Rich the Kid Arrested in Miami Beach During Bomb Threat
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Rich the Kid was arrested Sunday night for defying law enforcement during a bomb threat ... law enforcement sources tell TMZ.
December 2023
The rapper was in Miami Beach for Art Basel when police responded to a bomb threat at the SLS Hotel in South Beach, where he was apparently staying.
Cops established a perimeter with police tape so no one could enter the premises while it was being checked out.
Rich the Kid told cops he needed to get inside his hotel room, but he was told it couldn't happen until they concluded the sweep, and they warned him he'd be arrested if he continued to do so.
According to cops, Rich responded, "I'll bond out in 20 minutes." He then walked to another corner of the property where he was confronted by security and told he could not enter. According to cops, Rich defiantly told security, "Stop me," and then proceeded to jump the fence onto the property.
Once inside the hotel, he encountered a K-9 unit and the officer ordered him to leave the property but Rich refused, lingering in the driveway. He was then taken into custody and to the cop shop.
He was arrested for 2 misdemeanors -- resisting an officer without violence, and trespass.
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detienen a Rich The Kid durante amenaza de bomba
Rich the Kid fue arrestado el domingo por la noche por desafiar a las fuerzas del orden durante una amenaza de bomba, fuentes policiales le informan a TMZ.
December 2023
El rapero estaba en Miami Beach para asistir a Art Basel cuando la policía respondió a una amenaza de bomba en el Hotel SLS en South Beach, donde aparentemente se alojaba.
Los policías establecieron un perímetro con cinta policial para que nadie pudiera entrar en el recinto mientras era revisado.
Rich the Kid le dijo a los policías que necesitaba entrar en la habitación de su hotel, pero le dijeron que no podía hacerlo hasta que concluyeran el rastreo y le advirtieron que sería arrestado si continuaba haciéndolo.
Según los policías, Rich respondió: "Saldré en 20 minutos". Luego caminó a otra esquina de la propiedad donde fue confrontado por la seguridad y le dijo que no podía entrar. Según la policía, Rich le dijo a la seguridad de manera desafiante, "Deténgame", y luego procedió a saltar la valla en la propiedad.
Una vez dentro del hotel, se encontró con una unidad K-9 y el oficial le ordenó que abandonara la propiedad, pero Rich se negó, permaneciendo en el camino de entrada. A continuación, fue llevado bajo custodia y a la comisaría.
Fue detenido por 2 delitos menores: resistencia a un agente sin violencia y allanamiento de morada.
Kanye West actúa por sorpresa durante el set de DJ Khaled en un club de Miami
Kanye West está aprovechando al máximo su regreso a suelo estadounidense, sorprendiendo a la multitud en Miami, donde se presentó para una actuación no anunciada en un club nocturno.
Ye apareció en el show "LIV on Sunday" de LIV Miami, saltando al micrófono durante el set de DJ Khaled, tocando algunos de sus éxitos como "Runaway" y "Can't Tell Me Nothing".
La multitud estaba rapeando con Kanye, y todos parecían estar encantados de ver al artista en el club.
Ese mismo día, le dio a la gente en un restaurante jamaicano cercano un gran regalo al rapear "Father Stretch My Hands" junto con otros comensales mientras comía con su esposa, Bianca Censori.
Como informamos, el lugar de Jamaica fue el mismo lugar donde mostró algunas de sus nuevas canciones durante el fin de semana, incluyendo la canción con la que ha estado bromeando que cuenta con un sample de Backstreet Boys, parte de su próximo álbum con Ty Dolla $ign.
Por supuesto, la fiesta de escucha y el concierto sorpresa fueron después de que él y Bianca dejaran a todos boquiabiertos en Art Basel, con Bianca vistiendo un traje transparente mientras se tomaban su tiempo mirando todas las obras de arte.
Kanye and Bianca in Miami last night. pic.twitter.com/VQTv4zJZNf
— Blinkscoop Official (@Blinkscoop1) December 11, 2023 @Blinkscoop1
A propósito, la Sra. West llegó a LIV el domingo por la noche con un atuendo igualmente revelador. Accesorios de animales de peluche parecen ser su estilo ahora.
11/27/23
Ye está de nuevo en el centro de atención un año después de sus comentarios antisemitas y como se recordará, su nueva canción, "Vultures", se inclina en esa misma controversia.
