Former NBA star DeMarcus Cousins had his contract terminated from a basketball league in Puerto Rico after fighting with several fans on Monday night. Mets de Guaynabo, Cousins’ team, released a statement announcing they were terminating the former NBA star’s contract, according to the Associated Press. “As an organization, we strongly condemn any form of violence or provocation, whether on or off the field. Safety, respect, and sportsmanship are non-negotiable values for this franchise,” the Mets said in a statement In the altercation, Cousins is seen having a dispute with a fan before he grabbed him in the front row. After being led by security to the locker, fans in the audience threw drinks on Cousins, which almost caused another incident before he was carried away by security. Additionally, Puerto Rico’s  National Superior Basketball Association announced  that the former Sacramento Kings center would be suspended from the league for the remainder of the 2025 season and fined $4,250 for “acts that incite violence or provocation.” “In addition, the player must show cause why he should not be fined an additional $5,750, given the severity of the incident,” the league said. Suspensions were also handed out for the fans involved in the incident for the remainder of the season, including one fan who “made inappropriate and inciting gestures” and others who “threw liquids and other objects.” Before the incident, Cousins was playing in his second season with the Mets after joining the Puerto Rico league. In the NBA,   he played 11 seasons with the Kings, the New Orleans Pelicans, in Los Angeles Lakers, the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets, the Houston Rockets, and the Milwaukee Bucks.

Shannon Sharpe has offered an apology to Nicki Minaj after she threw some shade his way on Lil Wayne’s “Banned From NO” remix. Released on Wednesday (June 11), Minaj came out and held prisoners by dissing the Pro Football Hall of Famer. “‘Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop / If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that Sharpe.” “Nicki, I was not trying to be disrespectful. Of course, I know who you are,” he said. “I would be remiss to say that I thought you knew who I was, or that you knew anything about Club Shay Shay. I’m not that arrogant.” “Nicki, I apologize. I meant no disrespect. You’ll always have an open invitation if you ever want to come sit down and have a conversation,” he continued. “Even if you just want to have a private conversation on the phone or something. It won’t go any further between you and I.” “That was not my intent, but intent only matters to me because clearly you’re still offended,” he added. “So I apologize sincerely, and hopefully we can move forward.” Taking to X(formerly Twitter) to confirm the diss, Minaj confirmed she was talking about Sharpe and that his co-host Chad Ochocinco always caught some strays. “If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that sharp!!!!” Nicki tweeted. “Yeah nigga you thought I forgot that “Nicki who” shit you did? LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO j/k. Ochocinco almost caught a strizzy just by being around yo crazy tail self.” If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain’t that sharp!!!! Yeah nigga you thought I forgot that “Nicki who” shit you did? LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO j/k Ochocinco almost caught a strizzy just by being around yo crazy tail self #BannedFromNORemix pic.twitter.com/ZG6SVaoSv2 — Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) June 11, 2025 Along with Sharpe, Minaj had some lyrics for JAY-Z and the NFL as she’s still in her feelings about Lil Wayne not being selected to perform or the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans. “NFL, fire some n****s and then call us,” Minaj rapped.

Chris Webber is setting the record straight about some explosive rumors that have been swirling on the internet involving him. Taking to X(formerly Twitter), the Naismith Basketball Hall of Famer is tired of throwing into the latest tea on social media. “What’s up, party people? Man, the Internet is undefeated, huh?” Webber said in a video. “That’s why I’m going to give this friendly reminder… you can’t believe everything you read, see, or hear… Especially when they’re all lies. No proof, just made-up lies,” Webber continued. “If you have a platform and you have content with my name attached to lies, take it down now. To those that started the rumors, that started the lies and continued to spread the lies… I dare you not to take it down. I dare you to repeat the lie. You are not going to defame my name. Of course, the lawyers are in action… Of course, they are emotional and motivated.” pic.twitter.com/21ObTjMfxu — Chris Webber (@realchriswebber) June 10, 2025 Speculation began to circulate that Webber is the father of the oldest daughter of his former Sacramento Kings teammate, Doug Christie that he shares with his wife, Jackie. Reportedly, the allegation is tied to an unverified $4.6 million lawsuit,  During the video, Webber took to plug his new book, By His Grace. “If anyone else wants some insight, a story, or some tools on how to get through the distractions and how to stay focused… go get my book By God’s Grace, By God’s Grace, By God’s Grace.” “The enemy wants us to be distracted,” Webber said.

