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UK drill rapper Dsavv pulled off two prison breaks in seven days and now he’s online bragging about it.

The 21-year-old OFB member slipped away from guards at Lewisham Hospital on Sunday afternoon. Police chased him but couldn’t catch him before he left the building.

That escape came just five days after Dsavv fled from West Middlesex University Hospital on February 10. Officers recaptured him the next day. But clearly, they didn’t learn their lesson.

Boakye posted a video on Instagram that shows him rapping in front of a TV screen. The screen displays a newspaper story about his first escape. He’s literally using his prison breaks as a backdrop for his music.

“I just broke out of jail like Modie,” he raps in the clip. The lyric references a character from the Netflix series Top Boy. “F### the government fam they’re phoneys.”

The video shows Dsavv bragging about being “fresh home” while mentioning champagne and cannabis. He’s treating his escapes like a victory lap.

Dsavv was serving six years and five months for armed robbery. He and three other teenagers stole $115,000 worth of cryptocurrency from victims at knifepoint between 2022 and 2023.

The gang would force victims to hand over their phone passcodes. Then they’d drain cryptocurrency wallets and use stolen bank details to pay for taxis and top up cards.

Police caught them after they used stolen payment info to order takeout to their own addresses.

Detective Constable James Green called them “criminals of such a cowardly nature” during sentencing. The group carried out 19 robberies targeting 26 people.

Dsavv was taken to both hospitals for medical treatment while in custody. The Metropolitan Police haven’t explained what medical issues required hospital visits.

A Met Police spokesperson said officers are reviewing both incidents. The force’s Directorate of Professional Standards is now involved in the investigation.

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JID turned childhood breakfast memories into his latest track. The Atlanta rapper dropped “HEY TONY!” today, transforming Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes classic jingle into a full Hip-Hop anthem.

The collaboration pairs JID’s signature flow with Tony the Tiger’s motivational energy. Kellogg’s picked the rapper to reimagine their iconic ’90s commercial theme for a new generation of teens.

“Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes and Tony the Tiger were a real staple in our house growing up,” JID said. “It was just part of the routine.”

The track blends JID’s rhythmic style with verses that mirror Tony the Tiger’s encouraging message. His affirmational Hip-Hop approach aligns with the brand’s focus on confidence and potential.

“So, reimagining the iconic ‘Hey Tony’ jingle felt like a no-brainer,” JID explained. “I still remember catching the commercials as a kid, and that nostalgia is real.”

Laura Newman, Vice President of Brand Marketing at WK Kellogg Co, said the partnership made sense. “Hip-Hop is a culture built on that same energy, so teaming up with J.I.D. was a natural connection for us.”

The song comes with limited-edition merchandise and a special cereal box featuring JID alongside Tony the Tiger. The collectible box includes a QR code that links to the track on Spotify and a crossword puzzle celebrating JID’s wordplay.

Fans can buy the exclusive items through JID’s official store. The collaboration extends beyond music into fashion with jerseys and t-shirts branded with both the rapper and the cereal mascot.

JID will perform “HEY TONY!” live for the first time at the Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes “Day Ones” Bowl Game on February 22. The event features four teams playing 7×7 football, with each team receiving donations from the Kellogg’s Mission Tiger Foundation.

The showcase includes a pep rally by JID’s alma mater, Stephenson High School “Sonic Sound” Marching Band from Stone Mountain, Georgia. All participating athletes will receive the limited-edition merchandise and cereal boxes.

The track is available on all streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music. JID’s childhood connection to the cereal made the project personal rather than just another brand deal.

“This is also a chance to bring that energy forward and help hype up the next generation with a soundtrack that motivates them to show up, stay focused, and unlock their potential,” JID said.

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Eminem’s ex-wife, Kim Mathers-Scott, has reportedly been charged with driving while intoxicated.

On Tuesday (Feb. 17), TMZ reported that Em’s former wife is in legal trouble after crashing her car into another car and her garage with kids inside. She faces two misdemeanor charges of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and failure to stop or identify after causing property damage.

According to the celebrity news site, the incident happened around 8 p.m. on Monday (Feb. 16). Kim reportedly took her son and his friends shopping. During the drive, she allegedly struck a parked car and kept going. When she attempted to pull into her driveway, she ran into the garage door.

