According to TMZ, Cardi B “lost it” during her recent stint on Saturday Night Live. Sources told the outlet that amid rehearsals for the iconic sketch comedy show’s 1,000th episode, the “Pretty & Petty” rapper made it a night to remember after she began destroying equipment after overhearing a joke mentioning Nicki Minaj. Apparently, the anchors for the popular skit, “Weekend Update,” were testing out a few jokes regarding Minaj’s affiliation with the MAGA crowd. Sources noted that the joke had nothing to do with Cardi B; however, just the mere mention of Minaj made her go “berserk.” Things escalated very quickly after Cardi, who was set as the musical guest for the night, threatened to leave the show. It was alleged that she not only threw her phone at a TV monitor backstage, but also stormed into the show producer’s office and punched a TV screen until it broke. Sources told the outlet that not long after Cardi’s fit, the joke was scrapped. TMZ reports Cardi B ‘went berserk’ at SNL rehearsal after allegedly hearing Nicki Minaj joke, without even being mentioned in it They claim she then threatened to leave, threw her phone at a monitor backstage, and punched a screen until it broke. The alleged joke ultimately got… pic.twitter.com/mECwLMkbeC — Block Topickz (formerly Glock Topickz) (@BlockTopickz) February 25, 2026 Cardi B Makes History at Kia Forum In other news, Cardi B recently made concert history, becoming the first female rapper to have two sold-out shows at Inglewood’s Kia Forum. On Friday (Feb 20), Live Nation announced the major milestone via Instagram. “Cardi B launched her first headlining arena tour this past week to two sold-out crowds, and made history as the first female rapper to sell out two nights at the Kia Forum.” Earlier this month, Cardi B kicked off her Little Miss Drama tour. Along with special guests and sold-out shows, there’s also been controversy. The rapper recently clapped back at BIA for throwing shade at her ex, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs, with whom she shares a child. While Cardi admitted that she and Diggs weren’t on the best of terms, she made it clear that she won’t stand for others talking down on her former partner.

The long-running tension between 50 Cent and T.I. has taken on a generational dimension. Over the weekend, King Harris, the son of T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, directed a series of pointed posts at the G-Unit founder on Instagram. In one, he shared a photo of 50 Cent seated with his younger son and wrote, “You think you raising a man having him sit in yo lap as a teenager…. DATS A HO SIR,” adding, “this not A.I.” The post was accompanied by 50 Cent’s early single “Wanksta.” King continued in subsequent messages, tagging 50 Cent and criticizing what he described as a pattern of seeking attention. He wrote that the rapper “got shot nine times and did nothing,” and referenced the 2007 chart battle with Kanye West, adding, “Got outsold and embarrassed by Kanye West on his third album.” In addition, his comments drew attention not only for their tone. They were also noticed for the way they revived moments from hip-hop history as part of a current dispute. Old Beef, New Blood In a longer post, King cited several figures who have publicly clashed with 50 Cent over the years, including Diddy, Rick Ross, Ashanti and Vivica A. Fox. He wrote, “The list of people he’s disrespected over the years is endless.” He continued, “He came into the game creating unnecessary controversy. And damn near 30 years later, he’s still the same attention whore.” The younger Harris had previously spoken out in defense of his mother after she became the subject of online mockery, prompting a response from 50 Cent that included a Pepe the Frog image. T.I., for his part, has largely kept his focus on music. He has previewed tracks titled “War” and “The Right One.” Meanwhile, the broader rivalry between the two veteran artists continues to surface in waves. Now, it is complicated by the involvement of family members who have grown up in its shadow.

