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Bodyguard Big Homie Exposes Busta Rhymes

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Earlier this year someone made some wild statements about Busta Rhymes.

What made these statements even crazier was just who it was who was making them.

Former Bodyguard Reveals Busta’s Deepest Secret 

A former bodyguard employed by the rapper claimed a few months ago to have knowledge about Busta’s deepest secret. 

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MediaTakeOut reported on the insane tea that was being served in an interview on Cam Capone News.

Big Homie CC claimed that Busta was hiding his true self from the public, and was in fact, as Big Homie put it, a “super zest monster.”

The bodyguard made allegations about Busta being gay, which he claimed was something everyone in the music industry knew about.

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He said that all of his promoter friends used to say that when Busta was due to be in the VIP section in their clubs, they all knew what he wanted. 

Needed ‘Fun Boys’ So Busta Could Enjoy Their Company 

They allegedly told Big Homie that they would need to bring in some “fun boys” so that Busta could enjoy their company. 

He even went on to give an eyewitness account of this allegedly happening in front of him. 

Big Homie said that he was out with his friend, the model and rapper Don Benjamin. 

They ended up in a club where Busta also happened to be hanging out.

The bodyguard went on to say that also with him that night was his lawyer, who happened to be gay. 

Big Homie Claimed Busta Rhymes Wanted His Gay Lawyer In His Section 

What Big Homie alleged next has shocked hip hop fans everywhere. 

He claimed that “Busta Rhymes wanted [the lawyer] in his section so bad. Busta pulled him into his section, and stuck him in a corner.”

Basically, the claim was that Busta liked the look of Big Homie’s friend and made him spend his evening in Busta’s section.

But while this seems like a shocking allegation to most of us, apparently Busta’s true nature was no surprise to those on the scene. 

Big Homie described Busta’s secret as “common knowledge.”

Despite this, many fans will probably find Big Homie’s story just too hard to believe. 

And on its own, it does sound a little far fetched. 

Gay Youtuber Tripper Plugged Recounts His Encounter With Busta Rhymes

But the bodyguard is far from the only person with a story to tell about Busta. 

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According to MediaTakeOut, a gay YouTube star has made similar claims about what happened the time he met Busta outside of another club. 

The YouTuber, known as Tripper Plugged, released a video a few years ago in which he said that he and his boyfriend ran into the famous rapper on Halloween in the 90s in New York.

The YouTuber was obviously surprised to run into the superstar by chance. 

But more surprises were to come. 

After saying hi, Busta invited him to join him and his entourage in the VIP section of the club.

At first, the YouTuber assumed Busta was just being generous and fun. 

He also noted that Busta was holding his hand throughout their conversation. 

Tripper Plugged And Boyfriend’s Physical Altercation 

The YouTuber then told his boyfriend what they’d been invited to, but this only made his partner jealous and angry. 

They got into an argument that escalated into a physical fight, and the YouTuber ultimately never followed Busta into the club.

While the story of his fight with his partner was pretty tragic and concerning, for most people, it was Busta’s involvement that truly stood out. 

The comments section was flooded with fans sharing their opinions. 

Resurfaced Video Incriminating Busta

And in recent months there has been a renewed surge of attention on the video. 

And every commenter agrees why. 

Many have admitted that they came to watch the 4 year old video straight after seeing what Big Homie had said in his own interview. 

One fan wrote, “If they didn’t believe you 3 years ago, they believe you now.”

How could Busta have kept this side of him from the public for so long while being so open about it on the New York club scene. 

The fact is that there have always been a bunch of different stories about Busta for so long that there was no way we could ever hear all of them. 

The details about the scandal he was involved in in the early 2000s was shocking enough that everything before that might well have been forgotten.

Busta Rhymes Arrested 

The early 2000s saw Busta land himself in trouble on multiple occasions.

One of the first incidents to get public attention happened in August 2006.

Busta was arrested on charges of third degree harm.

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He was met by police officers shortly after his appearance at Heineken’s AmsterJam Festival on Randall’s Island.

It was reported at the time that Busta may have harmed a concertgoer that allegedly spit on his car.

And it was also reported in the New York Daily News that members of Busta’s entourage were also arrested.

The police apparently took the opportunity to question Busta for hours.

The Tragic Passing Of Busta Rhymes’ Former Bodyguard, Israel 

They were allegedly interested in finding out more about a devastating loss that Busta had suffered months earlier.

In February of that year, another bodyguard of Busta’s, Israel Izzy Ramirez, tragically lost his life.

He’d been shot during a star-studded video shoot for Busta’s hit single Touch It.

Israel had been a close friend to Busta for years.

However, after the incident, Busta was under scrutiny for allegedly refusing to cooperate with police investigations.

Police reports indicated the reason they suspected the shooting took place.

They claimed it was due to an argument between G-Unit rapper Tony Yayo and another group of men which led to a dangerous attack on set.

Both Busta and Tony reportedly agreed to speak to investigators shortly after the incident.

However, they later changed their minds and backed out of any meetings with the police.

Through a lawyer, Tony explained that it was not in his character to speak to the authorities.

Both rappers were later criticized by the then Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly for their decision.

Israel’s Sister-In-Law Took Shots At Busta

In an interview at the time, Israel’s sister-in-law also took aim at Busta for failing to cooperate.

She said that her whole family was still reeling from her brother’s passing.

She told the Post that she understood the so-called code of the streets.

But then she accused Busta and Tony of being afraid for themselves and their families.

When asked about how her family was coping, she said that they were destroyed.

And that they would never be complete again with an empty seat at the table for the holidays.

She went on to criticize Busta for giving her late brother shout-outs in performances and music videos.

She claimed that he didn’t care at all about Israel.

But she went even further in her attacks on Busta.

