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MC Hammer has clear reasoning as to why he didn't participate in any of the events to celebrate Hip Hop's 50th anniversary -- the culture's gotten childish and he's a grown-ass man!!!

The 60-year-old rap legend outlined his stance during Tupac Shakur's Oakland street naming last month, and the clip is beginning to blaze the internet.

During the ceremony, Hammer celebrated not using his legendary career for interview clicks, but also laid into veteran rappers who have been rapping about murder all these years ... without the body count or rap sheet to back up their bars.

The "U Can't Touch This" rapper became friends with Pac during his time living in the Bay, and credited his late homie for being the only one to get him to play along with the charade of the music biz.

The Grammys aired its star-studded celebration this week and the event's producer, Questlove, openly expressed his disappointment Hammer told him no, despite repeated requests.

Hammer wasn't alone in deflecting from HipHop50 celebrations -- André 3000 didn't see much merit in them at this point in time.

Jodeci, the R&B group that racked up hits and crazy headlines equally over the years, is reuniting in a major way next year ... with a Las Vegas residency!!!

All 4 original members -- K-Ci, Jojo, Devante Swing and Mr. Dalvin -- will be at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in 2024 throughout March and July.

The Show, The After Party, The Vegas Residency is modeled after the group's classic third album ... so, expect a lot of "Freek'n" in Sin City!!!

As a quartet, Jodeci sold millions of records and brothers K-Ci and Jojo sold millions more as a duet ... which means the show could be like a one-band "Verzuz" on stage.

They've also been keeping their chops sharp performing with fellow R&B royalty SWV, Dru Hill, Charlie Wilson and New Edition in the past year.

Kanye West continues to piss people off, this time over fashion ...  rocking a hood that bares a shocking resemblance to standard issue for the KKK.

Ye showed up with the headpiece at one point during his "Vultures" album listening event Monday night in Miami ... previewing his music at the late-night event during Art Basel.

Kanye's has displayed this imagery before ... back in 2013 for the music video of "Black Skinhead" -- which was seen as artsy/edgy back then, but is viewed in a different context now, obviously.

Anyway, as for the music ... people online seem to be loving it. Plus, he had huge stars show up in person to support -- including some folks with whom he collaborated on the new album -- namely, Ty Dolla $ign, Offset, Lil Durk, Chris Brown, Kodak Black, Freddie Gibbs and others.

The even bigger news -- his 10-year-old daughter, North, not only showed up for the party and performed ... she's on the album!

In addition to North, Ye's wife Bianca Censori, and kids Chicago and Saint were also there. It's unclear if Kim showed up ... but Bianca was seen carrying Chicago in her arms during one intimate moment.

As we reported, Ye did a surprise performance in Miami over the weekend during DJ Khaled's set at a nightclub ... and he also hosted an impromptu listening party at a Jamaican restaurant in the area for "Vultures."

It's interesting ... Kanye was blasted for his antisemitic remarks last year, but these days he's just part of a growing, angry crowd -- from Harvard on down.

Mercy 👏 Miller👏 Went👏 Off👏

Master P's son, one of the best high school basketball players in the entire country, had an absolutely gaudy stat line Monday night, dropping 68 points, 10 rebounds, and 3 assists on 28 for 38 shooting (74%)!!

Thanks to the ridiculous performance, Mercy Miller's Notre Dame Knights squad beat Oakwood, 104-44.

Mercy's 68 points were good enough for the ND school record (Sherman Oaks, CA) ... and one of the greatest scoring performances in California history.

Miller, a 6'4" guard who committed to the University of Houston last month, is averaging 36 points and 11 rebounds a game this season.

It shouldn't come as a shock that Mercy can hoop his ass off. His brother Hercy Miller hoops at the Univ. of Louisville ... and dad, aside from being a hip hop mogul, played in the NBA.

The undefeated, 6-0 Notre Dame team is regarded as one of the best teams in their division, the CIF Southern Section.

Mercy will have a few days to rest his arms after putting up all those shots ... his Knights team doesn't return to the court until December 19, when they'll play a 2-4 Marshall H.S. squad.

Notre Dame will also be in action on January 6th ... under the bright lights at Crypto.com Arena when they play in the Coastal Catholic Classic Game, with proceeds going to the You Are Not Alone Foundation, which helps kids struggling with mental health issues.

Kanye West sigue cabreando a la gente, esta vez por su ropa, pues el rapero lució una capucha que tiene un parecido chocante con las del Ku Klux Klan.

