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Billboard's Hot 100 chart is hip hop hit-less in its Top 40 for the first time since 1990 -- not a big deal, says Travis Scott's new artist, Wallie The Sensei ... still gotta make good music!!!

TMZ Hip Hop recently caught up with Wallie at LAX, and he doesn't flinch as a new artist in such a volatile time in the music industry.

While other rappers may have lost their buzz this year, Wallie actually thrived, having signed to Travis Scott's Cactus Jack imprint ... and was immediately spotlighted on a song with superstars Future and Don Toliver on the "Jackboys 2" compilation project.

Sia's estranged husband Daniel Bernad isn't wasting too much time in his search for love post-split from the "Cheap Thrills" singer ... photographers caught him out Sunday, packing on the PDA with a new woman.

Daniel and model Morganne Wray kissed and held hands on a stroll through a flea market in Los Angeles over the weekend. We're told they spent about 2 hours browsing vintage knick-knacks at The Melrose Trading Post.

The lazy Sunday afternoon probably provided much-needed respite from his custody war with Sia.

Diplo says he kissed Katy Perry's guy and he kinda liked it ... claiming he dated both Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau -- though it seems like he might be just pulling everyone's leg.

The DJ made an appearance on the "Smart Girl Dumb Questions" podcast last month ... when they talked about how "horny" of a province Quebec is -- a pretty wild convo that gets into how attractive the current prime minister, Mark Carney, is.

Diplo mentions how Trudeau is now dating Perry -- whom he dated back in 2014 ... before adding he dated Trudeau, too.

Ty Dolla $ign blew the roof off at David Dobrik's Halloween house party, making the streamer's favorite night of the year one to remember ... and TMZ has exclusive details.

The Grammy-nominated artist and DJ PNP West thrilled the packed-out crowd with bangers like "Don't Kill the Party," "Paranoid" and "Or Nah," while guests danced the night away.

In between songs, partygoers snacked on a massive IT’SUGAR Halloween candy bar which also featured David’s new Wavers by The Original Doughbrik’s Snacks. They stayed energized with Celsius, and hydrated with Voss.

Diddy's just one of the boys behind bars ... laughing and chatting with other inmates in the yard in new photos from Fort Dix.

We've obtained pics of the star hanging out with a few dudes in the prison yard Saturday -- and, ya gotta check 'em out ... 'cause Diddy's got the biggest smile on his face.

Diddy's bundled up in a thick dark blue coat, gray pants and gray beanie ... shootin' the you-know-what with the other guys.

Jessica Simpson is celebrating a powerful personal milestone ... marking 8 years of sobriety with an emotional message to fans about choosing faith over fear.

The singer took to Instagram on Saturday to reflect on the day she decided to stop drinking, writing that it was the moment she "confronted, confessed, and let go of the self sabotaging parts" of her life that were holding her back.

"Eight years ago today I made the choice to confront, to confess and to let go of the self sabotaging parts of my life that I was choosing," Jessica wrote. "Making that decision allowed me to fully live in the pursuit of God’s purpose for my life."

Offset is being sued over an alleged altercation at a dispensary ... with a security guard claiming the rapper attacked him.

Jim Sanchez is suing the rapper ... saying he's a security guard who was working at MedMen LAX back in March when Offset and his friends allegedly came to the store.

In the lawsuit, Sanchez claims he asked Offset to show identification which he says set off the rapper. Sanchez claims Offset "became hostile, verbally confrontational, and physically attacked Plaintiff by striking him in the face."

Lily Allen's getting clever with the marketing for her new album ... using a beloved childhood character to push a song allegedly roasting her estranged husband.

The singer-songwriter stepped out on Halloween night with some pals in Los Angeles ... dressing as Madeline -- the intrepid French heroine from a series of children's books.

Allen looks just like her in her baby blue jacket, bright red wig and straw hat ... and she stopped to pose for the cameras before heading into the Vas J. Morgan Halloween party.

Sia and her son looked ready to color in the Three Little Pigs together ... matching as a pair of pink crayons while going Trick-or-Treating amid a vicious custody battle.