She accused him of using what happened to her brother as a publicity stunt.

While she thought it might be Busta’s way of showing he cared, it just made her angry.

And this would only be helped if Busta agreed to talk to the police.

Incriminating Tape Proves Busta Witnessed Attack 

It was also reported at the time that the police had a tape recording which proved that Busta witnessed the attack.

Sources claimed that the tape had a record of the argument that led to the incident.

A man on the tape, who the police suspected to be the attacker, could be heard cursing at Busta.

The police also believed that the man fled the scene with Tony.

But the case remains unsolved to this day.

But it sounds like another investigation into unreported parts of Busta’s past might just be getting started.

Did Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons Break Up?

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Doubt has started to spread about what’s really going on in the relationship between Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti

Online forums have recently been full of fans speculating about whether or not they might have secretly gone separate ways.

Fans Speculate Angela Simmons And Yo Gotti Broke Up

A few months ago, the apparent lack of communication and public sightings of the couple had fans fearing the worst. 

One fan posted that although they still followed each other, Angela and Gotti hadn’t actually been seen together in months. 

What’s more, the eagle-eyed fan had noticed that neither of the stars had even posted about the other since January this year. 

Rumor That Yo Gotti Dumped Angela 

But this is only the most recent incident of fans proposing theories about the couple splitting. 

A couple of months earlier, another shocking rumor was surfacing online. 

Fans of Angela were outraged to hear allegations that Gotti had dumped her.

According to the rumor, it was not an amicable split.

Gotti Demanded Angela To Return All Jewelry 

In fact, there were even claims that after breaking up with Angela, Gotti had demanded that she give back all the jewelry he’d bought her during their time together.

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MediaTakeOut reported that an inside source they claimed was typically reliable had told them that the rapper had made Angela give back thousands of dollars worth of gifts he’d given her. 

Was Angela Simmons Evicted From Her Apartment? 

They went on to state that the rumored break up could not have come at a worse time for Angela

It was reported to have come just a short time after she was evicted from her apartment in New Jersey. 

It had previously been claimed that Yo Gotti had “distanced himself” from Angela after TMZ reported that she was carrying an enormous debt related to overdue rent. 

TMZ claimed that Angela had left her penthouse apartment without paying her dues. 

In court documents obtained by the media outlet, a judge then ordered Angela to pay over $48,000 for alleged late fees for not paying her rent in late 2020. 

Yo Gotti And Angela Simmons’ Public Appearances Amid Breakup Rumors 

Despite all the challenges the couple has reportedly faced in the last year, they later seemed to be doing just fine. 

They were seen attending a Memphis Grizzlies game, and they also went to the Grammy Awards ceremony together shortly after Angela’s money woes were made public. 

Over Christmas, People reported that Yo Gotti had gifted Angela rare Hermes Birkin bags worth around $400,000. 

Despite the many reports of the couple being loved up, however, they’ve never been able to escape fan rumors of breaking up.

A couple of months ago, media outlet Baller Alert reported on some statements Angela made during an appearance on the Breakfast Club. 

Angela Simmons Feels Yo Gotti Is The One 

She was there to promote her Angela’s Cake vegan line, but the conversation soon moved on to her love life. 

And Angela made it clear just how seriously she was taking her relationship with Gotti.

At one point, she was asked by the hosts if she thought that Gotti was the one, and she didn’t hesitate in saying, “Yeah, for sure.”

Charlemagne tha God seized on the opportunity to find out more. 

The radio host asked her if she wanted to marry the Memphis rapper, and again, Angela knew her answer straight away. 

She said she definitely thought that they would get married, adding that she was too old to be playing games. 

However, so far, her boo has given no sign that he feels the same way, and many fans doubt he ever will.

Followers Expressed Concern For Angela Simmons And Yo Gotti’s Relationship

While Angela and Gotti have always gushed about their relationship, some of their followers have expressed their concerns for a while.

Last year, Atlanta Black Star shared some of the comments fans have left on social media after seeing the couple out together. 

They were spotted in Philadelphia attending a performance by Glorilla.

After pictures were circulated online, a lot of people thought the pair looked “awkward” together. 

Footage showed Gotti and Angela failing to sing along when fans started chanting Gotti’s famous Down in the DM hit.

What makes this even more peculiar was how important that song is to the story of their romance. 

One fan wrote online,” They always seem so awkward together like it’s the facial expressions for me.”

Others agreed, saying that the couple never seemed comfortable and just didn’t seem “into each other” at all.

Distractify even reported in October of last year that a gossip site had alleged that Gotti had started seeing someone else. 

Distractify then reported that neither Angela nor Gotti had responded to the rumors that their relationship was over.

With this couple, it’s always been so hard to know what’s real and what’s fake. 

How Yo Gotti Won Angela’s Heart 

The crazy story of how Gotti first won Angela over makes their up and down relationship even harder to understand.

This was because the rapper really went the extra mile to try and woo Angela.

In November last year, Hot News Hip Hop took a look back at the unusual approach the rapper took to getting Angela’s attention. 

The first hint at a potential romance between the pair came back in 2015. 

When Gotti released Down in the DM, he publicly declared his affection for Rev Run’s daughter.

He rapped the lyrics: “And I just followed Angela. Boy I got a crush on Angela Simmons.”

This honest statement of interest received plenty of attention, but Angela was not at that time interested in responding to Gotti’s rap about her.

It would be years before the two of them became a couple.

In the intervening years, Angela would experience tragedy after the loss of her one-time fiance, Sutton Tennyson, with whom she shared a son, in 2018. 

It would be another five years before Gotti and Angela’s names were linked again. 

Gotti rapped about her again on the song Save It For Me. 

When Yo Gotti And Angela Simmons Made Their Relationship Official 

And last year, he finally took his chance with her. 

