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May 21

“Free Puff” Was Just Free Promo?

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I think our big mystery is solved because it was never a mystery.

As Diddy faces federal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering, among others, a controversy began brewing beyond the courtroom. Protesters outside the Manhattan courthouse were reportedly offered cash to wear shirts that say “Free Diddy” or “Free Puff.” But there’s more to this.

Journalist Emilie Hagen (I got ya name), who’s been covering the trial, shared a video on Instagram featuring a woman who said she refused to wear a shirt for $20. We’ve all see this, but so many people reposted, I couldn’t immediately get to the source. Another person said they got $60 to stand outside for three hours. Better than nothing, I guess…BUT…some of us noticed the sort of people getting the money. Was this “protest” exploiting unhoused individuals to create the illusion of grassroots support? OK, let us go further.

Promo or Protest?
Apparently, the payment was a marketing play “for a Diddy coin,” an apparent reference to the meme cryptocurrency $DIDDY. The coin was launched earlier this month by Diddy’s sons, Justin and King Combs. Their marketing worked because I certainly hadn’t heard about it prior to its May 8 arrival. But, they put their money where their mouth was. A $5,000 contest for the best Diddy meme has moved the needle a bit. The marketing approach has drawn criticism but whatever. Do people even care anymore?

I don’t know much about crypto, but somebody told me that it was “sniped” by a “wallet.” Can somebody explain in the comments how this adversely impacted the new Diddy coin?

I wonder if they’re raising money for Diddy’s post-prison life? Some experts seem to feel like he’s going to get out of this mess. I’m not convinced. Either way, he’s going to need all the money he can get.

-illseed out!

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May 21

Rod Wave Hit With 13 Felony Charges In Georgia Arrest

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Rod Wave was taken into custody Tuesday (May 20) in Fulton County on a laundry list of felony charges tied to an April 21 incident, marking another legal hurdle for the chart-topping Hip-Hop artist.

The 25-year-old rapper, born Rodarius Marcell Green, is facing 13 felony counts, including aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a felony, pointing a gun at another person, criminal damage to property, reckless conduct and tampering with evidence, according to arrest documents obtained by AllHipHop.

He was released later that same day after posting surety bonds.

While authorities have not confirmed the details of the alleged incident, online speculation linked the case to Mini Barbie, also known as Nari, Rod Wave’s current girlfriend.

Unverified social media chatter suggested he may have fired at her or her vehicle, but police have not publicly addressed those claims.

This arrest adds to Rod Wave’s prior run-ins with the law. In 2022, he faced a battery charge stemming from a domestic dispute, which was later dropped.

In 2024, he was arrested in Florida on a firearm-related charge. However, that case was dismissed after his legal team argued he was misidentified as a convicted felon. His attorneys at the time said there was “absolutely no evidence of wrongdoing.”

No court dates have been announced, and neither Rod Wave nor his legal team has commented publicly on the current charges.

Rod Wave Public Spat With Girlfriend Ex

The arrest comes on the heels of a messy public feud earlier this year involving Mini Barbie and Rod Wave’s ex-girlfriend Dee, the mother of his twin daughters.

Adding more fuel to the fire, a woman named Zaria recently alleged that Rod Wave fathered her newborn daughter.

He denied the claim and accused her of extortion, posting screenshots that showed he had sent her $5,000 and alleging she demanded $35,000 for either an abortion or a business investment.

In the midst of the drama, Rod Wave posted a remorseful message on Instagram, writing: “I’m so sorry. Ain’t even go through with it. I ruined everything. Embarrassing you, hurting you and you was there for me. I’m so sorry I hurt you. These people so wrong about me. I’m sorry you the purest person I ever known, and you don’t deserve that. I had it in my hand, but I ain’t shoot.” He ended the post with: “Y’all I f***ed up bad.”

May 21

Rosa Acosta, Trinidad James Tapped To Host Miss Caribbean LA Beauty Pageant

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Trinidad James will team up with Rosa Acosta to co-host the 2025 Miss Caribbean LA Pageant at Sola Beehive on Saturday, May 31, bringing celebrity energy and cultural pride to an event that blends fashion and philanthropy with Caribbean heritage.

The second annual Miss Caribbean LA (MCLA), presented by Uber Eats and Taste of the Caribbean LA, returns with a broader mission: to uplift women of Caribbean descent, honor the memory of Corlette James and raise funds for the Lymphoma Research Foundation and Corlette Malcolm James Charities.

“This event goes beyond celebrating beauty—it’s about honoring culture, uniting communities, and championing a cause greater than ourselves,” said Chef Bernard James, the pageant’s founder and executive producer.

“What began as a tribute born from personal loss has evolved into a powerful movement—one that uplifts young women, celebrates Caribbean identity, and showcases the richness and diversity of the diaspora.”

The 2025 edition will feature a redesigned Pink Carpet, a visual tribute to those affected by lymphoma, blending glamor with purpose. The event will occur at Sola Beehive, a venue known for hosting culturally driven events in South Los Angeles.

Trinidad James, a two-time Grammy winner and philanthropist, said he’s honored to be part of something more than just a pageant.