The singer-songwriter took her one-year-old son, Somersault, around their Los Angeles neighborhood Friday ... and, the two dressed in their bright pink outfits -- with the little dude sitting up in his mom's arms.

Sia looked happy while out with her kiddo ... smiling wide in multiple photos -- and, Somersault got off his feet while rolling around in a stroller which was pushed by a man who appears to be his uncle Jon Bernad -- his dad's brother.

Meek Mill had a scary end to his Halloween night -- he was detained by New York City Police Department officers ... and he says it was for no reason!

Here's the deal ... video is circulating online that shows the rapper standing with his arms behind his back, seemingly being questioned by police as supporters rally behind him early Saturday morning.

A spokesperson for the NYPD tells us police responded to reports of a male with a firearm at just after 4 AM this morning ... which led to officers stopping three men in a vehicle matching the description and license plate they received.

Taylor Swift had herself a fall night out in New York City this week -- flashing her dazzling engagement ring and wearing an outfit that seems to draw inspiration from her cheeky new song, "Wood!"

Check out our gallery ... the "Opalite" singer is cozied up in an all-brown outfit, wearing a short sweater dress paired with matching knee-high suede boots and a brown bomber jacket. She's toting along the Louis Vuitton Camera Box bag and has her her long, blonde hair in a ponytail and styled in a fishtail braid.

And, we can't miss her stunning Kindred Lubeck engagement ring from Travis Kelce, which sparkled along with her festive nail polish.

Tay spent time at Chez Margaux, a private member’s club in Manhattan's Meatpacking District, Thursday and walked as peacefully as a breeze-blown tree as she made her way out of the ritzy spot.

The popstar last popped up for some grub at Travis and Patrick Mahomes' new Kansas City steakhouse, 1587 Prime, about 2 weeks ago. She made herself right at home, unsurprisingly, considering she has a signature cocktail on the menu!

As you know, Taylor has been quite selective about where she's seen as of late, largely avoiding attention at Chiefs games this season. So, any sighting Swifties get is extra special.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are back with another spot-on couples costume for Halloween ... dressing up as Jack and Sally from "The Nightmare Before Christmas!"

The pair absolutely crushed their looks, with Kourt even rocking a wig to replicate Sally's ghoulish glow, and the Blink-182 drummer painting his entire head white to bring his costume to life.

The pair posted an on-theme video on Instagram to celebrate -- cruising down the street in a vintage black Chevy Impala convertible with "This is Halloween" playing from the 1993 film's soundtrack. It's not clear where they're heading ... perhaps to Halloween Town to visit some monster pals!

Justin Trudeau's giving a nod to his new boo Katy Perry with his Halloween costume ... and he even got his son involved.

The former Canadian prime minister joined forces with his son for a joint costume this year ... Justin's in a shark suit and his son Hadrien is a bloodied surfer whose board is missing a chunk from a shark bite.

It's a pretty cool father-son costume ... even before considering the reference to KP.

If there’s one thing you can always count on ... it’s celebs going all in for Halloween -- serving up scares, laughs, and spooky slayage!

We’ve got Paris Hilton channeling her inner Britney, Meghan Trainor and Kris Jenner teaming up for some killer costume snaps, and one total hunk giving us chills by suiting up as Ghostface.

Here’s Ed Sheeran looking totally unrecognizable and clowning around -- yeah, you could say he’s bringing the "It" factor!🤡

Here's the first look at Sean "Diddy" Combs as an inmate at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey ... and he's all bundled up behind bars.

TMZ obtained this photo of the Bad Boy Records founder walking around the prison yard Friday during his recreation time.

As you can see, Diddy's got an orange prison beanie and a navy blue puffy jacket to keep warm. It was in the 50s today in Jersey, and Diddy's dressed for the cold.

No Limit rapper Fiend is experiencing a serious music catalog boost after performing at the Cash Money-No Limit Verzuz last week ... but half his thoughts are still with rapper Young Bleed following his brain aneurysm.

Turns out, Fiend and Bleed are tighter than they've ever been in their 30-year history!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Fiend -- who collaborated with Bleed on his 1998 debut album, "My Balls & My Word" -- he says their conversations had increased tremendously leading up to the Verzuz face-off.