Joie Chavis Claps Back At Critics Questioning Why Her Children’s Fathers Didn’t ‘Help Her’ During Wildfire Evacuations–‘Leave Me TF Alone’

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Joie Chavis is responding to critics’ comments about her living situation amid the California wildfire evacuations. After she shared in a resurfaced clip that she was temporarily living with her mother, many people wondered why the three celebrity fathers of her children, Bow Wow, Future, and Trevon Diggs, didn’t “help her” find somewhere to stay.

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On Wednesday, a clip surfaced on X via @MyMixtapez of Joie discussing the evacuations.

In it, she shared that while her place survived the fires, she couldn’t return to it because of damage in the area. According to Joie, she and her kids have been “rotating four or five outfits” amid being temporarily displaced.

Despite that, she expressed gratitude for still having a place to live but said she’s contemplating leaving Los Angeles because of the cost of living. She added that while her renter’s insurance covers a hotel stay, she and her children have been staying at her mother’s house.

“I’m just ready to get out of L.A.,” said Chavis. “It’s time to just refresh. I really want to like cut my rent in half so that I can save and buy a house. That was the plan anyways to buy a
house by the end of the end of this year. But now, I’m really just like, ‘Okay, now it’s time to get out of here’ and I can find what I need for like, less than what I’m paying, half of what I’m paying right now.

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“I’m staying at my mom’s house right now, my insurance, my renter’s, insurance covers a hotel,” she added. “But I just feel like, I don’t want to be in one room with three kids and like no kitchen, no washer and dryer.”

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Social Media Reacts To Joie Chavis Clip

As you can imagine, social media had lotsssss to say about the Joie Chavis clip, especially considering that she revealed in 2019 that her babies’ fathers, Future and Bow Wow, don’t pay child support. It’s unclear, however, if her latest, Trevon Diggs, does.

Numerous people blasted her…

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but others were sympathetic and clapped back at people vilifying her for being open about her living situation.

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Joie Chavis Clapped Back At The Negative Comments

After TheShadeRoom posted the viral clip of Joie, she hopped in the comments to silence detractors, noting that the video is weeks old and she’s sick of the negativity.

“”This was two weeks ago,” she wrote in TSR’s comments. “I’m good and always will be! Y’all always find something negative to say. Of course I was staying with mom during evacuations by choice! Of course I couldn’t go home and get the neccessities at the time. Speaking to my followers about the wildfires snd y’all always make it negative or about my bd’s and what they got. That was the reality of the situation during the evacautions. Let’s continue to pray for the people who have no home to got to, now leave me tf alone.”

BLOOP!

In a separate comment, Joie also slammed a commenter who told her to “stop sharing her personal business and then acting surprised by the negative responses.”

“If everything was and is so great, what were you complaining about? Only having 5 changes of clothes?” wrote the commenter.

“Girl stfu i do what i want,” wrote Joie. “No one was complaining that was the reality. Stop commenting about a strangers life weirdo!”

What do YOU think about Joie Chavis clapping back at her detractors?

 

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Drake’s Try-Hard Henchman DJ Akademiks Claims LeBron James Cheated On His Wife With Alleged Aubrey-Assisted Affairs

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The men are still squabbling, spilling the tea (or maybe the “milk”), and being messy in front of microphones in the new year.

Drake‘s number one fan and biggest hype man, DJ Akademiks, took to his livestream channel to drop some major tea about the rapper’s friendship with NBA star, LeBron James. According to the messy mischief maker, the former friends would often pair up to sleep with women together in Drake’s hometown of Toronto. Well, that would be par for the famous man course, except for one tiny detail: Lebron’s image as the happily married perfect family man.

Akademiks took to the net to defend Drake amid reactions to the “Fighting Irish Freestyle” that leaked online and led to assumptions that the “Nothing Was The Same” rapper was throwing shots at the Lakers player. Apparently, the mighty mouth of the internet decided to share what he’s heard about Drake and Lebron’s affinity for finding snow bunnies together.

