What is it, the braids?! Apparently, not anymore…

Drake is stepping into fall with a fresh new look, and fans are relieved—especially after his questionable braided pigtailettes that he accessorized with bobos and barrettes. On Nov. 16, the Certified Lover Boy artist shared his latest haircut on Instagram: a sleek taper fade, with the front left wavy for added style.

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The 38-year-old rapper’s new ‘do has fans feeling nostalgic, as it closely resembles the hairstyle he sported when he first burst onto the scene with the release of his debut album Thank Me Later and again during his fifth studio album, Scorpion.

“That means good music is on the way once again,” wrote one user.

Another person on X penned;

“We’re about to get PEAK Drake again.”

One fan called the Toronto-bred rap star a “baddie” while others claimed that the Canadian artist’s haircut was long overdue.

“Drake cut his hair off?! Omg we are SO BACK! Them braids been too tight for too damn long!” a user penned.

Another person joked;

“Damn, Drake took his weave out.”

Celebrity hairstylist Aly Bona, who has been responsible for Drake’s braided look over the last year, also reacted to the buzz, telling fans;

“Yes he cut it, pls give me some grace today.”

Drake Got Relentlessly Roasted On Social Media For Wearing Pigtails In October

In October, the father of one sent the internet into a frenzy when he posted a photo on Instagram rocking two long pigtails, each adorned with blue bubble barrettes.

The rapper didn’t offer much commentary on the bold look, but that didn’t stop social media users from sharing their thoughts.

The reaction was swift, with many netizens slamming the rap star with a barrage of jokes and comments about the unusual style.

“Drake going thru [sic] his mid life crisis..what the hell possessed him to go put his hair in pigtails and pose with duck lips lol..just give us the slaps my boy,” one person wrote on X.

“Someone beat pigtails out of Drakes’ cranium,” another user penned about Drake’s pigtail braids.

A third person chimed in;

“I wish he would get a haircut.”

A fourth X user added;

“Drake gotta be trolling at this point because why pigtails?”

October wasn’t the first time the Grammy-winning rapper turned heads with his bold style.

Back in September 2023, Drake went viral once again, this time for an…interestingly quirky hairstyle. In a photo with rising Houston artist Talameshia, the “God’s Plan” rapper showed off his bouncy curls, styled with a middle part and accessorized with an array of rainbow-colored clips, sparking plenty of chatter online.

What do you think of Drake’s new fade? Could it be an indication of new music like some fans are speculating? Tell us down in the comments section. 

Losing a parent is one of the hardest things anyone can go through, no matter how old you are or what stage of life you’re in. For Kim Porter’s kids—D’Lila, Jessie, King, and Quincy—their journey through heartbreak and healing is a powerful reminder of the deep and unbreakable bond they shared with their mom.

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Kim Porter, a model, actress, and longtime partner of Sean “Diddy” Combs, tragically passed away on November 15, 2018, at the age of 47 due to lobar pneumonia. Her passing left a gap in their lives that still hasn’t been filled. This November 15 marked six years since she left them, and her kids honored her memory in heartfelt and personal ways.

On the anniversary of their mother’s passing, Kim Porter’s twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, took to Instagram to honor her memory. They shared a tender throwback photo of themselves embraced by their mother.

“We can’t believe it’s been 6 years without you,” the duo captioned a black-and-white photo of Porter holding the twins as newborns, kissing one in the air while the other rests on her shoulder. “We think about you every single second of the day. We love and miss you so much words can’t even explain. We wish you were here with us but we know your spirit will be around forever!! We Love you Mommy.”

Their older brother, Quincy, also shared his grief in a touching post. He uploaded a rare childhood photo of himself sitting in a toy car while Porter lovingly hugged him. His caption read, “Here’s a rare photo of me with my Mom and Dad. ❤️ I miss you every day.” While the post was an intimate moment of reflection, some interpreted the caption as subtle shade directed at his biological father, Al B. Sure.

One person commented, “Not needed. You can honor your mom without throwing shade at your dad.” Another wrote, “Shading him but backing the baby oil bandit is wild! Rip Kim😢.”

Quincy’s relationship with his father has often drawn public attention. After Porter and Al B. Sure! separated when Quincy was young, Sean “Diddy” Combs stepped into a paternal role, eventually adopting Quincy and raising him alongside Porter. Their blended family was celebrated, but Quincy’s bond with his biological father has faced strain over the years.