Angela and Gotti decided to start the year 2023 with the announcement that they were in a relationship

They both took to Instagram to share pictures of each other along with captions declaring what Hot News Hip Hop described as “a declaration of love and mutual admiration.”

Angela shared a series of shots from an elegant photoshoot with Gotti. 

In the caption, she wrote: “You are all I need and more”, followed by a love heart emoji.

She later posted another photo from inside a luxury car, showing her being poured a glass of champagne by her new partner.  

Since going official on social media, the couple have continued to share public displays of their feelings for each other. 

How Gotti Expressed His Love For Angela 

Gotti has repeatedly been reported to express his love for Angela in other dramatic ways. 

For her 36th birthday, he reportedly arranged a collection of expensive and stylish gifts for his partner. 

These included bouquets of flowers, black Chanel boxes, and white candles.

And there was even a saxophone player performing for Angela. 

The scene also included tribal dancers and took place on a beach. 

The footage, shared on Instagram, showed Angela getting emotional as Gotti revealed what he’d done for her. 

Angela then took to Instagram herself, writing in her Stories that she had been touched by the gesture and calling Gotti her “best gift”.

But according to fans, it’s been a long time since anyone’s seen either Angela or Gotti share such a loved up post about each other.

Could they just be taking a break from social media?

Or are they taking an even longer break from each other?

Irv Gotti Suffers Stroke

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A couple of weeks ago, hip hop fans were shocked to hear reports that music producer Irv Gotti had suffered a serious health scare.

TMZ first shared the worrying news that Irv had suffered a stroke. 

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The outlet was reporting on claims made by another hip hop legend, Wack100, who was speaking on a podcast in late August. 

Talent Manager And Others Speak Out About Irv Gotti’s Health 

The talent manager said that he had been talking to someone at a stroke recovery center about Irv’s health, before going on to explain what had happened to the producer.

It wasn’t long before the media started searching for further explanations.

A rep for Irv told TMZ that the Murder Inc. founder had been struggling with diabetes for years. 

They went on to say that his illness had caused him to have what they said was a “minor” stroke.

But what was most shocking about this story was that the rep stated that it actually happened over six months ago. 

The news had been kept quiet for a long time to let Irv recover in privacy. 

The rep revealed that since then, Irv has made some vital steps to improving his physical wellbeing.

They reported that he had started changing his diet to eat more healthily, and had thankfully made a full recovery.

The rep also denied that Irv was at a rehab facility, saying instead that the producer was enjoying life at home with his family.

Wack100 Asked Listeners To ‘Pray For Irv’

But according to Wack100, Irv’s health scare had taken a heavy toll on his body.

In his podcast experience, Wack100 went on to share more details about Irv’s recovery. 

He claimed that he had received images of Irv which showed him walking with a cane outside a recovery center. 

He also said that Irv had lost a lot of weight, before asking listeners to “pray for Irv.”

Irv Gotti Opens Up About His Health Problems  

Although fans were shocked that news only surfaced about his stroke months later, Irv has in the past been open about his health problems.

He talked about his struggles on his now infamous appearance on the Drink Champs podcast last year.

In particular, Irv opened up about his diabetes, admitting that he probably wasn’t doing all he could to protect himself.

Irv revealed that he didn’t take his insulin consistently, and added that at the time he was struggling to follow his doctor’s diet advice. 

Although Irv talked pretty openly about what he was going through, a lot of fans didn’t seem to remember anything about his health. 

Irv’s Outrageous Claim About Dating Ashanti While Married 

This was probably a lot to do with some of the more shocking and attention-grabbing things Irv said during that podcast appearance.

He made an outrageous claim about dating singer Ashanti while they were both in relationships.

Irv claimed that he had an affair with Ashanti over 20 years ago.

He also said that he was married to his first wife, Debbie Lorenzo, at the time of the alleged affair.

And he went on to admit that Ashanti had already gotten into a relationship with rap star Nelly at the time.

He said that he and Ashanti were together “every day” that she wasn’t with Nelly.

And that he actually came up with Ashanti’s 2002 hit song “Happy” after they shared an evening together.

Irv went on to discuss what their relationship was like these days.

And he said that they “didn’t see eye to eye” anymore.

Ashanti Said Irv Flat-Out Lied 

Immediately after Irv shared these revelations, Ashanti came out with a very different story.

In conversation with Angie Martinez on her IRL podcast, she quickly shut down any talk of Irv ever being her boyfriend.

She repeatedly stated that that was never the case and said that Irv just flat-out lied about so many things.

She said that Irv had several girlfriends while separating from Debbie, but she was never one of them.

She went on to add that Irv was “salty” when he found out about her dating Nelly.

Ashanti Claimed Irv Gotti Attempted To Block Her Career 

And then she made some huge claims of her own.

Ashanti recalled Irv reacting to the news about her and Nelly by attempting to block her career from progressing.

Allegedly, he actually told people not to record with her and stopped her from coming to the studio.

Irv signed Ashanti to his record label in 2001.

The label went on to reach its peak between 2001 and 2003.

In 2009, Ashanti was released from her contract to make music independently.

Irv Said Ashanti ‘Cut Him Deep’ 

At one point on the Drink Champs podcast, Irv opened up about how he felt when he was told she was leaving his label.

According to Irv, Ashanti told him that she didn’t want to do it anymore.

Which Irv said “cut him deep,” as he believed he was the one that first gave Ashanti a chance.

It might have been that the federal charges the label was facing at the time scared Ashanti into leaving.

It’s not known what Ashanti and Irv’s relationship is like these days. 

Some fans might wonder whether Irv’s recent health issues might make Ashanti want to reconnect with him.

Irv Gotti’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit 

However, there are other reasons Ashanti and others might want to keep some distance from Irv right now. 