“Let me just tell you what I’ve heard. LeBron, you and Drake used to go on two mans,” he alleged. “You’ve been cheating on your g*ddamn wife and Drake used to facilitate the h**s.”

He continued,

“You can’t dance to a song about him being a pedophile, he used to supply you with the b***hes. You’ve been living a lie, and everybody think you’re this perfect guy.”

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May we all find someone to love and defend us the way Akademiks goes up for Aubrey Graham. For his part, Drake has yet to confirm or deny who his “Fighting Irish” lyrics are about, though many have pointed out that Lebron’s high school basketball team often went by that nickname.

Talkin’ ’bout we family, well, I’m not the cousin to visit/God forbid we ever got to tarnish your public image
All that brother talk as if I really discovered a sibling,” Drake raps on Fighting Irish. 

Only time will tell if the men will shake hands and make up but for now it seems that Drake isn’t letting bygones be bygones after last year’s battle royale with Kendrick Lamar. He clearly took notes on who switched sides.

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New Year, New Nigerian Boo? ‘Basketball Wives’ Star Brooke Bailey Shows Support For Her Man, Timaya

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Brooke Bailey x Timaya

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Brooke Bailey is ringing in the new year with some love for her Nigerian beau, Timaya.

The Basketball Wives reality star took some time out to celebrate her man after his 3rd annual festival hosted in his hometown of Nigeria.

So proud of you, my love! Watching you pour your heart and soul into giving back to your village with the 3rd annual #timayatimaya #timayaday was nothing short of inspiring,” she captioned a carousel of photos. “From the stadium packed with love to the unforgettable performances that showcased incredible talent, you cerated a moment that will live on forever.

She continued,

You brought the world to your village and gave your people a night to remember. Filled with music, unity, and so much love. Seeing the crowd’s energy, the beautiful ladies fainting as you serenaded them, and the joy radiating from family, friends, and fans was pure magic.

Brooke shared a series of behind-the-scene photos from the event including some shots of herself looking on with pride.

Though she has been very vocal about her new love, fans have speculated that maybe she isn’t as much of a fixture on her new man’s social media accounts, which she promptly shut down.

When one user found their way into her comments to be messy, Brooke clapped back saying,

Girl! I’m on his page. Grow up!

Welp. Thankfully, proof her new man helped to shut down those pesky rumors about her allegedly getting secretly married to rapper Jim Jones that the internet ran with in late 2024. It seems Brooke is happily enjoying her new international love affair.

There must be something in the water over in the motherland as the girlies seem to be scooping up the Nigerian men, one by one. Chloe Bailey set the streets on fire when she popped up with the Naija superstar, Burna Boy, and we all remember how our girl Lori Harvey was down bad for Damson Idris.

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For Your Ears: BOSSIP’s Top Podcasts Of 2025

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Microphones, headphones smartphone and laptop are on the table, room for podcasts

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The reign of podcast content continued in 2024 and there was absolutely no shortage of people saying things into microphones that would later be uploaded to the internet for consumption, controversy, and commotion.

That said, not all podcast are foolishness fodder. There are a lot of pods that are entertaining, inspiring, intriguing, and engaging audiences in a way that leaves them wanting more ear candy each week. In honor of quality audio listening experiences, BOSSIP wants to acknowledge the best podcasts of the year.

Considering how revealing 2024 was, we’d be remiss if we didn’t credit Katt Williams’ level-setting appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay that was released on January 3, 2024. At the time of this story, the nearly three-hour interview has 86 million views and counting.

 

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Another podcast highlight of the year was the announcement that Mandii and WeezyWTF were rebranding their wildly popular Whoreible Decisions podcast into a more financially friendly product called Decisions Decisions. The pod duo held a live event at Sony Hall in NYC to make it clear that they weren’t going anywhere but that the show was about to change for the better.

