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President Donald Trump is still deliberating whether or not to send National Guard troops to Chicago -- but G Herbo is telling him to round up the troops ... it's time to clean up the streets!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with the Chicago-bred rap star at LAX on Wednesday, and he told us straight up he's all for military action if it'll keep the kids and women out of harm's way.

Herbo tells us he's a tax-paying citizen and you can hear the growth in his music ... his "Went Legit" single is already certified Gold after just several months on the streams.

Drake snuck a subtle shot at Kai Cenat's hairline after the top Twitch streamer trashed his new song on his "Mafiathon 3" stream ... and Kai's demanding answers!!!

Kai's chat tipped him off that Drake had given his forehead and tattered braids the spotlight treatment via an unflattering photo wedged in between his latest photo dump from his adventures in France.

The international roasting caused Kai to sulk at his desk as the Undertaker's gong rang unrelentingly, and he eventually had to walk away from the computer.

Kodak Black filmed himself driving down the I-95 in Miami while appearing to sip cough syrup through a straw ... but his attorney says it was all just a gag!!!

The incident was captured on video that went viral ... it shows Kodak behind the wheel of the car with his bare chest exposed while bragging about "sippin' dat drank raw."

Kodak talks some more gibberish and flashes a bottle, which appears to be containing promethazine, but it's not totally clear and we'll tell yuh why. Promethazine is prescription cough syrup that can be used as a drug called Lean.

The members of Oasis aren't at each other's throats on tour ... they're actually getting along great -- according to three of the guys in the band.

We caught up with Paul "Bonehead" Arthurs, Gem Archer and Andy Bell -- the three musicians who have been playing alongside Liam and Noel Gallagher for years -- at LAX Tuesday ... and, we asked them how the two brothers were getting along on tour.

All three guys gave us a thumbs up ... saying they've had no problems while touring around the world in recent months. Worth noting -- we didn't see Liam and Noel at the airport, but the other guys are vouching that they're getting along fine despite the past tension.

Cardi B is adding quite a bit of fuel to those raging pregnancy rumors ... publicly declaring on national TV that she wants more kids.

Check it out ... the rapper stopped by "The Jennifer Hudson Show" Tuesday, where she talked about her home life with kids Kulture, 7, Wave, 4, and Blossom, 1.

While she joked about having too many kids at home, Cardi told Jennifer Hudson she definitely plans to add to her brood ... as it's part of her retirement plan.

Selena Gomez can hardly contain her joy about marrying Benny Blanco ... grinning ear-to-ear while talking about their upcoming wedding on "The Tonight Show."

On Tuesday, she appeared alongside her "Only Murders in the Building" costars Steve Martin and Martin Short, when host Jimmy Fallon brought up that her wedding is right around the corner.

The audience erupts ... and Selena flashes a big smile, chuckling as the crowd screams with excitement.

The show goes on for D4vd ... the singer just took the stage for a scheduled concert in Minnesota, one day after cops found a dismembered body in the trunk of his Tesla in Hollywood.

D4vd is performing right now at The Fillmore Minneapolis ... the latest stop on his world tour.

The concert is moving forward as a death investigation is underway in Los Angeles ... cops were called to a Hollywood impound Monday for a report of foul odor coming from a Tesla, and police found human remains.

Nick Carter is showing off his heart of gold in Sin City … dropping by a local comic book shop to make a big difference for kids in need.

The Backstreet Boys star pulled up to Torpedo’s Comic Store in Las Vegas on Monday, Sept. 8, where he presented a generous donation to Child Haven — a Clark County shelter that provides safe and nurturing temporary care for children who can’t remain with their families.

Nick made the surprise appearance during the store’s community event, and the crowd erupted when he revealed he was making the donation. Fans cheered as he spoke about his passion for giving back to the Vegas community, where he’s called home for years.

The Tesla found in L.A. with human body parts that had been chopped up and left in the trunk is being investigated by LAPD's Robbery Homicide Division, and the L.A. County Coroner is trying to determine both cause of death and whether the victim is male or female.

The LAPD tells TMZ, the Tesla, owned by singer D4vd, was left on a public street for more than 72 hours. The L.A. Department of Transportation impounded the vehicle last Friday, and we're told it had not been reported stolen.

