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Kim Porter’s children, Quincy Brown, Christian Combs, and twins Jessie and D’Lila Combs, have released a joint statement condemning “conspiracy theories” about her passing. Their statement comes amid Quincy’s father, Al B. Sure! calling for an investigation into Porter’s death which he believes was a “tragic murder.”

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On Tuesday, Kim Porter’s kids posted an Instagram statement slamming a self-published Amazon book written by Chris Todd under the pseudonym “Jamal T. Millwood” for “Kimberly A. Porter” which became a bestseller following Diddy’s September 17 indictment. However, as pointed out by PEOPLE, the 58-page book titled “KIM’S LOST WORDS: A journey for justice, from the other side” is rife with errors and inconsistencies. It also includes disturbing claims of sexual abuse involving Diddy and other celebrities, as well as allegations of physical abuse.

One especially explosive part of the “memoir” alleges that the disgraced music mogul made videos of him having sex with young boys under his management, including an 18-year-old who later became a “well-known” pop star.

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According to Porter’s kids, however, she never wrote a single word of the book that’s been thrown into the spotlight.

“Claims that our mom wrote a book are simply untrue. She did not,” reads the statement from Porter’s children. “And anyone claiming to have a manuscript is misrepresenting themselves. Please understand that any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mom or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.”

In their statement, the children also pushed back against suggestions that foul play was involved in their mother’s death calling suggestions otherwise “horrific conspiracies.”

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“Our mother should be remembered for the beautiful, strong, kind, and loving woman she was. Her memory should not be tainted by horrific conspiracy theories.”

Diddy’s attorney, Erica Wolf, also condemned the memoir in a statement to PEOPLE, calling it “fake,” “offensive,” and a “shameless attempt to profit from tragedy.” She added;

“Chris Todd has no respect for Ms. Porter or her family, who deserve better. Unlike the fabrications in his sickening ‘memoir,’ it is an established fact that Ms. Porter died of natural causes. May she rest in peace.”

The family is now reportedly exploring legal options.

Amid the family and Diddy’s legal team reaffirming that Kim Porter died at 47 of lobar pneumonia, Al B. Sure! is continuing to call for an investigation.

Hit the flip for his words.

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We’re a few days away from a brand new episode of The Braxtons but we’ve got a special treat for you.

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If you haven’t been watching this new series, cameras follow the fierce Braxton women as they reunite for the first time since the loss of their beloved sister, Traci, offering viewers a raw and unfiltered look at the family’s highs and lows across eight captivating episodes. Toni, Towanda, Trina, Tamar and Ms. E navigate careers, health challenges and busy personal lives while growing their family bond. Toni faces a critical health challenge as she prepares for her Vegas comeback. Trina starts therapy for PTSD. Towanda battles alopecia. Tamar focuses on her wellness journey. And Ms. E’s cooking show dream is becoming a reality. However, the family reuniting continues to bring up questions and unresolved issues. Will Traci’s last wish be enough for the family to be close again, as they once were?

We’ve got an exclusive sneak preview clip from Friday’s all-new episode of The Braxtons for your viewing pleasure.

In the clip below, Trina & Towanda sit down with Cedric the Entertainer and tell him about their “family song” they used to sing as kids.

Check it out:

Here’s what else to expect from Friday’s new episode, titled “Cheers To The Braxtons”:

Toni debuts her “Love & Laughter” show in Vegas but questions if she’s strong enough to push through it. Tamar turns to a medium for answers. Towanda shares her alopecia secret on a podcast & receives a huge surprise at Toni’s show.

The new episode of The Braxtons, airs Friday, September 27 on WeTV at 9:30pm EST.

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Prime Video just unleashed the official trailer and first look images for CROSS.

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Prime Video Official Trailer For CROSS Starring Aldis Hodge

The rollout for the series, which stars Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, has kept us drooling in anticipation since the initial reveal back in May. From Paramount Television Studios and Skydance Television, CROSS is a complex, twisted, pulse-pounding thriller created by showrunner and executive producer Ben Watkins, based upon the characters from James Patterson’s best-selling Alex Cross book series.

Alex Cross is a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging into the psyches of killers and their victims, in order to identify—and ultimately capture—the murderers. Hodge stars in the series and also serves as a producer. CROSS also stars Isaiah Mustafa, Juanita Jennings, Alona Tal, Samantha Walkes, Caleb Elijah, Melody Hurd, Jennifer Wigmore, Eloise Mumford, and Ryan Eggold.