While in Milan this week, Megan Thee Stallion spoke candidly about love during a casual outing with Olympians Brittany Bowe and Hilary Knight, who recently announced their engagement. After watching a TikTok clip of Knight’s proposal, Megan offered her congratulations. “I heard y’all just got engaged, congrats! I love love, that’s so sweet,” she said. Then, almost to herself, she added, “Manifesting my engagement, too,” crossing her fingers with a quiet laugh. Her remarks come as her relationship with NBA player Klay Thompson continues to draw attention. The two have shared glimpses of their time together online. For example, Megan organized a recent birthday celebration for Thompson that featured a surprise performance by Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony. Public moments like that have fueled speculation. However, neither has offered many details about the private dimensions of their relationship. @theestallion The first half of KLAY DAY Happy Birthday to my babyyyyy I can’t wait for you to see your next surprise ♬ original sound – Off The Ave An Unexpected Relationship, on Her Own Terms In an interview with People, Megan described the relationship as unexpected. She said she “didn’t even expect to be in a relationship” before meeting Thompson and noted that he makes her feel “overly comfortable.” Reflecting on her personal growth, she added, “I think that because finally I started being in a better mind space about myself and my life, and I had already been doing a lot of work to heal me, maybe God just opened up that space for me to have somebody that loved me right.” Last fall, Megan posted a photograph of the pair holding matching house keys, a subtle signal that their connection had deepened. Whether an engagement is imminent remains unclear. For now, her comments in Milan suggest less about a timetable and more about a sense of possibility. In fact, she is a public figure speaking, briefly and plainly, about wanting something lasting.

Beyoncé, Venus Williams, are among the co-chairs for the 2026 Met Gala. On February 23, it was announced that 2026 Met Gala promises to blur the boundaries between style and fine art.  This year’s exhibition theme is “Costume Art,” and the official dress code for the evening is, “Fashion Is Art,” which invites guests to interpret fashion as a creative medium. Returning Monday, May 4, the annual fundraiser marks the opening of the Costume Institute’s spring exhibition. Every year the Met Gala has different theme, centered on the exhibition the Costume Institute displays in conjunction with the gala. “Celebrate fashion as an art form this spring at The Met,” an Instagram post about the exhibit from the museum read. “Focusing primarily on Western art from prehistory to the present, the show will explore artistic representations of the dressed body, pairing fashions and artworks from the Museum’s vast collection to highlight the inherent relationship between clothing and the body.” The code seems to have been chosen for maximum flexibility. And, says Andrew Bolton, curator of the Met’s Costume Institute: “Hopefully, it will put an end to the rather obsolete ‘is fashion art?’ debate once and for all.” The Costume Art theme, Bolton says, is to examine “the dressed body” in all its aspects, and to make the point that not only is fashion art – something previous shows have demonstrated – but that art is fashion. In previous years attendees have worn costume-like pieces for the “Camp: Notes on Fashion” event, Chanel designs for the gala that honored designer Karl Lagerfeld, and pieces with religious nods for “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination.” Beyoncé and Williams join Nicole Kidman and Anna Wintour as co-chairs for the glitzy New York bash. The dress code for the 2026 Met Gala has been unveiled: Fashion Is Art. pic.twitter.com/xNtIlGGsmY — Pop Crave (@PopCrave) February 23, 2026

Oliver “Power” Grant, a founding business architect of the Wu-Tang Clan and creator of its influential Wu Wear clothing line, died on February 23. He was 52. The cause of death was not disclosed as of press time. His passing was confirmed by Method Man, a core member of the Clan, who paid tribute on Instagram. Meth and Power co-starred in the 1998 film Belly and the 1999 film Black and White. “Paradise my Brother safe Travels!! #pookie #power,” he wrote alongside a photograph of the two men. View this post on Instagram Though not a performing member, Grant, known widely as “Power,” shaped the group’s commercial ascent during the 1990s. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, he became an early supporter of the Staten Island collective as it formed around the vision of RZA and the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard. As the group prepared to release its 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), Mr. Grant helped secure studio access and financial backing. He worked to build the business infrastructure that allowed the Clan to maintain unusual leverage in its recording contracts. He later founded Wu Wear, among the first artist-owned streetwear brands in hip-hop. Launched in the mid-1990s, the label grew into a global enterprise, with retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. At its height, Wu Wear generated tens of millions in annual sales and helped establish a template for musician-led fashion ventures. Wu Wear would be distributed in retail department stores nationwide in the late 90s and early 2000s. RIP Oliver “Power” Grant Of The Wu-Tang Clan, Rapper Method Man Reacts Power also served as a manager and executive producer on several Wu-Tang-related projects, expanding the brand into touring, film and merchandising. His work translated the group’s raw lyricism into sustainable enterprise. While internal disputes and legal conflicts occasionally surfaced within the extended Wu-Tang business network, Mr. Grant remained a steadfast presence. In an industry that often spotlights performers, Oliver “Power” Grant stood behind the curtain. His imprint on hip-hop commerce endures in the blueprint he helped design.