Lo contamos todo en el último episodio de The TMZ Podcast, disponible en todas las plataformas de podcast.
Taylor Swift y Travis Kelce abandonan el estadio Arrowhead de la mano
Travis Kelce puede haber sido un perdedor en el campo el domingo por la noche, pero sigue siendo un ganador fuera de él, porque abandonó el Arrowhead Stadium de la mano con Taylor Swift.
La novia de la superestrella de los Chiefs asistió a su partido contra los Buffalo Bills por segundo fin de semana consecutivo y mientras Kelce y Kansas City no pudieron conseguir la victoria en casa, pero Swift estuvo allí para consolarlo.
Ella fue vista agarrando su mano y charlando con él después de la derrota por 20-17. Dada la forma controvertida en que los Chiefs perdieron, podemos apostar a que Travis necesitaba algo de afecto.
All 22 angle of the Kelce lateral/Toney offside play. Doesn't appear Toney once checks with the sideline judge on his side from this.
— Shaun Newkirk (@Shauncore) December 11, 2023 @Shauncore
Also amazing job still from Kelce finding him in space. pic.twitter.com/UyiVABuBSp
A pesar de los problemas que arruinaron la tarde para los Chiefs, Travis jugó sólidamente, registrando seis recepciones para 83 yardas.
Swift fue vista en la transmisión animándolo a menudo y en un momento durante el juego, el locutor Tony Romo en se refirió a ella como la "esposa" de Kelce, un error verbal que corrigió rápidamente.
Did Tony Romo just break the news of Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s engagement? pic.twitter.com/XY9XZcnnt3
— PropSwap (@PropSwap) December 10, 2023 @PropSwap
El concurso de la NFL fue el sexto al que Swift ha asistido esta temporada y si usted está llevando la cuenta en casa, los Chiefs van 4-2 con ella en la asistencia.
Kansas City tendrá que hacer las maletas para un partido en la carretera este fin de semana —que está programado para jugar en Nueva Inglaterra el domingo— y aunque queda por ver si Swift volará a Foxborough para la inclinación, es una apuesta segura que ella estará allí una vez más para su nuevo amor.
Britney Spears se siente extraña estando soltera tras su fallido matrimonio con Sam Asghari
Britney Spears está recordando su fallido matrimonio con Sam Asghari, diciendo que hubo muchos altibajos y confiesa que se siente extraña estando soltera.
En un largo mensaje publicado en Instagram el domingo, Brit se sumergió de lleno en su relación de 7 años con Sam que terminó con él solicitando el divorcio en agosto de 2023 después de 14 meses de matrimonio.
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Ella escribió: "Es tan raro estar soltera. He tenido mucho tiempo para mirar realmente hacia atrás con todo lo bueno y lo malo. Me he dado cuenta de que no hablo conmigo misma tan bien en absoluto. Soy fácilmente manipulable y llevo mi corazón en la manga".
Brit prometió hacer cambios en su vida al detenerse a "reevaluar" las situaciones a medida que surgen y preguntarse: "¿Esto es bueno para mí?"
También reveló que le gusta tener una rutina, pero que la suya es "tonta a veces", aunque admite que se aburre y le asustan muchas cosas.
Luego tocó el tema de las personas que interfirieron en su vida, de las cuales ha recuperado el control, sabiendo ahora que está bien ser egoísta y disfrutar.
Después de eso, Brit se desvió un poco, terminando con una historia sobre su madre, Lynne, visitando a las hermanas en la escuela católica a la que la estrella del pop asistió cuando era más joven.
Lynne podría haber estado en la mente de Brit dada su reciente reconciliación después de años de estar distanciados. El jueves pasado, TMZ informó por primera vez que Lynne hizo su segundo viaje en dos semanas para ver a Brit en Los Ángeles y parece que todo salió según lo planeado.
Lynne incluso nos dijo que hay una posibilidad de que madre e hija podrían pasar la Navidad juntas de vuelta a casa en Louisiana. En cuanto a Sam, Lynne dice que no lo echa de menos.
Lo siento Sam.
Kanye West Takes Stage in Miami ... During DJ Khaled's Set
Kanye West is making the most of his return to U.S. soil ... surprising the hell out of a crowd in Miami, where he showed up for an unannounced nightclub performance.
Ye popped up at LIV Miami's "LIV on Sunday" show, jumping on the mic during DJ Khaled's set -- running some of his hits like "Runaway" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing."
