Pusha T has finally laid bare the reasons behind his fractured relationship with Kanye West, admitting the pair never truly connected beyond the music.
Speaking candidly on The New York Times’ Popcast, the Clipse rapper said, “We made great music. Outside of music, we’re nothing. Outside of that, his principles, his morals, his mindset — we don’t see eye to eye hardly ever and we never have.”
The former GOOD Music president added that while he always spoke his mind around Ye, the disconnect ran deeper: “I don’t even know if I ever held my tongue… But what you do with that information, in taking advice or perspective from me, that’s what you do. But I don’t regret any of it.”
In a recent GQ interview, Pusha was even more direct. “He knows I don’t think he’s a man. He knows it,” he said. “He’s showed me the weakest sides of him, and he knows how I think of weak people.”
The tension also spilled into the music, with Pusha seemingly taking aim at Ye on Clipse’s comeback single “Ace Trumpets” with the biting bar:
“Look at them, him and him, still waitin’ on Yeezy / I hope you got your squeegees / At your interviews, I just ki-ki.”
Their relationship officially deteriorated after Pusha’s departure from GOOD Music in 2022, following Kanye’s string of antisemitic outbursts.
Though West has yet to respond to these latest statements, his previous rants about former collaborators suggest more may come. As it stands, the once-powerful creative alliance between the two appears to be permanently severed.
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Pusha T Opens Up on Kanye West Fallout: ‘We Never Saw Eye to Eye’
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Diddy Declines to Testify in Sex Trafficking Trial as Case Nears Conclusion
Sean “Diddy” Combs has officially chosen not to testify in his own sex trafficking trial, opting to rest his defense without presenting any witnesses. The Bad Boy mogul stood before the court and confirmed his decision directly when questioned by the judge on June 25.
“Is it your decision not to testify in this case?” asked the judge.
“That is my decision, Your Honor. It is solely my decision,” Diddy replied.
With both sides having rested, closing arguments are scheduled for tomorrow (June 26), after which the case will be handed over to the jury for deliberation. If convicted, Diddy could face up to life in prison.
The trial, which has drawn national headlines, has included disturbing allegations and graphic evidence, including what prosecutors referred to as “freak off tapes.” Despite the gravity of the charges, Diddy’s defense team opted not to present any counter-testimony or evidence.
Speculation has swirled around the possibility of a presidential pardon should Diddy be convicted. Former President Donald Trump previously said he would “consider” such an action after reviewing the case.
Death Row Records co-founder Suge Knight—currently incarcerated himself—has also voiced confidence in Diddy’s fate. In a recent NewsNation interview, Knight stated:
“I think he’s got some favors with the government… If he gets convicted, Trump’s gonna pardon him.”
Knight, who has a well-known history of rivalry with Diddy, went so far as to say he does not believe Diddy belongs in prison at all:
“We’re not friends, but Puffy should definitely walk free… It’s a sad day for Hip Hop when he’s the only one taking the fall.”
The outcome now rests in the hands of the jury, whose decision could mark one of the most consequential moments in Diddy’s long and controversial career. -
Clipse Reflect on Chad Hugo’s Absence from New Album Amid Neptunes Rift
Clipse have spoken candidly about the fallout between
Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo, which has prevented the full Neptunes reunion fans may have hoped for on their upcoming album, Let God Sort Em Out.
During an appearance on Popcast, No Malice expressed nothing but love for Hugo despite his absence from the project.
“Absolutely miss Chad,” he said. “As far as being on the album. But I’ll see Chad in the airport, in the street, at Buffalo Wild Wings in VA — it’s always still love.”
Pusha T, while equally respectful, was more pragmatic about the current dynamic:
“Chad’s my guy. I love Chad. Pharrell’s my guy, too. We’re brothers, we came up together. But when you say ‘missing’ in the music — there is no missing when it comes to Clipse. If it’s just P, it don’t matter — we find what we find.”