The car was taken to a police garage in Hollywood. The garage staff noticed a noxious smell on Monday, opened the trunk and found the remains in a bag.

Offset chopped it up with TMZ Hip Hop today about how well his rap career is booming this year ... his "Kiari" album debuted in the top 20 to rave reviews, and he's on tour with NBA YoungBoy!!!

The superstar tells our own Big Down Under podcast host Charlie Cotton that he has some side gigs lined up for him, but he was back at LAX after completing some side missions of his own.

Offset was just in NYC, where he and JID performed their "Bodies" collab -- with a special inclusion with veteran rock band Drowning Pool, whose own classic song was sampled on the new version.

Fabolous found himself in quite the "lituation" last night performing at Jeeter's grand introduction into New York State -- all because he had to keep the outdoor noise to a minimum!!!

Jeeter is the top-selling cannabis pre-roll brand in North America, and the superstar rapper was on hand to commemorate the launch while also connecting with the company's founders.

A source connected to the event tells TMZ Hip Hip that Manhattan locals near the Somewhere Nowhere rooftop, where Fab performed, began to complain about the noise and we're told Fab and DJ Boof complied to keep the music turned down to optimal levels.

Rhode Island locals are eager to host Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's forthcoming wedding ... RI State Representative Brian Patrick Kennedy tells TMZ.

The local politician tells TMZ ... he hasn't heard whether or not Swelce plans to have their nuptials in the Ocean State, but he's hopeful it happens ... given the star-studded wedding could bring serious business to his constituents.

Per Rep. Kennedy, the wedding would be great for the state's economy, as Tay and Trav's celeb friends would likely flock to the area and spend big bucks ... on everything from housing to restaurants to entertainment.

D4vd -- a popular singer with millions of streams -- is alive and well after a chopped up and heavily decomposed body was found in a Tesla registered to him that was sitting inside a Hollywood tow yard ... we've confirmed the body isn't his, and he's OK.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... police are the ones who informed D4vd his Tesla was in an impound with a dead body inside, and he had no idea there was anything untoward going on.

We're told D4vd is fully cooperating with police as the investigation moves forward.

9:26 AM PT -- Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... The body found in the Tesla was chopped up and heavily decomposed. The medical examiner will determine the exact cause of death.

A Tesla registered to singer D4vd -- a popular singer with millions of streams -- is under a police microscope after a body was found inside the vehicle at a Hollywood tow yard.

LAPD tells TMZ ... officers responded Monday after receiving a report of a foul odor coming from the Tesla. Cops say human remains were found, and the case is now being treated as a death investigation.

According to ABC 7, the remains were found in a bag inside the car's trunk. The Tesla has been sitting at the tow yard for the past couple days. Authorities have not released the person's identity.

Warren G's fed up with young guns telling OG rappers their time is up, because according to his earnings, his classic, "Regulate," duet with Nate Dogg is played globally every damn day!

TMZ Hip Hop spoke to the G-Funk visionary about his upcoming hip hop moves when he revealed his newly acquired minor-league baseball team would be named "Regulators" ... and he never gets tired of hearing the track.

It was a clear black night and a clear white moon when Warren and the late Nate D-O-double-G recorded "Regulate" for Suge Knight's 1994 "Above The Rim" soundtrack.

Over 30 years and 2 platinum plaques later, Warren says he sees firsthand how the younger generations are still gravitating toward the record.

Taylor Swift was right by Travis Kelce's side as he toasted his new venture -- the soft opening of his steakhouse, which he co-owns with Patrick Mahomes -- turning the night into a celebration of both business and love.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the couple arrived hand in hand to 1587 Prime Steakhouse around 6:15 PM Monday, making their way up the grand staircase before greeting family and friends. Once inside, they tucked into a semi-private corner booth, where things stayed low-key but affectionate.

Taylor wore in a blue denim mid-thigh dress paired with wedges, her hair swept to the side, while Travis kept it casual in a green striped shirt and cap. We're told the two acted like any normal couple -- laughing with his teammates, trading quick kisses, and flashing smiles across the room whenever they drifted apart.