The crowd was rappin' along with Kanye, so it's safe to say they were thrilled to see the artist at the club.
That same day, he gave folks at a nearby Jamaican restaurant a big treat by rapping to "Father Stretch My Hands" along with fellow diners while eating with his wife, Bianca Censori.
As we reported, the Jamaican spot was the same place where he showed off some of his new tracks over the weekend -- which includes the song he's been teasing that features a Backstreet Boys sample ... part of his upcoming album with Ty Dolla $ign.
Of course, the listening party and surprise concert come after he and Bianca dropped jaws at Art Basel ... with Bianca wearing a see-through outfit while they took their time looking at all the artwork.
Kanye and Bianca in Miami last night. pic.twitter.com/VQTv4zJZNf
— Blinkscoop Official (@Blinkscoop1) December 11, 2023 @Blinkscoop1
BTW ... Mrs. West arrived at LIV Sunday night in an equally revealing outfit. Stuffed animal accessories seem to be her thing now.
11/27/23
Ye's certainly back in the limelight ... and a year after his antisemitic remarks landed him in incredibly hot water -- and as you'll recall, his new song, "Vultures," leans into that very controversy.
We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.
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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Leave Arrowhead Holding Hands ... After Chiefs' Loss
Travis Kelce may have been a loser on the field on Sunday night, but off of it, he continued his winning ways, leaving Arrowhead Stadium hand in hand with Taylor Swift.
The Chiefs superstar's girlfriend was in attendance for his game against the Buffalo Bills for the second straight weekend ... and while Kelce and Kansas City couldn't pull out the win at home, Swift was there to console him afterward.
She was spotted grabbing his hand and chatting with him following the 20-17 L ... some TLC we're sure he could use, given the controversial way the Chiefs lost.
All 22 angle of the Kelce lateral/Toney offside play. Doesn't appear Toney once checks with the sideline judge on his side from this.
— Shaun Newkirk (@Shauncore) December 11, 2023 @Shauncore
Also amazing job still from Kelce finding him in space. pic.twitter.com/UyiVABuBSp
Despite an offsides call that ruined the afternoon for the Chiefs ... the tight end still played solidly, recording six catches for 83 yards.
Swift was seen on the broadcast cheering him on often ... and, at one point during the game, announcer Tony Romo actually referred to her as Kelce's "wife" -- a verbal flub he quickly corrected.
Did Tony Romo just break the news of Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s engagement? pic.twitter.com/XY9XZcnnt3
— PropSwap (@PropSwap) December 10, 2023 @PropSwap
The NFL contest was the sixth one Swift has attended this season -- and if you're keeping score at home, the Chiefs are now 4-2 with her in attendance.
Kansas City will have to pack its bags for a road game this weekend -- it's slated to play in New England on Sunday ... and while it remains to be seen if Swift will jet to Foxborough for the tilt, it's probably a safe bet to assume she'll be there once again for her new man.
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Britney Spears Reflects On Marriage To Sam Asghari ... There Was 'Good and Bad'
Britney Spears is reminiscing about her failed marriage to Sam Asghari, saying there were many ups and downs while confessing she feels strange being single.
In a lengthy message posted on Instagram Sunday, Brit dove right into her 7-year relationship with Sam that ended with him filing for divorce in August 2023 after 14 months of marriage.
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She wrote, "It’s so weird being single. I’ve had a lot of time to really look back with all the good and bad. I’ve realized I don’t talk to myself that nicely at all. I’m easily manipulated and I wear my heart on my sleeve."
Brit vowed to make changes in her life by stopping to "re-evaluate" situations as they come up and ask herself, "Is this good for me?"
She also revealed she enjoys having a routine, but hers is "silly sometimes," yet she admits she's bored and frightened of many things.
She then touched upon the people who interfered in her life, of which she has gained back control, knowing now that it's fine to be selfish and enjoy it.
After that, Brit veered off a bit, ending with a story about her mom, Lynne, visiting the sisters at the Catholic school the pop star attended when she was younger.
Lynne might have been on Brit's mind given their recent reconciliation after years of being estranged. Last Thursday, TMZ first reported Lynne made her second trip in 2 weeks to see Brit in L.A. -- and it appears it all went according to plan.
Lynne even told us there's a possibility mother and daughter could spend Christmas with each other back home in Louisiana. As for Sam, Lynne says she doesn't miss him.
Sorry Sam.