Watch the trailer below:

There’s been so much talk about Hodge’s handsome leading man looks, but that trailer really blew us away with the way it was able to deliver a portrait of the depth of the character he’s portraying.

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How Is Prime Video’s CROSS Different Than Previous Versions?

From what we saw, this version of Alex Cross is a man who is deeply grief-stricken following the death of his wife. He’s also a father (we were excited to see Melody Hurd playing his daughter!) Speaking of familiar faces, we are excited to see Isaiah Mustafa starring as his right hand man John Sampson. Mustafa is almost unrecognizable with that beard.

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We’ve had a lot of watching Hodge in this role, and even joked with him back in July about the way fans have been salivating over the promotional images.

“I saw some reactions here and there and I said ‘OK I see I see what the journey we about to go on,’ it means a brother got to stay at the gym, but I will happily accept the acknowledgement,” Hodge told BOSSIP. “Just look here ladies, my eyes are up here! I’m a person with feelings, that’s it! But it’s hilarious, the audience they be saying some stuff, they funny they got to realize my Mama right here, my Mama be reading this stuff. Calm down, there’s a line and sometimes y’all just be like leapfrogging over it. I appreciate the support.”

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Hodge also opened up about how showrunner Ben Watkins worked to create a version of the Alex Cross story that brought audiences closer to his cultural experience as a Black man.

“I tell you, about as far as the very strategic and specific pointed narrative when it comes to addressing his Black world right?” Hodge agreed. “Our showrunner and show creator Ben Watkins has said that he’s never seen a Black Alex Cross. He’s seen a detective or police officer, and what he means by that is, a celebration or execution of seeing the Black world that he actually lives in. What is that truth? As a Black man walking through this world we can’t ignore what he’s going to face because of the fact that he’s Black. It’s not drawing all the attention to that, but obviously as Black people we know, we get attention that we didn’t even ask for. How do you deal with that, you know? And Ben is the first Black creator to put out a Cross project right? So in that we have a wholly nuanced and very new approach to what this character is in his world, which I think is really quite refreshing and it’s going to resonate with the audience. It has resonated with the audience quite well because there’s a relief in being like, ‘Oh we get this, this, and this but we also get the honesty of what this is over here and trust me we go there and it’s awesome.”

Clearly whatever Watkins did has worked wonders because the series has already been renewed for a second season following Prime Video’s inaugural Upfront presentation.

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Aldis Hodge Says His Black Features Haven’t Always Been Celebrated

Hodge also opened up to BOSSIP about how his strong Black features haven’t always been celebrated the way they are now.

“Strangely enough, when I was younger, because my eyes were so big, and chocolatey as I was, a lot of people didn’t hire me or didn’t want me because I was so dark, or because they say I look funny because my eyes and all that,” Aldis recalled. “And my Mama told me, ‘Don’t you worry baby one of these days people gonna be wanting you for your chocolatey-ness and for your look and all that.’ It’s one of those things where, the world may beat you down for it because they don’t know how to appreciate it, but you have to learn how to use it to your advantage. You have to make what they would say is a disadvantage your superpower so they can never refute it never again. You don’t get me without my skill set and that comes with the package So what you gonna do? I ain’t giving you no options, it is what it is.”

We’re ecstatic to see him being celebrated now and we can’t wait to watch Alex Cross giving criminals hell come November.

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Watkins serves as showrunner and executive producer via his Blue Monday Productions banner. Sam Ernst, Jim Dunn, and Craig Siebels also executive produce, with James Patterson, Bill Robinson, and Patrick Santa executive producing for James Patterson Entertainment. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, and Bill Bost are executive producing for Skydance Television.

On November 14, all eight episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

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Diddy’s legal troubles are continuing to add up, even while he remains behind bars. The disgraced music mogul is facing another lawsuit, this by time by an accuser who says she was “bound and restrained” before being sexually assaulted and filmed by Diddy and his bodyguard.

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Diddy and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, are facing new sexual assault allegations as detailed in a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, September 24, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuit, obtained by PEOPLE, was brought forth by a woman named Thalia Graves, who claims that Combs and Sherman brutally raped her vaginally and anally in the summer of 2001 at the Bad Boy Records studio in New York City before selling the footage as pornography.

