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50 Cent’s Diddy Doc Gets Three Emmy Nominations

The four-part series, executive produced by Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and directed by Alex Stapleton, earned a nod for best documentary or nonfiction series. Stapleton also received a directing nomination, while the production was recognized for picture editing.

Tay Keith’s Massive Estate After Death

Music producer Tay Keith left behind a massive estate including a car collection and a home in Tennessee. Court docs reveal his family member was appointed administrator of his estate. The estate includes substantial assets, bank accounts, a Mercedes-Maybach and Lambo, 50% interest in a Memphis home, interest in Shadow Tequila, a 50% interest in an engineering studio, music publishing interests, his music catalog, trademark and royalties.

50 Cent Jokes About Diddy’s Solitary Confinement

50 Cent couldn't resist the chance to take a shot at Diddy over his nemesis' violent prison brawl, joking about Puffy's new surroundings in solitary confinement. 50 was performing at LIV Beach in Las Vegas on Saturday when he breathed new life into his longstanding beef with Diddy. Fif thanked the crowd for showing up, telling them you could've been anywhere, you picked being here. Thank you. You coulda been in Fort Dix with Puffy in the box.

YG With Knife During Drakeo Ruler Fatal Brawl

A security guard for Drakeo the Ruler who says he was working for the rapper in late 2021 alleges he saw YG with a knife during the brawl that took Drakeo's life. In a deposition from March 19, 2025, Alrick Cooper III claimed YG was front and center during the fight. Cooper says YG was one of three men carrying what appeared to be short, improvised knives.

Drake’s Summer of Living Large

Drake is living very large this summer surrounded by superstar athletes, towering accolades and enough busty women to make his victory lap seriously top-heavy. The rapper uploaded an Instagram carousel from his second annual NOCTA Manor retreat where he invited a who's who to take over a New Jersey mansion. In one snap, Drake is suited up in matching gray sweats with Sexyy Red, Kevin Durant, Central Cee and Devin Booker. In another, Drizzy stands beneath massive banners celebrating his Billboard accolades.

YG’s VERZUZ Battle With The Game After Police Stop

YG's run-in with law enforcement isn't pumping the brakes on his highly anticipated VERZUZ battle with The Game. Sources close to VERZUZ tell TMZ Thursday night's event will continue as planned. YG is set to face fellow Compton rapper The Game in their Compton Forever VERZUZ battle, scheduled to kick off at 6:30 PM PT. The confirmation comes after YG was detained during a SWAT response at a property connected to him in Burbank early Thursday morning.

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50 Cent’s Headcrack Dice Game Hits Las Vegas

50 Cent is launching a new live table game called Headcrack inspired by the legendary New York street dice game Cee-lo. He's partnering with gaming company TCSJOHNHUXLEY to create a casino version. The game debuts at G2E Las Vegas 2026 in September. It keeps the basic elements of Cee-lo while adding dealers, betting structures, and casino technology. The ultimate roll is 4-5-6, which causes the table to erupt with "Headcrack!"