Garth Brooks’ Family Speaks Out

October 23, 2024

On October 15th, a Taste of Country video asked a shocking question. “Why is nobody in country music saying ANYTHING about Garth Brooks?”

US Weekly previously heard from an “exclusive” source. Allegedly, Garth’s second wife, Trisha Yearwood, and his three adult daughters have spoken out on the serious accusations Garth is facing of SA and battery. US Weekly’s source claimed that Trisha and the children from Garth’s first marriage to Sandy Mahl “are sticking by his side.”

Allegedly, the source “recently worked” with Garth. They said the accusations have “shocked” Music City because Garth “is known to be a very kind and nice man.”

The source told US Weekly that “everyone” around Garth thinks he’s “telling the truth.” They revealed that “this is out of character and something [Garth] would never do.”

The source also describes Garth as a “family man” who is “very down to earth.” They told US Weekly, “All Garth cares about is his family and his fans.”

Trisha Is Standing By Her Man

US Weekly also claimed to know the real truth about Garth and Trisha. On October 15th, the outlet answered the question, “What’s really going on with [Garth] and [Tricia] amid [the] scandal?”

According to US Weekly, Trisha “has made it clear she’s standing by her man.” They offered proof, mentioning an Instagram photo that Trisha posted on October 8th.

The photo shows Trisha and Garth singing together on stage in Las Vegas. Trisha simply captioned the photo, “Love One Another.”

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US Weekly talked to an insider who revealed that Trisha “completely believes” in Garth. She thinks the “allegations are false.” Trisha is allegedly “supporting [Garth] 100 percent.”

Garth and Trisha are considered to be among country music’s “golden” couples. US Weekly reported that “the music giants are worth an estimated $400 million.”

Another US Weekly source claimed Garth’s scandal has been “really upsetting to Trisha.” The source said that Garth and Trisha are a “very tight-knit family” with his grown daughters. It’s “been devastating” to all of them.

Garth’s Daughter’s Believe He Is Innocent

US Weekly appears to be sympathetic to Garth and Trisha’s situation, but they did drop one bombshell about Trisha’s home in Nashville. The New York Post reported the same story, claiming that Trisha had “unloaded” her “extraordinary” home in Nashville only “one day before” the shocking lawsuit against Garth went public.

According to the Post, Trisha sold her “Tennessee mansion” for “about a million [dollars] below” the original asking price. Trisha and Garth “sold the house for $3.334 million” after they’d listed it for $4.5 million in May 2023. Trisha bought the mansion “five years before” her third marriage to Garth in 2005.

US Weekly got into the rumor about why Trisha sold the house now. The outlet mentioned the “speculation” going around Nashville that Trisha sold her luxurious mansion well below the initial asking price because of Garth’s scandal. However, an “insider” allegedly set the record straight.

This insider told US Weekly that Trisha’s real estate sale “was not related” to Garth’s scandal. The insider agreed with other US Weekly sources that “[Trisha] and the girls hope the truth will prevail in court.” On October 5th, the Daily Mail reported that Garth’s daughters, Taylor, August, and Allie, all “trust he is innocent,” just like their stepmom, Trisha.

Garth has “staunchly denied the claims” against him. He’s publicly stated it’s an extortion attempt by his accuser to demand “many millions of dollars in hush money.”

Garth Alleges That He Is the Real Victim

People Magazine reported another side to this story on October 10th, and they claimed to have another “exclusive source.” The headline was definitely twisted, with the source alleging to People that “even people who don’t like [Garth] were shocked” by the horrendous accusations he’s facing.

People referred to their source as a “country music insider.” This insider said that Garth’s “ordeal has taken Nashville by surprise.”

It would be crazy to know these “people” in Nashville who allegedly “don’t like Garth.” People’s source didn’t drop any bombshell names.

However, People Magazine did speak to another exclusive “music industry source.” They described the fallout in Music City after CNN broke the news about Garth on Thursday, October 3rd.

The source described Garth and Trisha as “the king and queen of Nashville” and added that Garth “literally” calls Trisha “the queen.” They talked about the “billboards all over town,” which are high-profile promotional marketing for Garth’s bar, “Friends in Low Places Bar & Honky Tonk.” The source claimed that Garth “is popular in the community.”

Daily Mail reported that Garth “filed a preemptive lawsuit” against his SA accuser in September 2024. Garth alleged he is the real victim, and his lawsuit will attempt to set the record straight. Garth claims his accuser is an “extorter who threatened to ruin his reputation” if Garth didn’t agree to her “multi-million-dollar payday.”

Daily Mail said they “exclusively obtained” a copy of Garth’s lawsuit. The back-and-forth between him and his alleged “extorter” was apparently getting twisted.

Garth filed his lawsuit “anonymously” in a Mississippi federal court. It was Garth’s response to an alleged “demand letter” he’d received from his accuser’s attorney.

Daily Mail claimed that Garth was “aware” that his accuser “was gearing up to make a civil claim” against him in California. They added that Garth’s complaint told a “very different” side of the story.

Garth’s Accuser Was Previously an Employee

While the accuser, known as “Jane Roe,” accused Garth of committing intimate violence against her “on a work trip to Los Angeles in 2019,” Garth alleged it was all a “money grab.” Garth claims that Jane Roe only sued him because he “declined to give her a salaried job with medical benefits.” Daily Mail confirmed that Jane Roe “worked for [Garth] as an independent contractor for roughly 15 years.”

During her work relationship with Garth, Jane Roe moved to Mississippi and allegedly began encountering “financial difficulties.” Garth’s lawsuit claims that his accuser “asked [him] for financial assistance,” and you won’t believe what else he revealed.

Garth alleged in his lawsuit that he “complied” with Jane Roe’s pleas for financial assistance “out of loyalty, friendship, and a desire to improve [her] condition.” Then, the situation allegedly became a nightmare.

Garth claimed in his lawsuit that his accuser’s “demands for financial assistance only increased.” After Garth denied her request for “salaried employment and medical benefits,” Jane Roe allegedly hatched a “malicious scheme” for “hush money.”

In the Taste of Country video, Billy Dukes claimed that Garth’s “response” told people “everything.” Shockingly, Billy even speculated that Garth “dropped a clue” to his unsuspecting fans and followers that a terrible lawsuit was on the horizon.

Billy referred to Garth and Trisha’s recent interview on a Habitat for Humanity building site. They were wearing their construction helmets, and Garth lovingly called Trisha “one of the greatest singers on the planet.” Still, Garth seemed mysterious during this interview.

He claimed he didn’t know what he was going to do next. Garth added, “We’ll figure out what we’re going to do.” Shockingly, this interview was recorded on October 1st, only two days before Garth’s accuser dropped her bombshell lawsuit in a California court.

No One Is Speaking Up on the Case

Billy also had an opinion on why nobody else was “speaking up” for Garth. It must feel lonely not to get support, but shockingly, Billy thinks the real truth is clear.

While no one in Music City has come forward publicly to support Garth, Billy reminded us that no one has spoken out against him, either. Billy compared it to “crickets from the artist community,” believing there are “two reasons for that.” He mentioned the “exclusive” sources who’d talked to US Weekly and how these sources apparently “insisted on remaining anonymous.”

Then, Billy dropped his own bombshell. Billy claimed, “I don’t want to say that people are afraid of Garth,” but the truth is, Garth is “a really big deal,” and people don’t want to speak up either way “only to be proven wrong later.”

Next, Billy answered a shocking question. “Does Jane Roe have proof?” While it seems like Garth’s accuser is “light on evidence,” Billy explained that her lawyer, Douglas Widgor, represented “many victims in a case against Harvey Weinstein.” Billy added that Douglas doesn’t just take “cases on a whim.”

At the end of the video, Billy answered the most shocking question of all. If you’re wondering, “Are there other women?” Billy claimed that no additional women had made similar accusations about Garth. As Billy mentioned, other women came forward in the Harvey Weinstein case, but right now, Garth is only facing a single accuser.

Luke Bryan Calls Out Beyonce

October 23, 2024

Photo Credits: Luke Bryan/Instagram and Beyonce/Instagram

Say it ain’t so. After Beyonce’s smash country-themed record Cowboy Carter got snubbed by the 2024 CMAs, beloved country star Luke Bryan jumped on social media and called her out. The reaction was instant chaos.