According to the complaint, Graves alleges that the assault was recorded on video, and she has since struggled with suicidal thoughts. Graves, who was 25 at the time and dating one of Combs’ employees, says that Combs exploited her relationship to lure her into a private meeting with him and Sherman. Once isolated, the two allegedly gave her a drink that was “likely laced with a drug,” causing her to lose consciousness, reports PEOPLE. When she awoke, she found herself bound and restrained and alleges that she was raped both anally and vaginally by Combs and Sherman.

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Graves claims she did not report the incident due to fear of retaliation and says she’s suffered for years from depression and anxiety, and states her trauma intensified in November 2023 when she discovered that the assault had been recorded and allegedly shared by Combs and Sherman over the years, possibly sold as pornography. The lawsuit further alleges that during the assault, when Graves regained consciousness and screamed, Sherman violently slammed her face down onto what appeared to be a pool table, reports PEOPLE.

TMZ reports that Graves is going after Diddy, Sherman and Bad Boy for damages and she’s being repped by Gloria Allred, who held a press conference with Graves. During the press conference, an emotional Graves described the alleged incident as a “pain that enters the very core of who you are.”

“Some of the hardest parts of this pain are the shame and the guilt that I have experienced,” said the accuser.

As previously reported, Diddy is already being held at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being arrested on September 16, where he was charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Despite pleading not guilty, he has been denied bail twice.

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We’re only a few months away from watching Denzel put on a show as former slave-turned-wealthy power broker Macrinus in long-awaited blockbuster sequel Gladiator II.

The iconic actor, 69, will recruit the gladiator of all gladiators as his instrument to overthrow the Roman empire years after the first Gladiator film that won the Oscar for Best Picture.

“Denzel is an arms dealer who supplies food for the armies in Europe, supplies wine and oil, makes steel, makes spears, weapons, cannons, and catapults,” revealed Director Ridley Scott in an interview with Vanity Fair. “So he is a very wealthy man. Instead of having a stable of racehorses, he has a stable of gladiators. He’s beautiful. He drives a golden Ferrari. I got him a gold-plated chariot.”

Interestingly, the real-life Macrinus actually became Emperor of Rome after assassinating Caracalla (widely regarded as one of Rome’s cruelest leaders) in 217.

In true Denzel fashion, his scene-stealing character has his signature New York accent that continues to fuel hilarious discourse across the internet.

“Well, the thing was, where are we?” said Washington about his creative choice in the most recent issue of Empire magazine. “Whose accent would it be? What does that sound like anyway? You’re going to end up imitating someone and end up with a bad African accent.”

In Gladiator II, the epic saga continues with a new titular character named Lucius (Paul Mescal) who’s forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.

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‘With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people,’ per the official synopsis.

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Check out the glorious new trailer below:

Returning to the famed franchise is legendary filmmaker Ridley Scott along with a star-studded ensemble cast including Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Fred Hechinger, Lior Raz, Derek Jacobi, and more.

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Do you have your opening weekend toga ready for Gladiator II (roaring into theaters Nov. 22)? Tell us down below and peep more social media chitter-chatter over Denzel from around the way on the flip.

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Drake, Metro Boomin, & Kendrick Lamar

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Despite being an essential piece that kickstarted the beef with Drake and Kendrick Lamar, Metro Boomin shrugged it off, calling it “just entertainment.”

The feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake is still heavy on the minds of hip-hop lovers everywhere, and with neither rapper speaking publicly about the feud, it lets consumer imagination run wild.

Most recently a two-hour YouTube video decoding Drake’s “Family Matters” picked up steam and reignited the beef, at least for the fans.

In a new interview during the Forbes Under 30 Summit, Metro Boomin was asked about the beef from a producer’s perspective. According to Metro, “stan culture” has changed Hip-Hop beef and made it “kind of weird” in 2024.

“I feel like the competition is great for the game,” said Metro. “Hip-hop has always been more of a competitive genre, even if just keeping it on music. And it’s not serious how everybody tries to make it. Because also with hip-hop, there’s a lot of ego involved. You’re supposed to feel like you’re the best. Everybody from the highest to the lowest guy, you’re supposed to at least feel like you’re the best.”

Without mentioning Kendrick or Drake, Drake told the audience that it’s possible to be fans of both artists because things aren’t as “deep” as they think.

