie Mueller). Turner will play Hilda Hensley, Patsy’s mother, and also her seamstress/costume designer and confidante. Patsy & Loretta will be executive produced by Neil Meron, in his first solo project since the death of longtime producing partner Craig Zadan. Oscar-winning Thelma & Louise writer Callie Khouri is directing, and Mark Nicholson is co-ep. Known for her Emmy-nominated work in Northern Exposure, Turnerr also heavily recurred in Friday Night Lights. On the film side, Turner can be seen in Solace opposite Anthony Hopkins. Turner is repped by Link Entertainment and Linda McCalister.

Johnell Young (Tales) is set as a series regular opposite Ashton Sanders in Hulu’s Wu-Tang: An American Saga, a 10-episode...

6:05 Pm Pt -- 50 just walked his words back a bit, saying, "I have no ill will towards anyone living on this Earth. The people Shaniquois son looks up to and associates with is a reflection of the negative energy he embraces towards me. I paid his mother $1,360,000 in support to afford him opportunities I never had. They just spent it, over the years I repeated get a job now they have to figure it out.

Shortly after Nicki Minaj called a truce with Cardi B over their explosive New York Fashion Week fight, the "Anaconda" artist got into another feud—this time with Steve Madden. It all started on Monday when she tweeted that record executive Irv Gotti had asked her to do a deal with the fashion brand "several times;" however, she had "passed." The company's official Twitter account reportedly fired back on Tuesday by writing, "@NickiMinaj you can't turn down an offer that was never made. #StopLying." 50 Cent jumped in to defended Minaj by posting an interview in which the actual designer Steve Madden admitted to wanting to work with the...

"Honey! The tea is hot and the kettle is overflowing." 

Ashanti is "putting all my guts out on the table" with her "vulnerable" and "risky" new music -- but first, the Grammy-winning artist is spilling tea on her storied life and career in a game of "Truth or Drink" for the latest installment of Et's Interviews Under the Influence series.

Ashanti dished on her enduring friendship with Ja Rule -- admitting whether or not the duo has ever hooked up! The 37-year-old also opened up about what she really thought of that infamous Beyonce review back in 2003 and how she whipped herself into break-the-internet bikini shape for her spot in the new Ciroc French Vanilla commercial. 

Suffice it to say, the "Say Less" singer was definitely in a sharing, "say more" kinda mood during this revealing sit-down. Watch it below and read on for a breakdown of her biggest reveals. 

1. Have Ashanti and [link...

Network: Bet. Episodes: Ongoing (hour). Seasons: Ongoing. TV show dates: June 27, 2017 — present. Series status: Has not been cancelled. Performers include: Tami Roman, Jim Jones, Demetrius Shipp Jr., Peyton Alex Smith, Jessica Parker Kennedy, Rhyon Nicole Brown, Kyndall Ferguson, Sean Baker, Woody McClain, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Irv Gotti, Milli M., Jasmine Ahnie, Michael David Yuhl, Lance Gross and Michelle Mitchenor. TV show description: From creator Irv Gotti, the Tales TV show is a scripted anthology series of "song stories." Each episode is written by a different screenwriter and the plots are inspired by hit hip-hop songs. Tales episodes are crafted like "mini-movies" and tell stories full of adventure as well as cautionary tales. The series employs music...

Atlanta actors, listen up! Stay in the loop about what’s currently filming in your fair city (and projects that may just need an extra or two) with our weekly roundup. Attention lucky boys and girls of Georgia: Hugh Jackman is coming to town. Heather Taylor is casting background for the 1980s political scandal drama, “The Frontrunner.” Central Casting is filling a few small parts for a new Fox medical drama called “The Resident,” executive produced by Antoine Fuqua. Destination Casting has quite a few background roles to fill for the new Bet series, “Tales: All I Need,” executive produced by rapper and record label owner, Irv Gotti. With the Nicole Kidman and Russell Crowe movie, “Boy Erased” in town, there are quite a few big names around the city. The production also happens to be in need of background actors and Rose Locke is handling casting. Locke is...

Are you a hip hop fan? Recently, Bet released a new teaser for their upcoming TV series Tales.From Irv Gotti, the scripted anthology drama weaves "classic and current hip-hop songs into captivating visual narratives from the lyrics of some of hip-hop's greatest hits. The ensemble cast includes Woody McClain, Keith Powers, Jennifer Freeman, Elise Neal, Mc Lyte, Boris Kodjoe (Real Husbands of Hollywood), Lance Gross, Matthew Noszka, Chet Hanks, Clifton Powell, and Christian Robinson.Read More…...