Ye apareció con el tocado durante un evento de su álbum "Vultures" el lunes por la noche en Miami, previsualizando su música en el evento nocturno durante Art Basel.

Kanye ha mostrado estas imágenes antes, por ejemplo en 2013 para el video musical de "Black Skinhead", que en ese entonces fue visto como artístico y vanguardista, pero que hoy se ve en un contexto muy diferente, obviamente.

De todos modos, en cuanto a la música... a los usuarios les pareció encantar. Además, recibió el apoyo de grandes estrellas en persona, incluyendo algunos colaboradores del nuevo álbum, como Ty Dolla $ign, Offset, Lil Durk, Chris Brown, Kodak Black, Freddie Gibbs y otros.

La noticia aún más grande es que su hija de 10 años, North, no solo apareció en la fiesta y actuó, ¡sino que está en el álbum!

Además de North, la esposa de Ye, Bianca Censori, y sus hijos Chicago y Saint también estuvieron allí. No está claro si Kim apareció, pero Bianca fue vista llevando a Chicago en sus brazos durante un momento íntimo.

Como informamos, Ye hizo una actuación sorpresa en Miami durante el fin de semana durante el set de DJ Khaled en un club nocturno y también organizó una fiesta improvisada para mostrar su disco "Vultures" en un restaurante jamaicano en la zona.

Es interesante. Kanye fue criticado por sus comentarios antisemitas el año pasado, pero por estos días solo es parte de una creciente multitud enojada, desde Harvard hacia abajo.

Bianca Censori's looking like a whole new woman -- it just takes a lap dance to finally see her grinning, relaxing and thoroughly enjoying an afternoon outing with Kanye West in Miami.

Of course, Bianca's been her husband's muse ... serving as a blank and expressionless canvas for his artistic creativity -- no matter how bizarre -- which is why this video of her cutting loose Sunday is so interesting.

With Ye distracted by others, the Aussie model focused her attention on DJ Sky High Baby ... who got to work twerking in Bianca's lap -- and as you can see, she was totally diggin' it.

The stone-cold Bianca we're used to seeing was long gone, as she encouraged her friend's erotic moves. Good thing Mrs. West was dressed for the occasion, in an eye-popping sheer get-up.

She's also vibed along to the music blasting at Dukunoo Jamaican Kitchen -- the same spot where Kanye played some of his new music from his upcoming album with Ty Dolla $ign.

It's a rare light-hearted, carefree sighting of Bianca ... who's trekked around the world with Kanye this year -- although, his critics think he's treated her more like an accessory during their travels.

Case in point, the couple drew the gaze of onlookers while hitting up Art Basel the same day ... with Bianca in her skintight, sheer outfit and teddy-in-hand.

North West stole the show at Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign's "Vultures" listening party by making her rapping debut, and the moment was serious bonding time for Ye's family!!!

Monday night in Miami, Kanye and his Rap Avengers assembled to preview the album and North had the crowd going crazy with her bars ... "It's your bestie, Ms. Miss Westy!!!"

Outside the event, Bianca carried Chicago as Saint trailed close by -- Ye and Bianca have been married about a year now, and the kids have clearly warmed up to her!

Kanye kept on his hooded garb while his 10-year-old had the audience inside Wynwood Marketplace in the palm of her hands.

The listening event was also a sanctuary for a couple of other embattled rap stars -- Offset, fresh from his split with Cardi B and Kodak Black, who was just released from jail, were also there soaking up vibes.

North West se robó el show en la fiesta de "Vultures" de Kanye West y Ty Dolla $ign al hacer su debut rapeando, ¡y el hito fue un momento de mucha unión para la familia de Ye!

Kanye y sus Vengadores del Rap se reunieron el lunes por la noche en Miami para escuchar el álbum y North enloqueció a la multitud con sus rimas: "It's your bestie, Ms. Miss Westy!!!"

Fuera del evento, Bianca cargó a Chicago mientras Saint la seguía de cerca. Ye y Bianca llevan casados cerca de un año, ¡y los niños claramente se han encariñado con ella!

Kanye mantuvo su atuendo con capucha mientras su hija de 10 años tenía a la audiencia del Wynwood Marketplace en la palma de sus manos.