“Back in the day, Jay-Z and Nas went at it but I was a fan of both of ‘em,” he said. “Most people were. And it’s like, okay. It’s okay. It’s not like I hate this side, I hate this side. The internet just makes it a little too wild now. But I feel like it’s good for the game and as far as me being diplomatic, it’s just entertainment at the end of the day. I have love and respect for all my collaborators. I just wanna see everybody do the best and continue to help push this forward because we’re all here to deposit in and uplift this genre and push it forward. This is our era so it’s really our responsibility to keep pushing it forward for the next one.”

Honestly, we hear you Metro, but in a time where fans are being nickeled and dimed to death to support artists, stan culture is almost unavoidable.

You can watch Metro Boomin’s full conversation with Forbes below.

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Victoria Monét is speaking her Jaguar II truth. The songstress recently confirmed that she and her boo John Gaines, have split — but it’s “Alright.” Despite their relationship status, the former pair are actively working together to co-parent their 3-year-old daughter, Hazel.

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On Sept. 23, the “On My Mama” hitmaker and the fitness trainer shared a joint statement on X (formerly Twitter), announcing that they made an amicable decision to end their romantic relationship 10 months ago. They noted that they initially chose to avoid a formal statement but felt compelled to clarify their relationship status after receiving “questions” and “extremely false accusations” connected to their romance.

One such rumor alleged that the singer had started dating Gaines while he was dating another woman.

The duo reassured fans that “no infidelity, toxic behavior nor drama” led to the unexpected split. While they “still completely adore and respect each other” Victoria and John, who runs a fitness program called Gains by Gaines, revealed that they both had “some fundamental growing to do that would be best done apart” so that they can be the “best versions” of themselves for their daughter Hazel, who they welcomed in February 2021.

“It simply didn’t work out and that’s OK. We still think the world of each other and operate with love in every interaction for our family,” the pair continued. “We are committed to doing the inner work and trust that God will place us both where we belong in due time.”

Before announcing their decision, the couple reflected on whether they owed an explanation about their situation. They acknowledged how social media can distort reality and chose to be open to clarify their status and help with their healing process.

“To all our supporters, friends and family, thank you for your love, care and concern. Please allow us the peace and space to maintain a safe and happy environment to continue to co-parent the best of our ability for Hazel. We plan to remain a family regardless of our public facing title,” the former lovebirds added in their X statement.

How did Victoria and John meet?

According to Us Magazine, Victoria met John while filming the music video for her hit song “Moment” in 2020. It’s uncertain whether they were romantically involved then, but the video featured plenty of passionate kisses between the two. John made his public debut with Victoria in February, shortly after she became a three-time Grammy winner at the 2024 GRAMMYs, where their adorable then 2-year-old daughter cheered from the audience. The family turned heads on the red carpet in stylish outfits, causing a paparazzi frenzy.

In February 2021, John and Victoria proudly welcomed Hazel, announcing the news on Instagram with a touching photo of her tiny hand nestled between theirs. While they never married, Victoria shared in a September 2021 ESSENCE interview that marrying John was part of her big “plan.”

The Grammy winner added at the time;

“We’re completely in love and enjoying our new chapter … [Hazel has] really got him wrapped around her finger, and I’ve seen him change in ways that I know he didn’t expect. She’s growing us up.”

Sad to hear!

Wishing you all the best, John and Victoria.

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Damnit, Damita Jo!

Janet Jackson’s team has denied that she issued an apology for comments she made leaning into right wing and QAnon conspiracy theories that Vice President Kamala Harris is not Black. According to Jackson’s representatives, someone purporting to be her manager released an unauthorized statement on her behalf saying her words were based on “misinformation.”

The statement picked up by BuzzFeed and other outlets was attributed to a man named Mo Elmasri and it read:

“Janet Jackson would like to clarify her recent comments. She recognizes that her statements regarding Vice President Kamala Harris’ racial identity were based on misinformation. Janet respects Harris’ dual heritage as both Black and Indian and apologizes for any confusion caused. She values the diversity Harris represents and understands the importance of celebrating that in today’s society.”

On Monday, Jackson’s team clarified to Variety that Elmasri is not associated with the singer. Elmasri, an Egyptian filmmaker and founder of 24 East Agency, identified himself as a now-former manager of Jackson, and claimed to have been dismissed by Jackson and her brother, Randy, after efforts to “improve her image.”

“Janet Jackson fired me due to disagreements between me, her, and Randy, after her meeting with the Guardian and her unbalanced statements,” The Daily Beast reports Mo Elmasri told them in an emailed statement.

