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JAY-Z and Roc Nation Called Out By M.I.A. Over Custody Battle
In a lengthy rant on X, formerly known as Twitter, British rapper M.I.A. took to the platform to publicly outcast JAY-Z and Roc Nation, accusing them of severing contact during the initial stages of her custody battle with ex-husband and businessman Benjamin Bronfman.
“My first custody battle was in 2013. My child was four. I was managed by JAY-Z, who ultimately was paid by Bronfmans,” she revealed. Bronfman’s father, Edgar Bronfman Jr., is the former CEO of Warner Music Group.
The “Paper Planes” star began by stating, “Biden won’t let me see my child. The longest processing is meant to be two months, and it’s already been that,” sharing a screenshot of an email claiming she is ineligible for a U.S. visa.
BIDEN WON'T LET ME SEE MY CHILD. THE LONGEST PROCESSING IS MENT TO BE 2 MONTHS AND IT'S ALREADY BEEN THAT. pic.twitter.com/tZSa7k9lbI
— M.I.A.Ⓜ️ (@MIAuniverse) February 8, 2024
Adding to her grievances, she said, “They’re basically saying I have to wait for a Republican to come to office because nine months from now is the election.”
M.I.A. then alleged that her 14-year-old son, Ikhyd, is currently staying with individuals convicted of sex trafficking. “I’m not allowed to see my child for stealing food at 18, when I was poor, yet your government is okay with my child being with a family convicted of child trafficking and sex cults. Okay.”
I'M NOT ALLOWED TO SEE MY CHILD FOR STEALING FOOD AT 18, WHEN I WAS POOR,YET UR GOVERMMET IS OK WITH MY CHILD BEING WITH FAMILY CONVICTED FOR CHILD TRAFFICKING AND SEX CULTS OK. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ME AND MIGRANTS COMING IN, IS THAT I CAN'T VOTE. I M PAYING U.S TAXES TOO.SICK
— M.I.A.Ⓜ️ (@MIAuniverse) February 8, 2024
I HAVE SHOWN SUPPORT FOR JULIEN FOR 14 YEARS AND HAVE BEEN TO THE USA MANY TIMES.THE ONLY THING DIFFERENT THIS TIME IS, I CALLED FOR A CEASE FIRE AND SPOKE OUT AGAINST GENOCIDE AND ETHNIC CLEANSING. NOW I AM FORCED TO PICK BETWEEN MY CHILD AND SPEAKING UP FOR WHATS RIGHT BY GOD.
— M.I.A.Ⓜ️ (@MIAuniverse) February 8, 2024
M.I.A. further claimed that her son was vaccinated without her consent, pointing the finger at Canadian fashion designer and activist Aurora James, a friend of Beyoncé and Solange.
“Aurora James vaccinated my child without my permission. They manipulated my child by lying to a 12-year-old, pretending to be his mom. Of course, if it’s not your own child, you don’t care how you can psychologically damage a child with mental games. She’s Beyoncé and Solange’s friend.”
Arora James vaccinated my child without my permission. They manipulated my child by lieing to a 12 year old , pretending to be his mum,of cause if its not your own child you don't care how you can phycologically damage a child with mental games. She Beyonce and solonges friend. https://t.co/19tlitnnwL pic.twitter.com/ZHZL8smv4C
— M.I.A.Ⓜ️ (@MIAuniverse) February 8, 2024
She continued expressing frustration over being labeled an anti-vaxxer and facing public humiliation, stating, “Again, they vaccinated him even after calling me an anti-vaxxer and humiliating me in the press for a good two years and canceling my latest MATA record from all promo and touring. Again sacrificing another LP, yet they still vaccinated him at 12 to get at me.”
I SACRIFICED MY CAREER FOR MY CHILD. THEY RIPPED ME OFF AND COPIED MY STYLE AND GAVE IT TO THEIR PUPPETS AND SHADOW BANNED ME ON EVERY PLATFORM . BUT IT WAS WORTH IT TO SAVE HIM FROM THE MADNESS OF WHAT YOU KNOW NOW.
— M.I.A.Ⓜ️ (@MIAuniverse) February 8, 2024
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Young Thug Is Free After Accepting Guilty Plea Deal in YSL RICO Case
Young Thug is finally coming home after accepting a plea deal in the long-standing YSL RICO case. On Thursday, October 31, the Atlanta rapper appeared in Fulton County Court before Judge Paige Whitaker and pleaded guilty to all charges except racketeering and gang leadership, to which he entered a “nolo contendere” plea, meaning he neither admits nor disputes these charges.
YOUNG THUG SPECIFICALLY ASKS TO BE ALLOWED TO CONTINUE TO MAKE MUSIC WITH GUNNA pic.twitter.com/RFRl6M4TfQ
— THUGGERDAILY ひ (@ThuggerDaily) October 31, 2024
Judge Whitaker explained his sentence:
“Essentially is 40 years, to serve the first five years in prison, but commuted to the time that you have already served. Followed by 15 years on probation. Followed then by the back-loaded 20 years; which can be served in custody and will be serve in custody if you are not successful on your probation. If you are successful in completing your 15 years probation, that will be commuted to time served.”
For the first time since the trial began nearly two years ago, Thug addressed the court, sharing, “I am a smart guy, I am a good guy, and I really got a good heart,” he told the judge. “I found myself in a lot of stuff because I was just nice and cool, and I understand you can’t be that way when you reach a certain height because it could end bad.”
The YSL RICO case kicked off on May 9, 2022, when Young Thug, along with Gunna, was named in a massive 56-count indictment targeting YSL members. Charges ranged from murder and armed robbery to gang activity. Thug was held without bond, and his trial began in January 2023 with extensive jury selection.
Gunna had already entered an Alford plea in December 2022, meaning he admitted guilt for one charge while maintaining innocence, stating it was in his best interest to avoid trial.
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Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was arrested on Thursday, October 24, in Broward County, Florida, facing charges related to an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Reports indicate that he and five other suspects—Kavon London Grant, Deandre Dontrell Wilson, Keith Jones, David Brian Lindsey, and Asa Houston—were implicated in the attempted murder of rapper Quando Rondo (Tyquian Terrel Bowman). This incident is reportedly connected to the 2020 death of King Von.
Lil Durk remains in Broward County Jail without bond, awaiting transfer to U.S. Marshals’ custody. Charges against him include conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, murder-for-hire involving a death, and using a machine gun in a violent crime that resulted in death. If convicted, the most severe charge could lead to the death penalty.
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Leading up to its release, Walker has announced the first single, “Heart of a Woman,” now available for pre-save, which she teased on TikTok. Finally Over It is the follow-up to her chart-topping sophomore album, Still Over It, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
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