Heavy.com reported the crazy chain of events on October 9th. The real truth is that Luke’s newest scandal began on October 2nd when he appeared on SiriusXV Andy Cohen Live, and Andy wanted Luke’s opinion on Queen Bey’s “CMA Snub.”

Luke gave his side of the story alright, beginning with the suggestion that Beyonce should have “come into our world and be country with us a little bit.” He thought it was wise to spell it out more.

Luke admitted that Beyonce “can do exactly what she wants to” since “she’s probably the biggest star in music.” Then, Luke threw a “but” in there.

After he mentioned what a big star Beyonce is, Luke said, “But come to an award show and high-five us, and have fun and get in the family too.” Did Luke actually absorb what he was saying?

When he finished, he seemed to back off a bit by telling Andy, “I’m not saying she didn’t do that.” The problem was the fallout had already begun.

Luke Called Out the “False Narrative”

Heavy wrote that Luke got into a social media war with the haters late on Sunday evening, October 6th, after he “wrapped up his latest tour.”

He posted on X, starting with a “Hey, y’all,” and expressing how “thankful” he was on the last night of his tour for what an “amazing time” he had. Then, Luke got into the “ridiculous.”

He blasted the “ridiculous nature of the headlines” he was getting over his conversation with Andy. Luke wrote, “I feel, in my heart, I could not let media create a false narrative.” Shockingly, Luke even blamed the “clickbait” sites.

Luke asked fans and critics to “listen to the [actual] interview” with Andy “instead of reading clickbait headlines.” He thinks people will understand his “tone and intentions… were not negative.”

We believe Luke was telling the truth when he wrote, “I respect Beyonce, and I love how loyal her fans are.” Luke claimed he spends “a lot of time supporting other artists” and wants “everyone to win.”

Luke’s Post Fueled the Online Discourse

His post got over 100,000 views, and the replies were intense. One person told Luke to “shut up” and claimed, “We listened to the interview and read the interview.”

They thought that Luke should have “pushed the conversation to a more positive and less racial place.” Shockingly, they said Luke “promoted the same talking points as other racist people in country” music, and they weren’t finished.

This person admitted that Luke should “stand in what you believe,” but he shouldn’t “start begging because people have an opinion on the ‘BS’ you said.” They wrote, “Country is not [Luke’s] world,” and that “he’s just a small part of it, and that’s ok.”

It was a passionate opinion, and we hope Luke’s mindset isn’t that narrow. If there’s any proof that Luke wasn’t trying to be racially motivated, you need to hear the insane shade that another person threw at him.

This commenter complained that Luke needs to “get right, son.” Unbelievably, they wrote, “If you’re with Beyonce and her fans, ya ain’t for us.” He claimed that hashtag ‘American Citizens’ will figure that out.”

It’s crazy that this person told Luke to “pick a lane” and “do the right thing.” The only thing they wrote that made sense was their plea for the online community to donate to victims of hurricanes Milton and Helene. Sometimes, the people with the craziest opinions get everyone else to come together and tell the genuine truth.

One person replied, “Pick a lane, brother??” And, “If you are with Beyonce and her fans, ya ain’t for us??”

They clapped back, writing, “What kind of crap is that??” “We are all ‘American Citizens!’”

This person believes what we think, adding, “Thank goodness Luke is not like you!” They signed off with, “Live and let live” and “Peace out!!”

Another person wisely schooled everyone by reminding us that “Country ain’t white, and white ain’t American.” They added, “You’re confused, and Luke don’t have to do Jack.”

We love how they finished this with, “Country is American, not White. Get it? Good.” It wasn’t just good. It was an excellent point.

Beyonce Has Faced Challenges in the Country Music Genre

Heavy mentioned how shade-throwing subreddit groups fired up with debates about Luke. One user remembered what happened to Beyonce years ago when she attempted to join the “country family.” If this doesn’t sound familiar, here’s what happened.

Beyonce performed with the Chicks (formerly the Dixie Chicks) at the 2016 CMAs. The Chicks raved about it.

Viewers were equally impressed, but the real truth is that Beyonce got hit with some “boos from the audience” that night. Old-time country legends like Alan Jackson got up and walked out because they thought the performance insulted Country Western traditionalists.

Following this year’s CMA nominations, Rolling Stone commented on what happened at the 2016 CMAs and connected the dots. Beyonce described the sad experience in an Instagram post from this past March, explaining how it “motivated her to create her own country-inspired album,” as Heavy.com put it.

Variety added to the conversation with their report on Luke’s reaction to Beyonce’s snub. The outlet clarified that Andy was probably grilling Luke on the subject because Luke is “a co-host of the 2024 CMA Awards.”

Before revealing more shocking details of Luke’s conversation with Andy, Variety noted that Cowboy Carter was a history-making success on the Billboard charts. Still, only one of Beyonce’s singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em,” managed to crack the “country airplay chart” at “No. 33.”

Luke Defended His Statement

You won’t believe this, but Luke thinks the situation is “tricky.” When Andy grilled him about Beyonce’s snub, Luke said, “It’s a tricky question because, obviously, [she’s] made a country album.” After that, Luke brought up the “fans.”

Luke knows that the BeyHive has “her back.” He discussed Beyonce’s fanbase “[coming] at you, as fans should do.” Andy agreed that the fans have “power,” and Luke claimed that makes it “tough.”

What was really tough to hear was Luke’s ignorance of Cowboy Carter‘s sheer strength in numbers. He said he didn’t know how many albums she actually sold. Luke really put his boot in his mouth when he claimed, “You know, I know she had one song.”

Luke did insist that Beyonce wasn’t a shoo-in for CMA nominations “just because she made” a country-themed album. He claimed to have an excuse.

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Luke told Andy, “Just ‘cause I make a country album,” he might not “get any nominations.” He also said that the CMAs “have their own voting body” and “vote what they think should make it.”

Luke got personal after that. He told Andy that “Country music [is] a lot about family,” and, shockingly, Luke claimed, “We get ~~pissed~~ at each other, too.”

Subreddit users who listened to Luke’s interview with Andy and read his late-night, post-tour tweet thought his “goalpost moving [was] hilarious.” Luke might want to reconsider his idea of the country music family because, as the Redditor explained, “Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and Linda Martell” are country legends who all graced Beyonce’s album with their musical presence. The user also praised Beyonce for spotlighting “up-and-coming Black country artists” on Cowboy Carter.

Luke’s Position Hasn’t Always Been Consistent

It is crazy that Luke is getting so much heat for calling out Beyonce now. He was singing a far different tune this past April.

WKML 95.7 reported on an on-air interview with Luke, and back in April, he claimed that “having Beyonce in country music is a great thing.”

While he didn’t name “Texas Hold ‘Em” directly, Luke called Beyonce’s single “amazing.” He said he applauded her for getting “a lot of headlines right now.”

Luke also dropped a hint about “working together.” He told WKML, “The quicker we all intersect and intermingle and work together, the better.”

Luke mentioned Post Malone’s hit collaboration with Morgan Wallen. He said, “When you see artists from all other genres, I think that’s how society listens to their music these days.”

Luke brought up his “nephew’s playlist.” He meant 22-year-old Tilden Cheshire, who lives with Luke and his family.

Luke claimed you can’t “stereotype” who Til is “by his playlist.” He admitted, “I don’t even know all the rappers” his nephew listens to alongside old-time Conway Twitty and current superstars like Luke Combs.

Ashanti Speaks Out on Parenting

October 17, 2024

Ashanti has opened up about her experience of becoming a mother and how it has transformed her life.

In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the singer shared some intimate details about giving birth to her first child, Kareem Kenkaide Haynes.

She also talked about what it has been like parenting alongside her husband, Nelly.

Ashanti’s Labor Experience

Ashanti described her labor experience as amazing and incredible.

Kareem was born a little earlier than expected on July 18, and she recalled how Nelly had to fly in at the last minute.

Fortunately, he arrived just in time to witness their son’s birth.

She said that having all three of them together in the delivery room and seeing her baby’s face for the first time made her cry.

