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Play video content TMZ.com Marc Lamont Hill is standing with Megan Thee Stallion against Drake‘s bars — and others in hip hop — and he’s getting flak for it online … something that doesn’t surprise the author and activist. On Thursday, Marc — along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Planned Parenthood CEO

AEW star Max Caster threw shade at Tom Brady, Kyrie Irving and Herschel Walker while rapping right before his match on Wednesday — targeting three of the most controversial athletes of the moment. Max and his tag team partner, Anthony Bowens, were walking to the ring to take on The Gunns and Swerve In Our

Aaron and Nick Carter had a tumultuous relationship over the years, and the brothers were never able to have a one-on-one conversation to bury the hatchet before Aaron’s death. Family sources tell TMZ … Aaron believed he was on good terms with Nick in his final days, but he never actually had a conversation with

Quality Control’s Bankroll Freddie hopefully can find time to exercise “patience” like his recent hit with Lil Baby suggests — the feds are charging the Arkansas rapper in a firearms and drug case. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop the 28-year Freddie Gladney was part of a massive 61-count indictment … along with 34

Alicia Keys is performing at Takeoff‘s memorial service this week … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge of the event tell us AK is scheduled to take the stage Friday at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta for the Migos rapper’s sendoff. It’s unclear how long Alicia will perform, or what exactly she might

Aaron Carter‘s fans — at least some of them — have a growing suspicion the singer may have taken his own life … but those closest to him couldn’t disagree more. Family sources connected to Aaron tell TMZ the singer had a lot he was looking forward to, and for the first time in a

Play video content Instagram / @gilliedaking Gillie Da Kid‘s travel plans were soured a bit Tuesday … after the Million Dollaz Game podcaster was pressed by a U.S. Marshal claiming he smelled of marijuana at the airport. Gille and co-host Wallo had previously been enjoying their downtime at Dallas/Fort Worth with jokes … but the

UPDATE 8:34 AM PT — A source close to Drake tells us his team is both surprised and confused by the lawsuit as so many other organizations — including Howard Stern and NPR’s Tiny Desk series — all gladly jumped on board and had fun with it. UPDATE We reached out to Drake’s attorney, Larry

Aaron Carter was heavily focused on making new music in recent weeks, and we’re told he was even getting the jump on an album … hoping it would mend fences with his brother, Nick Carter. The singer’s manager, Taylor Helgeson, tells TMZ … Aaron started working with his team on “Love 2” — a sequel

Play video content Instagram / @richforever, @_bosticsharath Rick Ross is currently entangled in a great debate with his homies, who insist he has way too much stuff filling closets at his 235-acre Promise Land estate … and based on the visuals, they might be right. Rozay showcased mounds of clothes, shoes and other Boss trinkets

Play video content Aaron Carter‘s friends, family and even his fans believed the singer was in a dark place, and desperately needed help … but clearly, it was too late. In a video allegedly captured from a live stream the singer did in the days leading up to his death Aaron reads a message he

“Storage Wars” stars Rene & Casey Nezhoda are licking their wounds after dropping a bundle on a unit that belonged to a member of Wham! … ’cause it turned out to be a total waste! Rene tells TMZ they paid $4,100 for a storage locker that had been owned by Deon Estus … the bass

Play video content @DippsBhamrah UPDATE 3:23 PM PT — Nick just broke down in tears during his Sunday performance with the Backstreet Boys at the O2 Arena in London. UPDATE Nick Carter says he’s totally shattered by the death of his brother, Aaron, and proclaimed his love for his younger sibling despite their complicated and

Play video content DISPATCH AUDIO UPDATE 8:25 AM PT — Aaron’s brother, Nick Carter, just weighed in on Instagram with a lengthy tribute … “My heart has been broken today. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the

TikTok star Bella Poarch‘s entire life seems to be on display to her 92 million followers, yet the fact she’s married is her best kept secret — until now, anyway, because she’s filing for divorce. According to legal docs obtained by TMZ … Denarie Poarch, aka Bella, filed docs in Los Angeles County to end

Megan Thee Stallion‘s lawyer says hip hop artists — like Drake, apparently — who side with Tory Lanez in the shooting case are gonna look like fools, and he adds there’s already plenty of evidence backing her up. Meg’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” to remind everyone … she’s the victim

Play video content TMZ.com Diddy rang in his 53rd year on the planet in true Diddy fashion Friday night … Big party!! BIGGER names!! Lotsa liquor!! And dancing galore!! The legendary rap mogul threw his fancy B’Day bash at his L.A. mansion … and the stars came out mostly dressed to the nines to lap

Fans of R&B and soul music could be livin’ it up in a pretty monumental home … if, of course, you can cough up a ton of cash for Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown‘s former pad. The 8,022-square-foot property is out in Alpharetta, GA … hitting the market last Thursday for $1.9M — a big