Flip the page a couple more times to see some of the other pods that make themselves relevant in 2024.

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WNBA baller and Caitlin Clark nemesis Angel Reese embarked upon her own podcast journey in 2024 with the launch of Unapologetically Angel where she hosted guests like Shaq, Latto, Glorilla, and one episode in particular with Travis Kelce’s ex-girlfriend Kayla Nicole. During an interview with Sexyy Red, Angel gets the St. Louis rapper to spill it all about what goes down in her DMs.

Another rapper who jumped into the podcast game this year is Fayetteville, North Carolina’s own J. Cole who launched his Inevitable miniseries that takes a deep dive into his career arc alongside his longtime friend and manager Ibrahim Hamad and their visual collaborator Scott Lazer. Cole offers insight into his early life growing up and having dreams of become a rap star in New York City. The stories he shares about Jay Z, Kanye West, and Kendrick Lamar are the stuff that fans salivate for. A great listen.

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No list of stellar podcasts is complete without a mention of Native Land Pod hosted by BOSSIP’s political analyst bae Angela Rye, former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, and former MSNBC anchor Tiffany Cross.

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The three dynamic voices bring their perspective experience in politics and media to the table and have honest and sometimes difficult conversations about cultural touch points and where Black Americans stand in the current Capitol Hill climate.

 

If you’ve never listened to NPR’s Code Switch then you are missing out on a treasure chest of information, interviews, and insight about the most important social and global issues at play. As with all things NPR, the hosts are well-researched and the guests have the ability to provide context based on their real world experience with the subject matter.

 

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‘Denial Is A River’: Doechii Teases ‘Family Matters’ Inspired Visuals For Next Single

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Doechii is ending 2024 with a promise to continue raising the bar in the new year.

The four-time Grammy nominee teased the visuals for the standout track from her Alligator Bites Never Heal project, “Denial Is A River”, with a Family Matters inspired trailer featuring some familiar faces. Set to the original music from the show’s iconic opening credits, the teaser features her TDE labelmate Schoolboy Q, actor and DJ Zack Fox, rapper Baby Tate, singer SIR and many others.

It looks like Doechii intends to tap in with as many Black creatives as possible. She recently collaborated with Issa Rae for a live performance of “Denial Is A River” for Genius. The Insecure creator held down the narration for the track as Doechii brought her usual flawless lyricism and performance abilities.

Doechii Is A Favorite To Win Big For The Grammys

Leading up to music’s biggest night, Doechii is poised to continue making it a tight race for anyone to best her in her Grammy categories. The “Denial Is A River” show will drop on Jan 2. It’s unclear whether there will be an actual scripted production. However, TDE obviously came through with the budget and star power to make the visuals a real experience.

Doechii has had an incredible breakout year in music taking home Variety’s “Hip Hop Disruptor of the Year” award, the Femme It Forward “Visionary” honor and her Tiny Desk performance is one of the most-watched on NPR in 2024.

Along with making her mark in hip hop, Doechii has also proven to be one of music’s most electrifying performers blending timeless homages to rap icon with modern creativity heavily influenced by visual artists.

TDE fans hope to see the queen of the swamp join labelmates, SZA and Kendrick Lamar, on the GNX tour. For now, they’ll have to keep their fingers crossed a little longer for an official announcement.

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Heart-Eye Hysteria & Headlines: 2024’s Shocking & Swoon-Worthy Weddings, Engagements & Entanglements

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While 2024 served up a hearty helping of drama thanks to some big celebrity breakups, love (or at least lust) was still in the air for some of your faves.

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From rekindled romances we didn’t see coming to those first “Instagram official” posts that instantly went viral, these couples knew how to keep the people talking.

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There were also jaw-dropping proposals and surprise weddings that caused hysteria and swoon-worthy moments.

Here’s a rundown of the celeb couples who kept love alive, made headlines, and melted timelines into heart-eye goo.

