Juicy J-Backed Water Bottle Company Sells For $525M

Juicy J will likely be able to afford whatever he wants this Christmas after a hydration company he invested was recently acquired for $525 million. According to a Bevnet press release, Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) bought CORE Nutrition — owner of CORE Hydration — late last month after beginning negotiations in September.

The Three 6 Mafia vet celebrated the news on Instagram, writing: “The best investment i made in my life.”

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The best investment i made in my life ??????????

A post shared by Juicy J (@juicyj) on Nov 28, 2018 at 9:56pm PST

Wholesale sales for CORE were between $70 and $80 million, while retail sales were close to $200 million. KDP expects to reel in $90 million in tax benefits as part of the deal.

“KDP has been an outstanding partner for CORE and I am certain that, under its ownership, CORE will continue to see tremendous long-term success,” founder Lance Collins said in a press release. “I am a strong supporter of the KDP strategy and business model and am looking forward to being a shareholder in the company.”

Juicy J invested roughly three years ago. Other investors included celebrities Katy Perry and Diplo.

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Kodak Black’s Sexual Assault Trial Scheduled For Next Year

Florence, SC – Kodak Black’s trial for an alleged sexual assault has been scheduled for next year. According to SC Now, Judge Thomas A. Russo held a hearing Thursday (December 6) where he set the Pompano Beach, Florida native’s trial date for sometime in April.

Russo, 12th Judicial Circuit Solicitor E.L. “Ed” Clements III, and Black’s attorneys, Beattie Ashmore and Robert E. Lee, will have a conference call to set a date once the schedule of terms of court is released.

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In April 2017, Kodak was indicted on a sexual assault charge that allegedly occurred at a Florence, South Carolina Comfort Inn Suites in February 2016. He was arrested 10 months later. A report from the Florence Country Sheriff’s Office explains Kodak is accused of getting physically aggressive with his accuser and forcing her to have sex with him.

According to the warrant — obtained by the Sun-Sentinel in 2016 — Black allegedly “forced the victim onto the bed in the room and then onto the floor of the room. He then removed her underwear and licked her vagina and then put his penis into the victim’s vagina.”


To convict the 21-year-old rapper, Clements’ office “must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that Black engaged in sexual battery while either using aggravated force, or that the woman was a victim of a crime like kidnapping or robbery, or that Black caused the woman to become mentally incapacitated by giving her a controlled substance.”

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Snoop Dogg Tells Oscars "Suck A Dick Or Die Tryin’" Over Kevin Hart’s Departure

Los Angeles, CA – After unceremoniously bowing out hosting the 2019 Oscars after several anti-gay tweets resurfaced, Kevin Hart has a least one famous supporter who’s willing to have his back publicly.

His Uncle Snoop Dogg.

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The OG took to his trusty Instagram podium to offer up an explicit public service announcement that truly let the world know how he felt.

“Hey Kev, don’t trip,” the Boss Dogg began while puffing on a gargantuan blunt. “That ain’t our kinda shit anyways,” he quipped, reinforcing the notion that Hart’s comedy should supersede any political correctness.

Snoop also suggested that Hart take on hosting the next BET or Soul Train Awards, because well, “they don’t care.”

This past week has been a whirlwind for the superstar comedian. On Tuesday (December 4), Hart joyously announced that he fulfilled a lifelong dream by getting to host the annual film shindig.

By December 5, that dream had severely deflated after a writer for the Guardian unearthed eight-year-old tweets where Hart made several gay jokes that not only came off as insensitive but also unfunny to many who read them.

On Thursday, (December 6), after dancing around a formal apology, Hart made the decision to step down from his look of a lifetime.

I know who I am so do the people closest to me. #LiveLoveLaugh

A post shared by Kevin Hart (@kevinhart4real) on Dec 6, 2018 at 7:31pm PST

“I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year’s Oscar’s….this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists,” he wrote on Twitter.

“I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past. I’m sorry that I hurt people.. I am evolving and want to continue to do so. My goal is to bring people together not tear us apart. Much love appreciation to the Academy. I hope we can meet again.”

Of course, none of this fazed Snoop, who finished his PSA with some choice words for not one but two prestigious entertainment hubs.