El evento para escuchar el disco también fue un santuario para otras controvertidas estrellas de rap: Offset, que acaba de separarse de Cardi B y Kodak Black, que acaba de salir de la cárcel, también estuvieron allí empapándose de su nueva música.

¡¡¡¡Travis Kelce puede haber perdido ante los Buffalo Bills el domingo, pero sigue siendo un gran ganador para su novia superestrella, Taylor Swift, quien le plantó un apasionado beso en la mejilla después del juego!!!!

Echa un vistazo a esta foto, Taylor aparece cerrando los ojos mientras sujeta la cabeza de Travis con sus manos y le da un cariñoso beso mientras él sonríe. ¡¡¡Travis es un tipo con suerte, de hecho!!!

La feliz pareja fue fotografiada en un bar para una fiesta posterior al partido de los K.C. Chiefs contra los Bills en el Arrowhead Stadium el domingo.

El estilista de famosos Patrick Regan subió la instantánea a su página de Instagram el lunes, junto con un montón de otras fotos de la victoria de los Bills 20-17 sobre los Chiefs.

Como saben, Taylor volvió a aparecer por el estadio para animar a Travis, y el fornido jugador consiguió 6 recepciones para 83 yardas. ¡No está nada mal!

De hecho, fue la sexta vez que la estrella del pop aparece para un partido de Travis - y, para aquellos que llevan la cuenta, los Chiefs tienen un récord de 4-2 victorias con Taylor observando desde las tribunas.

Travis Kelce may have lost to the Buffalo Bills Sunday ... but he's still a big winner in the eyes of his superstar girlfriend, Taylor Swift, who planted a passionate kiss on his cheek at the game!!!

Check out this photo ... Taylor closes her eyes as she holds Travis' head with both hands and delivers some major lip service to the side of his grinning face. Travis is one lucky guy, indeed!!!

The happy couple was snapped at a festive Christmas-themed bar for a postgame party after the K.C. Chiefs battled the Bills at Arrowhead Stadium Sunday.

Celeb stylist Patrick Regan uploaded the snap to his Instagram page Monday, along with a bunch of other pics from the Bills 20-17 victory over the Chiefs.

As you know, Taylor showed up again to the stadium to cheer on Travis as the hunky tight end recorded 6 catches for 83 yards. Not too shabby!

In fact, it was the sixth time the pop star popped up on gameday for Travis -- and, for those who are keeping count, the Chiefs have a 4-2 winning record with Taylor watching from the crowd.

Beyoncé might have fresh beef stewing with a famous artist, who's strongly insinuating she -- or someone on her team -- ripped off his work for her "Renaissance" tour.

Here's the deal ... artist Hajime Sorayama just took aim at Beyoncé on social media, posting a few of her tour visuals alongside some of his artwork and insinuating she didn't ask permission to copy him.

In his post, Hajime says ... "Yo @beyonce You should have asked me 'officially' so that I could make much better work for you as like my man @theweeknd."

Thing is ... during Beyonce's wildly popular "Renaissance" tour, many people were under the belief her visuals were inspired by Hajime, with tons of folks assuming Hajime had given Queen B his permission to channel his art.

Hajime's post seems to indicate that's not the case -- however, it's unclear if he's angry and considering legal action ... or simply calling out the similarities between his art and her tour.

BTW, Hajime mentions The Weeknd because they collaborated in the past for some concert artwork, and, obviously, he feels he could've done the same for Beyoncé ... had she just asked.

Beyoncé podría tener una nueva disputa con un famoso artista, que está insinuando fuertemente que ella —o alguien de su equipo— copió su trabajo para su gira "Renaissance".

Esta es la cuestión, el artista japonés Hajime Sorayama acaba de señalar a Beyoncé en sus redes sociales, compartiendo algunas visuales de su gira junto a algunas de sus obras de arte e insinuando que no pidió permiso para copiarlas.

En su post, Hajime dice: "Yo @beyonce Deberías haberme preguntado 'oficialmente' para que pudiera haber hecho un trabajo mucho mejor para ti como mi hombre @theweeknd".

La cosa es que durante la popular gira de Beyoncé "Renacimiento", muchas personas tenían la idea de que sus visuales habían sido inspiradas por Hajime. Un montón de gente asumía que Hajime le había dado su permiso a Queen B para canalizar su arte.

El post de Hajime parece indicar que eso no es así, sin embargo, no está claro si está enojado o considerando acciones legales o simplemente llamando la atención respecto de las similitudes entre su arte y el de la gira.