 

 

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Tis The Season: BOSSIP Hosts Festively Fabulous Star-Studded Soiree At Moonlight Atlanta

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After another standout year of eviscerating the Internet, BOSSIP threw a festively fabulous soiree attended by the city’s elite, including reality TV stars, influencers, and tastemakers.

 

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On Wednesday, Atlanta’s Moonlight Lounge at the newly opened Forth Hotel played host to the night of fun and impeccable vibes.

The red carpet was rolled out for the likes of actress/reality star Sincerely Ward, known for her role in BET+’s Style Me For Christmas, new Real Housewife of Atlanta, Kelli Ferrell, Mendeecees Harris of Love & Hip Hop fame, and Ralph Pittman of #RHOA.

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Also seen on the scene was entertainment manager Karen KD” Douglas, as well as Dr. Scott and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe of Married to Medicine.

 

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They were joined by actress Dawn Halfkenny…

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and influencers Melissa Mitchell, Mel Mitchell, Paige Shari, Krystal Garner, Liz Smith, Anisa Breneé, and Ariel Gunn, who all added extra sparkle to the evening, mingling with guests and posing for photos.

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DJ Wally Sparks brought the sounds for the evening by spinning an eclectic mix of R&B, hip-hop, and holiday classics, leaving the dance floor packed all night long. In typical Wally Sparks fashion he also displayed his turntable skills that make him one of the best in business.

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Throughout the night, guests sipped cocktails from a premium open bar and enjoyed Hors d’oeuvres and a custom pasta station while soaking in the ambiance of the chic new venue, which boasts sweeping views of Atlanta’s skyline.

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Capturing the night’s magic were photographers Freddy O and Nikon Don, who caught photos of attendees like comedians Tyler Chronicles and Nick Banks reveling in the holiday spirit.

Guests were also treated to photos in the OTB booth, which featured festive cut-outs and print-outs of photos to take home as keepsakes.

As the night unfolded, attendees enjoyed a mix of networking and celebrating, with some even hinting at exciting collaborations to come in 2024.

BOSSIP’s holiday party proved to be a sensationally star-studded affair, blending the perfect mix of Atlanta’s finest and festive flair.

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As we close out the year, it’s clear that no one throws a party like us, and we’re grateful to our celebrity connections, supporters, and readers who’ve been on this journey with us since 2006!

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Who would you like to see at next year’s BOSSIP holiday party? Let us know in the comments!

 

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Not Too Much On Unc! Shannon Sharpe Responds To Social Media Criticism About His Dog At The Dinner Table

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Shannon Sharpe attends Invest Fest 2024

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Shannon Sharpe wants everyone to know that he can do whatever he wants at his home because that’s his business.

The NFL veteran and podcast host took to social media to share his Thanksgiving prayer on Thursday, Nov. 28. Much to the chagrin of many users, Uncle Shay Shay had his dog at the dinner table during the blessing. Many people jumped into his comments to put him on blast for the presence of a canine among the food.

Needless to say, big Unc was not swayed by the negativity about his pups. Instead, he took the time to jump in his own comments and let people know that it’s his house, his rules.

“What makes you think I’m going allow you 2 tell me what I should do at my house?” he responded to one user.

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More social media users chimed in with their two cents and Sharpe was ready with a comeback for them as well.

“What do you think your chances are of you having a meal at my hm? 1 and how many octillion,” he said to another.

He also made sure to let everyone know that his dogs not only eat at his table but also sleep in the bed. Unc definitely is doing life on his own terms.

X users spent most of the day pointing out that Sharpe spends a lot of time expressing his feelings about proper etiquette but then chooses to let dogs eat at his table. It’s unclear why anyone thought Shay Shay was going care about their opinions of him and what he does in his home. However, people still couldn’t help themselves.

