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NLE Choppa is taking exception to the notion he's baiting the gay community for clicks and giggles ... the community supports him and he supports the community -- it's simple math!!!

The "Shotta Flow" rapper caught up with TMZ Hip Hop at the Beverly Hilton for the 2025 Truth Awards on Saturday where he expressed his love for all colors, creeds, lifestyles and origins ... if you're a fan, it's all love!!!

NLE also pointed out his rap career was wildly successful before he incorporated the LGBTQ+ into his scope and became an ally ... hell, "Shotta Flow" was already 3x platinum!!!

The death of popular YouTuber P2istheName is still puzzling investigators ... but we're told cops do not suspect foul play.

Our law enforcement sources provided new details about the circumstances surrounding his death. We're told Philip Enewally, better known by his YouTube name, collapsed on the ground in front of mailboxes at his L.A. apartment building Friday afternoon.

Our sources say the property manager discovered P2istheName and phoned 911, prompting police and paramedics to respond.

Deshaun Watson's wife-to-be is walking around with a house on her finger -- TMZ Sports is told Jilly Anais' engagement ring has a value of AT LEAST $2 million!!

We spoke with the jeweler who provided Watson with the stunning ring he used to propose to his longtime girlfriend over the weekend ... and got all the details on the jaw-dropping accessory.

Vikar Ahmed told us the rock is called "The Glory Treasure" ... and holds over 20 carats of the finest diamonds, including color D-E-F & clarity IF to VVS.

"At the heart of this exquisite piece lies a premium D center diamond, renowned for its perfect cut and exceptional color & flawless clarity," Ahmed said.

Kim Kardashian is mulling over a big decision ... whether to go to court and ask a judge to strip Kanye West of joint legal custody of their 4 kids, because her ex-husband has flagrantly ignored their custody agreement.

The latest legal war was set off after Kanye agreed in a mediation Friday not to release a previously recorded song in which their daughter North raps. The track -- "Lonely Roads Still Go to Sunshine" -- also includes a phone convo between Diddy and Kanye.

Thing is ... Kim was vehemently opposed to letting North participate in any way ... and according to their divorce settlement, they both have equal say in making decisions for their kids.

Undefeated MMA fighter Dustin Lampros has made a name for himself in the cage, but he's also fighting to get child predators off the streets -- and he's telling TMZ Sports the wildest interactions he's had while trying to make that happen.

We caught up with 9-0 Lampros ahead of his Shamrock FC title fight on March 22 ... and he opened up on how he started his meaningful side gig with a friend two years ago to make a difference in his hometown.

"When he exposed it to me and brought me into that world, I instantly felt motivated to do something," he said. "I looked at him right away and said, 'Let's do it, let's help down here in the community.'"

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie walked away uninjured after a car accident Sunday ...  and, it's something of a miracle because video shows the car was completely totaled.

TMZ has obtained several videos from the accident's aftermath ... capturing a white sportscar smashed to bits. The hood if off to the side of the car, revealing it's frame beneath.

The top has seemingly been removed during the accident as well. The car was eventually put on the back of a tow truck and driven away.

Kristin Cavallari is super close to selling her Nashville area home ... 'cause TMZ has learned she's secured a buyer.

Real estate sources tell us ... the "Lets Be Honest" podcast host's $8.9 million home in Franklin, TN is currently under contract as of Friday.

We broke the story ... Kristin listed the 4-bedroom, 5-bathroom farmhouse in June of last year. She scooped up the property for over $3 million following her 2020 split from her ex-husband Jay Cutler.

With the John Rocker fight off the table, TMZ Sports has learned Patrick Mahomes Sr. is now trying to make a quick buck elsewhere in April.

According to legal documents we've obtained, the father of NFL star Patrick Mahomes II has asked a Smith County, Texas court for permission to travel to Minnesota from April 12 to April 13 so he can sign some autographs at a sports card convention in St. Paul.

The elder Mahomes, of course, needs a judge to put their John Hancock on the request as part of the stipulations of the plea agreement he signed in his DWI case last year.

