Clayton Howard is asking a judge not to treat his harsh TikTok remarks about Cassie Ventura as a threat. The former male escort, now a law student, filed a declaration insisting he never intended to frighten or intimidate the singer.

Russell Simmons addressed speculation about his name appearing in the Epstein files, dismissing rumors of any close connection to the convicted sex offender and explaining that mentions were related to a Ugandan model and a conversation involving Deepak Chopra.

Kim Kardashian's SKIMS brand is distancing itself from a cocaine smuggling case after a truck carrying the company's products was connected to a convicted drug trafficker in England. Authorities said Polish national Jakub Jan Konkel was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine, with the drugs estimated to be worth nearly $9.4 million.

Big Meech is shutting down paternity rumors by agreeing to take a DNA test. A woman named Beyla Richard-Flenory filed a paternity case in Florida claiming Meech is her biological father and seeking acknowledgment and closure rather than money. Meech's attorney denies any connection, but both parties have agreed to the test.

Max B isn’t trying to get his name mixed up in any drama. He’s been quick to shut down any negative rumors attached to his name, including one claiming he and his crew jumped fellow rapper Ja Rule. Max made it clear there’s no issue as he has nothing but love for Ja Rule.