In the meantime, Uncle Shannon and his partner-in-petty Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson stirred up drama on their podcast Nightcap with a discussion that seemed to hit a little close to home. The conversation revolved around giving a hall pass to cheat to romantic partners. Johnson noticeably looked uncomfortable as social media has speculated that his engagement to Sharelle Rosado ended due to infidelity.

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Drake Initiates Second Legal Filing, Claims UMG ‘Knowingly Promoted’ Kendrick’s ‘False’ Sex Offender Allegations

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Drake has added another filing to his feud with Universal Music Group, alleging defamation occurred in favor of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.”

Yesterday, Drake once again sent the hip-hop world into a polarizing frenzy when news broke that he initiated a legal filing against his label, UMG. Following the success of Kendrick Lamar’s massive hit “Not Like Us,” the Canadian Karen has questions about the tactics used to promote the track. Yesterday’s legal filing alleges that shady business practices between Universal Music Group and Spotify led to the song seeming bigger than it was.

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For now, a lawsuit hasn’t been filed, so all of this is speculation on Drake’s behalf while requesting preservation of communication that could substantiate the claims.

According to Billboard, Drake went back-to-back with yet another legal filing this time claiming defamation. This second filing also gives better insight into the overarching issue between the artist and the conglomerate. In the legal filing, it’s alleged UMG “funneled payments” to radio stations in a payola scheme featuring a record “falsely accusing him of being a sex offender.”

Drake claims the label knew the “certified pedophile” accusations were false and released the damaging track anyway.

“UMG … could have refused to release or distribute the song or required the offending material to be edited and/or removed,” Drake’s lawyers write. “But UMG chose to do the opposite. UMG designed, financed and then executed a plan to turn ‘Not Like Us’ into a viral mega-hit with the intent of using the spectacle of harm to Drake and his businesses to drive consumer hysteria and, of course, massive revenues. That plan succeeded, likely beyond UMG’s wildest expectations.”

On “squabble up” Kendrick rapped about Drake seemingly selling “wolf tickets” for confrontation until he silenced it and Drizzy is seemingly trying to open shop again. We will have to wait and see if he actually files a lawsuit. However, if the motive was to silence chatter about Kendrick’s album GNX, that would also make sense.

For now, stay tuned as this is far from the last development in Drake’s highest-stakes gamble yet.

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Hit Dawgs Hollerin’: Andrew Schulz & Gary Owens Respond To Kendrick Lamar’s ‘White Comedians’ Lyric

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Kendrick Lamar turned 2024 into a masterclass of putting people in their place, now two habitual line-steppers are responding to his call-out.

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As fans clamor to take in the Compton-born rapper’s surprise album, GNX, a couple of comedic culture vultures couldn’t resist commenting. In response to a lyric on the album’s opening track “wacced out murals” in which Kendrick says,

“Don’t let no white comedian talk about no Black woman, that’s law”

Vanilla villains Gary Owen and Andrew Schulz have hollered like the dogs they are. First, Owens took to Instagram and posted the lyrics alongside the caption,

“If that’s the law that makes me a criminal”

A bold take from a man whose entire career exists because Black people decided it could.

Never the one to know when to hush, Schultz spoke with resident capper Akademiks about Kendrick‘s alleged “diss” towards him and responded exactly how someone with a history of being loud and wrong would.

“His reaction was, ‘Is this guy too woke to understand a joke?” Akademiks said in reference to their conversation.

Schulz found himself at the center of a debate about the constant disrespect of Black women after appearing alongside the ShxtsNGigs podcast hosts James Duncan and Fuhad Dawodu earlier this year. During a conversation about a popular TikTok trend about the Black girlfriend effect—the idea that men who date Black women have a glow-up of epic proportion—Schulz took his klan robe out of the closet.

“They shave their hair because they start losing it from being so stressed, being around this Black girl that’s complaining about s**t all the f**king time,” the melanin-deficient degenerate said during the episode.