The longtime collaborators are pressing forward with Pharrell as sole producer on the project due to his ongoing legal dispute with Hugo, his former Neptunes partner. Hugo sued Pharrell in 2023 for allegedly attempting to take full control of The Neptunes trademark, despite a longstanding agreement to split rights equally.
Pharrell, for his part, has acknowledged the rift but said he still holds his childhood friend in high regard.
“I love him, and I always wish him the absolute best,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m very grateful for our time together.”
While the legal battle has kept the Neptunes from fully reuniting, Clipse seem determined to honor their legacy — and push forward with or without both architects behind the boards. -
Tyler, The Creator & Doechii Debut “Get Right” at Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Show
Paris, France – Tyler, The Creator and Doechii unveiled their latest collaboration “Get Right” during Louis Vuitton’s star-studded runway show at Paris Fashion Week — a bold, bass-heavy track produced by Pharrell Williams, who also serves as the brand’s Men’s Creative Director.
The electrifying record, their second joint effort following last year’s “Balloon,” blends Pharrell’s signature drum patterns with industrial flair, drawing comparisons to Kanye West’s Yeezus era. The track served as the pulsating soundtrack to a showcase that brought together fashion icons and hip hop royalty including JAY-Z, Beyoncé, Pusha T, and Future.
Tyler, a longtime admirer of Doechii, previously described his reaction to discovering her music as love at first listen:
“I was like, ‘What is this? Damn, this girl pretty as hell,’” he told fans. “Then I clicked and was blown away.”
Their creative chemistry has only intensified since, with Tyler bringing Doechii on stage during his Chromakopia tour and calling her “incredible” and “an artist who really cares.”
Doechii has returned the admiration, recently naming Tyler among her favorite artists alongside MF DOOM, Westside Gunn, and JAY-Z.
With “Get Right,” the two genre-pushing artists have once again proven they’re a visionary match — on both the runway and the mic. -
Offset Reveals Pop Star Crush as Divorce Drama with Cardi B Unfolds
Set has unveiled his unexpected celebrity crush — and it’s none other than pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter
During a recent sit-down with Complex, the former Migos rapper was challenged by magician Anna DeGuzman to name his celeb crush. In a twist, DeGuzman handed him a piece of paper with Carpenter’s name already written on it. Offset was visibly surprised, exclaiming: “How you get this right? She just guessed this, that’s crazy.”
Though he admitted he wasn’t too familiar with her music, he gave Carpenter props:
“I feel like, artistically, like she got it all together.”
The revelation comes amid Offset’s ongoing divorce proceedings with estranged wife Cardi B. The Atlanta native has requested spousal support and joint custody of the couple’s three children, along with a fair division of assets and each party covering their own legal fees.Meanwhile, Cardi B has gone public with her rumored new boyfriend, NFL star Stefon Diggs, describing herself as “in love” during a recent X Spaces chat. Their relationship has raised eyebrows, with Offset previously labeling it a “publicity stunt”, and online personality DJ Akademiks even alleging that Cardi and Diggs were texting while she was pregnant with her third child.
With Offset’s love life making headlines again — and his Sabrina Carpenter crush now in the open — it seems the rapper is balancing public drama with personal fascination. -
Joe Budden Accidentally Reveals Podcast Earnings — Over $900K From Patreon Alone
Joe Budden may have unintentionally given fans a peek behind the curtain of his podcast empire — and the numbers are impressive.
In a recent Instagram Story post meant to show off the views his podcast videos were getting, Budden failed to fully blur out a section of the screen that appeared to reveal his Patreon revenue. The slightly blurred text clearly indicated that The Joe Budden Podcast has raked in just over $900,000 from Patreon subscriptions alone.
Importantly, this figure does not include revenue from YouTube, ad deals, sponsorships, or merch — meaning Budden’s actual podcast earnings are likely well into seven figures.