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This tension became visible again earlier this year when Diddy faced legal challenges. In March, his homes were raided by federal agents amid sex trafficking allegations. Following his September arrest in New York City, Quincy’s biological father posted on Instagram, writing, “#LettertoMySon! Come Home. The door is wide open. You’re safe here son! I Love you, Popz, Your Biological.”

Despite these public exchanges, the Combs children have maintained unwavering support for Diddy. In a joint statement following his indictment, they emphasized their commitment to their family.

“The past month has devastated our family. Many have judged both him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories, and false narratives that have spiraled into absurdity on social media.”

They continued, “We stand united, supporting you every step of the way. We hold onto the truth, knowing it will prevail, and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DAD. Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, Jessie & D’Lila.”

Porter’s kids have also had to deal with false stories about their mom. Last month, Amazon pulled a memoir claiming to reveal abuse in her relationship with Diddy, but his lawyer called the book “fake” and “offensive.”

Amid all the chaos and challenges they’ve faced, the Combs family has stayed focused on honoring Porter’s memory as a loving mother who filled their lives with light and love.

Despite his Insta-threats, Ray J’s “One Wish” was not granted and his sitdown with Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant has been released.

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Ray J joined The Jamal Bryant Podcast: Let’s Be Clear podcast and discussed several things—so many things, in fact, that Ray J wanted the interview pulled. It is unclear what Ray J was specifically concerned about being made public knowledge, but he went on a public rant with hopes of the episode remaining private. He took to social media and stated that if Bryant posted the interview, violence would follow.

“Yo, I got nothing but love for Pastor Bryant. Shoutout to Jamal Bryant… but if y’all play that interview, somebody getting snatched off the pulpit,” he said in a video. “Don’t play the interview, it’s not cleared, it’s out of bounds. Me and Pastor Bryant need to talk because the way I was treated was dirty and illegal.”

He continued,

“And I don’t like it and I don’t want nobody to play that f**king interview—I don’t care if you from the church or not. Be respectful and do people right. Don’t call people out they name, don’t make people feel like they not safe in a place that they thought they were safe. I’m telling you right now, we need to work it out because if we don’t, it’s gon’ be a problem.”

Pastor Bryant responded, shocked at Ray J’s statements.

“It was both surprising and disheartening to wake up to unfounded threats and baseless accusations directed at me,” Bryant wrote. “As part of our commitment to honest dialogue, we ensured that specific comments with potential legal ramifications were edited out of the interview to safeguard the best interest of a brother beloved.”

“We are a live to tape production that ordinarily makes no edits,” he added. “However, in the spirit of brotherhood it was nixed with the agreement that no other adjustments would be made as The Jamal Bryant Podcast: Let’s Be Clear, endeavors to be earnest and transparent on every episode.”

He concluded,

“I refuse to be embroiled in a battle that demeans our community and all that I stand for. I love my brother unconditionally and I stand on my agreed promise.”

Eventually, Ray J backtracked and posted an apology.

“I apologize to you and the whole church community! What I did might be unforgivable but I still want you to know that I’m sorry and it was not okay what I did,” he stated.

Ray J’s Interview Reveals Suicide Attempt, His ‘Daily’ Thoughts About Nicki Minaj

Although Ray J wanted to keep his interview with Jamal Bryant off the internet, the conversation revealed some of the singer’s most vulnerable moments. While talking with Bryant, he reflected upon his sex tape with ex-girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

He detailed his emotional, mental, and professional struggles after the release of the tape. This, among other things, led to his indifference to life. The father of two revealed he attempted suicide while in Mexico.

“I was hanging off the roof of the hotel in Cancun. I climbed off the roof, and I went off to the side of the roof, and I just laid down,” he said. “I climbed over, and I laid, and I went to sleep, and I said, ‘If I fall off, then it was meant to be.”

He continued,

“So, I went to sleep for about two and a half hours, and then the hotel caught me, and then we went through all of this stuff, and then I had to go do these tests. But at that moment, it was like, ‘Yo, you wanna make your family proud, but you’re living a lie.’”

Ray J’s interview also recalled his Instagram Live session with Nicki Minaj. He stated the conversation weighed heavy on his mind as he felt like he was in a “dominatrix skit.” Nevertheless, he clarified that he respects Minaj’s controversial marriage to Kenneth Petty, but he thinks about their conversation every day.

“I’m not gonna even lie. I think about it every day.”

Ray J also recently released another statement apologizing to Pastor Bryant for his previous threats.