“That’s all I can say,” he added. When asked for further comment, he said he could not “receive phone calls due to the large number of calls,” while adding, “All support to Kamala Harris.”

Variety reports that Jackson’s actual management team has been led by her brother Randy Jackson for many years, and the siblings are currently mourning the recent passing of their brother Tito, making them unavailable for comment at the time of the incident.

What Did Janet Jackson Say About Kamala Harris?

Over the weekend, an interview with Janet was published by The Guardian in which she kookily questioned the accuracy of Kamala Harris’ racial background.

“‘Well, you know what they supposedly said?’” Jackson told the news outlet. “‘She’s not Black. That’s what I heard. That she’s Indian.’”

“Her father’s white. That’s what I was told. I mean, I haven’t watched the news in a few days,” she said. “I was told that they discovered her father was white.”

Her comments sparked backlash from fans disappointed to hear that Damita Jo was mirroring conspiracy theory right-wing talking points comments made by Sunkist Stalin who alleged that Harris “turned Black.”

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Harris’ father has been confirmed to be a Jamaican immigrant who came to the U.S. to pursue a PhD in economics. Madame VP’s mom, who died in 2009, was an Indian immigrant.

What do YOU think about Janet Jackson not taking back her comments about Kamala Harris’ racial identity?

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Are wedding bells ringing for Doja Cat???

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On Sept. 21, the 28-year-old singer took to the stage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival in Las Vegas, where she caused quite a stir by flashing a large ring on her left hand during her performance. While singing a verse from her popular song, “Agora Hills,” the hitmaker popped out her hand and proudly flaunted her shiny ring to the audience, according to a video posted to X on Sept. 22.

Fans quickly began speculating whether the huge shiny rock meant she and her new boyfriend, Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn, were getting engaged. However, the excitement was short-lived. In a since-deleted post on X, Doja Cat—whose full name is Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini—swiftly shut down the rumors, leaving fans to breathe a sigh of relief or disappointment, depending on their perspective.

“No, I’m not engaged its a David Yurman ring with no rocks in it,” the “Paint The Town Red” singer penned on Sept. 22.

For now, it seems that romance is still in the air between the famous couple, but wedding plans are not on the horizon.

Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn were spotted packing on PDA in London last month.

In mid August, Doja Cat made her relationship with the 30-year-old actor official when the two were spotted sharing some affectionate moments during an outing in London. Photos obtained by the gossip blog DeuxMoi captured the “Say So” singer resting her head on the shoulder of the A Quiet Place: Day One actor as they enjoyed a night out at Dingwalls, looking cozy and carefree. The Independent reported that the two were also seen having drinks before their close encounter at Dingwalls.

The couple’s romance comes almost two years after Doja Cat first expressed her interest in the star following the release of Stranger Things Season 4, which caused a bit of drama at the time. Doja Cat contacted Noah Schnapp, a castmate of the Hollywood standout, asking him to let Joseph know to hit her up and to find out if he was single. Instead of passing along her message, Noah posted her request in a now-deleted TikTok in July 2022, captioning the photo with;

“Thirsty Doja.”

The Grammy-winner slammed Noah for being “so unbelievably socially unaware and wack,” in a TikTok video posted that same month.

Although she was frustrated by the sharing of her private DM, Doja Cat continued to express her crush on Joseph publicly. In a now-deleted X post from May 2022, she boldly stated;

“Joseph Quinn fine as s–t.”

Looks like Doja Cat manifested her man!

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Kamala Harris Accepts the Debate, Trump Turns Tail

Donald Trump is running scared—and it’s not just from those lawsuits and criminal cases—he’s ducking and dodging a second presidential debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. The former president backpedaling proves once again that he’ll tell others to fight while he flees the action, just like on Jan. 6.

Kamala Harris came out swinging when she accepted CNN’s invitation to a second debate scheduled for Oct. 23, just under two weeks before the 2024 presidential election. In true fighter fashion, Harris took to X (formerly Twitter) and taunted her opponent, writing,

“I will gladly accept a second presidential debate on October 23. I hope @realDonaldTrump will join me” (X).

But did Trump take the bait? Of course not.

Trump: “It’s Too Late” for a Debate Rematch

Instead of stepping up for another round, Trump scurried to his comfort zone—a rally in Wilmington, North Carolina. According to Politico, he told supporters, 

“She’s done one debate, I’ve done two. It’s too late to do another.”