A neighbor who witnessed the incident called the police, who arrived and took Kim to the hospital for her injuries. Kim’s attorney tells TMZ that Kim was not arrested and does not have any active warrants for the incident.

XXL has reached out to Kim’s attorney for comment.

This is not the first time Kim has been charged with DUI. Back in 2017, she crashed her SUV into a ditch in a reported suicide attempt while drunk. The following year, she was sentenced to one year of probation and $900 is fines after pleading no contest to the charges.

Kim is the mother of Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade. The former couple was married from 1999 to 2001. They remarried in 2006. However, they divorced again a few months later.

iHeartMemphis was arrested Tuesday night again in Plantation after he ran from cops and jumped through people’s houses before getting caught.

Plantation police were called to Gatehouse Road to report that the troubled rapper was causing problems. When officers showed up, he took off running.

The 33-year-old Memphis native sprinted through the neighborhood and went inside several private homes while trying to get away. Cops set up a perimeter to catch him.

The Broward Sheriff’s Office provided assistance with its helicopter and K-9 units. The search covered multiple blocks as iHeartMemphis kept moving through residential areas.

The whole chase lasted several hours before they got him in handcuffs.

Police said iHeartMemphis was using his phone during the incident and was posting on social media while they were trying to arrest him. That breaks the rules from his release last week.

This marks his second arrest in eight days. Last Monday, SWAT officers had to get him out of his own house after a standoff that lasted hours.

During that first incident, Colbert barricaded himself inside his Plantation home. He livestreamed the whole thing on Instagram while talking to police through a loudspeaker.

He made strange claims during the broadcast. “I don’t got no guns, just my eye. I can prove, I don’t got nothing. If they kill me, bro, they was trying to stop me from making their movie because it was going to be the best movie ya’ll ever seen.”

iHeartMemphis’s godbrother told Local 10 News that the rapper might have been having a mental health episode. He said he’d never seen him act this way before.

The rapper became famous in 2015 with his dance track Hit the Quan. The song reached number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and made him a viral sensation.

Before his recent troubles, iHeartMemphis was known as a father of three children and did charity work in his community. His family described him as someone who helped others.

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Cardi B is plotting a post-tour transformation, but it ain’t what you think. The Bronx rapper says she plans to remove her BBL in Colombia once she wraps her upcoming tour run.

Yes, you read that correctly. While the rumor mill is usually chewing on who she is beef with or her relationships. During a recent social media moment, Cardi revealed she fully intends to get her BBL removed in Colombia after the tour is done. She said it in a joking tone, but anybody watching closely could there’s likely some facts there.

Let us be honest.

Over the last year, fans have noticed that Cardi has been carrying what looks like a very substantial silhouette. She has always been curvy, but the junk is coming out the trunk at this point. She is pretty small so you can imagine that kind of enhancement comes with literal weight. Touring is no joke. That donkey is a lot to manage.

Now here is where it gets interesting. Cardi choosing Colombia is not random. The country has become a global hub for cosmetic procedures, drawing clients from all over the world. Some swear by the expertise. Others raise eyebrows at the risks. Either way, she seems comfortable with the idea.

The bigger question is whether she will actually go through with it.

Cardi is known for speaking first and deciding later. However, she has been transparent about cosmetic work. Her body is her business so we’ll see.

So what do you think?

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Usher just dropped some real talk about his career during a sit-down with ABC News and got deep about almost walking away from music right after his biggest success.

The Confessions superstar told Linsey Davis that he seriously considered quitting music in 2004. That’s wild timing since Confessions had just sold 1.1 million copies in its first week and went on to move 10 million albums worldwide.

“You sell 1.1 million units in the first week. You sell 10 million albums, you’re like, I don’t even know if I want the pressure of trying to beat that again,” Usher said during the interview.

But the pressure wasn’t the only thing eating at him. Usher opened up about missing his father during the most important time of his career. He said not having that relationship weighed heavily on his mind as he was becoming a husband and father himself.

“I did not have a relationship with my father at the time. And I was moving into a new maturity and a new level which then I would have children, I would be married,” he explained. “So all of my everything that mattered changed. My perspective changed.”

The Atlanta native said those personal struggles made him question everything. His whole world was shifting while he was at the top of the music game.

That disconnect between his public success and private pain had him thinking it might be time to step back.

