Sean “Diddy” Combs, who once co-founded a Harlem charter school to build educational opportunities, is now the subject of playground barbs and classroom taunts across New York City public schools.

Public school children, some as young as eight years old, have made jokes about the music mogul during school hours, leaving parents outraged and educators scrambling to address the issue.

At PS 11, a Chelsea elementary school, Vanessa Mejia told the New York Post that her third-grade daughter came home repeating a classmate’s comment earlier that day.

According to Mejia, the student shouted, “Welcome to my Diddy party!” during class, sparking laughter.

The quips come at a time when Combs is facing multiple legal charges, including accusations of racketeering, sexual assault, and sex trafficking, prompting parents to express concern over kids potentially being exposed to such adult matters.

The Department of Education has characterized the rise of Diddy-themed mockery as an opportunity for reflection and growth.

“School is a place of learning and growth, and we are proud that our buildings are filled with dedicated and talented educators who can use these instances as teachable moments for our youngest New Yorkers,” said Jenna Lyle, a spokesperson for the department.

Many schools are said to approach the situation by engaging in discussions with parents and offering professional counseling services to students.

Once regarded as a forward-thinking advocate for education reform, Diddy made headlines in 2016 when he co-founded Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School to provide a rigorous college-prep curriculum for underserved students in grades 6 through 12.

But despite heartfelt intentions, the school became mired in turmoil, coping with teacher shortages, chronic violence, and a revolving door of leadership that saw seven principals in as many years.

Administrators formally cut ties with the mogul after a video of him beating up Cassie sparked outrage, marking an unceremonious downfall for what was once considered a promising endeavor.

While parents struggle with navigating Diddy’s fall from grace being a constant classroom topic, the former Hip-Hop mogul is contending with a growing slate of legal troubles.

Earlier this week, he was hit with three additional lawsuits alleging sexual assault and sodomy, bringing further distress to his already crumbling legacy.

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J. Cole took a moment to commemorate the streaming re-release of his fan-favorite mixtape Friday Night Lights with a sentimental social media post.

On Thursday (November 29), the Dreamville MC shared a heartfelt tweet with his 13 million-plus Twitter followers outlining the gratitude he has for his dedicated fans and listeners. J. Cole’s message to his fans follow the recent re-release of his acclaimed early career project The Warm Up.

In addition to remarking on the time-consuming road he traveled to get to this point, Cole credited his supporters with maintaining the life of the project despite all the years it wasn’t avialble for streaming consumption.

“This is a very special moment for me,” J. Cole wrote in the tweetr. “Been waiting patiently for this day, like a lot of yall have. I wanna say Thank you to everybody out there that kept these projects alive, even during all the years they were not on streaming services, especially this project right here. ‘Friday Nights Lights’ finally available now on all platforms.”

In a follow-up post, Cole acknowledged the significance of his seminal project finally reaching streaming services. In doing so, he ended up revealing he went into detail about the sentimental value the album holds for him in the latest episode of his Inevitable audio series with his manager Ibrahim Hamad.

“To have a full idea of what this means for me personally, you would have to know the whooole journey. This Inevitable series we doing, is that,” he wrote.

He concluded, “https://inevitable.live episode 5 is up now. 5 more to go in season 1. Love to everybody tuning in, it’s really something special. The Come Up, The Warm up, and Friday Night Lights all up finally. Thank you.”

J. Cole’s Friday Night Lights mixtape was originally released in 2010 on November 12. The ne re-released version includes the original features from artists such as Wale, Drake and omen. The mixtape was released for free download and was made available on platforms like DatPiff. It garnered millions of listens, with DatPiff reporting over 100 million downloads of its mixtapes in 2011 — a significant portion of which was attributed to Cole’s release. Its success also helped lead to J. Cole’s deal with Roc Nation and set the stage for his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story in 2011.

Stream Friday Night Lights below.

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Eminem’s outrageous cameo in Happy Gilmore 2 has been confirmed by Adam Sandler, marking an unexpected yet hilarious collaboration in the long-awaited sequel to the 1996 golf comedy.

Speaking on The Dan Patrick Show, Sandler shared his excitement about the Hip-Hop icon’s performance during filming, calling it “funny as hell” and full of memorable moments.

“Eminem was cool, he came by, he was great,” Sandler said during the sports talk show appearance. “I’ve known Eminem for a long time. He’s a great guy, and he came in and was funny as hell. I think we just hung out a day with Eminem, and he just shot and shot and he was insane. (He) said a million things we can use and a million things that we’re glad we have them on tape.”

While Sandler refused to spill the details of Eminem’s character in the upcoming movie, he emphasized the energy the rapper brought to the set, leaving fans speculating about the role.

Production has officially wrapped on Happy Gilmore 2, with Netflix planning to release the film in July 2025.

Sandler reprises his role as the brash golfer whose unorthodox methods shook up the sport, and he’s joined by returning cast members Christopher McDonald as archrival Shooter McGavin, Julie Bowen as Virginia Venit, and Ben Stiller reprising his role as Hal L., the abusive nursing home orderly from the original film.

The sequel also introduces a fresh slate of stars, including Benny Safdie, Grammy-winning artist Bad Bunny, actress Margaret Qualley, and NFL player Travis Kelce.