Now is probably as good a time as any for this to happen, given how much hip-hop-related stories seem to be in vogue currently, thanks in part to the mega success of "Straight Outta Compton," and we could also even throw the TV show "Empire" into the mix of influences. Speaking to Vibe magazine in a video interview, Ja Rule shared that a drama series based on Murder Inc. Records (formerly The Inc. Records), the record label, owned by Irv Gotti, is currently in development.  He doesn't share much in terms of specifics, but does say that Paramount studios is on-board, and suggests that the project is being shopped to one of the premium cable TV networks (like HBO,...

MTV has ordered Follow the Rules, a half-hour docu-series starring Ja Rule, EW has learned.

The comedic series will follow the rapper-turned-actor and the hectic household that he and his wife attempt to keep under control—a difficult feat since his two sons, mother, and mother-in-law all live with them, while his oldest daughter is about to start her sophomore year in college.

“Ja Rule is the modern day reality rap star version of Bill Cosby’s role from The Cosby Show,” says Susanne Daniels, president of MTV programming. “He embraces a unique parenting style with his teenage kids that feels fresh and funny.

A club where numerous celebs were partying evacuated after gun shots last night.

Second Update: A rep for Chris Brown issued the following statement regarding the incident -- "Chris hosted an event in Los Angeles last night to celebrate the upcoming release of his album X, during which an incident occurred. This incident did not involve Chris; he was merely the host of the event. He has and will continue to cooperate with the investigation."

Update: An eyewitness has confirmed to Et that Suge Knight, former CEO of Death Row Records, was shot multiple times at Chris Brown's pre-vma party, and Knight was the target of the gunfire. The witness told Et that Knight was seen pacing inside the club and speaking with R&B and hip hop producer Irv Gotti. 1Oak co-owner Scott Sartiano ducked down before four shots rang out, our witness reports, but Chris Brown continued dancing, unaware of the...

Oxygen Media‘s new docuseries Sisterhood Of Hip Hop features up-and-coming female emcees in a music genre traditionally dominated by men. The eight-episode series from 51 Minds (Ti And Tiny: The Family Hustle, Below Deck) showcases female artists (the “femcees”) who are discovered and mentored by hip hop stars Bia, Brianna Perry, Diamond, Nyemiah Supreme and Siya. The series will also include appearances by Eve, Lil Jon, Travie McCoy, Rick Ross, Tank, and Irv Gotti. Sisterhood Of Hip Hop premieres August 12 at 9 Pm following a preview special on Tuesday, July 22 at 8:15 Pm. Grammy-Award winning recording artist T.I. serves as executive producer, along with Christian Sarabia, Rabih Gholam and Roy Orecchio.

The cat fights are now spilling into court -- a pair of female producers are suing the people behind "Love & Hip Hop" ... claiming the reality show was their idea first ... and VH1 stole it.Trisha Lum and Nickie Lum-Davis filed the suit against VH1 and MTV -- claiming they pitched the idea back in 2009 ... and thought they had a deal to make their show, called "Hip Hop Wives."According to the lawsuit ... the show was...

'The Def Jam artist roster has always been synonymous with the greatest in hip-hop,' former Warner Bros. exec Manda says in a press release.

By Rob Markman

Joie Manda

Photo: Getty Images

Def Jam started as an independent rap label run out of a college dorm room by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, but today it stands amongst hip-hop's strongest brands. Now, the powerhouse label has added to its legacy by naming former Warner Bros. Records executive Joie Manda as its new president.

"Running Def Jam is the greatest challenge of my career," Manda said in a press release issued to MTV News Wednesday (March 14). "The Def Jam artist roster has always been synonymous with the greatest in hip-hop, and I intend to carry that tradition into the future."

While serving as head of Warner Urban Music, Manda helped build the record company's current roster of Common, Gucci Mane...

'I don't like anything about Drake,' Dmx tells New York's Power 105 on Thursday.

By Rob Markman

Dmx

Photo: Jason Kempin/FilmMagic

Dmx never holds back, and during a Thursday morning (February 23) interview on New York's Power 105, the Dog spoke his mind — freely. X, who is performing a homecoming concert Thursday night in New York, spoke with the Breakfast Club personalities, Angela Yee, DJ Envy and Charlamagne, opening up about his career and giving his take on some of rap's newest stars.

The Dog let loose his collaboration with MTV's 2011 Hottest Breakthrough Mc Machine Gun Kelly on "I Don't Dance." While Dark Man X praised Mgk, saying that he was better than 80 percent of the rappers today, he wasn't as impressed with Drake. When asked if he liked Drizzy, X responded, "No," without any hesitation. "I don't like anything about Drake," he stated freely. "I don't like his f---ing voice...