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Sean “Diddy” Combs, 54, of raping and physically abusing her for years, according to an explosive lawsuit she filed Thursday.The personal trainer, 30, subtly shared a photo from the couple’s wedding day via Instagram Story, simply adding a red heart emoji. The sweet snapshot, which was deleted soon after, appeared to be a repost from a past Instagram collage from his account in August 2022.As The Post previously reported, Cassie claims that Diddy trafficked, raped and beat her starting in 2005 until 2018.“After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, said in a statement via her attorneys at Wigdor LLP.The R&B singer alleges that their on-and-off-again relationship began in 2005 when she was 19 and Combs was 37.

bombshell lawsuit she filed Thursday against the Bad Boy rapper, Cassie claims Combs allegedly threatened to blow up rapper Kid Cudi’s car shortly before a vehicle exploded in his driveway in 2012.Cassie, 37, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, alleges she was a victim to a decade of abuse from Diddy, whom she dated for years and was romantically linked to in 2007.In the federal suit she claims that the music mogul beat her for years, forced her to have sex with men as he watched and raped her after their breakup.As part of her lawsuit, the R&B singer most known for her chart topper “Me & U,” alleged Diddy was sent into a frenzy after she began dating Kid Cudi in 2012.“In February 2012… Mr. Combs told Ms. Ventura that he was going to blow up Kid Cudi’s car and that he wanted to ensure that Kid Cudi was home with his friends when it happened,” read court documents obtained by The New York Times.

Ventura told Page Six, “After years in silence and darkness. I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships.“With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life.”Diddy’s attorney, Ben Brafman, denied the accusations in a statement to Page Six, claiming that Cassie had been demanding money from the Bad Boy Records founder.“Mr.

sang the words to the 1994 song “DWYCK” by Gang Starr and Nice & Smooth.Once his catchy rap song made waves on social media, fans began to troll his “cringe” appearance.On a Reddit thread, the clip went viral and people were wondering why he chose to sing at all.“I can’t bring myself to turn on the sound button omg,” someone wrote on the post.“The rapping is a bit cringe but who among us hasn’t delivered a less than stellar karaoke performance?” one asked. Another chimed in: “This is … interesting.”But some fans slammed other users for mocking the “Titanic” star, saying that he should be allowed to have fun on his birthday and just “let loose.”“I don’t find this cringe.

Drake is going back for seconds.The popular Canadian rapper, who just wrapped his 2023 North American tour and released his eighth studio album “For The Dogs,” has announced ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ with J. Cole from January through March 2024.They’re coming to New York, too.Midway through the 22-concert run, the Hip-Hop icons are slated to drop into Buffalo’s Keybank Center on Tuesday, Feb.

TMZ that his blood sugar reached dangerous levels and despite receiving dialysis, he suffered a stroke during the treatment and went into cardiac arrest. According to his father, C-Knight was placed on life support after being resuscitated by doctors but he remained unresponsive and there were no signs of progress.

Missy Elliott becomes the first female hip-hop artist to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday night, there will be a very special person in the audience seeing her get her freak on for the first time ever.“My mother has never been to any of my performances ever in life — and she’s coming,” Elliott, 52, told The Post.“[It’s] only because of me, though. I always be like, ‘I don’t want to be sexual in front of my mother.’ She’s a church lady.

‘Scarlet Tour’ and Doja Cat is already making waves.The 28-year-old Hip-Hop icon opened her 24-gig run on Halloween night at San Francisco’s Chase Center with a meticulously crafted five-act set that included high production value elements like a “giant eyeball, lengthy red ribbons that draped from the high ceilings, fireworks and a V-shape of fire” according to a review in The SFGate.In total, she performed 24 songs including a show stopping cover of Hiatus Kaiyote’s “Red Room.”Sound like a can’t-miss concert?You’re in luck.As of now, tickets are available for all 23 remaining gigs on the ‘Scarlet Tour’ featuring special guests Ice Spice and Doechii on select dates.That includes shows at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, Nov. 29 and Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Thursday, Nov.