The revelation adds some weight to Budden’s past claims about the financial success of his show. Last year, in a lighthearted conversation with rapper Doe Boy, the former Slaughterhouse MC estimated that he’s made around $4 million over the last decade from podcasting — though even his co-hosts questioned the accuracy of that figure.Budden laughed it off at the time, but doubled down:
“Probably about three and a half to four and a half mil,” he said, adding that his gross income might be closer to $7 million.
He also used the moment to encourage aspiring podcasters:
“This is not unimaginable. If you work hard and keep your head down to the finish line and just focus on your content.”
While Budden’s numbers are solid, they still trail the likes of Twitch and YouTube megastars like Kai Cenat, who regularly pull in multimillion-dollar revenues through diversified digital content. Still, for someone who began his podcasting journey as a passion project, Budden’s accidental earnings reveal proves he’s built a legitimate business — whether he meant to show it or not. -
Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist Announce ‘Alfredo 2’ Album — Sequel to 2020 Classic Is Official
Cover art revealed, no release date yet as anticipation builds for next chapter in acclaimed collaboration
Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist are officially reuniting for a new joint project — Alfredo 2, the long-awaited sequel to their Grammy-nominated 2020 album Alfredo. The pair unveiled the announcement with cover art that mirrors the original’s iconic imagery: a puppet master’s hands hovering over a plate of pasta.
While the release date is still under wraps, fans have been waiting for this news since as far back as 2021, when the duo began teasing a follow-up. At the time, Gibbs told NPR:
“Next [album] I want to go to Hawaii. We can record in Hawaii. I’m going to bring in like 20 strippers. I need it for my mindset.”
The announcement arrives amid rumors that another highly anticipated Gibbs project — his joint album with Madlib — had been lost in the devastating Los Angeles wildfires earlier this year. A Reddit post from a fan claimed Gibbs had said the album was destroyed. However, Gibbs quickly shut that down on social media with a simple post:
“This cap,” he wrote, denying the report.While Madlib did indeed lose his family home and music archives in the wildfires, no confirmation has come that any collaborative work with Gibbs was lost. A fundraiser launched by Madlib’s manager, Stacy Epps, noted the producer lost “decades of music and equipment”, and asked fans for help as he rebuilds.
Despite the tragic setbacks in his musical orbit, Gibbs is pressing forward. With Alfredo 2 now on the horizon, fans can look forward to more gritty lyricism, cinematic beats, and razor-sharp chemistry from two of Hip Hop’s most respected names.
Stay tuned for a release date — this sequel promises to serve another gourmet-level plate of rap. -
Rick Ross Reunites With Pharrell on New Single “For The Money”: “This Is a Global Slapper”
Rozay calls upcoming Paris-shot release a “new level of creativity”
Rick Ross is officially back with a bang, linking once again with longtime collaborator Pharrell Williams for a high-energy new single titled “For The Money.” Slated to drop on Friday, June 27, the track has already been previewed in a slick Paris-based visual teaser featuring both Ross and Pharrell suited up in luxury fashion.
In a video posted to social media, Rozay hyped up the collaboration with his trademark bravado:
“It’s finally official. Ricky Rozay this Friday, my new single, produced by Pharrell, for real… We dropping a straight international global slapper.”
He continued:
“This right here is different. This will forever guarantee my name is set in stone. An elegant, classy affair. A fly, international record.”
The Miami mogul has previously teamed up with Pharrell on standout tracks like “Presidential” (from God Forgives, I Don’t), “MMG The World Is Ours,” and The Neptunes-produced “Get Down.”
While Ross has been relatively quiet on the music front lately, he’s kept busy with other ventures — including launching his own dental clinic in Atlanta earlier this year alongside celebrity dentist Dr. Mario Montoya. The clinic promises clients a “billion dollar smile,” and joins Rozay’s growing empire of business moves outside rap.
With “For The Money,” Rick Ross is signaling a return to high-end, international Hip Hop flair — and based on the early buzz, fans can expect nothing short of luxury and lyrical power when the track drops this week.