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Chilli y Matthew Lawrence siguen juntos de vacaciones
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Chilli de TLC y el actor Matthew Lawrence no son tan públicos acerca de su romance como solían ser, pero no dejes que el silencio te engañe, su relación sigue en pie y se están preparando para algunas fiestas compartidas.
Fuentes cercanas a la pareja le dicen a TMZ que Chilli y Matthew recientemente pasaron su segundo Día de Acción de Gracias juntos, con la cantante cocinando algo de comida para ellos. Matthew aparentemente quedó impresionado por la habilidad culinaria de la artista.
11/26/23
Ellos han estado juntos a larga distancia por un tiempo. Ella está en Georgia y él en Los Ángeles, pero han encontrado el tiempo para verse tanto como pueden.
Chilli y Matthew estuvieron juntos el jueves por la noche para el show de TLC en Las Vegas, y ambos fueron a un partido de los Atlanta Falcons juntos el mes pasado.
Échale un vistazo al video del partido, se puede ver a Chilli y Matthew bailando "Crank That" de Soulja Boy, ¡con el nieto de Big Boi!
Las cosas parecen ir muy bien para la pareja. Nos dicen que van a pasar la Navidad juntos este año, otra señal de que esto será una relación larga.
3/30/23
Como hemos informado, Chilli se ha mostrado abierta acerca de sus sentimientos por la estrella de "Boy Meets World", ¡incluso nos dijo en marzo que ella espera que se casen!
Chilli & Matthew Lawrence Relationship Still Thrivin'!!! Spending Holidays Together
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TLC's Chilli and actor Matthew Lawrence aren't as public about their romance as they used to be, but don't let the quiet fool you -- their relationship is still booming, and they're gearing up for some shared holiday cheer.
Sources close to the couple tell TMZ ... Chilli and Matthew recently spent their second Thanksgiving together, with the singer cooking up some grub for them, and Matthew was apparently blown away by the meal.
11/26/23
They've been doing the long-distance thing for a bit -- she's in Georgia, he's in L.A. -- but have still made time to see each other as much as they can.
Chilli and Matthew were together Thursday night for TLC's show in Vegas, and they both went to an Atlanta Falcons game together last month.
Check out the vid from the game, BTW -- that's Chilli and Matthew groovin' to Soulja Boy's "Crank That" ... with Big Boi's grandson!
Obviously, things appear to be going great for the couple ... and we're told they're gonna spend Christmas together this year, too -- another sign they're in this for the long haul.
3/30/23
As we reported, Chilli has been open about her feelings for the "Boy Meets World" star ... she even told us back in March that she's hoping they'll tie the knot!
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Rob Gronkowski I'm Singing The National Anthem At The LA Bowl!!!
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Next weekend's LA Bowl will have it all -- football, food, booze ... and Rob Gronkowski singing?!?!
It's true ... at least, that's according to the ex-NFL star, who tells TMZ Sports he's slated to be on the microphone when it comes time to belt out the national anthem before the big game's kickoff.
The former Patriots tight end, though, said it won't be a solo act ... explaining to us the New Directions Veterans Choir will be there to help him get through it.
GAME ON 😤🏈
— Starco Brands LA Bowl Hosted By Gronk (@LABowlGame) December 3, 2023 @LABowlGame
Boise State and UCLA will meet in the 2023 Starco Brands #LABowl Hosted By Gronk at SoFi Stadium!
🗓️ Saturday, December 16@BroncoSportsFB 🆚 @UCLAFootball
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"It's kind of like I'm the quarterback," Gronkowski said, "and I have the best offensive line in front of me so they can make me look good."
Gronk says he'll certainly be in need of the assistance ... telling us that when he performed the song recently for the bowl game's committee -- which included his good pal Julian Edelman -- it was met with some rotten reviews.
"I got to keep practicing," he admitted.
Outside of Gronkowski's vocals, the game -- which will pit UCLA against Boise State at SoFi Stadium on Dec. 16 -- will feature a whole lot of other fun activities ... including a dance cam and a special Gronk-themed drink.
As for why the future Hall of Famer will be so prominently displayed during the college football matchup ... he's actually the game's host -- explaining to us that he took the role from Jimmy Kimmel after he found out the LA Bowl (formerly the Las Vegas Bowl) was the final game he played in when he was a student-athlete at U of A.
Kickoff is scheduled for 4:30 PM PT ... getcha popcorn ready!!!