Jets and Giants aren’t the only heavyweights in New Jersey this weekend.On Saturday, Oct. 28, the annual Powerhouse 105.1 will swing its way into Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center for a one-night-only event featuring some of the biggest names in Hip-Hop.Just a few of the biggest names on this year’s lineup include Lil Uzi Vert, Ice Spice, Lil Durk, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Lola Brooke.SpinkKing and Friends will be there too.And if you want to see the rap icons live, you won’t have to break the bank.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $62 before fees on Vivid Seats.Floor seats start at $ before fees.Need a few more details before smashing that buy button?You’re in the right place.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for and more about the 2023 Powerhouse 105.1 below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all the best prices by section at the Prudential Center can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

one of her fellow female inductees in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2023.“My family used to tell me that Chaka Khan was my cousin when I was little,” she says, “so for a long time, I would be like, ‘Why she not at the family reunion?’ They told me Chaka Khan was my cousin and the Jacksons, and they would have their pictures in picture frames. So I would walk around the house thinking that they were my family. Come to find out Chaka Khan is nowhere near kin to me!”But the “Work It” rapper will be forever connected to the “Ain’t Nobody” singer when the two icons are enshrined in music immortality at the rock-hall induction ceremony on Nov.

Another Late Night.”“Weirdos in my comments talkin’ ’bout some Millie Bobby, look. Bring them jokes up to the gang, we get to really flockin’,” raps Drake, 36, on the track, which also features Lil Yachty. “Or send a finger to your mama in some FedEx boxes.

not the way to take care of Rihanna.After Drake was long rumored to have an on-again, off-again relationship with Rihanna while the two superstars cozied on up the charts together for some iconic collabs — from 2010’s “What’s My Name?” and 2016’s “Work” to, most memorably (for this critic), 2011’s “Take Care” — Drizzy certain seems to be in his salty feelings on his new album “For All the Dogs.”Dropping at 6 a.m. Friday morning instead of the usual midnight (Note to Drake: Please don’t go all Kanye on us with this last-minute release shuffling), the 23-track, 85-minute epic — which would have been a damn triple LP back in the day — appears to address Ri-Ri on the already-viral cut “Fear of Heights.”And when we say “appears,” well, the trolling track packs all of the subtlety of his recent barretted-up hair-don’t that had him looking like Tempest Bleddsoe aka Vanessa Huxtable from “The Cosby Show.”Over a spooky groove to set it off, Drake — who was rumored to not be having it when Rihanna boo’d and then baby’d up with A$AP Rocky — sure sounds like a bitter ex when he opens with, “Why they make it sound like I’m still hung up on you?/That could never be/Gyal can’t be me/Better him than me/Better it’s not me.”The way that “gyal” appropriates Caribbean slang for “girl” leaves little doubt that he’s talking about the Barbadian beauty.

Hot97. “I’m going to be real with you. I need to focus on my health, first and foremost, and I’ll talk about that soon enough.

‘It’s All A Blur Tour’ back in June, Drake will now perform his final two shows of the year at him hometown Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena on Friday, Oct. 6 and Saturday, Oct.

murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested on Sept. 29.Now, the “Changes” singer’s longtime friend, Jada Pinkett Smith, has reacted to the news.The “Gotham” actress, 52, wrote on her Instagram Stories that she looks forward to a resolution, 27 long years after Shakur’s shock passing.“Now I hope we can get some answers and have some closure,” Smith penned. “R.I.P.

“Hot Ones.”“So annoying,” the New Yorker and mother-of-two eagerly answered host Sean Evans’ question about the process, using her new single “Bongos” with Megan Thee Stallion, 28, as an example.

told TMZ that Breedlove died in his sleep on Sunday at his home in New Jersey. The cause of death is still unknown.“Nashawn was a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor,” his mom Patricia Breedlove began in a Facebook post.

Doja Cat to next-level stardom — earning her a Grammy Album of the Year nomination and a win for the SZA-assisted “Kiss Me More” — it almost set her up for the sophomore slump, even though it was her third LP.But the 27-year-old rapper and singer — born Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini — had already avoided that before her fourth album, “Scarlet,” dropped on Friday. She hit No.