“Yo Kev, smoke a blunt,” Snoop continued. “Tell The Academy to suck a dick or die tryin’,” he exclaimed before closing with “fuck the Grammys, too.”

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Reggae Great Buju Banton Released From Prison After Serving 8 Years

McRae, GA – Grammy Award-winning aritst Buju Banton has reportedly been released from a U.S. prison roughly two months early. According to the Jamaica-Gleaner, the reggae luminary left the McRae Correctional Institution in McRae, Georgia on Friday (December 7) after serving eight years for possession of cocaine with intent to distribute.

The United States embassy hasn’t revealed when Buju will be transported back to Jamaica. In a statement, Buju laid out his post-prison plans.

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“Having survived, I want to share the good news and strength of my music,” Buju said. “I just want to continue making music, which I’ve devoted my life to. I look forward to the opportunity to say a personal thanks to my fans and everyone who supported me.”

Wanna Be Loved #bujureturns #LongWalkToFreedom #LWTF #reggae #reggaemusic

A post shared by Buju Banton (@bujuofficial) on Dec 6, 2018 at 4:04pm PST

Buju was arrested in 2009 and convicted in 2011 of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense and using a telephone to facilitate a drug trafficking offense, although the judge dropped a weapons charge.

He was initially sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.

Buju has collaborated with several Hip Hop artists during the course of his career. In 1999, he teamed up with Terror Squad on “Rudeboy Salute.” Four years prior to that, he was featured on 2Pac and The Notorious B.I.G’s posthumous collaborative cut, “Runnin’ (From The Police).”

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Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Girlfriend Fans Out With "69" Tattoo & Rainbow-Colored Hair

The Gram – As Tekashi 6ix9ine sits in a jail cell, his alleged girlfriend Jade has decided to pay tribute to the incarcerated rapper. On Friday (December 7), the Instagram figure posted two photos of herself rocking a “69” tattoo on her shoulder and rainbow-colored streaks through her hair.

“NO PRENUP WE #1 STOOPID,” she captioned the first photo.

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NO PRENUP WE #1 STOOPID??‼️

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Dec 7, 2018 at 2:54pm PST

In several of her Instagram Stories, she’s playing music from 6ix9ine’s now No. 1 album, Dummy Boy.

Unsurprisingly, the post blew up with comments — it even solicited one from Meek Mill who joked she was just seeking fame.

“Oh you clout chasing chasing? Y’all girls be crazy,” he wrote.

#meekmill chimes in on #tekashi69 tatting his name and changing her hair color to rainbow to hold him down.

A post shared by DJ Akademiks (@akadmiks) on Dec 7, 2018 at 5:48pm PST

50 Cent also offered his two cents — or 69 cents, if you will — and was more skeptical of her intentions.

“She was only with Danny for 5 days before the F.E.D.S. came,” he commented. “Is it LOVE or the clout? run charity walk LOL?”

#50cent skeptical of 69 girlfriend going all out for her man

A post shared by DJ Akademiks (@akadmiks) on Dec 7, 2018 at 5:35pm PST

Jade is the same woman 6ix9ine recently gifted with a $35,000 custom Rolex for her 22nd birthday — from behind bars. According to TMZ, 6ix9ine picked out the piece several weeks ago and customized it with 18k white and rose gold and 24 carats worth of VS diamonds.

6ix9ine is being held on multiple felony charges stemming from his alleged involvement with the Nine Trey Gangsta Bloods gang.

One thing’s clear, at least one person is out here rooting for him.

Check out Jade’s 6ix9ine-related posts below.

My mood right now ?? Hair ??‍♀️ @theb3autybox ?

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Dec 7, 2018 at 7:12pm PST

I missssss him ????

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Nov 28, 2018 at 9:46pm PST

ARE YOU DUMBB ???????? DUMMY BOY OUT NOW !!!! All platforms ??

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Nov 27, 2018 at 1:30pm PST

Minor set back for a MAJOR come back ? #dontsleep ??

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Nov 20, 2018 at 7:29pm PST

?? it’s #JADEWAY?

A post shared by Snap? So_youjad3 (@__ohsoyoujade) on Nov 17, 2018 at 12:42pm PST

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