Silentó, the Atlanta rapper who became famous for his hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was sentenced to a 30-year prison sentence for the January 2021 murder of his cousin. Born Lamar “Ricky” Hawk, he pleaded guilty but mentally ill to voluntary manslaughter, aggravated assault, and firearm possession while committing a crime, along with concealing a death involving the killing of Frederick Rooks III, WSB-TV Atlanta reported.  A separate felony murder charge was dropped according to the terms of the agreement. In Januaray 2021, Silentó was first arrested after the DeKalb County Police Department discovered that Rooks sustained gunshot wounds to his face and leg. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Shortly thereafter, Silentó confessed to the crime, and law enforcement officers matched bullet casings to a gun that he had on his person when he was arrested. Chanel Hudson, Silentó’s publicist at the time, shared on social media that her client was dealing with severe mental health issues.  “Over the past several years, Ricky has been suffering immensely from a series of mental illnesses,” her post read. “We will continue in his efforts of treatment, but we ask in the meantime the public to uplift him and his family in immediate prayer & positive energy!!” Hudson also claimed that he had attempted suicide in 2020 and had numerous run-ins with the law. Dropping his debut single in 2015, “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was released as a junior in high school in 2015 and peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. To date, the song has earned more than 400 million Spotify streams in the time since. Silentó will serve 30 years in prison with credit for time served since Feb. 2021.

On Wednesday, the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs resumed in Manhattan with a continuation of the defense’s cross-examination of his former girlfriend, referred to in court as Jane. Picking up from Tuesday’s proceedings, Diddy’s attorney, Teny Geragos, pressed Jane on the nature of their relationship, pointing to text exchanges and financial support that could suggest mutual consent rather than coercion. Jane, however, maintained that she felt pressured into sexual situations involving escorts, telling jurors, “I was just adapting to my circumstances and my environment.” Diddy has pleaded not guilty to charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Geragos emphasized that Diddy had covered Jane’s living expenses—roughly $40,000—after she moved in April 2023, suggesting a level of care and mutual involvement. Jane countered that the financial support came with control, making her feel obligated to comply with his wishes. She described a birthday “hotel night” celebration that left her emotionally scarred, saying, “I resent him for knowing how much I loved him and knowing I couldn’t say no to him.” Her testimony painted a picture of conflicted intimacy, where affection and emotional dependence were clouded by coercive dynamics. Defense Cites Love Letters, Extortion to Show Diddy’s Emotional Depth The defense also focused on Diddy’s past relationship with Cassie Ventura, whom Jane said he called “one of his greatest loves.” Geragos introduced letters Diddy had written to Ventura—some while under the influence—to suggest a capacity for deep emotional connection. Jane acknowledged the letters but noted that Diddy often expressed affection after outbursts or controlling behavior. She testified that she would sometimes propose “freak-offs” to ease tension or appease his insecurities. A separate incident involving a man named Sly Williams was also examined. Jane testified that Williams, who had participated in one of their encounters, later threatened to leak a private video. She said Diddy urged her to report the extortion, but she refused out of fear. While the defense cited this as an example of Diddy’s concern, Jane described it as part of a broader pattern of control—financial, emotional, and sexual.