Ashanti Said ‘… The Three Of Us Together …’

For Ashanti, it was not just a physical experience but also a deeply emotional and spiritual one.

Although she had always dreamed of having children, she never expected to be sharing this moment with Nelly, her former boyfriend.

She shared, “But all of these emotions happening at one time, just knowing that this is your person, this is your purpose, this is what it’s supposed to be – the three of us together – it was such an electrifying feeling.”

For her, the birth of their son strengthened the bond between her, Nelly, and their baby boy.

Ashanti Speaks Out About Motherhood

Ashanti went on to talk about how motherhood has brought significant changes to her life.

During the interview, she admitted that becoming a mom has shifted her priorities in ways she never expected.

She laughed as she said, “It changed me to the extent that I am no longer in charge.”

Ashanti went on to explain that her son definitely dictated everything and was the number one priority over anything else.

This new sense of selflessness is something Ashanti fully embraces, as she is willing to do anything for her son.

Ashanti spoke of the overwhelming love she feels for Kareem.

She said, “It’s this overwhelming feeling of love and admiration and giving.”

The singer added that her little boy had her entire soul.

It’s clear that her focus has completely shifted toward her son, and she’s relishing every moment of it.

Ashanti and Nelly Speak Out About Parenthood

In addition to reflecting on her own experience of motherhood, Ashanti also opened up about parenting alongside Nelly.

Describing their journey together as co-parents, she said it has been really hard to describe in words.

She recalled a touching moment in the hospital when she was struggling to put Kareem to sleep.

She said, “And daddy comes in, and he’s like, ‘Alright, give him to me,’ and I swear he just starts singing, he sits down, and he’s singing and cradling him… and now he’s smiling and quiet.”

Ashanti was deeply moved by how soothing and gentle Nelly was with their son, and the experience brought them even closer as parents.

According to E! News, Nelly also expressed his thoughts on the parenting journey.

He said that having kids is always a blessing, and that seeing how well Ashanti is doing as a mother was awesome.

It seemed clear that the two are working together as a team, with a deep respect for each other’s roles as parents.

Ashanti Offers Advice to New and Expecting Mothers

Ashanti’s journey into motherhood has not only changed her, but it has also given her some valuable insight.

In her interview, she offered advice for new and expecting mothers.

She advised mothers that the best thing to do was to follow their gut instinct.

She added that no matter what obstacles popped up, it was important to keep strong no matter what because children absolutely feel their mother’s energy.

She stressed the importance of creating a safe and secure environment for the baby while also reminding mothers to take care of themselves.

She said, “You have to have space for you as well – don’t get too lost into the world of the baby.”

According to Ashanti, finding balance is key to being the best parent you can be.

Ashanti Speaks Out About Postpartum Journey

Ashanti also shared her feelings about her postpartum journey on Instagram when she announced Kareem’s birth.

She wrote, “Funny how life’s plans aren’t… always on time.”

She had long awaited the day she would become a mother, and though it was a tough journey, she is incredibly proud of her body and everything it has accomplished.

She added that she was so proud of her body for giving her her baby.

In the end, Ashanti’s experience as a new mom has brought her a real sense of fulfillment.

From the labor room to parenting alongside Nelly, she has embraced motherhood with a heart full of love and a deep sense of purpose.

For Ashanti, this new chapter in her life is just beginning, and she is determined to make the most of it.

Is There Trouble In Paradise For Ashanti and Nelly?

However, her words in this interview came out around the time that some other, more shocking news painted a different picture.

And it made it look like the new parents might not be working as a team the way we all thought they were.

A couple of months ago, Nelly caused outrage after news broke of his early morning arrest after an all-nighter in a St. Louis casino.

The main thing that made people angry was the fact that the rapper got into trouble while his wife Ashanti was looking after their baby.

Ashanti’s Cryptic Post After Nelly’s Arrest

But how did the singer herself react to the news?

It was pretty cryptic.

The singer shared a post the very same day that Nelly was arrested which got fans talking.

She was celebrating a special night with her mom, for which she shared a series of pictures on Instagram.

In the caption, she wrote, “Recap Mom’s bday! This was such a special night. Happy Birthday again mom, I love you more than anything.”

The weird thing about the post was that it came several weeks after her mom’s birthday, so fans were curious about the timing.

Was Ashanti trying to create some distance between her family and the news of Nelly’s arrest?

It’s well known that there have been some rumors of tension in the past between Nelly and Ashanti’s mother.

So was the belated birthday post on the same day as Nelly’s arrest a way for Ashanti to pick a side?

Why Was Nelly Arrested?

According to The Shade Room, the rapper was taken into custody just before 5 a.m. on August 7.

He was reportedly charged with possession of illegal substances after being pulled over by police.

He was also alleged to be facing trouble for having no insurance.

In a statement, the police said that they had arrested him for Failure to Appear on an old traffic charge.

Nelly’s Lawyer Speaks Out On Nelly’s Arrest

He has since been released, and a representative for the 49-year-old has made a statement in his defense.

His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, denied the charge against his client.

He said that the rapper had not actually been charged with anything to do with substance possession, but instead for having no proof of insurance.

He added that Nelly had been targeted by “an overzealous, out of line officer.”

Despite his lawyer’s statement, many are still convinced that illegal substances were involved in Nelly‘s recent brush with the law.

The Sun reported that the rapper appeared to be glassy eyed in his police mug shot, during which he was also slightly smiling, suggesting he was in some way intoxicated.

Nelly said in his interview that he thought it was awesome to see how good of a mother Ashanti was.

Whether she truly feels the same way about him, she hasn’t yet shared with us.

The Tragedy of Diddy’s Daughters

October 17, 2024

Jessie James and D’Lila Star Combs are living every teen’s NIGHTMARE!

Here are all the reasons why!

For 17 years, the identical twins got to live a charmed life, until November last year when Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Diddy…

And now their entire world has been shaken to its very core…

You definitely remember where you were when Diddy was arrested in September for a slew of illegal activities…

I absolutely do since I was glued to my screen…

Because no one could have predicted it would have all come to this when that first lawsuit appeared on the horizon…

I definitely don’t think his twins Jessie and D’Lila could have either…

Worse still, the passing of their mother Kim Porter in 2018 means the twins are left without any parent for the time being, with their father in custody…

What’s more, the close relationship Jessie and D’Lila share with their father is no secret…

I mean they got to dance backup for Diddy at the VMAs last year in September when he got to receive the Global Icon Award ….

After all, there aren’t that many other celeb kids who get to share the stage with their famous parents, except for Blu Ivy with her mom Beyonce…

And right afterward Jessie and D’Lila lavished praise on their Dad in an Instagram post calling him their hero and describing him as amazing and iconic …

And yes, the comments on that post have been turned off this time around…

Because attacks from netizens are just another result of the nuclear fallout from Diddy’s problems the twins are having to face…

And some of those comments are definitely insane…

One commenter remarked they were certain the twins didn’t care about Cassie or the other girls as long as they were taken care of…

Another called them nepo babies, declaring they had no right to be everywhere…

I don’t know about you, but it definitely does look like some netizens are taking their anger at Diddy out on his twin daughters…

One thing’s for sure, though. The twins can definitely count on the support of their faithful fans with one telling their accusers they were going too far…

Another declared any negative comments would be reported and removed because kids were off-limits…

Jessie and D’Lila have also moved to protect themselves from negative comments and limited them under their prom posts which had a more positive vibe…

But the truth is the twins cannot protect themselves completely and some commenters are willing to go a lot further…

Such as claiming Diddy was responsible for Kim’s passing, for starters…

If you recall, the twins’ mother, who is also the mother of Quincy and Christian Combs, passed away in 2018 due to pneumonia…

And it goes even deeper…

Because fans are far from the only ones who are suspicious, a few important people are too…

One of them happens to be Kim’s ex-husband Al B. Sure, the father of Jessie and D’Lila’s eldest brother Quincy, who has also called for investigations into her passing…

As a matter of fact, Al called it a tragic case in an Instagram post and alleged that Kim had been set to expose Diddy in the same way Cassie, his ex did…

