Brooklyn rapper Maino has fired back at 50 Cent with a new diss track titled “Bleed Like Us,” adding fuel to the ongoing tension between the two New York artists. The song arrives shortly after 50 Cent released a track and video alongside Max B, where he appeared to take jabs at several rappers, including Maino. View this post on Instagram The Brooklyn MC takes direct shots at the G-Unit mogul, referencing 50 Cent’s past controversies, personal history, and his well-known habit of trolling rivals on social media. The track’s title appears to echo themes of vulnerability and rivalry, suggesting that even hip-hop’s most powerful figures are not untouchable. The diss comes as tensions between the two have been brewing online for months. Much of the back-and-forth has played out on social media, where 50 Cent frequently comments on industry drama and publicly calls out other artists. Maino’s response marks a shift from online exchanges to a lyrical confrontation. 50 hasn’t respond to the diss track as of yet. View this post on Instagram

Along the Malibu shoreline, Dr. Dre has quietly closed the sale of a long-held beachfront property, marking the end of a chapter that stretches back more than two decades. Public real estate records indicate the home changed hands on March 3 for $16.5 million. The producer originally bought the property in 2000 for $4.8 million, making the sale a substantial return on the investment. The house had previously appeared on the market in 2022 with an asking price of $20 million, according to Zillow. The transaction reflects the continued strength of Malibu’s luxury housing market. The residence sits along Carbon Beach, a stretch of coastline sometimes referred to as “Billionaire’s Beach.” Spread across three levels, the property was designed to take full advantage of its oceanfront setting. The layout includes six bedrooms and seven bathrooms, along with spaces intended for both work and recreation. Among the amenities are a private gym, a studio, a large deck overlooking the Pacific, and a home office. Additional features include a wood-burning fireplace, a sauna, and several areas designed for entertaining guests. The home sale surfaced at roughly the same moment that Dr. Dre reached a notable financial benchmark. Forbes released its updated ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals on March 10, and the producer appeared on the list for the first time. The publication estimated his net worth at $1 billion, placing him at No. 3,332 globally. The ranking reflects the breadth of Dre’s career, which spans decades in music as well as ventures in technology and business. A Billion-Dollar Legacy — and New Music Still in the Works Within hip-hop, that figure places him among the genre’s wealthiest figures, behind Jay-Z, who remains the richest artist in the field. The Forbes list includes only a small number of musicians overall, with Beyoncé also appearing among the names. Much of Dre’s fortune is tied to his recording legacy, entrepreneurial ventures such as his influential headphone brand, and a portfolio of investments that extends beyond music. Industry observers often point to those ventures as evidence of how artists have expanded into broader business arenas. Even with those milestones, Dre’s focus on music continues. Moreover, T.I. recently spoke about an upcoming collaboration while discussing new projects with AllHipHop. “Dr. Dre blessed me with a record,” T.I. said. “It happens to have Anderson .Paak on it and a young lady by the name of Stallone. It’s a dope record. It’s called ‘Where I’m From.’ Dope record.”

Music mogul Ye issued a blunt message to the press this week, telling media outlets that the time has come to fully recognize his legal name. The advisory arrived March 10, shortly after Ye delivered nearly three hours of testimony in a workplace violations lawsuit filed by former employee Tony Saxon during a hearing at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The memo reads as a call-out to the media companies that still refer to the rapper by his former name. Ye reminded outlets that his identity change was announced years ago and formally approved by a California court. “MEDIA ADVISORY IT HAS BEEN SEVEN YEARS SINCE THE ARTIST FORMERLY KNOWN AS KANYE WEST ANNOUNCED THAT HENCEFORWARD HIS NAME WOULD BE YE,” the statement says. Ye got tired of people still calling him Kanye and put out this media statement after court. pic.twitter.com/aZq2mZBtou — Sneaker Legal® | Trademark & IP Lawyers (@SneakerLegal) March 11, 2026 Ye legally changed his name from Kanye West to Ye in 2021. His team argues that the media ecosystem has had plenty of time to update credits, archives, and databases. “THIS IS MORE THAN ENOUGH TIME FOR MEDIA COMPANIES, SEARCH ENGINES, RECORD LABELS, DSPS, RETAILERS, LYRICS WEBSITES, PUBLISHERS AND OTHERS TO UPDATE THEIR RECORDS AND SYSTEMS TO TAKE ACCOUNT OF THE CHANGE,” the memo continues. The statement also frames the issue as one tied to identity and respect. Ye’s representatives emphasize the artist’s global visibility and say the name change should be treated as permanent. Ye To The Media: “Stop Calling Me Kanye West” “YE IS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE PEOPLE IN THE WORLD, ON PAR WITH PRESIDENTS AND POPES. THIS CHANGE WAS MADE FULLY, LEGALLY, AND PERMANENTLY. THIS IS WHO HE IS NOW. HIS NAME IS YE.” The advisory ends with a warning directed at outlets that continue using his former name. Representatives for Yeezy LLC say cooperation may end if the directive is ignored. “YEEZY LLC WILL NO LONGER CO-OPERATE WITH OR PROVIDE COMMENT OR CONFIRMATION TO MEDIA OUTLETS THAT REFUSE TO USE HIS LEGAL NAME,” the memo states. He continued: “A DELIBERATE AFFRONT, A RACIST OFFENSE AND A DENIAL OF YE’S AGENCY AND SELF-DETERMINATION.” The message signals a stricter media policy from Ye’s camp as the artist navigates both legal scrutiny and public perception.