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Tiffany Haddish Performs Cabaret-Style Song ... At MacFarlane's Xmas Party
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Tiffany Haddish recently said she was ready for the next chapter of her life post-DUI, and seemed to signal what that looks like this weekend at Seth MacFarlane's holiday shindig.
The actress/comedian was on hand for SMF's annual Christmas party Saturday night at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood, where the man of the hour shared the stage with TH at one point to let her do her thing ... namely, an original cabaret-style song.
Check it out ... in video, obtained by TMZ, you can see Tiff belting out an old school sultry ditty that she said would make Sexyy Red and Lil Kim blush -- AKA, this one's naughty.
The crowd sure seemed to love it ... and why wouldn't they? Fact is, Tiffany absolutely killed it. Now, naturally, Seth himself sang some songs as well, and yes -- he rocked the house with his old Sinatra-style crooning too ... just like he always does.
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It's interesting that Tiffany's keeping this cabaret thing going -- she rolled something else out just like this a couple weeks ago during her birthday celebration, and seems to be signaling she's all in on this type of performance. We know for a fact she's focusing on music lately.
Anyway, great to see her focusing her efforts on something positive after the arrest. Sounds like she's ready to put that in her rearview.
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Kanye West Wife Bianca Goes Sheer for Art Basel Very See-Through Getup!!!
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3:16 PM PT -- Looks like Kanye was out there playing new music during his Miami outing ... including that new Backstreet Boys-sampled song he's been teasing this past week.
— v (@ViralContentz) December 10, 2023 @ViralContentz
A fair amount of the track was played during what appears to be an impromptu listening event out at Art Basel ... and it sure sounds pretty catchy. We know Ye's got this new album he's been working on lately, and from the looks of it -- he may be close to done.
Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori, are back in America -- and they hit up Art Basel together this weekend, where BC was showing off her assets ... with a see-through getup.
The couple was spotted strolling around casually Sunday at one of the art galleries on display in Miami right now -- taking their time to check out the artwork and maintaining somewhat of a low profile, it seems ... which you can see in this video, obtained by TMZ.
Check it out ... Ye's got his whole head covered up like he usually does these days, and Bianca was in as revealing of an outfit as we've seen her in over these past several months.
Indeed, it looks like her breasts were on full display ... nipples out and everything. Of course, she didn't have a care in the world about it -- and nobody around them appeared to bat an eyelash either. Like we said, it's almost as if most of the folks here didn't recognize them.
Anyway, eyewitnesses tell us it was just Ye and Bianca rolling with a few security guards -- no larger entourage from the looks of it. We're also told it didn't appear that they spoke to anyone ... not even each other as they walked around.
Couple takeaways ... for one, Ye's back in the States, which is interesting considering he's been away from a long, long time now -- be it in Europe or the Middle East. Also, Bianca's also very clearly back in his orbit ... this after being out of the picture for a hot minute.
Just like old times ... eh, Ye?
Originally Published -- 2:37 PM PT
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Taylor Swift Back in Kansas City ... To Watch Travis Take on Bills!!!
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2:28 PM PT -- Tony Romo just mistakenly identified Taylor Swift as Travis Kelce's wife during the broacast.
Did Tony Romo just break the news of Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s engagement? pic.twitter.com/XY9XZcnnt3
— PropSwap (@PropSwap) December 10, 2023 @PropSwap
Definitely seemed to be a slip of the tongue, because he corrected himself very quickly afterward to say she was just his girlfriend. Of course, his screw-up has sent the Swifites into a frenzy, as they think he might've revealed something that's being kept secret.
Namely, that they're actually hitched. As far as we know, there's no truth to that ... yet.
Another Sunday, another Taylor Swift sighting at the Kansas City Chiefs game -- this time, she's back in Missouri to watch Travis Kelce take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Indeed, T-Swift is in the building at Arrowhead Sunday ... and just like all the other times before, she'll have a front-row seat to all the action as TK and co. take on the New York team. Her presence there was pretty casual ... looks like she strolled right in.
Taylor Swift is at Arrowhead for Chiefs vs. Bills! #BUFvsKC
— NBC Sports (@NBCSports) December 10, 2023 @NBCSports
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Check out this video of Taylor walking right past the Bills as they were about to exit the tunnel. Doesn't seem they even noticed her as they were hyping each other up.