Al went even further, alleging that those involved in the cover-up of Kim’s passing might also be involved in the passing of several well-known artists…

Few people would be able to guess the other important person who also believes Kim’s passing to be rather suspicious…

That’s because they are none other than Donald Trump’s very own son, Donald Trump Jr…

You heard that right…

Six months ago, in April, Donald Jr., invited podcast host DJ Akademiks’ to Mar a Lago where he declared that not a lot of 47-year-olds passed away from pneumonia…

During that same interview, Donald Jr. also claimed that his ex-wife, Vanessa, who was friends with Kim, was frightened of Diddy and also viewed her passing as suspicious…

Having that old wound reopened so publicly while their father battles for his reputation must be especially hurtful for Jesse, D’Lila, and their brothers Christian and Quincy…

Especially since they must be wondering if they stand to lose the man they call Dad to a lengthy prison sentence with his life’s work in shambles…

I was sure of one thing while watching those allegations fly around from occasionally unexpected sources…

That there was no way anyone would sit back and let other people dredge up painful personal memories and fling around accusations about their loved ones…

It turns out I was right…

In September, the twins and their brothers Quincy and Christian released an Instagram post…

In it, they stated there had been no foul play in their mother’s passing …

The brothers and sisters also debunked claims their mother had written a tell-all book, finally asking for respect for her legacy…

Those wild claims are far from the only issues Jessie and D’Lila are having to face…

The twin sisters also have to deal with the pain of knowing their father has been denied bail and the new reality of only being allowed a brief phone call to speak to him…

That said, there has been a silver lining of sorts where they got to visit Diddy less than a month after his arrest in the company of their grandmother, Janice Combs…

However, it may really not be much of one…

Because I’m definitely sure visiting their father under those circumstances in a jail described as a living hell must be heartbreaking…

What’s more, it’s one thing to be able to protect yourself from angry netizens, and quite another to face the anger of the public in real life…

And that is precisely what Jessie and D’Lila discovered when they attended court with their siblings and Janice…

Because when they arrived at the federal court for the hearing on 10 October, crowds of spectators and journalists were ready and waiting…

The twins however remained stoic in spite of the heckling holding hands and putting on a united show of support for their father along with their brothers…

And this is just the beginning…

Because if Diddy is convicted he would face a minimum of 15 years in jail or life at the most…

There is also the issue of what will happen to his immense empire built over decades and once estimated at one billion dollars…

Should that crumble to dust, the twins may lose both their provider and protector who they love dearly…

And Diddy may not be the only one in hot water…

Jessie and D’Lila’s brothers Justin Dior and Christian Combs have also been mentioned in the lawsuit…

What that means is that there is a possibility that they too may end up behind bars meaning the girls may not only lose their father but two of their big brothers…

The one thing I did expect in the wake of all this was for friends and family to rally to support Jessie and D’Lila…

And am I glad I was right!

Kimora Lee Simmons, a close friend of their mother Kim, promised to protect the twins in the wake of disturbing evidence of Diddy subjecting ex-girlfriend Cassie to DV …

Jessie and D’Lila definitely see Kimora as mom since she has cared for them since their own mother Kim passed away…

But we all know the saying that it takes a village to raise a child, or two teens in this case…

So just who else is there looking out for the twins?

Kimora’s daughter Aoki Lee Simmons has also declared her dedication to protecting her friends’ privacy in a live video…

And that means she won’t be answering any questions about them whatsoever, not unless they’ve spoken about it themselves, first of all…

There is also another special someone taking care of the girls right now…

That person is none other than Kim’s bestie, Lawanda Lane who in an Instagram post in March promised to hold Kim down forever…

Lawanda’s presence will definitely provide stability to Jessie and D’Lila who are in their final year of high school…

And that, I believe, is certainly a blessing…

Because believe me, when you have to endure the curious gaze of your schoolmates, having a much-loved figure around can make a world of difference…

I wasn’t surprised to find out that the girls were looking to move house either…

According to The Sun US, the girls were recently spotted house hunting in LA with Lawanda…

Abandoning the family home must be a difficult decision and a sign of the upheaval the girls must be experiencing …

Especially in light of the special memories it must hold for them….

Watching their father’s world and theirs come apart at the seams must be especially trying for the twins…

And I wonder if there is perhaps a glimmer of hope…

What do you think? Can Diddy bounce back from all this and charm the world as he once did with his family by his side?

Will the twins ever be able to put this nightmare behind them and enjoy life as it once was…

Or will they have to adapt to a grim future without their only living parent and forge their own path ahead?

Whatever happens, I hope they will be able to step into a brighter future than these turbulent times…

And discover within themselves and around them joy and success that will make their mom, their siblings, and themselves most of all, as proud as can be…

It’s the least they deserve because they definitely did not ask for any of this…

Do share your thoughts in the comments below!

The Tragedy of Rev Run

October 16, 2024

With a beautiful, loving family and an incredibly successful music career, Rev Run looks like he has it all.

But those who have followed the hip hop pioneer long from the start know that as well as highs, Rev Run has experienced the lowest of lows.

Rev Run first achieved stardom as part of the legendary group Run-DMC.

The Tragic Loss of Rev Run’s Friend Jam Master Jay

The group’s eventual break up was soon followed by the horrifying loss of one of their members, and a close friend of Rev Run.

It’s been more than two decades since Jam Master Jay of Run DMC fame had his life taken away from him in his recording studio.

But this year, the men thought to be responsible for his tragic passing were finally convicted.

In February 2024, as reported in AP News, one of the most talked about and mysterious cases in hip hop history finally came to a close.

Who Killed Jam Master Jay of Run DMC?

An anonymous jury in Brooklyn found Jam Master Jay’s close associates Karl Jordan Jr. and Ronald Washington guilty of taking the legendary DJ’s life in 2002.

In all that time, investigations into the incident proved complicated and confusing.

The authorities were led in several directions thanks to various tips, rumors and theories throughout the years.

Top prosecutor Breon Peace told reporters about the difficulties authorities had experienced trying to solve the case.

He said, “It’s no mystery why it took years to indict and arrest the defendants”.

The reason he gave was that vital witnesses to the crime “were terrified that they would be retaliated against if they cooperated with law enforcement.”

He added, “Their strength and resolve in testifying at this trial were a triumph of right over wrong and courage over fear.”

Suspects Arrested For The Killing of Jam Master Jay

Although much time has passed since the attack, the story is no less tragic.

This was especially true because Jam Master Jay lost his life at the hands of two people he considered to be close friends.

One of them, Karl Jordan Jr, was actually his godson, while Ronald Wahington was an old friend who was living at the DJ’s sister’s home at the time.

18 years after the hit, both men were finally arrested in 2020, and went on to plead not guilty to the charge.

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After the jury read the verdict, Ronald yelled at the jurors that they had just sentenced two innocent people.

The supporters of his fellow defendant also started shouting at the jury after the decision was read out.

Both men’s lawyers also restated their belief in their innocence.

One of Ronald’s lawyers stated, “My client did not do this. And the jury heard testimony about the person who did.”

Jam Master Jay’s Family Happy With Verdict

In 2003, Ronald had given an interview to Playboy in which he claimed to have heard the shots from outside the studio.

He also said that he saw Karl Jr, who he called Little D, running out of the building.

Despite protest from the defendants and their legal teams, the family of Jam Master Jay were relieved to hear the verdict given.

His cousin, Carlis Thompson, said that he felt like a “2000 pound weight” had been lifted after the decision.

However, AP also reported that the family were saddened that the DJ’s mother had not lived to see the conviction.

Jam Master Jay was thought to have been attacked after getting involved in trafficking illegal substances to pay off debts.

Or as Assistant US Attorney Artie McConnell explained it, he got involved to take care of the people who depended on him.

Many of those same people might now finally find peace, decades after losing one of hip hop’s great pioneers.

Jam Master Jay And Rev Run’s Beef

In the years leading up to Run-DMC’s split, a rift had started to grow between Jam Master Jay and Rev Run.

After several years of very little recording, Rev Run was eager to get back in the studio.

However, Jam Master Jay’s ongoing battle with substance addiction made it hard for him to return to work.