His excuse? Early voting had already begun in states like Minnesota, Virginia, and South Dakota, so why debate now? “It’s too late. The voting is cast, the voters are out there,” he said. As if facing his opponent would be too much to handle when ballots are already flying in. Puh-lease!

Sounds like someone’s afraid of taking another L in front of America.

 *Kamala Harris Silk Press Hair Flip*

Harris’ Team: “Donald Shouldn’t Be Scared”

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The Vice President’s campaign, smelling blood in the water, wasted no time throwing shade back at Trump. In Newsweek, Jen O’Malley Dillon, Harris’ campaign chair, kept it real in a statement:

“Donald Trump should have no problem agreeing to this debate. It is the same format and setup as the CNN debate he attended and said he won in June.”

The implication was clear—Trump’s dodging because he knows he might not come out on top this time.

Remember how he taunted Biden after their presidential debate? He even kept mentioning—excuse me—ridiculing sick Biden during his debate with Harris when he thought he had won. 

What a sore loser. 

Let’s also not forget Trump’s infamous boast after the first debate on Sept. 10, when he faced Harris. He confidently said he won, even though most observers handed the victory to Harris. 

On Truth Social, Trump’s response was posted to Harris’ call for a rematch, claiming that the only reason she wanted another debate was because he “won” the first one.

 “When a prizefighter loses a fight, the first words out of his mouth are, ‘I WANT A REMATCH,’” Trump wrote. 

He’s not convincing anyone but the most die-hard MAGA crowd.

The Real and Reactions: Trump is “Scared”

Tim Ryan, former Ohio representative and frequent Trump critic, wasn’t about to let this pass either. In The Guardian, he slams Trump’s refusal to debate, saying it’s not just strategy—it’s fear. 

“Behind the beard and the tan and the hair there are two scared little boys.” 

Now, let’s get into the nitty-gritty of why Trump’s running scared. After all, he’s got a lot to lose. His first debate performance in June against President Joe Biden was seen by many as a win, but Biden’s lackluster showing ended up leading to his withdrawal from the race. 

With Harris stepping into the spotlight and outperforming him in their first head-to-head in Philadelphia, Trump’s campaign knew another round could further dent his carefully cultivated image as the “tough guy” who never backs down.

Harris Flexes: Campaign Dominates Fundraising

The Harris campaign has been on the offense, raking in triple the funds Trump’s team pulled in August, showing that momentum is firmly on their side. And Team Harris isn’t letting up, pushing the narrative that the American people deserve a second debate before the Nov. 5 election. 

Jen O’Malley Dillon, Biden’s campaign manager, shared a statement in Newsweek

“It would be unprecedented in modern history for there to just be one general election debate.” 

And she’s got a point. In previous election cycles, voters were offered multiple debates to see the candidates spar on various issues.

Trump Says No Thanks, Voters Left in the Dark

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By dodging another debate, Trump risks giving the impression that he’s not up to the challenge—something Harris’ campaign is more than happy to remind voters of.

The battle lines are drawn, and Harris is ready to fight. But Trump is deciding to bail, just like he’s done with several business flops. We’ve seen how confidently he confronted Biden, but Harris has him SHOOK! And rightfully so, based on the polling numbers. 

Guess we’ll see if that strategy works for him—or if running from a fight only makes the L’s pile up faster.

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Khadijah Haqq and Bobby McCray called it quits after 13 years of marriage, and the divorce drama is already getting messy over money as they each request spousal support. Haqq cited irreconcilable differences and the cause for the marriage’s dissolution. The couple’s differences are becoming apparent as they cannot agree on anything when it comes to ending their relationship.

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According to In Touch, Haqq filed for divorce on August 16. As a result, McCray filed a petition for spousal support on August 16. However, the mother of four is unwilling to cough up the cash. In fact, she requested that McCray’s petition be denied and then requested her soon-to-be ex pay her monthly support.

During the marriage, Haqq and McCray welcomed three children: Christian (13), Celine (10), and Kapri (3). Before he met Khloe Kardashian’s bestie, McCray had a son, Bobby III, making Haqq a stepmother. As for their three children together, Haqq is requesting primary physical and legal custody. In court paperwork, McCray asks for joint custody of their kids.

The 41-year-old mother is asking McCray to cover legal fees for the divorce proceedings, while McCray is asking Haqq to do the same. Additionally, Haqq listed their date of separation as July 17, 2023, the couple’s 13th wedding anniversary. McCray disagrees, stating the two separated on July 7, 2023.