Lil Durk remains held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Los Angeles while awaiting trial on federal charges. These charges allege his involvement in a murder-for-hire conspiracy. The rapper, born Durk Banks, had initially been scheduled to go before a jury in January. At the request of his legal team, the date was first moved to April. This was done to allow more time to review evidence and prepare a defense. “We would have been ready to try the case (in two weeks), but the court appropriately decided that with everybody together, we still aren’t there yet,” his attorney, Drew Findling, said. “It’s a complex case. These are the stepping stones towards a trial.” During a pretrial hearing this week, the court pushed the trial back again. They set a new date of August 25, 2026. Rolling Stone reporter Nancy Dillon noted on social media that the revised schedule was partly tied to a co-defendant’s request. She wrote, “Lil Durk’s trial moved to 8/25/26 at a hearing today, but there’s a catch. If the judge grants pending motion from 3 co-defendants seeking to sever their cases from Durk’s trial, Durk wants to go sooner. The 8/25 date was set to accommodate defense for codefendant, not Durk.” Lil Durk’s trial moved to 8/25/26 at a hearing today, but there’s a catch: If the judge grants pending motion from 3 co-defendants seeking to sever their cases from Durk’s trial, Durk wants to go sooner The 8/25 date was set to accommodate defense for co-defendant, not Durk — Nancy Dillon (@Nancy__Dillon) February 23, 2026 Retaliation claims and rap lyrics loom over trial Prosecutors contend that Durk helped orchestrate an attack targeting rapper Quando Rondo. This attack was in retaliation for the 2020 death of King Von, a fellow Chicago artist and associate. In 2022, shots were fired outside a gas station in the Los Angeles area where Rondo and his cousin, Lul Pab, were present. Rondo was unharmed. However, Lul Pab later died from his injuries. Durk has pleaded not guilty to all charges. In recent weeks, the judge ruled that prosecutors may introduce certain song lyrics and music videos as part of their evidence. This decision has drawn attention amid ongoing debate over the use of creative work in criminal proceedings. As the case moves through its pretrial stages, both sides continue to prepare for what is expected to be a closely watched trial.

The uneasy relationship between 50 Cent and T.I. has resurfaced, playing out once again in public view. The latest friction appears to stem from talk of a possible Verzuz battle, which T.I. has implied 50 declined. From there, the exchange moved quickly to social media, where long-standing grievances were revived in clipped posts and pointed captions. Over the weekend, 50 Cent shared an unflattering image of Tameka “Tiny” Harris, T.I.’s wife, prompting a response from the Atlanta rapper. T.I. previewed a diss track titled “War,” though only a brief segment has circulated online. Listeners reacted with mixed opinions, some questioning whether the moment called for escalation or restraint. The episode arrives as T.I. has been promoting recent music, including the single “Let Em Know,” which many fans have described as a return to his earlier sound. That contrast—between new work and old disputes—has shaped much of the online conversation. The tension highlights how veteran artists often navigate personal history alongside ongoing creative output. 50 Cent responds to TI’s disstrack https://t.co/oTw67Cjb7J pic.twitter.com/kw5cuJ591D — Akademiks TV (@AkademiksTV) February 23, 2026 A Laugh, a Post, and a Feud That Won’t Fade 50 Cent did not address the diss directly. Instead, he posted an image of Pepe the Frog on Instagram with the caption “LOL,” offering a response that suggested indifference rather than engagement. He has not elaborated further. Whether “War” will receive a full release remains unclear. For now, the disagreement exists largely in fragments: posts, previews, and reactions. Like many long-running rivalries in hip-hop, it appears less about resolution than about endurance—a reminder that history, once established, rarely disappears entirely.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is opening up about a deeply personal health battle. The Jersey Shore star revealed she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer. Snooki, 38, explained that the diagnosis came after years of abnormal Pap smear results led doctors to perform a cone biopsy. The procedure ultimately detected adenocarcinoma, a type of cervical cancer. Despite the scary news, she emphasized that the cancer was caught early and remains highly treatable. “It came back Stage 1 cervical cancer called adenocarcinoma,” she said. “And obviously not the news I’ve been hoping for, but also not the worst news just because they caught it so early. Thank freaking God!” The reality TV personality said she is scheduled to undergo a PET scan to determine whether the cancer has spread. She also shared that she is considering a hysterectomy while hoping to keep her ovaries. While processing the diagnosis, Snooki is using her platform to raise awareness and encourage women to stay on top of routine screenings. She strongly urged fans to get regular Pap smears, stressing that early detection made a critical difference in her situation. Snooki then took to social media to thank her fans for the outpour of love. “So overwhelmed with all the love you guys have given me appreciate you!! Now go book ya exams!” View this post on Instagram By speaking publicly, Snooki said she hopes to help others feel less alone if they are facing similar health scares. View this post on Instagram