Despite the tension between the two legends that helped bring about the group’s demise, the loss of Jam Master Jay hugely affected Rev Run.

Rev Run’s Daughter Died

However, more tragedy would eventually follow that Rev Run couldn’t have even imagined.

Despite the many successes of their marriage and children, Rev Run and his wife Justine’s lives have also been marked by tragedy.

Their daughter Victoria was born in 2006 with a birth defect called omphalocele.

Justine gave birth via a C-section, but tragically, Victoria didn’t make it.

Rev Run’s Wife Justine Opens Up About Death of Daughter

Justine opened up about her loss in the couple’s book.

She described Victoria in the book as a part of her that she felt every day.

Following the loss of Victoria, the couple adopted their daughter Miley.

In an interview with Ebony magazine, Justine said that adopting is amazing.

And that all the women who cannot have babies should know that.

Rev Run And Justine Simmons Wrote A Book

After the end of the hugely popular reality show Run’s House, Rev Run and his wife Justine Simmons seemed to disappear.

But the truth is that they have kept very busy in recent years.

In 2020, the couple made headlines again as they promoted their new book, Old School Love, And Why It Works.

While promoting the book, they were interviewed by Ebony magazine about the lessons they had learned together on love, loss, and faith.

The book received a glowing review, with Rev Run and Justine being told that it was rare that a celebrity-authored book came so highly recommended.

Rev Run Reveals Intimate Details About Marriage

The interviewer spoke glowingly of reading about Rev Run and Justine’s old fashioned courtship, which made them feel hopeful that such a thing exists.

When asked what made them want to share the most intimate details of their marriage, Rev Run tried to explain.

He said that people had been asking them to do a book for ages.

He continued, “So we wanted to be very transparent and give people as much help as we could as to the dynamics of why we’re here, and how we arrived at this place together”.

Justine Simmons Admits To Having Marriage Help

Justine agreed with her husband, saying that they really wanted to help people with their marriages.

She went on to say that they wanted to give it their all and say, ‘This is what we are doing and, hopefully, if you try this way, it could help you in your own marriage’.

Justine also shared that she and her husband had help themselves throughout their relationship.

She said that they know it’s not easy.

And she admitted that they were blessed to have mentors that were trying to make their marriage work.

And because of that, they had something to look at.

Rev Run And Justine Are Marriage Role Models

The couple went on to talk about how their time in reality TV had changed how they were perceived.

When asked if they were that couple in their social circle that people went to for advice, Rev Run stated that it wasn’t just their social circle.

He said, “We feel it when we walk down the street. We feel people wanting to look up to us. Because of the television show, it almost feels like the world, whether they know us or not, feels that way”.

While Justine admitted that one or two couples had come to them, she chose not to reveal any names.

She also said that the main thing they tried to do was lead by example.

After keeping their marriage and family strong for so many years through so much tragedy, Rev Run and Justine have proved themselves an example worth following.

Who Is Jaguar Wright?

October 15, 2024

To most people, the name Jaguar Wright means scandal.

Also known as Jacquelyn Suzette Wright, she has caused a major stir in the music industry for years with some of the most controversial takes around. She has consistently spoken out about her crazy experiences and made accusations against high-profile figures.

While others will know her for her work as a singer and songwriter, many have become familiar with her name because of her outspoken claims about Diddy. With Diddy currently facing serious charges, Jaguar’s accusations are gaining new attention. But who exactly is she, and how does she fit into the industry today?

Early Life

Born in New Jersey in 1977, Jaguar is a singer who first rose to fame in the late 90s. She was discovered by the legendary hip-hop group The Roots in 1998, which led to her first big break. By 2001, Jaguar was performing as a backup singer for Jay-Z on MTV’s Unplugged, a major platform at the time.

Her talent as a singer shone through, and she soon became known in the music community for her powerful performances. Jaguar has also released two studio albums, Denials, Delusions, and Decisions and Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul.

In addition to her solo work, she has collaborated with artists like The Roots, Blackalicious, and Mike Watts.
Despite not reaching the same commercial success as some of her peers, Jaguar remains respected for her contributions to neo-soul and hip-hop music.

Allegations

In recent years, Jaguar has made headlines for reasons other than her own music. She has been extremely vocal about her negative experiences in the music industry, particularly her conflicts with other female artists and her accusations against male figures.

In 2020, she publicly called out fellow singers Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Mary J. Blige, detailing the ways she fell out with them. She also accused her former boyfriend, rapper Common, of inappropriate behavior. These claims sparked a wave of attention, but Common denied the allegations, expressing disappointment in her public comments.

Allegations Against Diddy

In the last few years, she has turned her attention toward bigger issues in the music industry generally. One of her main targets that has raised a lot of eyebrows has been Diddy.

After all the accusations Jaguar has made against Diddy, many started to wonder how well she actually knows him.
The two may not have worked directly together the same way she did with other artists. But Jaguar was present in the same music circles during the late 90s and early 2000s.This gave her insight into the behind-the-scenes dynamics of Diddy’s position in the industry.

She claimed that she has attended some of Diddy’s infamous parties, which were rumored for a long time to involve troubling behavior. Since Diddy’s arrest, the rumors about those parties have been taken a lot more seriously.

According to Jaguar, she went to these events to “rescue” potential victims. For years, Jaguar has been one of the loudest voices calling out Diddy’s Freak-Off parties. So now that he’s been arrested, many are now paying closer attention to what she has said.

Piers Morgan Interview

On October 3, Jaguar appeared on Piers Morgan’s show, Piers Morgan: Uncensored, to discuss her views on Diddy and the wider culture of silence within the music industry.

The interview also featured DJ Vlad and Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, a lawyer representing one of Diddy’s accusers.

During the interview, Jaguar did not hold back. She called Diddy a “victim-making machine” and described him as “one of the most dangerous people” she has ever encountered.

She also accused Jay-Z and his wife Beyoncé of being aware of Diddy’s actions, even suggesting that they were complicit. However, these claims about Jay-Z and Beyoncé were later edited out of the interview following legal requests. While Jaguar made strong allegations, no charges have been filed against Jay-Z or Beyoncé, and both have denied any wrongdoing.

Nevertheless, Jaguar’s comments added fuel to ongoing speculation about Diddy and the music industry generally.
Despite Jaguar’s serious claims, a lot of her allegations have been made without any evidence. Diddy has denied all charges against him and plans to plead not guilty in court.

His legal team has argued that many of the claims being made are untrue or exaggerated. They have pointed out that some of the allegations are being made by people who were not directly involved with him.

While the legal process plays out, Jaguar’s statements are attracting more attention than ever before.
Some people see her as a whistleblower who is speaking truth to power. Others, however, have questioned her motivations and the accuracy of her claims.

As Diddy awaits trial, the public remains divided. His supporters argue that he deserves his day in court and that accusations alone do not equate to guilt. Meanwhile, others, including Jaguar, are pushing for greater transparency and accountability within the music industry. For Jaguar, this fight is personal, and she has shown no signs of backing down anytime soon.

R Kelly’s Daughter Speaks Out

October 15, 2024

Joann Kelly, the daughter of R Kelly, recently shared her emotional story about her disgraced father in the documentary R Kelly’s Karma: A Daughter’s Journey. The movie, which aired recently, took a deep look into Joann’s life as she dealt with the consequences of her father’s actions.

The New York Post reported that the 26-year-old has spoken out about how her father’s convictions changed her world forever. Joann described how difficult it was to be the daughter of someone involved in serious criminal activity. She said in the documentary, “Nobody wants to be the child of the father that is out here hurting women and children.”

She explained how the relationship she once had with her father was shattered after his legal troubles. Joann tearfully shared, “He knows exactly why we can’t have the relationship that we would have liked to have with him.” It was clear that her bond with Kelly, which was once very strong, had been irreparably damaged.

For years, R Kelly had been a huge figure in the music world. But his fall from grace affected not just his fans but his family.

Joann Couldn’t Believe the Accusations

Joann talked about how much her father meant to her growing up. Clearly emotional, she said that he had been her everything.

Like many others, she found it hard to believe the accusations at first. She confessed that for a long time, she didn’t even want to believe that it happened. The shock of what her father had done still seemed fresh for her.