Drake is performing live in North Carolina.On Sept. 22-23, the “Passionfruit” rapper will headline at Charlotte, NC’s Spectrum Center along with special guest 21 Savage as part of his ongoing ‘It’s All A Blur Tour.’And if you want to see Drizzy in the Queen City, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.The only problem is it will cost you.At the time of publication, the best price we could find on tickets was $246 before fees on Vivid Seats.If you want to get closer to the action, floor seats start at $502 before fees.Still, it’s hard to put a price on hearing over 45 songs live.Yes, at a recent show, Champagne Papi really performed 46 tracks (!) — way, way more than your average headliner’s career retrospective for those keeping score at home — to ensure fans got their money’s worth.Want to go to the show before Drake’s onto the next city?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Drake’s Charlotte ‘It’s All A Blur’ concerts.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best upper-deck, lower-level and floor seat prices for Drake’s two Charlotte shows can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

NF has “Hope.”The 32-year-old rapper just announced a second leg of shows as part of his 2023 ‘Hope Tour.’Now, the sprawling North American tour will spill into 2024 when NF aka Nate Feuerstein performs at arenas all over the U.S. from May 8 through June 8.And if these shows are anything like the explosive concerts from the first round of the tour — as seen on Instagram — fans are in for a treat.Best of all, if you need tickets ASAP, we’re here to help make that happen.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, Sept.

legendary rapper Juicy J shares his “Chronicles.”A founding member of Three 6 Mafia — who has gone on to have an outstanding career in music, become an entrepreneur and author, and take home an Academy Award with his rap group — Juicy reminisced about his rise to fame from humble beginnings out of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 1990s.Even when that iconic rap trio started making it big, none of it felt real for J, he told me.“Back in the day, we used to do radio promo shows with Destiny’s Child. I remember Kelly Rowland was telling me, she was like, ‘I love your music! I love your music!’” Juicy said.

told the Associated Press. “What is not typical is how the media continues to focus on him despite being cleared of any wrongdoing by extensive government investigations, including by the Houston Police Department.”“Travis is fully cooperating with the legal process while still remaining committed to his tour in support of his record-breaking album, ‘Utopia,’ and his charitable efforts to support at-risk communities,” continued Anastasiou.

Berry slammed the rapper for using a photograph of her slimed at the 2012 Kids’ Choice Awards for his new track, “Slime You Out.”“Sometimes you have to be the bigger guy…even if you’re a woman!” the actress initially shared on her social media.When asked what she thought of the cover art by a fan, she added: “That’s not cool. I thought better of him! When people you admire disappoint you you have to be the bigger person and move on!”Drake has always had a thing for Berry, even admitting in September 2013 that he would date her if he got the chance.“I don’t know who the next strong female is, but I’m ready for a strong counterpart to share all these experiences with,” he said during an interview on HOT 97. “There’s nobody out here.

the pioneers who launched the Bronx-born culture in the ‘70s and ’80s. And rightly so.However, one ’90s game-changer — the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy — has been strangely MIA from the festivities, such as the epic Hip Hop 50 concert, held at Yankee Stadium in August.

Rod Wave dropped his sumptuous fifth studio album “Nostalgia.”The record, which seesaws from slinky club bangers to soulful piano ballads — sometimes within the same song — shows that the 25-year-old rapper is fully in control of his craft.And if you want to hear him perform his new tracks as well as singles from his number one albums “Soulfly” and “Beautiful Mind” live, you can make that happen in the very near future.Rod Wave is embarking on his ‘Nostalgia Tour’ from Oct. 19 through Dec.

Wu-Tang Clan’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard tragically passed away in 2004, he left rather large shoes to fill.Who could possibly replace one of the most iconic, unique and electric voices in Hip-Hop?Thankfully, his son, Young Dirty Bastard aka Bar-Sun Jones, was ready and raring to go.“I basically got assigned to Wu-Tang when I was around 17,” Jones told the New York Post in an exclusive interview. “My first tour, they came to Atlanta and were like, ‘Yo, come on stage’ and I didn’t know what the heck I was doing at the time.”“I went up and killed it. And ever since then, I just kept going.”17 years later, Jones is still going strong with Wu-Tang who are gearing up for their ‘N.Y.