“That’s kind of where that came from,” Usher said about considering retirement. “But obviously I wasn’t finished because there was more to offer. There was more to do.”

That mindset comes from his spiritual foundation. Usher talked about starting in the church choir at age 6, with his mom as the youth director. That early connection to faith shaped how he sees his whole career.

“The faith in the unseen and the fact that we’re all blessed to be vessels for some greater purpose is part of everything that we’re doing,” he said. “While faced with adversity, you could look at life as an obstacle and opportunity or an opportunity. I’ve always looked at life as an opportunity to do something no matter what I’m going through.”

Usher’s grandmother, Tina, played a huge role in shaping that giving spirit. He said she and other elders in his family taught him that being blessed means being a blessing to others.

“They wanted better for us. As a result of what they knew they offered, they wanted to bring joy,” he said about his grandmother and other family elders. “It was my nanny who instilled these moral values to help those in need. It was my mother reminding me that is who I am innately underneath all of my admiration and ambition.”

The eight-time Grammy winner said his approach to adversity comes from that foundation. Instead of seeing problems as roadblocks, he views them as chances to grow and help others.

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Tsu Surf is ringing bells again and this time it has nothing to do with a punchline. The chatter says the Garden State gladiator may have quietly stepped back into freedom, and while there is no official paperwork floating around just yet, the streets are buzzing like Summer Madness weekend.

Now let me be clear. There is no confirmation, but you can see we are on the case.

The whispers have gotten dramatically louder over the last 24 hours. I had heard rumblings before, the kind that float through barbershops and encrypted group chats, but this feels different.

Here is what has people leaning forward. A merch drop suddenly appeared on his Instagram, inviting supporters to cop gear and show love. That is not proof of freedom, but it is certainly interesting timing. With our own reporting claiming he was due home soon, you have the makings of a full blown rumor tornado. There is a bit more to this

We have seen this movie before. Artists go in, serve their time, and return with sharper focus and stronger support. When Max B came home, the energy was electric. When Fetty Wap resurfaced, the culture wasted no time with that parade. Open arms!

Surf has always been solid in our interactions. Respectful and engaging. He’s a a student of the craft and a showman, especially in battle rap. I cannot speak to every chapter of his life, but I can say this. If he is indeed home, we welcome that. The culture loves a comeback!

We are watching. We are listening. Stay tuned.

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Nicki Minaj is heading to Mar-a-Lago this week to speak at the Trump family’s World Liberty Forum. The rapper will join 300 global leaders at the crypto event on February 18.

The World Liberty Forum will bring together CEOs from Coinbase, BitGo, Franklin Templeton and Goldman Sachs. FIFA president Gianni Infantino and celebrity investor Kevin O’Leary will also attend the Mar-a-Lago gathering.

Donald Trump Jr. co-founded World Liberty Financial, the crypto company hosting the event. The venture has raised $550 million through its WLFI token sales, though investors cannot sell their holdings yet.

The World Liberty Forum represents the Trump family’s latest crypto initiative. The company has announced plans for foreign exchange platforms, digital asset treasuries and federal banking licenses.

The event aims to define “what the next century of American innovation, leadership, and economic influence will look like,” according to Donald Trump Jr.

The gathering will focus on the future of finance and technology.

However, World Liberty Financial has faced criticism from investors who bought WLFI tokens. The token price has dropped 69% from its peak while holders remain unable to sell their investments.

The crypto market has lost $2 trillion since October, raising questions about Trump’s impact on digital assets. Some crypto influencers have turned against the president over the market decline.

The forum comes as Nicki Minaj faces heavy criticism for her recent support of Trump.

Minaj’s Trump support started with her backing his claims about Christian persecution in Nigeria. She publicly endorsed his allegations that Christians face attacks in the African nation.

Next, she appeared at the Trump Accounts Summit in January and declared herself the president’s biggest fan. Minaj pledged her own money to support the government savings program for children.

Nicki Minaj has brushed off criticism of her support for Trump. She told interviewer Erika Kirk that she doesn’t care about the backlash from her industry.

“I’m a Sagittarius and I care but if I’m doing right I don’t care,” Nick Minaj said when asked about the negative response. She maintained her support won’t waver despite the attacks.

The rapper said the treatment of Trump is what made her support him in the first place. She described feeling sympathy for how he was being “bullied” by his opponents and the media.

