YoungBoy Never Broke Again says he is making an effort to live a sober lifestyle. The Louisiana rapper recently revealed on Instagram Stories that he flushed the remaining drugs he had down the toilet after experiencing an urge to get high. YoungBoy said he wants to challenge himself to remain sober for six consecutive months. He also teased his upcoming album, All Dogs Go to Heaven, giving fans another reason to anticipate new music. The rapper has previously spoken about his struggles with substance use, including revealing during a 2023 interview with Bootleg Kev that he briefly entered a rehabilitation facility. YoungBoy has also recently discussed his health, revealing during an appearance on Funny Marco’s “Open Thoughts” podcast that a doctor diagnosed him with a swollen left side of his heart during a previous tour. He said he kept the diagnosis private and continued performing until the tour was completed. Now living in South Korea, YoungBoy has also suggested that his music career may be approaching its final chapter. During his conversation with Funny Marco, the 26-year-old artist said he expects to release only one or two more albums and plans to embark on one final tour. He has also said he does not intend to return to the United States, indicating that South Korea has become his home as he focuses on his future, health and family.

Jurors heard Thursday that Duane “Keffe D” Davis told Los Angeles detectives in a 2008 interview that his nephew, Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996. Davis said he was riding in the white Cadillac with Anderson and two other men when they pulled alongside the vehicle carrying Shakur and Death Row Records co-founder Marion “Suge” Knight. According to the recorded interview, Davis said he initially passed a gun to another passenger before Anderson took the weapon and began firing. The interview marked the first time Davis directly discussed his alleged involvement in Shakur’s killing with authorities. Prosecutors consider the recording key evidence against Davis, whose other statements in interviews, podcasts and his memoir have also been cited as evidence. Davis, now 63, has pleaded not guilty and maintains that prosecutors’ case is based on stories he has told rather than corroborated evidence. His attorney has described the prosecution’s account as “fiction” and argued investigators failed to substantiate Davis’ statements. Prosecutors allege the shooting was retaliation for an earlier confrontation involving Anderson and members of Shakur’s entourage at the MGM Grand following a Mike Tyson fight. Anderson died in 1998 without ever being charged in Shakur’s death.

Mary J. Blige is reflecting on her decision not to have children and admitting that she sometimes wonders what motherhood might have been like. During an August appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s IMO podcast, the 55-year-old singer explained that her views were shaped by watching family members struggle with parenting responsibilities and limited freedom. As a younger woman, those experiences led her to firmly decide that she did not want children. Blige said her perspective changed somewhat as she grew older and observed the relationships between mothers and their adult children. While she occasionally questions her decision and experiences loneliness, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul said she has accepted her life as it is. She described spending time alone watching movies and trying on clothes, emphasizing that she is comfortable with her lifestyle despite occasionally reconsidering her choice. The Grammy-winning singer also credited her close circle of female friends with helping her maintain a fulfilling life. Blige described the women as family and said they provide different forms of support whenever she needs them. She was previously married to her manager, Martin “Kendu” Isaacs, from 2003 to 2018 and served as a stepmother to his three children during their marriage.

Timbaland is facing a lawsuit from DJ E Feezy, who claims he was fired from the planned Timbaland and Missy Elliott tour less than 30 days before it was scheduled to begin. According to the complaint, obtained by TMZ, Feezy was hired in 2024 to perform during the tour, which was scheduled for July and August. He claims his agreement called for $4,000 per show, totaling approximately $120,000 for the tour. Feezy alleges he made significant preparations for the tour, including obtaining a Canadian work visa, paying related legal fees, declining other performance opportunities and practicing the planned set list. He claims he was terminated shortly before the tour began and believes Timbaland’s son was brought in to replace him. Feezy also alleges that a settlement was reached following his dismissal, but says Timbaland failed to honor the agreement. He is seeking approximately $130,000 in damages, including lost tour earnings and visa-related expenses. Timbaland has denied Feezy’s allegations and is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit, arguing that there was no enforceable agreement covering the terms described in the complaint. The producer has also filed a separate complaint against his former manager, whom he says handled the arrangements with Feezy. Timbaland maintains that if Feezy is entitled to damages, responsibility should fall on the former manager rather than him.

Solange Knowles is remembering her former Bring It On: All or Nothing costar Hayden Panettiere following the actress’ death on Sunday, Aug. 16. Knowles, who starred alongside Panettiere in the 2006 film, shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on their time together and the impact of their work. The two portrayed rival cheerleading captains in the film, with Knowles playing Camille and Panettiere portraying Britney. In an Instagram Story, Knowles described Panettiere as someone who “courageously” lived in her truth while pursuing vulnerability and healing. She also reflected on the significance of the movie and their performances, writing that the project eventually became meaningful to audiences in ways they could not have imagined as two young women. Knowles also shared photos of the pair in their cheerleading uniforms, captioning them “warriors for life.” Other Bring It On: All or Nothing cast members have also mourned Panettiere, including Francia Raisa. Panettiere, best known for her roles in Nashville and Heroes, was found unresponsive at Judson Mill Lofts in Greenville, South Carolina, on Aug. 16. According to the Greenville Police Department, officers and emergency medical personnel responded after an acquaintance called 911, but Panettiere was pronounced dead at the scene.

A rare video of a young Beyoncé speaking with Michael Jackson has resurfaced online, drawing renewed attention to a moment involving producer F. Marc Schaffel. The footage, reportedly filmed around 2001 while Beyoncé was still a member of Destiny’s Child, shows her taking a phone call from Jackson while sitting on Schaffel’s lap. The scene has prompted viewers to question the professional boundaries surrounding the young singer. The footage reportedly came from an unaired reality project filmed by Schaffel and was recorded during work connected to Jackson’s charity single “What More Can I Give.” Beyoncé and Destiny’s Child were among the artists associated with the project, which brought together major performers following the September 11 attacks. During the resurfaced clip, Beyoncé appears excited to learn that Jackson admired her work before speaking with him about the charity recording and expressing her appreciation for being involved. Schaffel’s presence has added further context because he served as an executive producer on “What More Can I Give” and previously worked closely with Jackson. Their professional relationship later became the subject of a legal dispute over money Schaffel claimed he was owed, with a 2006 jury awarding him $900,000 while ordering him to pay Jackson $200,000. However, that history does not establish anything improper about the Beyoncé footage. Online discussion has instead centered on the sight of Beyoncé sitting on Schaffel’s lap, while no verified public statement from Beyoncé explaining the interaction has emerged.