These are to do with hugely concerning recent allegations that have been made about the label head. 

Two months ago, it was reported that Irv had been accused of SA, and was facing a lawsuit.

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His accuser is a woman who said that she had dated Irv for two years.

In court documents obtained by TMZ, the unnamed woman claimed that she had met Irv through a mutual friend.

They allegedly first crossed paths at a poker tournament in the summer of 2020.

She went on to allege that Irv had quickly taken her on an exotic trip to Saint Martin. 

But soon after they arrived, things allegedly got dark.

The woman claimed that after they got to the island, Irv threatened to send her home if she didn’t give him what he wanted. 

She went on to say that she eventually complied, explaining that she did so due to his power and influence in the music world.

She allegedly continued to date Irv into January 2022. 

Woman Who Irv Gotti Assaulted Led To Her Being In Psych Ward 

At this time, the woman made another shocking accusation.

She claimed that Irv flew her out to see him in Miami, where they stayed at the Four Seasons hotel. 

The woman alleged that Irv again assaulted her in an elevator. 

She claimed that their relationship ended the following summer after Irv flew her out to Atlanta where he allegedly did the same in an Uber, according to the woman.

It was also claimed that Irv had made a series of insulting comments about the woman on social media.

Her experience allegedly led to the woman being admitted for treatment in a psych ward, and she also claimed that she had become afraid to leave her home.

50 Cent Said Irv Gotti ‘Doesn’t Have The Funds’ To Deal With The Lawsuit

It’s not yet known how the lawsuit has played out. 

But according to Irv’s longtime antagonist 50 Cent, the music mogul “doesn’t have the funds” to deal with the suit.

While Irv’s team have now confirmed that his health has improved, they did not respond to recent requests for comment on the accusations.

With everything that’s been going on with Irv lately, it looks unlikely that he’ll be making public appearances in the immediate future.

Property Brothers Face Lawsuit

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You might think that having The Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, come over and carry out some renovation work on your house would be a good thing. Well, HGTV thought it was a good idea until they met a couple called the Kings.

Paul and Mindy King are a Las Vegas couple that participated in the reality show in 2019. For many reasons other than being thrilled by the TV show’s renovation, the couple filed a lawsuit in 2021.

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The Kings didn’t file against the property brothers personally. It was filed against Cineflix, the show’s production company, and the local contractor they used for the renovation, Villa Construction. The Kings claimed they had given both companies plenty of time to correct issues and now had no option other than to take legal action.

The Kings, who contributed over $193,000 to the renovation of their home, alleged the work they received was sub-standard. They claimed the renovation was not up to code, citing exposed wiring, poorly hung doors and a badly installed backsplash. 

The Other Side of the Story

Cineflix issued a statement. While they recognized that there had been issues, as the Kings described, what happened next differed from the story the Kings presented. Todd Christensen, president of Villa Construction backed up the production company’s version of events.

There had been issues, he confirmed, but only a few. A punch list, as he described it, of identified issues picked up on by the Nevada State Contractors Board (NSCB). Although the list was started, it couldn’t be completed because the Kings denied the construction company access to the property. After several attempts, the NSBC closed the case file.

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However, Mindy King made a complaint against Villa Construction with the Contractors Board, alleging they had left her property with 90 unresolved issues. The Board considered her claim, found 10 of the issues warranted action, and sent a Notice to Correct to Villa Construction. Once again, the contractor was denied access and the Board closed the case again.

The Scott brothers were never part of the lawsuit, although their lawyers did issue a statement suggesting the Kings were using negative publicity to secure a better settlement.

Broader Implications for Reality TV Home Renovations

Obviously, the lawsuit raises important questions about the responsibilities of reality shows and their accountability. In this case, homeowners are perhaps a little naïve to expect high-quality workmanship in a rapid TV-land turnaround. The lawsuit suggests that the result the viewer sees is better than what the homeowner actually gets.

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This case also underscores the complexity of these projects. The tight scheduling means the involvement of multiple parties, with many onsite at once. It makes determining responsibility difficult and resolving issues challenging.

It’s September 2024, and the lawsuit is ongoing with a jury trial set for October. However, there could be a considerable shift in the case’s dynamics because the Kings are said to be considering adding Drew and Jonathan Scott to the lawsuit.

Morgan Wallen Faces Jail Time

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On September 16th, Whiskey Riff reported that Morgan Wallen is preparing to face the music – but we’re not talking about a newly scheduled concert date or another smash hit with Post Malone. Allegedly, Morgan believes he’ll face jail time for that insane chair-tossing incident this past April. Whiskey Riff quoted a source saying the “best scenario is a 30 to 60-day sentence.”

Whiskey Riff wrote, “Of course, everybody remembers” when the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department arrested Morgan. The arrest happened on April 7th, after Morgan allegedly tossed a chair from the rooftop of Chief’s bar on Broadway.

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If you haven’t caught the arrest on video, it’s definitely shocking. Sources who allegedly witnessed what happened that night claim that Morgan had been drinking heavily.

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Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time that Morgan’s alleged drinking problem has got him in trouble with the law. However, it’s the first time Morgan could get stuck in a jail cell for it.

The real truth is that the chair had the potential to become a lethal weapon as it crashed onto Honky Tonk Highway, one of the busiest tourist areas in Music City. Did you know that chair landed barely a few feet from where two MNPD officers were stationed? Morgan must feel grateful that this stunt didn’t end someone’s life.

Morgan’s Legal Team Hopes for a Plea Deal

Whiskey Riff confirmed that Morgan’s charges included “three counts of assault with a deadly weapon” and reckless endangerment. Two of those counts were because of the officers who stood directly near where that chair landed. The third charge was for “danger to the public.”

Additionally, Morgan got slapped with a “disorderly conduct” charge. On April 8th, He was “ultimately released on a $12,500 bond.”