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Some people get flowers for their birthday. Others get dinner and a movie. But when you’re dating an NBA star who’s earned nearly $300 million in his career, you get a quarter-million-dollar Bentley wrapped in a bow.

Klay Thompson just proved he’s not playing games when it comes to spoiling Megan Thee Stallion.

The Dallas Mavericks guard dropped serious cash on a brand-new blue Bentley Flying Spur for his girlfriend’s 31st birthday.

The “WAP” rapper shared glimpses of her birthday celebration on Instagram, showing off the stunning blue luxury vehicle complete with a matching ribbon.

“Aww man I was not ready for this birthday trip to be over. A time was definitely had. THANK YOU BABY,” Megan Thee Stallion wrote.

Blue is Megan’s favorite color, which means Thompson was paying attention to the little details that matter. The car starts at around $275,000 before any custom work, but when you’re making $16.7 million a year like Thompson, that’s basically pocket change.

This wasn’t just any random Tuesday either. Thompson planned the whole thing during the NBA All-Star break, whisking Megan away to a tropical paradise where he surprised her with the keys.

The timing was perfect since their birthdays are only a week apart. Megan had just thrown Thompson an epic 36th birthday bash, and he clearly wanted to return the favor in a big way.

But here’s the thing that has everyone feeling a little envious: this is just the latest in a series of over-the-top gestures between these two.

Back in December, Megan shocked Thompson by gifting him a $300,000 Audemars Piguet Royal Oak watch. That’s right, she dropped three hundred grand on a timepiece.

The couple has been trading luxury gifts like they’re playing some kind of expensive game of one-upmanship.

To put Thompson’s spending power in perspective, the man has earned $298.7 million throughout his NBA career. He spent 13 seasons with the Golden State Warriors before signing a three-year, $50 million deal with Dallas in 2024.

His current net worth sits around $140 million, so a $275,000 car is less than 0.2% of his total wealth. For comparison, that’s like someone with $50,000 in the bank spending $100.

The relationship between Thompson and Megan became public in July 2025, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Thompson even renamed his boat the “S.S. Stallion” in November, which should tell you everything about how serious he is.

His father, former NBA player Mychal Thompson, has already given his stamp of approval, praising Megan and her cooking skills on his podcast.

These two don’t just exchange expensive gifts either. They’re constantly showing each other off on social media, from mini golf dates to cuddling sessions that make single people everywhere feel lonely.

What makes this relationship particularly sweet is how they celebrate each other’s successes. Thompson has been spotted at Megan’s concerts, while she’s been seen supporting him at Mavericks games.

They’re not just dating; they’re each other’s biggest fans.

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Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg just made dining at Applebee’s way cooler. The Hip-Hop legends teamed up with the restaurant chain to bring their award-winning Still G.I.N. to tables nationwide.

Applebee’s just rolled out two new cocktails called Still Together Sips. The drinks feature the duo’s ultra-premium gin that won a Masters Medal at the 2025 Gin Masters Awards.

“For 20 years, I drank the same gin,” Dre said. “I challenged our team to beat that standard, to create something better than what I’d been loyal to for two decades. They delivered.”

The first drink is the $7 Young, Wild & Free Fruit Punch. Snoop calls this his go-to cocktail. It mixes Still G.I.N. with grenadine, lemon sour and pineapple juice. The name comes from Snoop’s 2011 hit with Wiz Khalifa.

The second option is the $10 Rollin’ On The Beach. This laid-back drink combines Still G.I.N. with peach schnapps, prickly pear, orange juice and cranberry juice. Servers pour it tableside from a chilled shaker tin for multiple servings.

Both cocktails come with original temporary tattoos. Three collectible designs are available. Applebee’s wants guests to make every sip memorable with these fun additions.

Still G.I.N. pays tribute to “Still D.R.E.” from Dre’s 2001 album. The gin also connects to Snoop’s classic “Gin and Juice” from his 1994 debut Doggystyle. Dre produced that track.

Michelle Chin, Applebee’s chief marketing officer, called the drinks perfect for toasting real friendships. The temporary tattoos add a shareable element designed for social media buzz.

The partnership makes sense for both sides. Applebee’s regularly runs celebrity drink promotions. The chain operates over 1,500 locations in the US and 16 countries.

This collaboration puts Still G.I.N. in front of millions of diners who might not find it at liquor stores.

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