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Clifford “T.I.” Harris wants everyone to know that he is so rich he no longer needs to do live performances.

During a recent interview, the 44-year-old rapper announced that this year’s Jingle Bell concert in Atlanta will be his last live performance. The “Kang of da Souf” is set to headline the annual show which will also feature Saweetie, Sexxy Redd and Tinashe.

I appreciate y’all for offering me my last working gig because I do not need the money anymore and I will not be performing,” he said. “I don’t want to do it anymore…I don’t want people to pay me to hop around and sweat for their entertainment anymore.”

Ok, retirement TIP. Perhaps the $71 million settlement he and his wife, Tiny, won from their years-long copyright infringement battle with MGA Entertainment, over the L.O.L. Surprise! O.M.G. dolls’ likeness to the group the OMG Girlz, is part of the reason we won’t be seeing him hit the stage anymore.

Thankfully, T.I. still decided to show up to perform during the halftime of the Atlanta Falcons’ face-off with the Kansas City Chiefs, where his daughter Heiress joined him for a performance of her dad’s hit song “Live Your Life.” Rihanna originally sang the hook, but the talented 8-year-old took the reins and made it her own.

The adorable little girl has had a pretty busy year as she joined legendary groups Xscape and SWV on a few dates of their Queens of R&B Tour and also performed at the BET Awards alongside everyone’s favorite little rapper, VanVan.

T.I. may be taking his leave from the stage but it doesn’t seem like the Harris family has any intention of following him. Even the OMG Girlz—complete with all three original members—made a return to music this year. The group also joined the Queens of R&B Tour on their Atlanta stop.

Cardi B is no stranger to online drama, but one thing she won’t stand for is body-shaming—especially after giving birth to her third child just one month ago. The Bronx rapper, known for her unapologetic attitude, took to social media to shut down rumors and insults aimed at her post-baby body.

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After posting an update on her weight loss journey, Cardi shared with her followers that while she’s shedding pounds everywhere, her face still holds onto some extra weight.

In typical internet fashion, some users couldn’t resist taking this as an opportunity to criticize her figure, with one particular fan tweeting, “The fact Cardi B really did that to her body is pissing me off! Like y’all gotta start loving yourself, ladies! No way she should’ve f**ked her s**t up like that and she really thinks that s**t looks good too. Smh, it don’t Cardi, you still bae a lil bit, but you blew it.”

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Oh, but Cardi wasn’t having it. In true Cardi B style, she immediately clapped back, tweeting: “Y’all really need to relax ..This is how my body REALLY LOOKS LIKE,” sharing photos of herself rocking a stunning nude black dress.

But that wasn’t the end of it. Another user took it a step further, body-shaming the rapper’s stomach, saying, “Babe, you still look crazy, and your stomach always looks like it’s about to rip apart. Focusing so much on how you look right now shouldn’t even be a thing because you just pushed out a child 😵‍💫 We gotta stop this.”

Cardi, never one to let an insult slide, responded in her usual fiery way, writing:

“B***h, you literally look like a f**in’ potato yet you talking bout my looks with a passion. This why I be dragging you b*****s by y’all draws, cause b***h why you got so much nerves.”

But beyond the witty comebacks and humor, Cardi made sure to clarify some facts. She retweeted a post from a fan pointing out that women are typically advised to wait at least six months after giving birth before considering plastic surgery. Cardi had only given birth a month ago, making the surgery rumors even more ridiculous.

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For Cardi, this latest round of body shaming couldn’t have come at a worse time. Between balancing life as a new mom, handling her highly publicized divorce, working on her next studio album, and prepping for her performance at One Music Fest, the last thing she needs to worry about is defending her body.

Yet, the almost birthday girl’s refusal to be silenced proves once again why she’s such a powerful voice for women, especially those who face relentless scrutiny over their appearances.

Fat Joe has transitioned from hosting interviews on IG Live to taking center stage with his brand-new talk show Fat Joe Talks which premieres today on STARZ and BOSSIP got exclusive deets from the Terror Squad savant.

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Fat Joe Talks is a weekly show hosted and executive produced by the multi-hyphenate artist and cultural icon, and in each 30-minute episode, he brings the audience along for intimate conversations and never-told-before stories with some of America’s favorite celebrities and newsmakers driving the cultural zeitgeist.

Fat Joe will engage with his guests in ways that allow them to open up like never before. In recent years, Fat Joe has broadened his work to include everything from podcast host to author to healthcare price transparency reform advocate, proving he is more than a musician, he’s a culture staple who loves talking to people from all walks of life, and they love talking to him. Get an exclusive first look at the show’s opening sequence which features an original theme song by Fat Joe himself!

We also had the exclusive opportunity to sit down with him as he shared his thoughts on the new season and what makes this show so special.

During an interview with BOSSIP’s Liz Smith, Fat Joe revealed that he’s extremely grateful for the opportunity as hosting a talk show has been a lifelong dream.

“I’m feeling very very happy that STARZ gave me an opportunity to have my own talk show. It’s something I dreamed of as a kid in elementary school in the Bronx,” said Joe.

“So when I use to be in those talent shows I always dreamed big you know so that fact that your dream came true, you’re in Hollywood, you’re on people’s TV it’s an amazing thing.”

With Fat Joe welcoming new guests each week, it was only fitting that his first guest was none other than Method Man on his home turf in Staten Island, along with a surprise appearance by the legendary Buju Banton.

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According to Joe, their individual stories are just the tip of the iceberg on the show.

“This show is all about turning a negative to a positive. You’re going to learn from your favorite icons and be like a fly on the wall and hear stories that you never heard before. Stories about starting from the mud and how we came up out of there. With each and every guest it’s a different lens and I’m coming from a different view but it’s always inspirational and uplifting the culture.”

So what are Fat Joe’s goals and ambitions for this season? He told BOSSIP that it’s to feature guests from all walks of life.

“I’m very very optimistic and I’m always a dreamer so I’m hoping after the first season, people we don’t even think of are going to come on the show and be like alright this is a safe space, I can be vulnerable and cool and at the same time have a desire to do the show. So it might be a Tom Brady or someone we would never think of in history to do it come through and do it!”

Fat Joe will not only bring entertainment and exclusive conversations, but he’ll also inspire and motivate viewers to pursue their dreams and aspirations.

Be sure to tune in tonight on STARZ at 10:00 PM ET/PT to Fat Joe Talks with new episodes dropping every Friday.

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