A jury has determined that Kanye West must pay $140,000 to a former employee over disputes tied to renovations at his former Malibu mansion. The case centers on Tony Saxton, who said he was hired as a project manager during the extensive work on West’s oceanfront property. Saxton alleged the conditions were unsafe. He also claimed he was dismissed after only a few weeks on the job. Court filings indicate that Saxton was brought in to help oversee work on the multimillion-dollar home. However, he received just one paycheck before his termination roughly seven weeks later. He initially sought more than $1.7 million in damages, citing lost wages and medical expenses tied to the alleged hazards. After reviewing testimony, jurors found West responsible for a portion of the claims. Ultimately, they awarded far less than Saxton had requested. The final judgment requires West to cover about $140,000 in unpaid wages and medical costs. West’s Limited Recall Marks End of Malibu Renovation Dispute West testified during the proceedings, acknowledging that he had limited recollection of Saxton or the circumstances surrounding his hiring. He reportedly expressed uncertainty about who formally brought Saxton onto the project. His wife, Bianca Censori, also appeared in court. She explained that while she interacted with Saxton during the renovation, their time working together was brief. The verdict closes a contentious chapter in the saga of West’s Malibu property. It highlights the legal and logistical challenges that can arise during large-scale celebrity construction projects. Though the ruling resolves this particular dispute, it also provides a glimpse into the complex dynamics of managing high-profile real estate renovations.

Earlier this week, Eminem’s maternal grandmother, Betty, passed away at her home in Missouri, according to TMZ. She had been battling complications from breast cancer, and the rapper was reportedly not present during her final moments. Their relationship, marked by both love and tension, had long been complicated. In a 2000 interview with London’s Mirror, Betty spoke candidly about her discomfort with Eminem’s explicit lyrics. “When I hear his vile disgusting lyrics I can’t believe this is my Marshall,” she said. “The same boy who used to come and sit on my lap.” Yet she contextualized his work within the broader music landscape. “He’s no worse than the rest of them. I don’t like some of the lyrics myself, but this is what the people want to hear,” she explained. “If they’re going to criticise my grandson, criticise the rest of them. What about Limp Bizkit? And Ozzy Osbourne, who used to eat live bats on stage.” Betty lamented the scrutiny directed at her grandson: “They seem to be singling my grandson out. They’re picking on him.” Despite their disagreements, she conveyed deep affection: “He’s my first grandchild, I was there then he opened his eyes, I love that boy. I want to stop this war between us because life’s too short – I want him to hang in there, because everything’s going to be okay.” Eminem Faces Family Loss a Year After Becoming a Grandfather Eminem has not yet publicly commented on her passing. The news comes almost a year after he became a grandfather, following the birth of his daughter Hailie Jade’s son, Elliot Marshall McClintock, last April. Hailie’s pregnancy was revealed in Eminem’s October 2024 music video for “Temporary.” The track contains lyrics addressed to her, crafted as a message she might one day hear, blending personal reflection with his enduring connection to family and legacy.