Since her father’s conviction, Joann has had to come to terms with a new reality. She mentioned how R Kelly’s conviction changed everything for her. She explained how that one millisecond after his verdict was read out just completely transformed her whole life.

Kelly’s criminal activities made it impossible for her to maintain a relationship with him. She became determined to protect her own son from any negative influence.

As a mother, Joann made it clear that her son would not be meeting his grandfather in prison. She went on to say that if her son asked questions, she was going to be as truthful as possible.

For her, it was important to be honest. But she also wanted to keep her son away from the harmful legacy her father left behind.

R Kelly Failed as a Father

Joann’s mother, Drea Kelly, who was married to Kelly from 1996 to 2009, was also featured in the documentary. Drea spoke candidly about her experience with Kelly, noting how he wasn’t just a bad husband, but a failure as a father.

In the trailer, she said, “Just because you’re not a good husband doesn’t mean you can’t be a good father.” She added that Kelly didn’t even try to be a good parent. Drea seemed to be angry, not just for herself, but for what her children had gone through.

A few months ago, Drea shared her take on the horrifying stories that emerged about her former husband. What she said was a reflection of a great problem in society, exposing a dark and upsetting truth about our culture. The Guardian reported that a culture around victim shaming was the reason that so many women took so long to come forward with the truth about what they experienced at the hands of R Kelly.

After he was found guilty on all nine counts put against him in 2021, Drea’s words helped explain that there’s so much more work that needs to be done to help others in similar situations. She described her ex’s conviction as a step forward. However, she stressed that the most important thing was what would happen next.

Drea Lived in Constant Fear

During an interview in the UK, Drea said that it was important that women are supported so they have the strength to come forward and tell their stories. She explained, “If they’re still victim shaming, victim blaming, and women being afraid to speak their truth, we can never get to a court system where justice can be served.”

She has also talked about the horrible abuse she suffered at the singer’s hand. Drea described her marriage as a life of constant fear.

In her interview, she also stated her belief that racism was partly to blame for the long struggle for R Kelly’s abuse to reach the public. She explained, “I’ve always said if any of his victims were blonde and blue-eyed it wouldn’t have taken this long.” She added that women of color tend to be lowest on the totem pole when it comes to subjects of abuse.

Drea’s other children, Jaah Kelly and Robert Kelly Jr., also appeared in the documentary, offering their own takes on their father and how his actions affected them.

R Kelly’s Trials Have Been Difficult for His Family

Kelly’s criminal charges had been the subject of multiple trials. In 2021, he was found guilty of serious federal charges and was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

The following year, he faced another trial in Chicago where he was convicted on additional charges. He was sentenced to another 20 years, most of which would be served at the same time as his previous sentence.

These trials brought painful memories to his family, and they have continued to deal with the impact of his actions. The trailer for the documentary gave viewers a glimpse into how Joann coped with the damage her father’s crimes caused her family.

It also promised that Joann would share a heartbreaking secret that changed her childhood and left her scarred for life. In the documentary, Joann revealed how hard it was for her to accept that someone she loved so deeply could be capable of such things. She said in the film, “I didn’t know that, even if he was a bad person, that he would do something to me.”

Drea also shared her feelings about how Kelly’s actions affected their children. She said, “What he did to me, he did to me.”

However, she made sure to add that he didn’t have to do it to her kids. She was obviously angry, and she made it clear that Kelly’s actions went beyond just their marriage. Drea was fiercely protective of her children and the pain they had to endure.

Joann Is Focused on Protecting Her Future

The documentary aimed to shine a light on the impact of living under the shadow of someone like R Kelly. Joann, Jaah, and Robert all had to grapple with the reality of their father’s crimes.

R Kelly’s legal team continues to fight his convictions. But this year, his attempt to appeal his 20-year sentence was rejected. His argument was that older laws should have been applied to his case, but it wasn’t accepted by the court.

With this final appeal denied, Kelly is expected to serve out his sentence in a North Carolina prison, where he is now incarcerated.

For Joann, coming to terms with the man her father really was is still an ongoing journey. Her bravery in speaking out will show viewers the raw and emotional struggle she has faced.

But Joann’s story was not just about her father. It was about reclaiming her own identity and protecting her future.

What Happened to Diggy Simmons’ Girlfriend Jessica

October 10, 2024

Photo credit: Jessica Jarrell/Instagram and Diggy/X

In the early 2010s, Diggy Simmons’s love life started to attract publicity attention when he began dating Jessica Jarrell.

For a hot minute, it looked like the two were on their way to each having a successful career in the music industry.

And when they were together, it was rumored that they both wanted their love to last forever.

Who is Jessica Jarrell?

But their romance eventually fizzled out, along with Jessica’s growing fame.

Jessica got her start as a child model, appearing in print campaigns for companies like K-mart and Mattel, per Genius.

But it wasn’t until the late 2000s that she got her break as a Pop R&B singer.

She signed with Island Def Jam and started working on her first album when she was 13.

Her debut radio single was called Armageddon.

Jessica’s first concert performance was during Obama’s 2008 White House Easter Egg Roll, but just over a year later, she was performing to thousands of people in sold out arenas.

In 2010, she collaborated on a song called Overboard with Justin Bieber, and all of a sudden, she found herself opening for him on the first leg of his My World 2.0 Tour.

How Did Jessica And Diggy Simmons Meet?

It wasn’t long after this that she met another up-and-coming teen sensation, who was the son of one of the members of the insanely popular hip hop group, Run-DMC.

Diggy was the 4th child of Joseph Simmons, also known as Rev Run.

He began his music career in 2009, too, so he and Jessica were on the same path to fame in their early teens.

It’s unclear when exactly they first met, but since they were both part of the same record label, there’s a big chance that it led to them crossing paths at some point or another.

In fact, Diggy even appeared in the music video for Jessica’s 2010 song, Up And Running.

When Did Diggy And Jessica Start Dating?

But it might not have been until about a year later that they actually started to date.

Jessica was an ambassador for Pastry Shoes around that time, and the fashion company documented her Sweet 16 birthday party which included other teen celebs.

In the video made for the special event, Diggy wasn’t afraid of showing how close he’d become with Jessica by that point, because in his message for her he said: “Happy Birthday Jess, Love You.”

According to The Wiz, the pair first began getting photographed going out together in the spring of 2011.

An Our Music Is Ours video alleged that the couple’s relationship led to a lot of online hate for Jessica from her boyfriend’s fans, supposedly because they were jealous that their teen heartthrob had been snapped up.

But in an interview with Teen Vogue, the singer claimed that she had thick skin and didn’t let things like that get to her.

When asked how she dealt with public criticism, she shared that there’d always be criticism, just like with anything she did in life.

She said: “Whatever it is that you do, there’s always going to be people that want to criticize you.”

Jessica went on to reveal that her parents had taught her that she was not going to please everybody.

And she was okay with that, as long as she was happy and doing what she wanted to do and what she felt was right.

Diggy and Jessica were still together when they turned seventeen.

Diggy Simmons’ Secret Engagement To Jessica Jarrell

And things were reportedly moving super fast in their relationship.

IB Times revealed that according to sources, the young couple spent their 2011-2012 winter festive period together, and something pretty major happened around Christmas.

The insiders alleged that Diggy proposed to his girlfriend and they’d gotten secretly engaged.

But they were still under the age of consent to legally get married.

Diggy allegedly wanted to wait until the following year when they’d both turned 18.

Why Did Diggy Simmons And Jessica Break Up?

However, the flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.

Who’s Dated Who claimed that the two singers broke up some time around May 2012 after having been together for almost a year.

Online users on Answers alleged that it was Jessica who broke up with Diggy.

But what really happened remains a secret between the two of them.

After their relationship ended, Jessica kind of faded from the spotlight.

Why Jessica Jarrell Left Def Jam

She parted ways with Def Jam before 2012.

A report by BET said that she left to make music on her own terms.

Things went quiet with her for a couple of years, but she came back onto the music scene in 2015 with her album Goldblooded.

She told BET that it was her first album.

She’d dropped an EP before but never an album, so she was really excited – it was everything she’d wanted her album to be.