Morgan was allowed to continue with his One Night At A Time tour after his arrest. Whiskey Riff reported that Morgan is due back in a Nashville courtroom on December 12th after his August court date got “postponed.” 

But according to Whiskey Riff, it’s “unlikely” that Morgan’s court case will ever get sent to trial. A source with inside knowledge told another media outlet that prosecutors will probably offer Morgan a “plea deal.” That’s why he’s “expecting” jail time. 

Whiskey Riff said they got the details from an article in Life & Style published on September 15th. An “inside source” is quoted in this article as stating that Morgan’s attorneys are still “trying to negotiate a plea deal” with “probation.”

Whoever this inside source is, they allegedly told Life & Style that a plea deal with nothing but probation is “not… likely to happen.” The source is even quoted as saying, “It’s looking bleak at this point” for Morgan.

Morgan Is Scared to Go to Prison

Life & Style referred to Morgan as country music’s “bad boy.” The outlet claimed that he’s “putting on a brave face as he tours the globe.” Still, their source alleged that Morgan is freaking out about “heading to prison” and having to do what they called “hard time!”

The Life & Style article put a dramatic spin on Morgan’s situation, claiming that their “insider” told them Morgan faces “up to six years in prison” if he’s convicted on all three counts of “felony reckless endangerment.”

Morgan’s legal team seems to be working overtime to make his life as comfortable as possible. Meanwhile, he is playing this waiting game before receiving a formal sentence.

According to Life & Style, Morgan’s lawyers “succeeded in moving his August 15th court hearing” to December 2024, and that’s why he continued touring. However, Morgan did manage to disappoint fans at least once during his concert tour in the summer of 2024. 

Life & Style’s source alleged that Morgan is “rattled” by the idea of going to jail. However, he allegedly “sees the writing on the wall.” The source also thinks that Nashville prosecutors won’t let Morgan “skate away” without at least a short prison sentence because the public might suspect that Morgan got away with a dangerous stunt with “his celebrity status.”

Morgan May Be Following in Jelly Roll’s Footsteps

Whether or not Morgan receives jail time for his bad actions, there’s another side to this story. It could affect Morgan’s career for far longer than he’ll ever spend in prison for tossing that chair.

Whiskey Riff reported that the other issue is “whether prosecutors are willing to let Morgan plead guilty to reduced charges.” Remember we mentioned that Morgan faces felony charges? That’s a huge deal, and here’s why.

Life & Style’s source explained that Morgan will have a tough time getting “work visas to tour internationally” if he has felony convictions on his permanent record. Another country superstar knows all about that, and he is Morgan’s buddy who toured with him this past summer. That guy is Jelly Roll. 

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Jelly Roll has spoken openly about his criminal record. As Taste of Country reported in May 2023, Jelly Roll admitted the shocking truth to Joe Rogan about how his felony convictions had impacted his life for at least two decades.

Taste of Country confirmed that Jelly Roll spent “much of the period between the ages of 14-25 behind bars.” Jelly Roll told Joe he regretted his convictions “every day of my life.” 

Jelly Roll was considered a “violent offender” when he was first convicted as a teenager. Tennessee has a “zero-forgiveness policy” for those offenders. 

Morgan Recently Disappointed His Fans

We all know that Jelly Roll turned his life around completely. Did you know that Jelly Roll also saved the day for Morgan this past July?

On July 14th, Fox News reported that Morgan “postponed three shows just hours before he was supposed to hit the stage” in Tampa, Florida. Whether or not Morgan’s excuse was the real truth, his disappointed fans let him have it in the Sunshine State.

WFLA News Channel 8 talked to a young woman named Samantha, who had flown in “just hours before from Ohio with her infant and fiancé.” Samantha said that the flight was “hectic” with a baby. Imagine her shock to arrive in Tampa and find out that Morgan had canceled his show.

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Samantha had every reason to be furious, but the truth is, she sounded heartbroken when she got interviewed by WFLA. Samantha confessed that it felt “crazy” to go all that way and have Morgan cancel his show.

She added, “I wanted to puke. It’s so sad.”

Samantha’s cousin Christina was supposed to go to Morgan’s concert with her. Christina told WFLA she’d spent “months saving money for the tickets.”

Sadly, this was supposed to be her birthday celebration. Christina didn’t seem to buy Morgan’s excuse when she said, “If he really doesn’t feel well, that’s fine, but man, you can’t wait two hours before the concert to tell people.”

Jelly Roll Saved the Show

Morgan told fans about his canceled shows in Tampa and Charlotte in a last-minute post on X. He claimed that he hated to “reschedule shows,” but insisted that he was “sick” during his first show in Tampa and “woke up feeling way worse” on Friday.

Morgan also believed he wouldn’t give fans “anywhere near 100%” if he stuck to his concert schedule. Fox News reported that Morgan “informed fans” that his rescheduled tour dates are now October 4th in Tampa and October 18 and 19th in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

However, shortly after Morgan posted his letdown message on social media, Jelly Roll stepped in to help Tampa concertgoers in the biggest way possible. Fox confirmed that Jelly Roll was one of Morgan’s opening acts on the concert tour. Jelly Roll jumped on social media and informed fans and followers that he was “working hard’ on an alternate show for the Friday night.

Jelly Roll posted the sweetest message on X. “Dear Tampa, I am working hard to put together something for y’all somewhere tonight – stay tuned.”

Fox reported that Jelly Roll later posted an unbelievable message to fans. He’d arranged a 7 p.m. show at the Dallas Bull Club in Tampa.

Jelly Roll wrote that anyone who had a ticket to Morgan’s canceled show could get into Jelly’s show at Dallas Bull “for free.” Jelly also had to admit that it was “FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE,” and not every fan was able to get into the much smaller venue.