NLE Choppa has issued a public apology to Chrisean Rock after remarks he made about her young son during a dispute involving Blueface. The Memphis rapper addressed the situation during a livestream on March 9, acknowledging that his comments had crossed a personal boundary. His statement was directed toward Rock and her child, Chrisean Jr., whose parentage has been publicly debated in recent weeks. Choppa said he regretted allowing frustration to shape his response. Speaking candidly during the broadcast, the rapper said he felt compelled to address the issue directly. “I genuinely apologize for what I said about your beautiful baby boy,” Choppa said. “It was not right in no way, shape, or form, and I can’t believe I let my emotions get me that far. … You didn’t deserve that, your baby didn’t deserve it.” His comments suggested a shift in tone from earlier exchanges that had played out across social media. Choppa also used the moment to acknowledge what he described as Rock’s efforts to focus on family and personal growth. The rapper told viewers he had noticed her attempts to navigate public attention while raising her child. “I see you trying your best to be great, I see you trying, and I salute you,” he said. “I feel like I was like a test on your spirit in that moment, and you passed it with grace.” View this post on Instagram NLE Choppa Walks Back Comments About Blueface’s Son The apology followed an earlier message Choppa directed to Blueface, who has been involved in a long-running conflict with him online. In that previous statement, Choppa said bringing the child into their dispute had been inappropriate. “Last time we had words he apologized for bringing my mom in stuff I owe you the same respect,” Choppa wrote. “I apologize for what I said about your son @bluefasebabyy. From the heart.” The dispute between the two artists has unfolded publicly for months. Earlier this year, a widely shared video captured Choppa rejecting the idea of a physical confrontation while referencing their children. “Take your son and stand him beside my son and let’s see which one of them know how to operate,” he said. “Put your son beside my son and let’s see them box!” Although the apology suggested a desire to cool tensions, the broader rivalry appears unresolved. Only days later, Choppa revived the dispute by proposing a fight with Blueface in an “octagon,” indicating the conflict may still continue despite his attempt to clarify his earlier remarks.

A 12-year-old middle school student in Georgia has died after an after-school fight with another student, prompting an ongoing police investigation and raising concerns about bullying and student safety. The girl, identified as Jada West, was a student at Mason Creek Middle School in Villa Rica, Georgia. According to reports, the incident began with an argument on a school bus that escalated into a physical fight after the students got off in a neighborhood near her home. Witness videos circulating online show the two girls fighting in the street in front of other students. After the altercation, West reportedly walked away from the scene but collapsed shortly afterward. She was rushed to a hospital and later fell into a coma. Doctors determined she had suffered a severe brain injury, and she died several days later. Family members say the 12-year-old had recently transferred schools and had been dealing with bullying, though authorities have not yet confirmed what led to the fight. “We have to teach our children. I’m angry. What happened to the love? We lost our love, people. Teach your children to love,” Jada’s mom said following the tragic incident. The Douglas County School System, which includes Mason Creek Middle School, released a statement as well. “Any situation that results in harm to a child is one we take with the highest level of urgency. This incident did not occur on school property or during school hours, and there is nothing to indicate that this is related to any on-campus activity. Therefore, this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Villa Rica Police Department. To protect the privacy of the student and her family, we are not able to share additional details at this time,” the school district statement said.

Large billboards appearing across Los Angeles have reignited speculation that Kanye West’s long-discussed album BULLY may soon arrive. Several of the displays promote the project with a stark design and a single date: March 27, 2026. The advertisements began circulating online after passersby photographed them around the city, prompting renewed conversation among listeners who have been waiting months for the album. While West has not publicly confirmed the date, the timing has fueled expectations that a release could be approaching. Earlier reporting had pointed to a slightly different timeline. In January, Rolling Stone suggested the record might arrive around March 20. The magazine described the project as grappling with themes of “remorse, memory, ego, faith, and consequence.” According to that report, the album is framed less as a public apology than as a reflection on West’s personal experiences and internal struggles. Those themes echo remarks West made earlier this year in a rare written statement about his mental health. In January he purchased a full-page advertisement in The Wall Street Journal to address past behavior and speak openly about bipolar disorder. “The scariest thing about this disorder is how persuasive it is when it tells you: You don’t need help,” he wrote. “It makes you blind, but convinced you have insight. You feel powerful, certain, unstoppable.” BULLY Toronto, Canada pic.twitter.com/cGpEcP9toS — Kurrco (@Kurrco) March 10, 2026 West Acknowledges Past Harm Ahead of His Live Comeback West’s statement also included an acknowledgment of how those periods affected people around him. He described a gradual loss of perspective that unfolded over time. “I lost touch with reality. Things got worse the longer I ignored the problem,” he wrote. “I said and did things I deeply regret.” The message continued with a reflection on relationships strained during those years. “Some of the people I love the most, I treated the worst,” West wrote. “You endured fear, confusion, humiliation, and the exhaustion of trying to have someone who was, at times, unrecognizable.” The appearance of the BULLY billboards comes as West prepares for a return to the stage. He recently announced a concert scheduled for April 3, 2026, at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. If the album arrives beforehand, the performance would mark his first major live show in about five years and potentially introduce the new material to audiences in real time.