Jessica confessed: “I had planned on putting an album out when I was [with] Def Jam but I’m really [happy] that I didn’t.”

Jessica Jarrell’s Music and Acting Career

She explained that the way the album sounded was what she’d wanted her first shot to sound like.

When explaining the album’s title in an interview with Billboard, the then 20-year-old singer shared that people say they have to be tough and they have to be ‘cold-blooded’,

Goldblooded was a play on that.

She added that in life, there are always going to be obstacles, but once people see everything they worked so hard for coming together and realize that nothing can stop them, ‘everything feels golden.’

Two years later, Jessica dropped a new single called How Was I under a new label and performed it at different events around the U.S., according to BVI News.

In 2017, she also dabbled in some homemade reality TV by starting a cooking channel on Youtube and sharing her favorite recipes.

Over the next few years, Jessica continued to release a new single every now and then, but none of them made it onto the charts or had much commercial success.

In 2023, she turned her sights to acting and starred in two movies made for the streaming platform, Tubi Originals.

According to IMDB, neither of them were rated highly.

Why Fans Threw Shade At Jessica Jarrell

But why didn’t she ever make it big?

There’s not one clear answer, but the online world is full of opinions about it.

Someone on Lipstick Alley wrote that Jessica reminded them of a mix of Cassie and Zendaya.

They said that she couldn’t really sing but was being pushed because of her looks.

Another user threw shade at the singer by claiming that she was not focused and had no drive.

They alleged that she was in her 20s and still lived with her parents and was content just posting the occasional TikTok or social media post.

A third user defended her by saying that she did have drive and focus, but she just didn’t care to be mainstream.

The Our Music Is Ours video claimed that it was because black women didn’t get a lot of chances to succeed, whereas other pop stars of her generation like Selena Gomez did.

Are Diggy Simmons And Chloe Bailey Together?

And what about Diggy?

How did things turn out for him after he split with Jessica?

His love life has been somewhat of a mystery.

He appears to keep his personal life private and hasn’t confirmed many of his relationships.

But that hasn’t stopped the speculation.

PopSugar reported that he’d been linked to his Grown-ish co-star Chloe Bailey.

The pair played on screen boyfriend and girlfriend in the show which first aired in 2018.

Their TV romance reportedly led to rumors that they were dating on the DL, especially after they were photographed hanging out off the studio lot as well in 2019, per Vulture.

The gossip mill began churning again a year later when Chloe and her sister Halle were asked if they’d ever dated one of their Grown-ish co-stars during an Instagram Live.

When Halle read the question, she quickly pointed to her sister as if she would be able to answer the question.

But Chloe shut it down.

What Diggy Simmons Looks For In A Girlfriend

According to Who’s Dated Who, Diggy supposedly went out with Sydney Utendahl and Young Lyric too, but that hasn’t been confirmed.

In an interview with BET, the singer-turned-actor did open up a little about his dating preferences.

A dealbreaker for him would be someone who wasn’t able to navigate through different spaces.

He shared that he would often find himself in different rooms, traveling a lot, and doing different kinds of work.

So, he wanted to be able to bring his person along with him and know that they would be able to get along with people.

When he was asked if long-lasting love still existed, he said that he thought that it did.

He explained: “I think that if you find the right person and you’re able to focus on them, without having anything come between the two [of you], it’s possible.”

The Tragedy of Aoki and Ming Lee Simmons

October 8, 2024

Ever since Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane came out, Aoki and Ming Lee Simmons have made big names for themselves.

Both are now supermodels within their own right, steadily rising through the ranks of the modeling world.

Simmons’ Family Drama

But despite their recent success, there’s a lot of family drama going on behind the scenes between the girls and their father, Russell Simmons.

And over the past few weeks, this drama has taken a very interesting turn.

According to US Weekly, a feud between Russell and his daughters became public in June 2023.

On Father’s Day 2023, Ming shaded her father and posted a picture of her mom, Kimora Lee Simmons, to her Instagram Story.

The post also featured a caption wishing Kimora a very happy Father’s Day.

Russell Simmons Fires Back

This not-so-subtle jab clearly didn’t sit very well with Russell, who quickly formulated a response.

On his own Instagram Story, he even blamed Kimora for turning his daughters against him.

Russell said: “Stop telling fathers they should have fought harder to see their children and start asking mothers why he had to fight at all.”

And this was merely the tip of the iceberg of a feud that would soon become so much bigger.

Aoki Lee Simmons Blasts Her Father Russell

In response to Russell’s quote, Aoki joined in on the drama and posted a series of messages.

First, Aoki released an intense text conversation between her and her father from the previous day.

While the message has since been deleted from the social platform, it was allegedly damning.

After posting these messages, Aoki took to Instagram with a live video where she shared some of what was going on with her father.

Alongside begging her dad to get some sort of help, she also accused him of a long history of family harm.

Russell Simmons Allegedly Threatened His Daughters

Furthermore, she accused him of threatening to ruin her career if she came forward to speak about his behavior.

In the video, Aoki said: “He lashes out at ANYONE who does not say, ‘Ooh Russell everything is fine.’ Well it’s not fine.”

Aoki claimed that Russell had been bullying and threatening her sister for so long.

She also claimed that one time, her dad sent a man to Ming’s house at 2 a.m. just to scare her.

But according to Aoki, Ming wasn’t the only one who was suffering because of Russell.

Aoki’s grandmother, who was in poor health, has also reportedly been harassed and bullied by Russell.

After posting this Instagram video, Aoki also shared a muted video of Russell yelling at her over Facetime.

Kimora Lee Simmons Claps Back At Ex-Husband Russell

In the wake of these tragic accusations, Kimora actually took to the internet herself to respond.

Kimora, not surprisingly, took the side of her daughters, sharing her own evidence to social media.

On her Instagram Story, she told all about her ex-husband and unearthed her own grief with the situation.

Kimora said: “I’m sorry to have to do this. But this man has been threatening my kids’ lives…”

She went on to elaborate on how she’s been the main parent for her children over the years.

Aoki Slammed Her Father

A few months after this drama unfolded, Aoki doubled down on her claims about Russell.

According to Entertainment Tonight, she once again slammed her father during a Teen Vogue cover story.

She said that Russell needs to take accountability for his actions and the harm he’s inflicted on his children.

Aoki finished off by saying that she had no regrets about her public shaming of her father.

Alongside being featured in Teen Vogue, Aoki actually graduated from Harvard when she was only twenty years old.

After this, for a while, things quieted down.

Aoki Lee Simmons’ Relationship With A 65-Year-Old

But recently, the drama has taken an even crazier turn.

According to Page Six, Aoki was caught having a fling with a 65-year-old man named Vittorio Assaf.

Vittorio owns a highly successful restaurant corporation based out of New York City.

The two were spotted sharing a kiss on a vacation getaway to St. Barts in the Caribbean.

This raised a lot of alarms as there was a forty-three-year age gap between the alleged couple.

But regardless, according to sources close to Aoki, the two were involved in a relationship.

Someone close to Aoki told People: “Aoki and Vittorio are spending time together and enjoying each others’ company.”

Kimora’s Disappointment With Daughter Aoki

But this situation soon got out of hand, when Aoki’s family started weighing in on the situation.

Aoki teased that her phone had been blowing up in the wake of the pictures on her Instagram Story.

Allegedly, close friends and family members had been calling her nonstop after the paparazzi leaked those kissing photos.

Even Kimora, who usually supports her daughter, took to Instagram in order to express her disappointment.

Kimora shared a video of a panda bear trying to take care of its cub with the caption: “On my last nerve right now!”

This was clearly implying that she had a problem with Aoki’s budding relationship.

Russell Simmons Came To Daughter Aoki’s Defense

However, unlike usual, Russell actually came to his daughter’s defense during this media frenzy.

Many fans took to social media asking Aoki’s parents to check in on her.

One fan told Russell to call his daughter and make sure that she was okay.

Russell responded to this message saying: “What makes u think I don’t? Of course, I call both of my daughters daily.”

This was the first fans had heard about Russell’s relationship with his daughters since Aoki accused him of harm.

In an interview with TMZ, Russell doubled down on his support of Aoki’s decisions.