Whiskey Riff has the last word about Morgan’s fate. They reported that Morgan’s attorneys might be able to “work out a deal by December,” and if so, Morgan might be pleading guilty the next time he appears in a courtroom.

Tyrese Gibson Arrested for Unpaid Child Support

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Rapper and actor Tyrese Gibson found himself on the wrong side of the law when a Georgia judge held him in contempt in connection to child support backpay. The Fast and Furious actor was ordered to be jailed on Monday.

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USA Today reported that the decision came during the third motion for contempt hearing by Gibson’s ex-wife, Samantha Lee. Not only did the incident catch the attention of legal and entertainment circles, but it sparked discussion about the complexities of celebrity obligations, family law, and issues parents face when dealing with the child support system.

Gibson Pays Child Support for Both of His Daughters

Gibson, 45, and his ex-wife Samantha Lee married in early 2017 and have a 5-year-old daughter. The couple got divorced in 2020.

Before Samantha, Tyrese married Norma Mitchell, but they divorced in 2009. He also has an older daughter with Norma.

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Court papers show that Tyrese has been paying child support for both daughters, even before being legally mandated to do so. He was paying $10,000/month to his older daughter, so the judge ordered the same amount for his younger daughter.

As per Georgia law, there are stiff penalties for parents who fail to pay legally mandated child support. This may include jail time, revocation of business license, wage garnishment, denial or suspension of driver’s license, and the offsetting of state and federal income tax refunds.

Gibson Described the Experience as Traumatic

Gibson was ordered to pay $73,500 to Fulton County to be released. Initially, the actor said he was arrested, but there was no information about when he was taken into custody.

He addressed the arrest on his Instagram Stories, writing, “Getting arrested wasn’t fun as a matter of fact it was very traumatic… One would ask why does this judge Kevin M. Farmer HATE me so much?”  

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Later, he clarified that he was only detained for a couple of hours. However, he still described the experience to be extremely traumatic. 

“I was detained, not arrested, for less than two hours and released immediately after the great work of my attorney, Tanya Mitchell Graham’s Notice of Intent to Appeal was filed into the Clerk’s Office minutes after the Judge’s ruling.”

Gibson Addressed the Broader Implications of His Case

The “Sweet Lady” singer has been quite vocal about his perspective on the whole situation. He didn’t hold back from questioning the judge’s motives and pointing out issues related to the family court system.

He expressed his heartfelt sympathy for parents dealing with the complexities involved in the family court system without enough financial resources. Gibson explained that it is extremely discouraging to see how present fathers often end up facing penalties instead of support. He identified Black and Brown communities to be the ones most affected by the whole legal system.

In Gibson’s case, his attorneys played it well and presented several arguments in his defense. He was released from custody after his attorney filed an appeal, and argued that though an arbitrator maintained his premarital agreement, they wrongly dismissed the part related to attorney fees.

Lee, his ex-wife, is still seeking $7,500. Fortunately, argument greatly helped the actor buy some time and saved him from paying back child support before being released.

What Collin Gosselin Exposed About Kate

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Jon and Kate Plus Eight debuted on TLC over 15 years ago. Fans tuned in by the millions to watch how two parents managed to wrangle eight children.

The show has been off the air for about seven years now, but the household drama continues. Collin Gosselin recently spoke out in an interview and spilled the tea on his mom Kate. 

Collin Gosselin, one of the sextuplets, recently alleged that Kate abused him when he was younger. In an interview with The Sun, Collin said Kate treated him differently than his siblings. Despite growing up with seven siblings, Collin described his life as “isolated and alone.”

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Things were much worse than hurt feelings. He claimed that Kate zip-tied his hands and feet. Additionally, she had a special room in the basement that she would lock him in for long periods. 

Collin has no known mental health problems, but Kate had him admitted to an inpatient psychiatric facility. According to The US Sun, Kate previously claimed Collin was “troubled” and violent, but medical evaluations do not back that up. 

The saddest part of the interview is when Collin pulls out a drawing he made in crayon, begging for his dad to come save him from the mental health facility. It was a strange depiction that really showed how desperate he was to get out of that place. 

Collin’s Father Supports His Allegations

Jon also backed up Collin’s statements by confirming that Kate abused Collin after the divorce. Unfortunately, he did not have custody of the children at the time, so there was little he could do. 

It is not clear why Kate decided to treat Collin differently. He says that he was around eight years old when she really began treating him differently, going to the extent of keeping him locked in the basement with a camera on him. 

Jon even confirmed with the new owners of the house that the basement room is still there. According to Jon, he spoke to the owners and they questioned him about the room having a lock on the outside. He says he had no idea about the room that Kate added until he got custody of his daughter Hannah. 

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Jon even said there were nine times that the abuse was reported, but no one ever followed up. He received a letter from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services that said the accusations of abuse were “unfounded.”

Even if Collin did have violent outbursts or was “troubled” Kate’s abuse is inexcusable. It is possible that Kate was manifesting her frustrations with Jon and taking them out on Collin. 

Kate’s Lawyer Released a Statement

After the bombshell interview, People Magazine reported that Kate put out a statement via her lawyer. In it, the attorney declined to comment about the “isolation.” It went on to say that statements often get taken out of context, so she would simply not be responding. 

The lawyer also said “The record speaks for itself,” which is a strange thing to say in this situation. Parenting eight children is certainly difficult, especially as a single parent. However, there is nothing a child can do that would justify Kate doing the things Collin claims. 

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Fortunately, he managed to get away from his mother’s drama and, now, lives with Jon. Collin was on a positive track but was discharged from the Marines when they discovered he was previously in a mental institution, according to People

While Collin is trying to appeal his discharge, he blames his mom for putting him in this situation. Hopefully, Collin manages to get past the tragedies from his childhood, as it looks like he really wants to make a positive impact on the world. 

