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7/16 -- 9:40 AM PT -- Lil Reese is reacting to the charges with denial and in his own words, is "unbothered like an MF" ... and eagerly awaits his chance to vindicate himself.

Lil Reese is facing serious allegations -- he's accused of rape in Los Angeles, where police took him into custody ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.

According to law enforcement sources, Lil Reese went on a date with a woman and following dinner, he and the woman went back to a Downtown L.A. hotel where Reese allegedly insisted they have sex.

Cops say the woman rebuffed Reese's advances, before he allegedly forced himself on her and raped her.

The judge in Young Thug's spiraling YSL RICO case won't be sitting through the seemingly endless courtroom proceedings anymore ... he's just been booted from the case!!!

On Monday, Georgia Superior Court Judge Rachel Krause granted several motions filed by Young Thug and several of his co-defendants to remove Judge Ural Glanville after months of friction.

Although Judge Krause said there was "no doubt" Judge Glanville could preside fairly over the trial, the court nevertheless ordered the clerk's office to reassign the trial to another judge to preserve "the public's confidence in the judicial system."

Miranda Lambert has a tendency to stop singing and start talking -- and she did that yet again this weekend ... getting on her audience's ass for apparently fighting in the crowd.

The country singer was performing Saturday at the Under the Big Sky festival in Whitefish, Montana -- where she was a headliner -- and at one point during her set ... she halted the show and started to kinda chastise the people down on the ground.

The video picks up right in the middle of her lecture -- ML says to no one in particular that she can see some folks out there are not facing her and enjoying the music ... and to that she says, eyes up here!

50 Cent's leaning into comparisons between himself and Donald Trump after the former prez survived a shooting, but he won't be attending or performing in support of Trump at the Republican National Convention ... TMZ has learned.

50 Cent's rep tells us ... "He is not attending [the RNC], as he is slated to be in Shreveport preparing for his "Humor and Harmony" festival." Reports surfaced on Monday declaring 50 would be on stage in Milwaukee to play a gig during the convention, but that was news to his camp ... and they quickly denied it.

What made the report believable is the fact 50 invoked Trump during his Saturday night concert in Boston. As we reported, the rapper projected a popular meme -- his "Get Rich or Die Tryin" album cover with Trump's face replacing his -- in the screen behind him as he performed "Many Men."

Sandra "Pepa" Denton was left grounded in Vegas this AM after a Southwest Airlines crew deemed her a safety risk on their flight!

The Salt-N-Pepa rap legend tells TMZ Hip Hop she was on a flight from Las Vegas to Nashville for a meeting -- a flight she takes frequently because it's the only direct one.

Due to a previous knee injury from a 2018 car crash, she paid for 2 seats and used the services of a greeter for wheelchair assistance.

Jack Black's Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass had one wish for his birthday -- and it's being called a disgusting sentiment after someone tried killing Donald Trump.

Gass was performing alongside JB in Sydney, Australia over the weekend -- and when Jack asked him what his birthday wish was onstage ... KG said, "Don’t miss Trump next time" -- a clear reference to Thomas Matthew Crooks firing a shot at DT over the weekend.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Jack wasn't aware Kyle would say this, and that he doesn't condone violence.

Jason Aldean sent Donald Trump a shout-out this weekend on the heels of the assassination attempt -- paying tribute with a song ... take a guess on which one.

The country singer was performing in Nashville Saturday -- hours after Thomas Matthew Crooks fired upon the ex-Prez -- and he addressed it to the crowd ... saying he was aware of what happened near Pittsburgh, with the audience roaring in response.

Jason didn't say much else afterward other than to note that DT was a friend of his -- and that the next song was dedicated to him ... and yes, he played "Try That in a Small Town."

Deion Sanders is about to be a grandfather and a father-in-law ... 'cause his pregnant daughter just got engaged -- to R&B singer Jacquees!

The proposal went down over the weekend during Deiondra and the "B.E.D." singer's baby shower ... as the couple wait for Baby Que's arrival.

The lavish party was filled with family and friends ... and they all went crazy when Jacquees, 30, got down on one knee with a massive diamond ring.

Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes were hanging out again at the Copa América soccer final -- a year after their second breakup.

The pair were seen sitting side by side and chatting at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, for the Argentina vs. Colombia match ... as caught in fan footage shared on X Sunday.

From the pics, there's no hand-holding or OTT flirty vibes ... so it’s tough to tell if Camila and Shawn are hoping for a third time lucky.

50 Cent seems impressed Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt -- something he's personally familiar with ... which he highlighted with a Photoshop job and a song.

The rapper was performing this weekend in Boston -- right on the heels of the assassination attempt -- and he did one of his most famous tracks, 'Many Men,' for the audience ... which featured a custom album cover of his "Get Rich or Die Tryin" project.

Instead of the usual shirtless Fiddy on the front that we've all seen and known -- it was Trump's face that was superimposed over 50's body ... a deliberate move, no doubt.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are dressed for the hot summer weather ... 'cause she settled on a tiny metallic bikini covering just the bare minimum of her boobs!

The rapper and his wife hit up Bludso's BBQ in Los Angeles Saturday ... and, ya gotta check out the pics 'cause BC's top's putting in some hard work to contain her chest.

Bianca's bikini's really only covering her nipples, quite frankly ... and, her spandex short bottoms ain't hiding much downstairs either.

Cody Johnson's got a message for his fans in the aftermath of the attempt on former President Donald Trump's life ... solve your problems with a ballot, not a bullet.

The country singer took the stage at Windy City Smokeout in Chicago Saturday ... just minutes after Trump was shot onstage during his Butler, Pennsylvania rally.

Video circulating on social media shows Johnson delivering his impassioned speech ... saying he thinks it's despicable any American would believe trying to kill a political candidate would solve anything.

Shifty Shellshock's loved ones are honoring him in a big way ... with plans for his celebration of life underway, TMZ has learned how they're going to show their love.

Ilya Krokav -- a close childhood friend of Shifty -- tells TMZ ... they're holding the celebration sometime in the next month or so in Los Angeles for friends and family ... but it will also be open to fans.

They're still searching for a venue, and looking at places that will hold a few hundred people. We are told they have not yet finalized what the musical tribute is going to look like.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is trying to clear up her pregnancy timeline, Ariana Grande's brother is rushing to her defense, and Dawn Staley is starstruck ... all this on today's TMZ TV Hot Takes.

On "TMZ Live" Harvey and Charles react to Gypsy Rose vehemently insisting Ken Urker is her baby's father amid rampant speculation estranged husband Ryan Anderson is the man who impregnated her.

Behind these brushed out brows and puckered lips is a young Hollywood star continuing to rise to the top! Given the clues, can you put your finger on this scrambled celeb? "Move it up, down, left and right" because this singer is workin' late!

This Pennsylvania native definitely popped and propelled to an IT Girl with her 2024 Coachella performance ... Her shows are heavily sponsored by her side bangs and baby doll fashion.

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco are two lovebirds -- who aren't afraid to show their love for each other.

The couple answered "Who's Most Likely To" questions in a couple's edition viral TikTok challenge ... and we learned who said those 3 words, 8 letters in their relationship first.

While cuddled up on the couch together, the voiceover in the challenge asked, "Who said I love you first?" -- and Selena puts on a big grin and points at herself as Benny leans in and hugs her with a kiss on her back.