He continued,

“They grow a beard because there’s more cushion when they get slapped. I think the Black Girlfriend Effect might be a protective instinct.”

Dawodu and Duncan would go on to release an apology for how gleefully they took in what Schulz said after being dragged by social media, relentlessly, for several days.

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Looking Good! Lizzo Shows Off Major Weight Loss In Latest Pictures

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Lizzo may be making all her haters eat their words….again.

The “About Damn Time” singer has been documenting her fitness journey for her fans for the better part of 2024 and it seems that all her hard work is paying off. Her latest Instagram posts feature a new svelte figure and a considerable amount of weight loss.

She has also shut down any rumors of Ozempic, Lizzo has made it clear that she only has her commitment to her fitness goals to thank for her new waist size.

“When you finally get Ozempic allegations after 5 months of weight training and calorie deficit,” she said in a post.

Lizzo has never been one to shy away from showing off her body but she’s been a lot more transparent about her time in the gym as well as her eating habits. In September, she took to her Instagram to talk to her fans about the comfort she often finds in food.

“I overate yesterday, and I’m feeling really bad about it,” she wrote in the post. “I’m trying to remind myself that my body needed that nourishment. And if my body deserves comfort, then my brain deserves comfort too.”

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She has also spoken out about how exercise has helped with her mental health struggles as the industry and public have often been unkind to the Grammy winner who is currently still facing a lawsuit filed by her former backup dancers.

Still, the pop diva seems to be enjoying her downtime and new lifestyle. The singer is still in the midst of a “gap year” from making new music and performing but it hasn’t slowed down her bag. Her shapewear company, YITTY, is still doing numbers and has Grammy-nominated singer Chlöe on board as an official celebrity ambassador.

No word on when we’ll next hear Lizzo on a track but we’re enjoying seeing her glow up!

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Khalid Gracefully Addresses His Sexuality After Public Outing By Former Partner: ‘I Was Never Hiding’

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Grammy-nominated singer Khalid found himself at the center of controversy recently when artist Hugo Almonte publicly shared details about their past relationship, effectively outing the R&B star.

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In a series of social media posts, Almonte alleged that Khalid had offered him drugs and tried to frame him for a break-in at his house. He also criticized the behavior of “gay artists that are out right now,” labeling them “s**tty as f**k,” before sharing a photo of himself with Khalid.

Rather than engage in the drama or directly address Almonte’s accusations, Khalid responded with grace. The singer took to social media, first posting a simple “🏳️‍🌈!!! there yall go. next topic please lol” alongside the LGBTQ+ pride flag.

Later, when a fan commented that the “closet was glass,” suggesting his sexuality had been an open secret, Khalid replied, “I wasn’t hiding anything! It’s just not any of your business.”

“I got outted and the world still continues to turn,” Khalid continued. “Let’s get this straight (lmao) I am not ashamed of my sexuality! In reality it ain’t nobodies business! But I am okay with me 🖤.”

Khalid made it clear that he’s fine with the world knowing he’s gay, but also pointed out that it’s a personal thing—not something he was trying to hide or make a big announcement about.

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Almonte later clarified his intentions in a statement to Rolling Stone, claiming he chose to speak out because Khalid had used his power to silence him after the relationship ended. While Almonte refrained from directly naming Khalid in his statement, his earlier posts and the shared photo left little room for question.

Almonte also alleged that he has faced death threats following the incident, insisting, “It’s crazy that these people said I was chasing clout, when I was holding onto this for five years, and I finally had enough.”

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Despite Almonte’s claims, Khalid’s fans and supporters came to the singer’s defense. Many criticized Almonte’s actions as opportunistic and unnecessary. One user summed up the sentiments of many, writing, “Your music can barely allow you to afford a small fry at Jack in the Box and you’re pressed about outing someone who has three diamond records. Y’all are not the same, babes.”

The 26-year-old Grammy-nominated singer dropped his third studio album, *Sincere*, in August.

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