She didn't seem to mind that nobody stopped to acknowledge her ... she simply cruised right on through and went on about her business -- on her way to the luxury suite, no doubt.
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The photos of her there at the stadium are already pouring in, and it looks like she's in selfie mode ... taking pics with friends and fans alike. As far who she's sitting with -- the early photos popping up online seem to suggest she's right next to Travis's mom, Donna Kelce.
We'll see what sort of impact Taylor has on the game today ... remember, last time she attended (literally last week) it appeared to have the opposite effect that she normally has ... namely, spurring the Chiefs to a win.
Anyway, get used to seeing Taylor at these games for the foreseeable future ... she won't have to start touring again until February, when she has to fly to Tokyo for a string of shows.
In the meantime ... let's play some football!!!
Originally Published -- 1:47 PM PT
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Offset Denies Blueface Claim That He Banged Chrisean Rock
Blueface claims Offset slept with Chrisean Rock -- something she seems to be denying ... and which he's most certainly calling BS on ... this amid his latest issues with Cardi B.
The rapper made the allegation online Sunday amid his ongoing feud with Chrisean ... with the latest hurdle between them now being about their child together -- which Blue just announced the other day was not, in fact, his after he allegedly got confirmation.
On the heels of that drama, Blue tweeted out ... "Being tatted ona hoe is not a flex you literally f****d cardi B husband couple weeks ago I’m tired of n****s looking at me while they f*****g you get the rest of em gone asap please."
It looks like Chrisean is tweeting back at Blueface right now and saying it ain't true, to which Blue responded with specific dates and times ... "So you ain’t f*** cardi husband November 10th at 4am at their house in LA…I’m making this up ?"
Welp, Offset chimed in on the back and forth ... and he's saying yeah, Blue is making it up.
Offset wrote in direct response to one of Blueface's tweets, "I ain't never talk or touch that lady. Real talk man you need some help!" To that, Blueface appears to have replied and said this ... "If the truth tears you down you living a shameful life and I feel bad for you cuz I ain’t never gone lie on my d*** if I hit it ima admit it on SY."
As for Chrisean -- who's been feuding a lot with Blueface lately, especially pertaining to her baby boy -- she threw out her own accusations at him ... including claims that she'd seen Blueface's Internet search history of late and saw some gay porn results, which he denied. She, of course, also denied his Offset claim, saying ... "U just crashing out making up s***."
Now what's interesting about Blueface's accusation here is the fact that Offset and Cardi do, in fact, appear to be going through more difficulties -- as she's been cryptically implying she's over him ... seemingly referring to him as "dead weight" and straight up unfollowing him.
She hasn't clarified what exactly the problem is ... but considering his history of alleged infidelity, something tells us it might be about that -- especially with this latest development.
Cardi hasn't responded to any of this mess so far, but she very well might soon.
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Beyoncé 'Renaissance' Film Drops Off Big ... In 2nd Box Office Week
Beyoncé's reign as queen of the box office quickly came to an end this weekend, 'cause she fell from the top spot ... and slipped all the way down to #5, marking a massive drop-off.
The singer's 'Renaissance' concert film endured a 77% collapse domestically, coming in fifth place behind a handful of movies that have been in theaters for a while ... and losing out to a surprising newcomer claiming #1 -- an anime film from the great Hayao Miyazaki.
Of course, we're referring to "The Boy and the Heron," which snagged $12.8 million through Sunday. Obviously, that's not a huge number, which makes Bey's haul even more shocking.
'Renaissance' made only $5 million domestically this weekend ... quite different from last weekend's high mark of $21 million in North American markets. While that initial figure was solid, for sure, it didn't compare to Taylor Swift's opening weekend for the 'Eras' flick.
Remember, Taylor's concert movie made $92 mil in its opening weekend ... and then experienced about a 65% drop-off the next week, with $33 mil -- but it remained the top-grossing movie at the time, beating out Scorsese's "Killers of the Flower Moon." Of course, the film went on to maintain a stronghold at the box office for several weeks thereafter.
The other films that came ahead of Bey's flick this week ... "Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" (#2), "Godzilla Minus One" (#3) and "Trolls Band Together" (#4).
Of course, regardless of the actual numbers ... ya gotta imagine Bey (and certainly AMC) see the ticket sales as a win -- and as a new way to distribute these kinds of films where the artist themselves can reap a higher percentage of the profits. More to come, we're sure.