Wayne Gretzky is suing his former business partner ... alleging the woman filed a meritless lawsuit against him in 2022 just to score a quick payday off him.

The NHL legend filed the suit in Los Angeles County this week -- some three years after Veera Mahajan sued him for his alleged role in the demise of a weight loss gum business called "OMG."

In her '22 lawsuit, Mahajan said she invested in the co. after Gretzky had claimed he lost 35 pounds in a few weeks from chewing on the product. She claimed Wayne later admitted that he lied about the weight loss -- and it tanked the biz. She sued for fraud and was seeking unspecified damages.

Candiace Dillard Bassett is showing love to her former 'Real Housewives' costar Karen Huger ... saying she feels for her after her DUI sentencing -- and reminding those rushing to judgment that we all have our own struggles.

We caught up with Candiace -- who starred on "The Real Housewives of the Potomac" from 2018 to 2024 -- outside Better Brothers Los Angeles' Truth Awards, a night to honor members of the Black LGBTQ+ community for the good work they do as well as to give out scholarships to LGBTQ+ youth.

Our photog asked her about Huger who was sentenced to one year in prison last month for a March 2024 crash ... and, she says she's "devastated" for Karen and her family.

"The Mandalorian" fans will be pulling out their wallets and saying "This is the way" for this new auction item ... a lightsaber used in the show and wielded by Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill!

GWS Auction has put the saber up for sale ... starting the bidding at $25K -- so, a super Star Wars fan is going to need to empty the bank account for this one.

According to the site, two versions of the lightsaber -- a metal one called a "hero" lightsaber used for close-up shots and inserts and a lighter "stunt" lightsaber used in general shots and action sequences. This is the stunt lightsaber.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have finally been spotted together after more than a month since the Super Bowl ... and the high-profile couple were being unusually sneaky.

The two stepped out for a date night in NYC on Friday ... apparently trying to avoid the public eye by slipping in the back of Del Frisco's Grille in Brookfield Place.

They spent several hours at the fancy steakhouse ... getting in around 7:30 PM and leaving around 11 PM.

More legal issues for Puddle of Mudd's Wes Scantlin ... police arrested him after cops say he got physical with his girlfriend.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police in Torrance, CA received a call to an apartment around 3 AM Tuesday night for a fight.

We're told when officers arrived, they talked to Wes and his girlfriend and determined the couple got into a verbal argument that at one point, allegedly turned physical.

Martin Kove is thrilled his old pal Sly Stallone has become a Hollywood ambassador via President Donald Trump ... 'cause he thinks the town has lost its magic by becoming too political -- and who better than "Rambo" to straighten things out?

TMZ caught up with the "Karate Kid" and "Cobra Kai" icon at LAX ... and he straight-up told us Sly is ready to sweep H'wood's leg if that's what needs to be done to bring back some artistic sensibility.

MK is confident Sly -- along with Jon Voight and Mel Gibson, also appointed by Trump -- will get Hollywood back to making quality entertainment -- and get the industry to scrap the soapboxes.

Ray J and Princess Love got into a heated fight ... and we're told things were so bad, police got involved and detained Ray in the back of a squad car.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Ray J came home from a tour Thursday afternoon and he and Princess Love started fighting about their pending divorce.

We're told Princess called LAPD, claiming Ray J was being aggressive, yelling, and possibly under the influence.

Chad Johnson says Ja'Marr Chase's wallet is about to be a whole lot fatter ... telling TMZ Sports he's sure Cincinnati is going to give the wideout a new contract worth "north of" $40 million PER YEAR!!

Chase, of course, has been looking for a redone deal from the Bengals for a while ... but now that he's officially entering his final season before free agency, Johnson tells us a fat payday is near.

Ochocinco says if the Bengals had gotten it done before this past season, they could have paid him roughly $30-$35 million a season. But now, after he led the league in yards, catches and receiving touchdowns -- he's anticipating it'll be much more.