Por cierto, Hajime menciona a The Weeknd porque ambos colaboraron en el pasado para el desarrollo de algunos diseños para sus conciertos y, obviamente, cree que podría haber hecho lo mismo por Beyoncé, si ella se lo hubiera pedido.

The Wilson family just got bigger ... 'cause Ciara and Russell Wilson have welcomed their new baby girl into the world -- revealing her name is Amora Princess!

The Denver Broncos quarterback and the singer announced on their social media pages their daughter arrived on Monday ... sharing an adorable photo of the newborn.

"Amora Princess Wilson," the couple said in a caption on the IG post. "9lbs 1oz. We Love You so much!"

Their friends -- and millions of fans -- were stoked by the wonderful news ... with Serena Williams writing in the comment section on the post, "Omg i love her already."

Ciara -- who married Russell in 2016 -- broke the news that she was expecting back in August ... showing off her baby bump in a video while dancing to her hit single with Chris Brown, "How We Roll."

This is Ciara and Russ' third child together ... she had their daughter, Sienna Princess, in 2017 and their son, Win Harrison, in 2020.

Ciara also has a son from her previous relationship with rapper Future.

2 Chainz está fuera del hospital y se está recuperando luego de estar involucrado en un accidente de tres carros en Miami durante el fin de semana.

Fuentes cercanas al rapero le dicen a TMZ que fue dado de alta horas después de haber sido llevado al hospital el sábado por la mañana, los médicos lo revisaron después del accidente.

Nos dicen que solo estaba un poco golpeado y por suerte se las arregló para esquivar cualquier lesión importante.

2 Chainz estuvo inicialmente en Miami para asistir al Art Basel, pero nos dicen que está feliz de estar fuera del hospital y en casa ahora, y le está dando prioridad a descansar antes de las vacaciones.

TMZ publcó la historia, confirmando un accidente que involucró a tres vehículos y al rapero en Miami. El rapero de "Birthday Song" también compartió un video de sí mismo en una ambulancia siendo llevado al hospital para ser revisado.

En cuanto a quién tuvo la culpa, 2 Chainz estaba en el claro ... con la policía sospechando que uno de los otros conductores estaba bajo la influencia del alcohol cuando golpeó al rapero por detrás.

2 Chainz publicó algunas fotos de la escena que muestran el gran impacto del accidente, con otro carro fuertemente destrozado en la parte delantera izquierda.

2 Chainz is out of the hospital and recovering just fine ... after he was involved in a 3-car crash in Miami over the weekend.

Sources close to the rapper tell TMZ he was released hours after being rushed to the hospital early Saturday morning ... docs checked him out following the accident.

We're told he was just a bit banged up ... and luckily managed to dodge any major injuries.

2 Chainz was initially in Miami for Art Basel ... but we're told he's happy to be out of the hospital and home now, and is prioritizing rest before the holidays.

TMZ broke the story, confirming a crash involving 3 vehicles and the rapper in Miami. The "Birthday Song' rapper also shared a vid of himself in an ambulance being taken to the hospital to get checked out.

As for who was at fault, 2 Chainz was in the clear ... with cops suspecting one of the other drivers of driving under the influence when they hit the rapper from behind.

2 Chainz posted a few pics of the scene, showing the extensive impact of the crash, with another car heavily mangled on the front left side.

Cardi B is a single woman once again, ending things with her estranged husband, Offset ... breaking the news days after she unfollowed him on social media and talked about losing "dead weight."

Cardi went live on Instagram to set the record straight Sunday night -- telling fans she's been single "for a minute now" ... admitting she wasn't sure how to share the bombshell piece of info.

Cardi went on to say she's been wanting to fill folks in for some time -- and as recently as last week -- but says she wants to start the new year "fresh" and "open."

The news might not come as a shock to some ... as we reported, Cardi and Offset unfollowed each other sometime last week, and she posted a message about outgrowing relationships -- adding, "I GOTTA PUT MYSELF FIRST!"

She also told her fans she wants to drop all "dead weight" in her life in 2024 ... another shot at Offset.

The 2 got married back in 2017, but she filed for divorce in 2020 due to cheating allegations ... but she eventually withdrew. They've also got 2 kids together -- 5-year-old Kulture and 2-year-old Wave.

Offset alluded to the idea earlier this year that Cardi might've cheated on him, which she denied ... but that sparked a bit of an online battle between them, until they eventually made up.