With Father’s Day just around the corner, Fat Joe and Jadakiss treated 70 fathers and their families to a swanky lunch in New York on Wednesday (June 11). In partnership with Reform Alliance and hosted at Sei Less, one of the most popular Asian fusion restaurants in the city, the two rap legends invite fathers who have been adversely affected by the criminal justice system.” During the luncheon, some of the attendees shared the obstacles they’ve encountered after dealing with the criminal justice system, and being invited by Joe and Jade encouraged them to persevere. With full spread served, guests dined on Sei Less dishes like vegetable spring rolls, chicken satay, vegetable lo mein, filet mignon, and broccoli. Also, the attendees took pictures with Joe and Jada and shared the impact of their music.  Fat Joe spoke about the purpose of the event, and how it creates community to a population of people who are often marginalized. “This my hood, this where I’m from. I’m gonna always give back to my community forever,” Joe said. “The importance of events like today is that you got guys like us cosigning these dads and letting them know that we stand with them because they need that moral support.”  “We want to let them know they can come back and get right. It’s some hope now for when you come back to get readjusted,” Jadakiss added. “Hopefully change your financial situation, change your situation with your family and kids.” “Working with Fat Joe, Jadakiss, and Reform to celebrate these fathers at Sei Less was truly special,” Dara Mirjahangiry, co-founder of Sei Less. “Ahead of Father’s Day, we really wanted to shine a light on these fathers who have been impacted by the criminal justice system and support their re-entry journey with compassion. It was a powerful way to bond through culture, community, and cuisine.”

Ananda Lewis, a well-known media personality for 90s MTV, died on June 5, 2025, after a long battle with stage IV breast cancer. She was 52. Her sister, Lakshmi Lewis, confirmed the news on Facebook, writing, “She’s free now, in His heavenly arms.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ananda Lewis (@imanandalewis) Born March 21, 1973, in Los Angeles, Lewis rose to prominence in the 1990s as host of Teen Summit on BET. Her sharp, socially conscious interviews—especially a 1996 sit-down with Hillary Clinton—earned her a NAACP Image Award and helped position her as a thoughtful presence in youth media. She joined MTV in 1997, where her charisma shone on Total Request Live and Hot Zone. Interviewing stars like TLC and Aaliyah, she balanced celebrity access with serious coverage of school shootings and teen issues. In 2001, she launched The Ananda Lewis Show, which focused on domestic violence and women’s health. Though it lasted one season, her commitment to meaningful storytelling endured. She later appeared on The Insider and hosted the 2019 revival of TLC’s While You Were Out. A Howard University graduate, Lewis was also a passionate advocate for carpentry, animal rights, and motherhood, raising her son Langston largely out of the spotlight. Lewis revealed her cancer diagnosis in 2020, two years after learning she had stage III breast cancer. She admitted she’d delayed mammograms over radiation fears. “I thought I was protecting myself,” she said during a CNN roundtable with journalists Sara Sidner and Stephanie Elam. By 2024, her cancer had progressed. Choosing alternative therapies over surgery, she pursued micro-chemotherapy, light therapy, and nutrition changes, later expressing regret about not undergoing a double mastectomy. In her final months, she endured intense pain and a fractured hip, spending eight weeks in hospice at home in Los Angeles. She died just hours before Langston graduated from middle school. Tributes flooded social media. Fans called her “our ’90s queen,” and peers like Stephanie Elam praised her courage. Teen Summit clips resurfaced, and many used her story to urge early cancer screenings, especially among Black women. A public memorial is planned for July. Her voice is gone, but her legacy lives on.