“To be awarded the honor of hosting The Caribbean LA Pageant is something that I don’t take for granted. It shows that growth is the vision, and it is important to make sure our ladies are protected in this Caribbean Pageant ecosystem that Chef Bernard has built. The Miss Caribbean La Pageant, first of all, gives young women hope. Beauty can be misused if not used correctly. Being pretty is not just a social media picture for likes but way more of a responsibility of self, community and much more,” he said.

Rosa Acosta, a Dominican-born model and entrepreneur, echoed the importance of cultural connection.

“As a woman native of the Dominican Republic living in Los Angeles, I have always looked for people who keep me closer to my roots and being the host of MCLA is allowing me to strengthen my Caribbean tribe. Representation is very important to me, seeing talented, accomplished women from all over the Caribbean will inspire our community and break the stereotypes we face in our society,” she said.

The inaugural event in 2024 featured 13 contestants from six Caribbean nations, setting the tone for what organizers hope will become a long-standing tradition.

This year’s pageant promises a larger platform, deeper community engagement and a continued focus on celebrating Caribbean excellence.

The event is scheduled for Saturday (May 31) from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Sola Beehive, 1000 E. 60th St. in Los Angeles.

May 21

Mel Gibson & Danny Glover Reunite At Fan Expo—Will “Lethal Weapon 5” Ever Happen?

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Wait a second…what do we have here?

Mel Gibson and Danny Glover pulled off a reunion that’s got old-school action fans gripping their shoulder holsters. I’m cracking up at my own joke. I know this isn’t Hip-Hop, but I want to take it back a few. The iconic Lethal Weapon duo showed up together over the weekend at Fan Expo Philadelphia, providing new hope that Lethal Weapon 5 might still be coming.

These guys are up there, 69 and 78 respectively. They could both be too old for this.

The pair sat down for a fan panel, where they chatted about the legacy of the franchise and teased—once again—the possibility of the fifth film finally getting made. Though there’s no confirmed date, but just seeing these two side-by-side again was enough to set the fandom ablaze.

Big fans of the franchise know: This isn’t new news. Talks about Lethal Weapon 5 go back years, and the project has been stuck in Hollywood limbo longer than Riggs (Mel Gibson’s character) has been crazy. Richard Donner directed all four previous movies, but he passed away in 2021. Everybody assumed it was a wash at that point. Enter Mel who is on a never-ending redemption tour…he’s looking to save it!

He said he’d direct the fifth film himself, in honor of his late friend. Danny Glover was all in, too. They both committed to reprising their legendary roles as Riggs and Murtaugh. Still, we don’t know.

Speaking to ComicBook last year, Gibson said, “I don’t know, and that’s the funny thing… there’s 1,000,001 reasons why something goes and why it doesn’t. So it’s really kind of a crapshoot at this point what goes first and which came first, whether it’s the chicken or the egg.”

I have no idea what this means, but we’ll see soon enough. But hey, this reunion might just be the signal fans needed to believe that the boys are gearing up one last time. Just don’t ask them to run. Seriously.

More on this later as we’ll roll out our content from the Fan Expo Philadelphia.

READ ALSO: Rapper Ras Kass Samples Mel Gibson Rant

May 21

READ: Diddy’s Must-Have Items According To Assistant

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Diddy demanded applesauce, Ecstasy and a Louis Vuitton bag stocked with pills and cash, according to his former assistant who testified Tuesday (May 20) in a federal courtroom during the Hip-Hop mogul’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

David James, who worked for Diddy from 2007 to 2009, told jurors he was responsible for maintaining a rotating inventory of personal items for Combs, including toiletries, drugs and sexual supplies — all of which had to be ready at a moment’s notice.

“I’d bring him apple sauce, jello, Fiji water. His toiletry bag with ointments, Just for Men, we bought 40 items so he wouldn’t call us later,” James said under oath. “I’d get a key, like at the Trump International.”

James said he was also tasked with preparing a Louis Vuitton bag that doubled as a mobile pharmacy and cash stash.

“I’d set up the medicine bag in the personal LV bag,” he said. When asked what was inside, James replied, “A Viagra, Ecstasy, percs—”

James testified he often used his own money to keep the stash full.

“I’d use my personal credit card, Bad Boy paid me back,” he said, referring to Combs’ entertainment company.

James also described stocking hotel rooms with an array of intimate products. According to his testimony, he regularly purchased baby oil, Astroglide lubricant and condoms — all paid for in cash.

The former assistant said he sometimes filled prescriptions under his own name, including Percocet, and claimed Combs took Ecstasy daily. James admitted to taking the drug himself during one of Combs’ parties, saying, “Yes. I was drinking Ciroc, I took Ecstasy, I was Diddy-bopping.”

He added that Combs later confronted him about it after reviewing party footage.

“He asked me, ‘Hey Playboy, was that you dancing around at the party?’ I said yes and he said, ‘I’m going to keep the video in case I ever need it.’”

When asked what that meant, James replied, “That I’d be embarrassed.”

Combs is facing federal charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting individuals for prostitution. The trial continues this week in New York.

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