When asked about his thoughts on her relationship with the much older man, Russell seemed to shrug it off.

In all fairness though, there was a massive age gap between Kimora, who was 17, and Russell, who was 34, when they first met.

Russell said the following about Aoki: “I’m not gonna kick and scream about her choices… All I can do is offer my advice and unconditional love.”

Is Aoki Simmons Still With Vittorio Assaf?

But regardless of this advice, or Kimora’s disapproval, the relationship between Aoki and her older boyfriend ended up to be incredibly short-lived.

Supposedly, Aoki met Vittorio on the island, and the two had a very short fling.

Sources close to Aoki even said that the relationship between the two of them was barely even a thing.

And so, in April 2024, a few weeks after it started, it was confirmed that the two had officially split.

Kimora Was Concerned About Aoki and Vittorio’s Relationship

Supposedly Kimora was also deeply concerned about the relationship because it reminded her of her own relationship with Russell so long ago.

A source close to the Lee Simmons clan told People about the official split.

They said: “Aoki is learning to navigate her private life in a public sphere. And that can be difficult… Kimora was concerned to see her daughter in that kind of relationship…”

And since the relationship is now officially over, the drama seems to have calmed down for Aoki, Kimora, and Ming.

Russell Simmons’ Sexual Assault Allegations

But Russell has recently found himself in a different kind of hot water.

According to Variety, Russell owes over three million dollars to three different women.

One of the women who Russell now owes money alleged that the music mogul SA’d her.

And this is one of many SA allegations that Russell is facing.

One can only hope that he is brought to justice and that his family is able to escape his alleged harm.

But for now, it would seem that the chaos surrounding the Lee Simmons clan is coming to a slow end.

The Tragedy of Justine Simmons

October 8, 2024

Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons and his wife Justine have had a lot of blessings in their life.

A long-lasting marriage, a big family, and a lot of career success.

But in the mid-2000s, they were hit with the kind of tragedy that most parents think is unimaginable.

Justine Simmons’ Baby Died

It took a long time to recover from the heartbreaking experience, and the pair reportedly turned to their religious faith more than ever before to get through it.

But amazingly, after all their deep sorrow, they were able to find a light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

According to PEOPLE, when Justine found out that she was able to get pregnant at the age of 43, she was sure that it was a miracle.

But little did she know, this good news would later bring her an incredible amount of pain, both physically and emotionally.

In September 2006, TODAY released a sad report about how Rev Run and Justine lost their baby daughter just a few hours after she’d been born.

The couple were still filming their hit reality TV show, MTV’s Run’s House.

Rev Run Speaks Out About Wife Justine And Tragic Loss

After receiving the sad news, Rev Run released a statement through the network to say that his wife was doing fine.

But the public later found out that Justine was not fine at all – she was going through one of the worst moments of her life.

In the statement, the reverend thanked his fans for all of their condolences and their prayers.

He revealed that they’d named their daughter Victoria Anne Simmons.

And he went on to share that for some unknown reason, she’d chosen to come early, and unfortunately did not survive.

He said: “We must accept whatever is there and once you accept unconditionally, then everything is beautiful.”

Rev Run also added that every pain had a purifying effect and gave the advice: “Whatever comes your way, just be thankful.”

How Did Justine Simmons’ Baby To Die?

The following year, PEOPLE reported on the medical reason that was most likely the cause for the couple’s daughter only living in this world for a couple of hours.

From the start of the pregnancy, Justine knew that it was a different experience to the last times that she’d been pregnant.

The pregnancy was not easy.

She shared that she didn’t eat at all – she didn’t even gain a lot of weight.

For a long time, the doctors couldn’t even tell the child’s gender.

But they claimed that they knew it was a girl.

They’d bought everything in pink for the nursery.

Halfway through Justine’s pregnancy, she and her husband were informed that the baby had a birth defect, which meant that her organs were growing outside her body.

The deeply religious couple told the doctors that they would continue with the pregnancy, and Justine gave birth to her 4-lb, 5-oz baby via C-section a few months later.

When he found out about his child’s defect, Rev Run told PEOPLE that as a preacher, there was no way that he’d consider terminating the baby’s life.

Rev Run’s Unwavering Faith

He said that their strength came from his Christian principles and his belief that God could create miracles and the baby could be fine.

He shared that they stopped looking at the sonogram and they ‘walked in faith.’

Over the remaining months of the pregnancy, Rev Run would wake up and pray for his baby.

His faith was reportedly so deep that he believed that it was going to happen – his baby would be healed.

Justine revealed that it was just two of them and their pastor who knew about the child’s condition.

They didn’t tell anybody else because they didn’t know how it’d turn out.

How Rev Run And His Family Handled The Tragedy

The two of them had a blended family, with three children from Rev Run’s previous marriage to Valerie Vaughn, and two boys between him and Justine.

The patriarch of the family asked the MTV crew filming them at the time for Run’s House to capture the tragic incident on camera to be used on the show.

The couple’s oldest son Diggy, who was 12 at the time, was reportedly the first one to ask his dad how his mom was doing, only to be told that he would never get to meet his sister.

Rev Run shared that in his mind, God had given them all something to go through in front of America, so they documented it on-camera.

When explaining his reasoning, he said that it was not so much to show the viewers sadness, but to show them how he, as a minister, would handle that tragedy.

Which reportedly was why his children found out the news about the baby on-camera.

Rev Run speculated that Diggy might have taken it the hardest, but he didn’t let him.

He claimed that he had him out on the skateboard the first day.

The reverend explained that they taught their kids thankfulness.

Justine Simmons’ Confession

In her interview with PEOPLE, Justine confessed that apart from her religion, it was her husband’s advice that helped her to go on.

He told her that they had to keep moving.

She said that if he hadn’t been for that, then she wouldn’t have been able to help her kids get to school in the morning.

Her recommendation to anyone who’d been through something similar was that women needed to know they only needed to mourn quickly.

But that was easier said than done.

Justine Said I Was Trying To ‘… Heal My Sorrow …’

In 2020, she and Rev Run released a book titled Old School Love: And Why It Works.

A more recent report by PEOPLE revealed that in the book, the couple talked about what they’d been through and how they were able to heal.

Justine admitted that while her husband found comfort in God and being with her after the loss of Victoria, she found comfort going under the bed covers.

She shared: “I was trying to heal my body, heal my sadness, heal my sorrow, and heal my heart… I was lonely for my child.“

Though she felt a lot of pain and sorrow, she advised readers of her book not to push those feelings away.

She added that the enormity of losing a child after carrying it full-term would have a profound effect on anyone.

Rev Run And Justine’s Road To Recovery and Healing

During his interview in 2007, Rev Run explained that everybody cries, but it should not be a long period of it.

He revealed that the pair didn’t have pictures of their late daughter.

They didn’t look back.

They didn’t want the walls of their house to start crying and everything to just crumble around them.

The couple were on the road to recovery.

Justine shared her new perspective on things, which was that they knew that Victoria was with God in a wonderful place looking down on them.

And she went on to say that it was probably why they’d had a lot of blessings going on in 2007.

In Old School Love: And Why It Works, the husband and wife spoke about one of the biggest things that helped them heal.

Rev Run And Justine Adopted A Baby

After Justine had made a physical recovery, Rev. Run asked her if she would consider adopting a baby.

It had been something that she’d told him she’d like to do in the past, before they’d gotten pregnant with Victoria.

Justine wrote in the book that when her husband made the suggestion to adopt, all her pain melted.

That was what she really wanted to do.

She claimed that it was God’s plan from the beginning – she felt it, deep in her soul and in her heart.

Around a year after their daughter’s passing, Justine and Rev Run adopted a little baby girl named Miley Justine.

The parents confessed that it was not an easy process to adopt her, but they couldn’t have been more grateful that they were able to do so.

Justine wrote that there were still times when she would forget that she didn’t actually carry her daughter and birth her.

Miley was as much from her body as Victoria was.

She went on to say that she wanted all women to know that if they couldn’t conceive a baby or carry a baby, adoption was truly a miracle.

She gushed: “To be able to give a baby love, to be able to give a baby a home, to be able to give a baby a good life- that’s the miracle.”