What Happened to Chip Gaines

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Chip and Joanna Gaines were the stars of “Fixer Upper,” a popular HGTV home renovation show in Waco, Texas. The show ran for five seasons from 2013 to 2018. Chip Gaines became a household name in the industry, but what happened to him after the show ended?

Despite the show being incredibly popular, “Fixer Upper” only aired for a few seasons. In late September 2017, Vox reported that Chip and Joanna announced that the fifth season would be their last. The couple listed their reasons for ending the show, including needing to rest and pay more attention to their family.

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However, Yahoo Entertainment reported that they weren’t off of TV for long at all. Instead of appearing on HGTV again, the duo announced that they would be returning to TV on their own channel. Magnolia Network officially launched in 2022, with Chip and Joanna starring in several shows in the last few years, including “Fixer Upper: The Hotel” and “Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse.”

Destination Waco serves as a reference for tourists visiting Waco, Texas. They shared that the couple also have several businesses in the area, including a coffee shop, a seed and supply store, a baking company, a shopping center, and others.

Chip and Joanna Were Fined by the EPA

Off the television and outside of their business, Chip Gaines has experienced some troubling times throughout his long career. US Weekly reported that Chip has been through a number of scandals that many fans may not know even happened.

First of all, he was sued by two former business partners. They alleged that he persuaded them to sell their interest in his company (Magnolia Realty) just before “Fixer Upper” premiered for only $2,500 each.

According to them, he didn’t say that the show would be broadcast on HGTV across the USA. He also failed to mention that the Magnolia brand would be frequently talked about and featured in the show. Many years later, Chip settled with the former partners out of court.

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Chip and his wife also landed in hot water with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) a few years ago. According to the EPA, they broke the Renovating, Remodeling, and Painting Rule (RRP Rule) on the show, when they didn’t take the proper steps to minimize lead exposure when working on older homes.

They were forced to pay a $40,000 fine for the infraction. In addition to that, they also donated funds to help decrease lead paint hazards in Waco homes and created content to educate others about the dangers of lead exposure.

Since “Fixer Upper” became a major success, it’s had a noticeable impact on the real estate and tourist markets in Waco. Home prices in the city have gotten more expensive, property taxes have risen, and there is much more tourism and a greater desire for short-term rentals there as well. All of this has pushed some people out of Waco, as they can no longer afford to live there.

What’s Wrong with Rachael Ray?

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People have been freaking out over Rachael’s rumored health problems, ever since she posted a video talking about her late friend Tony Bennett. Is she having a health crisis? Here’s the scoop.

When Rachael posted a video on Instagram about spending time with her friend Tony and preparing a meal for him, she probably wasn’t prepared to face an avalanche of concerned comments. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what ended up happening.

TMZ reported that Rachael noticeably slurred her words a bit in the video as she described an incident at dinner with Tony where he slipped and almost hurt himself due to her floor being over-polished. This prompted loads of worried fans to chime in on what they thought might be happening with her health.

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People speculated about things that could be going on with her, including a mini-stroke or early Bell’s Palsy symptoms. Delish quoted one commenter’s post.

“Part of her mouth seems sinking. When was this???? I haven’t seen her this makes me so sad.”

Comments alleged to be coming from professionals in the medical industry claimed her appearance and speech patterns were giving strong stroke vibes and that she should get to the ER ASAP. However, no one’s really sure if anything is actually going on with Rachael’s health right now.

Fans Speculated About Rachael’s Health 

According to TMZ, the only public comment on the matter that has been issued by Rachael’s team was a quick statement that they had no comment on it at all. Obviously, that hasn’t been particularly reassuring for any of her fans though.

Commenters let loose a torrent of wildly speculative takes on Rachael’s potential issues as they attempted to explain why she was slurring her words. 

According to TV Insider, one commenter argued against the suggestion that Rachael could be an alcoholic. Instead, they posited that she could be dealing with some kind of condition that requires steroids to treat. They added that steroids would explain why she looks somewhat “puffy” in the video.

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TV Insider also reported one commenter’s post being, “Oh my goodness, I love @rachaelray, but she looks like she has Cushing’s Disease. I am a survivor of Cushing’s Syndrome and the disease is brutal.”

According to Delish, Rachael has actually dealt with these kinds of comments and crazy conclusions before. Back some 15 or so years ago, fans were convinced she had throat cancer. The truth ended up being far less serious and she was simply having a minor surgery done instead.

Her rep released a statement clarifying that she definitely did not have throat cancer at the time. Unfortunately, given her team’s relative silence this time, people have piled rumors on top of guesses. Everyone is a bit more worried about Rachael’s current health status.

What happened with Tony?

Rachael’s story about her dinner party with Tony sounded like a slapstick scene in a comedy. In reality, it was understandably a stressful moment for her as it happened in real life.

According to TV Insider, she stated that Tony’s chair had slid out from under him when she had tried to help him sit down. This led to Tony hitting his head on the counter and falling on the floor.

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TV Insider quoted Rachael saying, “I thought I killed Tony Bennett. I thought I killed him, literally.”

Rachael also pointed out that Tony’s wife reassured her of the fact that he’d be alright and that she hadn’t, in fact, killed him by accident. Apparently, he did manage to get back up and enjoy the entire meal.

The Sad Truth About Angela Simmons and Yo Gotti

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Everyone thought that things were perfect in the relationship between Yo Gotti and Angela Simmons. Unfortunately, the truth about their situation will be sad news for Angela and her fans.

A couple of months ago, media outlet Baller Alert reported on some statements Angela made during an appearance on the Breakfast Club. She was there to promote her Angela’s Cake vegan line, but the conversation soon moved on to her love life. 