Dr. Dre has reached a financial milestone that reflects both his musical legacy and years of business ventures beyond the studio. In its latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals, released March 10, Forbes placed the producer and entrepreneur among its billionaires for the first time. The magazine estimates his fortune at roughly $1 billion, positioning him at No. 3,332 globally. The achievement places Dre among a small group of musicians whose wealth has crossed that threshold. Within hip-hop, the distinction carries added significance. Dre now ranks as the second wealthiest figure in the genre, trailing only Jay-Z. The list also includes a handful of other artists from across the music industry, among them Beyoncé. Forbes attributes Dre’s wealth to a combination of his influential career in music and the long-term success of his Beats electronics brand, along with investments and real estate holdings accumulated over the years. The Beats deal remains central to that story. More than a decade ago, Apple purchased the headphone company in a transaction valued at about $3 billion. Dre’s share of the sale reportedly totaled around $500 million, a figure that significantly expanded his fortune but did not immediately place him among billionaires. At the time, the deal nonetheless made him one of the richest figures associated with hip-hop. T.I. Reveals New Dr. Dre Record Featuring Anderson .Paak Despite his growing business empire, Dre has continued to stay involved in music. Collaborations and production work remain a steady part of his career. One recent example surfaced through comments from the Atlanta rapper T.I., who spoke about working with Dre on a forthcoming project. “Dr. Dre blessed me with a record,” T.I. said during a conversation with AllHipHop. “It happens to have Anderson .Paak on it and a young lady by the name of Stallone. It’s a dope record. It’s called ‘Where I’m From.’ Dope record.” He also described how the collaboration came together once Dre sent the track. “He sent it to me, and I went to the house, and I laid it. And then I laid another verse, and I went back,” T.I. said. “It’s always for the best outcome, for the betterment of the record. I’m always for someone who I know is dedicated to making the absolute best sh*t we can make.”

A brief but noticeable exchange on social media has placed Megan Thee Stallion and BIA at the center of a new online dispute. The episode unfolded over the weekend after Megan shared a video of herself listening to Cardi B’s track “Pretty & Petty.” During the clip, Megan reacted to a lyric referencing BIA, replaying the moment with visible amusement. The line—”Name five BIA songs with a gun pointed to your head/Pow, you’re dead.” — prompted Megan to laugh before asking aloud, “Why would she say that?” Soon after the video circulated, BIA appeared to answer indirectly. In a post on her Instagram Story, she uploaded a selfie set to Nicki Minaj’s diss track “Big Foot,” a song widely interpreted as targeting Megan. BIA highlighted one lyric from the record, “Lying on your dead mama,” and paired it with a screenshot of Megan’s 2022 interview discussing the shooting involving Tory Lanez. Alongside the image, she added a pointed caption: “When I know someone lying, but I let them keep going anyway.” The exchange quickly drew reactions across comment sections and fan pages. One user accused BIA of unnecessarily escalating the situation by inserting herself into the moment. BIA responded directly beneath the post, pushing back against the criticism with a remark aimed at online defenders. “Girl, go to the courthouse and support her. The keyboard activist is not helping,” she wrote. Old Rap Feuds, New Moment Megan Thee Stallion has not publicly responded to BIA’s remarks. The moment unfolded against the backdrop of several long-running rivalries within the rap world. Cardi B and BIA have been at odds for years, and Cardi’s song “Pretty & Petty”—which sparked the latest exchange—appeared on her second album Am I the Drama?, released last September. In past interviews, BIA has downplayed the idea of turning that rivalry into a musical confrontation. Speaking with radio host Nessa, she dismissed the possibility of trading diss tracks with Cardi. “Why would I? I don’t care about anybody that much to get up and dedicate my life to like, ‘Oh, let me get at her.’ Like, no way, bro, that’s crazy.” Megan’s own tensions with Nicki Minaj have also shaped the atmosphere around the current exchange. Their conflict intensified in 2024 when both artists released pointed songs directed at each other. Minaj issued “Big Foot,” while Megan responded earlier with the track “Hiss,” setting off a widely discussed moment in contemporary rap.