Larsa Pippen recently shared the lessons she learned from her romance with Marcus Jordan. Speaking with PEOPLE, The Real Housewives of Miami star said she ignored early signs that numerous issues were present. “I think when you start seeing red flags early in a relationship, see them,” she explained. Nine months after splitting with Jordan, Pippen began dating her new boyfriend, Jeff Coby, “We’re getting married 2025-6,” Coby teased the paparazzi while outside an event in Miami.  “We’re getting married. It’s gonna be a beautiful marriage. November 2025.” “I can’t tell you when I’m gonna propose,” Coby responded. Pippen also said there she Coby and so much in common in cluidng being grounded by family. “We have conversations about getting married,” Pippen explained “I feel like when you know, you know.” As the interview when on, she revealed that the met through mutual friends — are “both very family-oriented.”  “I think our parents are really close,” she added. “He’s really close with his parents. I’m really close with my parents. And our parents, as a couple, are always together. It’s kind of like how we are.” Since becoming an item, Pippen revealed that Coby, a mindfulness author, helps her to remain calm. “I feel like he’s teaching me how to be calm in my day-to-day life and just take things one day at a time,” she shared. “I feel like I’m the kind of person who tries to handle all my problems at the same time. He’s like, it’s more of you should do this today and do that tomorrow.”  “I feel like we’re really good for each other because we balance each other,” she continued. 

Ice Spice is making waves in Hollywood with a big animated debut on the horizon. The Bronx-born rapper has officially joined the voice cast of The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants, set to hit theaters this December. The announcement came via Deadline on June 9th, with Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon revealing the new additions to the project. Ice Spice will star alongside comedic heavyweights like Regina Hall, George Lopez, Sherry Cola, and Arturo Castro. Not only will she lend her voice to the film, but she’ll also be contributing a brand-new original track to its soundtrack. Excited about the opportunity, she reacted to the news on her Instagram Story with a cheerful, “yay!!!” The moment feels especially personal for Spice, considering her 2022 single “Bikini Bottom”,inspired by the SpongeBob universe, was a standout from her debut EP Like…?, which reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, the rapper continues to stir buzz in both the entertainment world and her personal life. Speculation around her relationship with NFL star Sauce Gardner continues, especially after a cozy mirror selfie of the two surfaced on her Instagram in April only to be quickly deleted. The two had already drawn attention after attending Adin Ross’ boxing match together and landing on the kiss cam, though neither has confirmed their relationship status. On the music front, Ice Spice recently dropped a feature on KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” remix, marking her first release of 2025. She’s also stepping further into film, with a role in Spike Lee’s upcoming project Highest 2 Lowest, where she’ll appear alongside Denzel Washington and A$AP Rocky. From the Bronx streets to the SpongeBob universe, Ice Spice is keeping her momentum strong and expanding her brand in every direction.

Raekwon and Ghostface Killah recently dropped the trailer for an upcoming documentary, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx, Raekwon’s legendary 1995 album. Titled the Purple Tape Files and filmed over several years,  the doc celebrates the album on its 30th anniversary and its ongoing influence. During the trailer, Raekwon shared the creative zone he was in while putting the album together.  “I put myself into a serious mindframe,” The Chef said. “A serious storytelling album. I had to make this product stand out. “I knew that purple represents royalty, and that’s exactly what I was looking for,” he continued, referencing its distinctive color palette that led many to call the LP The Purple Album. Raekwon also shared that he was serious about approaching the album and demanded that those around him live up to the same standard. “We had to make a conscious decision,” he explains. “Either we want to stay here and keep holding guns and want to run around playing this game, or did we want to go for the American dream and get on this rap shit.” The documentary also features guest appearances by Kendrick Lamar, Method Man, Nas, and fellow members of the  Wu-Tang Clan who share their insights about the impact of one of the most renowned projects in hip-hop history. “It ushered in the alter egos, the aliases,” RZA says in the clip. “Still, to this day, it’s flows that you haven’t heard before, saying the most wild shit,” Lamar added. Snoop Dogg describes Only Built 4 Cuban Linx as a “lesson on style” and that “it was all created from the Wu-Tang movement.” Released on August 1, 1995, and produced entirely by RZA, Only Built 4 Cuban Linx is renowned for its cinematic, mafioso-rap storytelling, with Ghostface Killah as the “guest-star.” With no skips, some standout songs include “Criminnolgy”, “Heaven & Hell”, “Ice Cream, “Verbal Intercourse”, “Rainy Dayz”, and  “Incarcerated Scarfaces.”