Ice Spice Munchkins Drink.A commercial featuring the Oscar winner, 51, and the “Princess Diana” singer, 23, for the company dropped Tuesday night during the MTV Video Music Awards. The “Argo” star even directed the clip and featured himself with the Bronx native sitting at a table mulling over coffee.“Things with Dunkin’ are going well. Big promotion!” Affleck said in the ad.

Machine Gun Kelly is going on a very quick road trip.On Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., the Hip-Hop/punk/rock/emo crossover star will perform at Atlantic City, NJ’s Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.And if you want tickets to see Megan Fox’s fiancé perform his unique brand of music live, it isn’t too late to scoop up tickets.However, they won’t be particularly cheap.At the time of publication, general admission prices start at $152 before fees on Vivid Seats.Prefer a seat?$165 is the lowest price we could find on tickets that guarantee you a seat in a designated section and row.Still need a little information before committing to last-minute Machine Gun Kelly tickets?We’ve got you covered.You can find all the information you need and more about MGK’s Atlantic City concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by section to see Machine Gun Kelly in Atlantic City can be seen here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

celebrate hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, it would be an outright sin to exclude Detroit’s legendary group Slum Village from the conversation. That OG trio absolutely owned the late 1990s with their debut album “Fan-Tas-Tic” and the current group continues to make a mark on music today.

Wu-Tang Clan and Nas are taking off on their hotly-anticipated Big Apple-themed ‘N.Y. State of Mind Tour’ starting Sept.

Travis Scott’s recently announced 27-concert ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour,’ his first since 2021’s Astroworld tragedy, officially launches Sept. 25 at Chicago’s United Center.After that, he’ll play stadiums and arenas all over North America up until Nov.

Lauryn Hill just announced she’s embarking on ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’ this fall.That includes stops at New York City’s Global Citizen Festival on Saturday, Sept. 23, Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, Oct.

on Instagram, but she did not share a cause of death.“This is with a heavy heavy heart that I’m even posting this. We made magic when we strategically put out projects, always,” her post began.She continued: “Young Capone aka Dopeboy Ra aka Rara was one of my first Hip Hop/ Rap clients, and I can’t believe the news I just got of his unexpected passing.”“A friend…a client and just huge in East Atlanta.

There was a brief moment during Hip Hop 50 Live — an epic celebration of the golden anniversary of hip-hop that stretched from Friday night into Saturday morning at New York’s Yankee Stadium— that provided a quick reality check.In between Kid Capri’s DJ set and a breakdancing segment featuring Rock Steady Crew legend Crazy Legs, Yankee legend Derek Jeter crashed what felt like the world’s biggest block party and reminded you that it was actually the home of the Bronx Bombers.But on this unforgettable night, the stadium belonged to hip-hop — the music and the game-changing culture that was fathered by DJ Kool Herc at a party in the South Bronx 50 years ago on Aug. 11, 1973.And with a loaded lineup that included golden-age groundbreakers (Run-DMC, Slick Rick), West Coast rap royalty (Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube) and new-millennium masters (Lil Wayne, T.I.), the marathon, seven-hour-plus concert felt like the Live Aid of hip-hop.

A Boogie wit da Hoodie, the “Me Vs. Myself Tour” is a must-see, can’t-miss event this fall.The rapidly rising hip-hop artist has 12 concerts lined up from September through October for those on the east side of the U.S.First, the “Drowning” rapper aka Julius Dubose will drop into Albany’s MVP Arena on Oct.

Travis Scott is back.Two years after his tragic Astroworld incident, the 32-year-old rapper will tour arenas and stadiums all over North America this fall as part of his 28-concert ‘Utopia Presents Circus Maximus Tour.’ That includes a huge show at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Friday, Sept. 29.“I miss the road, I miss y’all,” [sic] the “SICKO MODE” star shared on Instagram.The tour announcement comes on the heels of the release of Scott’s fourth studio album “Utopia” which hit number one on the Billboard 200 in its first week and features big-name artists like Beyoncé, Drake, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, SZA and more.And if you’re hoping to hear Scott debut his new tracks live, we’re here to help.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster yet, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar of all upcoming tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.While we can’t say for certain what Scott will play live on the ‘Utopia Tour,’ we can make an educated guess based on the songs he performed in Rome on Monday, Aug.