While new cast roles remain a tightly kept secret, Qualley offered a glimpse into her experience during a September appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

“It was the best thing that ever happened to me. It’s a tiny part. I’m essentially deep background,” she said with a laugh, “but I can die happy now.”

The crossover between Hip-Hop and sports comedy brings fresh intrigue to the much-anticipated sequel, promising an entertaining blend of nostalgia and new surprises.

As fans await more details, Sandler’s enthusiasm for Eminem’s involvement ensures one thing—this sequel won’t hold back on unexpected laughs.

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Brian Austin Green had pointed advice for Machine Gun Kelly after reports surfaced that Megan Fox and the rapper-turned-actor split over alleged infidelity.

Speaking candidly to TMZ while grabbing coffee earlier this week, Green, 51, didn’t shy away from sharing his thoughts, emphasizing the importance of maturity in relationships.

“How old is he? He’s in his 30s, isn’t he?” Green said when asked about the reported text messages Fox, 38, allegedly discovered on Machine Gun Kelly’s phone.

“But in your 30s? Like, I don’t know, grow up.”

The former “Beverly Hills, 90210” actor, who shares three children — Noah, 12; Bodhi, 10; and Journey, 8 — with Megan Fox, expressed genuine concern for her and the unborn child she’s expecting.

“That’s a shame,” he remarked. “I’m heartbroken about it because I know she’s been so excited and the kids are so excited for life and the change and all of that.”

Fox had announced in November that she was expecting a baby with Machine Gun Kelly, 34, following a previous miscarriage.

Reports suggest the baby is due in March, adding emotional weight to the couple’s alleged fallout. When asked if he had heard about the breakup, Green admitted he was unaware.

“I didn’t even know,” he said. “I had no idea.”

While he refrained from commenting directly on the allegations swirling around his ex-wife’s partner, Green said, “If that’s the case — and I don’t know the facts of it — but if that’s the case, it’s a tragic situation, and I wouldn’t wish that on anybody.”

The actor appeared to take the high road in his remarks about Fox. Despite their separation after 11 years of marriage, he emphasized that his hope rests on her happiness.

Megan Fox and Green finalized their divorce in 2022.

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Dame Dash, JAY-Z and Kareem “Biggs” Burke co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994.  Needless to say, Dash’s relationship with JAY-Z stretches back decades. So it comes as no surprise he was recently asked about the serious allegations levied against The Blueprint rapper.

During a conversation with American Nu Networks, Dash addressed a recent lawsuit that accuses both Diddy and JAY-Z of raping a 13-year-old girl after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.

“I’ve been looking at the news and a couple weeks ago I saw that the attorney had gotten sued for extortion, and I had saw the lawyers that were on the case,,” he began. “I saw that Alex Spiro or whatever his name is. I was like ‘Damn homie might be jammed up or be a part of that,’ but I didn’t think too much of it.’”

But then, JAY-Z issued a statement on Roc Nation’s Instagram account proclaiming his innocence and vowing to fight the allegations, something Dash didn’t expect.

“I was definitely surprised at the long statement,” he continued. “Because I’ve been to court with homeboy and he doesn’t say anything. He never responds. He let his lawyers speak. I know that it must bother him ‘cause he actually said something and the length of the statement.”

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Dame Dash added that he’s trying to take a step back and truly analyze what’s going on. He also noted it made him think seriously about what being a celebrity means.

“I have nothing to do with it and I am trying to look at it objectively like everyone else is,” he continued. “For me, the stupid ass bots are going to be like, ‘Oh he’s talking about him.’ But the whole world is talking about him. Then it made me think about being famous and how dangerous that it. The same thing that happened with Puff as far as the way the algorithm is, to me, it’s worse. They’re scrutinizing everything from the last 20, 30 years […] I’m seeing Forbes flip.

“People can love you one day but they just really love to hate you so much more. That was a person that I was like, ‘He can’t do no wrong.’ For some reason, everything single thing I say is smart except when it comes to him. I’m smart about everything but that.”

At the end of the day, Dame Dash doesn’t wish any ill will on his former business partner, although he admitted he’s baffled by the fact people on TikTok have been predicting that JAY-Z would be dragged into it for the past six months. He also referred to Jaguar Wright, who’s been one of JAY-Z’s most outspoken critics, and comedian Katt Williams as “fortune tellers.”

“I have no idea what happened there,” he said. “I would prefer that no one got hurt to be honest. I didn’t think they would flip on him like that. It’s crazy. And them I’m like, ‘How does TikTok and all these people that they say sound crazy, like Katt Williams he said things would be exposed, so he’s rally looking like a fortune teller. And Jaguar and all that, why are the people that are looked like to be imbalanced and then they’re actually happening?”

Controversial attorney Tony Buzbee filed the bombshell allegations against the Roc Nation mogul on December 8. The lawsuit was initially filed in October with Diddy as the sole defendant but was updated to include JAY-Z.

The complaint alleges Diddy and JAY-Z “drugged and raped a thirteen-year-old girl at an afterparty following the 2000 Video Music Awards.” The suit also claims a female celebrity “stood by and watched as [both men] took turns assaulting the minor.”

Diddy’s attorneys say the “barrage” of lawsuits is “designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Diddy].”

Diddy’s team added, “As his legal team has said before, Diddy has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Diddy never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor.”

Diddy remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting his May 2025 trial.

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