As expected, the former couple have accrued property together. Haqq’s lawyer stated they are still determining how to split their assets.

“[Khadijah] is presently unaware of the full nature and extent of the community and quasi-community property assets and obligations. [Khadijah] seeks leave of Court to amend this Response when the same has been ascertained,” they said.

Khadijah Haqq Announced Divorce Via Social Media

Though the couple remained relatively quiet about their relationship, a year ago, Haqq decided it was best to announce her divorce from Bobby McCray, a former NFL player who notably played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the New Orleans Saints.

“Now more than ever I have been relying on prayer. Family is so important to me. Unfortunately, life has brought me to tremendous transition. After 13 years of marriage, 16 years together and 4 incredible children, I have come to the intensely difficult conclusion that while Bobby & I have a great deal of love for one other, it’s best we move forward separately.” Haqq announced. “I did not come to this decision lightly. For the most part, I have kept my relationship private for the benefit of our family. I share this not because I believe it’s newsworthy – But so that we go about our lives with honesty and to begin the journey of co-parenting. I’m so grateful for my incredible support system,” she wrote.

Khloe Kardashian has not publicly commented about her bestie’s divorce but is seemingly a part of her support group. According to In Touch, the two met just before the millennium in 1999 and have been tight ever since. Another part of their trio and Haqq’s twin sister Malika has also been supportive of her sister.

You may recall that Malika welcomed a baby boy with O.T. Genasis in 2020. The two called it quits before their son arrived but have reported a healthy and happy co-parenting relationship.

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Tia Kemp and Rick Ross‘ baby mama drama took a serious turn with threats to “send the feds” over accusations about the rapper’s dealings with Diddy and even murder. The two have taken to social media several times over the years to throw shade at one another. However, it looks like their rocky relationship is too far gone after Kemp’s recent rant.

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Kemp and Ross share one child, who is now 18 years old. Nevertheless, Kemp is seemingly fed up with Ross and his family because now she is accusing her child’s father of murder and murder-for-hire. The mother of three recently posted a new rant to Instagram in which she addressed Ross and his family. After Ross’s sister, Tawanda Roberts, accused Kemp of attacking her, Kemp responded directly to her.

“So we finna clock this tea right here, Renee,” Kemp began. “Since you want to stay keeping up s***, we finna talk about some real tea. Your brother over there paying people to put hits out and n***as running off with his money, and it’s getting back to me.”

According to HipHopDX, Kemp then threatened to alert the authorities.

“So now, I’m finna send the feds over there to y’all motherf***ing empire,” she stated.

To add fuel to the fire, Kemp began naming names, showing that she was serious. The “Aunt-Teas” podcast host alleged that Ross had something to do with the death of someone she called “Miss Carol.”

“Next, we’re going to talk about Miss Carol’s murder,” she stated. “Y’all know who Miss Carol is. You know that’s behind your brother. I’m finna make sure her family sues y’all whole estate ’cause that case [did] not [close]. You know the lady that was killed leaving from my momma house getting her hair done that time.”

Kemp doubled down on Ross’s involvement and implicated him in a separate murder.

“And it’s behind your brother and his drama. You know that. You know! ‘Bout that man who was killed in front of Black house,” she stated.

Tia Kemp Alleges That Rick Ross Is Involved In The Diddy Debacle

Rick Ross & Diddy The Big Game Weekend 2020

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While this is not the first time Kemp and Ross have taken low blows at one another, this might be the most shocking yet. However, Kemp also alluded to Ross’s involvement with Sean “Diddy” Combs. As BOSSIP reported, Combs was recently arrested on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Since Diddy’s downfall, Kemp has weaponized Ross’s relationship with Diddy for her online rants.

Most recently, Kemp stated that Ross is probably scared as he may appear on the footage Diddy created during his frequent parties and “freak-offs.”

“Don’t be scared now!” she stated. “No Diddy. You scared now, huh? I know you on them tapes. Freaky b****. I know you is. 10 children having motherf***er. I ain’t gonna let off you … What you quiet for? Nobody wants to see your Louis [Vuitton] outfits and sneakers, b****. Nobody don’t don’t care to see the jets no more. You running out of h*es now. Go over there and give Diddy a hug. Go ride the bike with him, you fat b***h.”

At this time, Rick Ross nor his time has addressed the allegations.