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Angela made it clear just how seriously she was taking her relationship with Gotti. At one point, the hosts asked her if she thought that Gotti was the one. She didn’t hesitate in saying, “Yeah, for sure.”

Charlemagne tha God seized on the opportunity to find out more. The radio host asked her if she wanted to marry the Memphis rapper. Again, Angela knew her answer straight away. 

She said she definitely thought that they would get married, adding that she was too old to be playing games. However, so far, her boo has given no sign that he feels the same way, and many fans doubt he ever will.

Angela and Yo Gotti’s Relationship Garnered a Lot of Attention

While Angela and Gotti have always gushed about their relationship, their followers have expressed their concerns for a while. Last year, Atlanta Black Star shared some of the comments fans have left on social media after seeing the couple out together. They were spotted in Philadelphia attending a performance by Glorilla.

After pictures were circulated online, a lot of people thought the pair looked “awkward” together. Footage showed Gotti and Angela failing to sing along when fans started chanting Gotti’s famous Down in the DM hit.

What makes this even more peculiar is how important that song is to the story of their romance. One fan wrote online,” They always seem so awkward together like it’s the facial expressions for me.” Others agreed, saying that the couple never seemed comfortable and just didn’t seem “into each other” at all.

It’s normal for fans to over-analyze relationships between celebrities, but the crazy story of how Gotti first wooed Angela makes it so surprising for fans to see them looking less than besotted with each other. The beginnings of their relationship were the subject of a lot of media attention. 

In November last year, Hot News Hip Hop took a look back at the unusual approach the rapper took to getting Angela’s attention. The first hint at a potential romance between the pair came in 2015. 

When Gotti released Down in the DM, he publicly declared his affection for Rev Run’s daughter. He rapped the lyrics: “And I just followed Angela. Boy I got a crush on Angela Simmons.”

This honest statement of interest received plenty of attention, but Angela was not interested in responding to Gotti’s rap about her. It would be years before the two of them became a couple.

The Couple Have Openly Displayed Their Love

In the intervening years, Angela would experience tragedy, after the loss of her one-time fiance, Sutton Tennyson, with whom she shared a son, in 2018. It would be another five years before Gotti and Angela’s names were linked again. 

Gotti rapped about her again on the song Save It For Me. Last year, he finally took his chance with her. 

Angela and Gotti decided to start the year 2023 with the announcement that they were in a relationship. They both took to Instagram to share pictures of each other along with captions declaring what Hot News Hip Hop described as “a declaration of love and mutual admiration.”

Angela shared a series of shots from an elegant photoshoot with Gotti. In the caption, she wrote: “You are all I need and more,” followed by a love heart emoji. She later posted another photo from inside a luxury car, showing her being poured a glass of champagne by her new partner.  

Since going official on social media, the couple have continued to share public displays of their feelings for each other. Gotti has repeatedly been reported to express his love for Angela in other dramatic ways. 

For her 36th birthday, he reportedly arranged a collection of expensive and stylish gifts for his partner. These included bouquets of flowers, black Chanel boxes, and white candles.

There was even a saxophone player performing for Angela. The scene also included tribal dancers on the beach. 

The footage, shared on Instagram, showed Angela getting emotional as Gotti revealed what he’d done for her. Angela then took to Instagram herself, writing in her Stories that she had been touched by the gesture and calling Gotti her “best gift.”

Their Relationship May Be Coming to an End

A few months later, Gotti used his music again to celebrate his relationship with Angela. People Magazine reported that the video for his new song, The One, showcased moments from the couple’s new life together.

The 42-year-old rapped about his girlfriend in the “PDA-filled music video” starring both the rapper and Angela. The video was filmed during a trip to Greece and Dubai, and it featured clips of the couple kissing and driving around in a Rolls Royce. 

Gotti’s lyrics matched the video. He rapped things like, “You give me butterflies in your stomach, like we still in middle school.”

Gotti even admitted on the track that he got “nervous vibes” when he missed Angela. Angela went on to appear in another of his videos, No Fake Love, which again mused on the pair’s loving relationship.

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After getting so spoiled for her own birthday, Angela decided to treat her partner. Hot News Hip Hop reported that she gifted Gotti a Tesla for his birthday. 

Although the couple were showing nothing but generosity and affection for each other online, their relationship also came into question following some rumors. Distractify reported in October of last year that a gossip site had alleged that Gotti had started seeing someone else. 

Distractify then reported that neither Angela nor Gotti had responded to the rumors that their relationship was over. Although they ultimately stayed together, fans have continued to have their doubts about them ever since. Angela’s recent statement about marriage hasn’t made anyone more confident that a wedding is really on the cards.

Angela Has Been Compared to Ashanti

The complicated relationship has drawn comparisons from some fans to the dynamic between recent newlyweds Nelly and Ashanti. Just like Angela, Ashanti has been known for years to have been desperate to finally get married. 

Even when news finally emerged that she had indeed tied the knot with Nelly, many fans questioned if this was really what they both wanted. Some thought that only Ashanti had been pushing for marriage, with Nelly long having a reputation for not being husband material. For many, this was only confirmed by his recent arrest shortly after the birth of the couple’s child. 

Others, however, have started thinking that the marriage was actually Nelly’s idea. Their theory was that it wasn’t for romantic reasons. Instead, they believed Nelly finally agreed to marry Ashanti to distract the public from the many scandals that had rocked the rapper’s image in recent years. 

This is what has led to some making a connection between Nelly and Gotti. When Gotti first expressed his feelings for Angela in his songs, it had a big impact on his exposure to the public.

Could it be that he has only continued a relationship with her for a bigger spotlight? Given Angela’s recent statements, her fans will be desperate for this not to be the case. Only time will tell whether or not Angela gets her wish and marries Gotti.