Sean “Diddy” Combs and his son Christian Combs have reached a settlement with the law firm Summa LLP in a dispute over unpaid legal fees, according to court documents cited by TMZ. The firm had claimed it was owed payment for more than 100 hours of attorney work and approximately 90 hours of paralegal time, totaling at least $53,688.35. The specific terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. The agreement closes that particular financial disagreement, though it does not resolve the broader legal matters connected to the case. Much of the firm’s work related to Christian Combs’s defense against a civil lawsuit filed by Grace O’Marcaigh. She alleged that he attempted to coerce her into performing oral sex while she was employed as a steward on a yacht chartered in 2022. O’Marcaigh also claimed that Diddy created what she described as a “lawless atmosphere” aboard the vessel. The allegations remain contested. Diddy has denied any wrongdoing and previously sought dismissal of the claims against him. In a letter, he wrote, “[It] incorrectly alleges that I chartered the yacht where the alleged assault occurred… I am neither the signatory nor a party to the… Charter Agreement.” His statement focused on disputing his contractual connection to the yacht in question. 50 Cent Comments as Combs’ Legal Matters Persist The lawsuit has also been referenced in an ongoing public exchange between 50 Cent and the Combs family. In a recent Instagram post, 50 Cent wrote: “Come on Christian you can do better than that man. LOL. No seriously how is your case going, the one when you drug shorty on the boat?” The comment followed the release of the Netflix documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning, which 50 Cent executive-produced. Diddy is currently serving a federal sentence of more than four years after being convicted on two counts related to transportation to engage in prostitution. While the settlement with Summa LLP resolves a fee dispute, legal proceedings tied to the family continue to unfold.

NBA YoungBoy announced over the weekend that he and his wife, Jazlyn Mychelle Hayes, have welcomed a baby. In a short video shared to Instagram Stories, the rapper filmed Hayes resting in a hospital bed. “My gangsta had her baby,” he said quietly, before asking how she felt. “Relieved,” she replied, offering a small smile. The couple, who married in January 2023, revealed last summer that they were expecting a daughter. The child is their third together, following Alice, born in 2021, and Klemenza Tru, born in 2022. With this birth, YoungBoy—whose legal name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden—is now a father of 13. Gaulden became a parent as a teenager, welcoming his first son at 16. In the years since, he has had children with several former partners, a fact that has drawn sustained public interest alongside his prolific music career. His expanding family has often unfolded in tandem with album releases, tours, and legal challenges, becoming part of the broader narrative that surrounds him. A Personal Moment Amid Online Noise The announcement came amid an unrelated online dispute between the rapper and the streamer PlaqueBoyMax. After the streamer criticized YoungBoy’s “HeadTap” video, the rapper responded on X with a sharply worded post. PlaqueBoyMax later addressed the exchange during a livestream, saying, “I fuck with you. I’m not going to apologize. I didn’t do nothing wrong.” He added, “At the end of the day, I fuck with YB. I’m still going to play his music… YB, I fuck with you heavy. I just don’t like this song.” For now, the focus appears to be on family. The brief hospital video offered a rare, unguarded glimpse into a private moment—one that stood in contrast to the public intensity that often surrounds him.