U.S. rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was further implicated in new court documents that claimed he paid $1 million to have Tupac Shakur assassinated in 1996.

Mr Combs’ name appeared in the records over 75 times.

Key suspect Duane ‘Keefe D’ Davis, who was apprehended in Tupac’s murder probe last year, said Diddy had funded his rival’s assassination on September 7, 1996, according to court documents obtained by U.S. Sun.

Pseudonyms ranging from Puff Daddy, P Diddy and Diddy were mentioned in the documents filed on July 18, where the first reference indicated that there was already bad blood between Diddy and Tupac.

The “deadly rivalry” between Diddy’s Bad Boy Records on the East Coast and Tupac’s Death Row Records, then owned by Marion “Suge” Knight on the West Coast, was not a secret in the hip-hop industry.

Keefe told law enforcement that Diddy paid $1 million to another gangster, Eric Von Martin, to kill Tupac.

According to Keefe’s account in court records, Diddy reached out after the news of Tupac’s assassination broke, asking whether it was “us” or another rival gang.

“Sean Combs reaches out to Defendant wondering if South Side Crips were responsible for Shakur’s death by asking, ‘Is that us?’,” court records showed. “Defendant, beaming with pride, answers, ‘Yes’.”

Keefe had willingly given up the information under the assumption that he had immunity from prosecution, which had now backfired and could be used to convict him.

“Defendant( Keefe) asserted that the conspiracy to commit the murder began in California between Defendant, Eric ‘Zip’ Martin, and Sean Combs,” court filings stated

Keefe admitted to LA police detectives that his nephew Orlando ‘Baby Lane’ Anderson “popped the dude (Tupac), narrating in detail how his nephew “leaned over, rolled down the window, and popped them.”

“Defendant [Keefe] has asserted publicly that he only told on himself and wasn’t trying to provide evidence against anyone else in his conversations with police. However, this statement belies this claim, as he suggested that Sean Combs paid Eric Von Martin a million dollars for the killings,” the court records stated.

When police questioned him, asking, “When you said paid, paid by Puffy, right?” Keefe responded with a “Yeah,” court records showed.

“I wish I never met Puff Daddy, period. I swear to God…He messed up my life, man. I was, I was rich, up under the radar, all that, man…it’s all gone,” court records cited Keefe as saying.

Popular Nigerian comedian and skit maker, Chukwuebuka Amuzie, professionally known as Brain Jotter, has reacted to the viral report about the potential exploitation of Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 hit song ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’.

The song recently received renewed attention following the trending dance challenge originated by Brain Jotter.

The video has been viewed 29.1 million times with over 30,000 comments on Instagram, and 19.6 million views with over 23,000 comments on TikTok.

The 93-year-old Ejeagha and his song became a subject of interest for netizens, with goodwill pouring in. Brain Jotter offered him N2 million.

For some, it was a generous sum. While many accused Brain Jotter of copyright infringement.

However, reacting to the accusations on Tuesday in a viral video, he said, “For those thinking we ripped him off or making money from this whole thing, I understand your concerns and they are very valid.

“I appreciate the fact that you want him to get value for his hard work, which is very valid, and I want you to understand that you are doing something good

“At the end of the day, no dime was made from this song by me, nothing like that. The N2 million I gave him was from my personal hard earned money. I did that just for humanity and not for profit.”

Famous Nigerian singer, Asake, is set to perform at the London O2 Arena for the second time.

The singer made this known in an Instagram post on Tuesday.

Asake, who is currently on his ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’, said he will be performing at the 20,000-capacity auditorium on September 21.

Sharing the flyer, he wrote; “I’m super excited to announce that my tour ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’ is coming to a city near you. London Lungu BY is Active @theo2london Saturday 21st September.”

Asake’s tour which began in Portimao Portugal on June 20, will end on October 6 in Gold Coast, Australia.

Asake had last year delivered a sold out performance at the O2 Arena.

Famous Nigerian actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande has denied a report that she had an affair with the Senate president, Godswill Akpabio.

A viral report on Sunday named Dakore among other female celebrities that are allegedly Akpabio’s ‘side chicks.’

In a post on her official Instagram page on Monday, the actress denied the allegations, stating that she had never met Akpabio before.

“I saw text messages and calls this morning, alerting me to a very wicked lie from the pit of hell. I must say that I’m very disappointed, shocked and appalled. And I want to categorically state that I have never ever met the Senate president in my life.

“I have not had any cause to be in the same room with him, not to talk of being his side chick. I’m happily married with two beautiful children. So for a jobless, wicked blogger to decide to put my name amongst women who have been with this man is totally wicked and unfounded.

“It is a lie and I am ready for any legal action because, at this point, you have messed with the wrong person. I keep to myself, mind my business, I drink water and I do my work. So for someone to want to tarnish my hard-earned name and image for some clicks, no way.

“I’m not going to accept it or going to be quiet about it. I want to put it out there. Anyone who can provide video or audio evidence that I have been with this man, I would give you N5 million right now,” she wrote.

Popular cryptocurrency billionaire Linus Williams, better known as Blord, has finally spoken after his release from police custody.

Blord was arrested on Tuesday in Abuja over alleged cryptocurrency fraud and terrorism funding against his companies.

Blord was released on Friday after three days in police custody.

Following his release, the 26-year-old fintech CEO took to his Instagram page on Friday to announce his comeback.

Sharing a picture of him with celebrity billionaire Obi Cubana in Abuja, Blord bragged about being the president of the youths.

He wrote, “Youth President For A Reason.”

Nigerian singer, Rema, and UK-based Togolese TikTok star, Kelly Akoussah, have sparked relationship rumours.

The ‘Calm Down’ crooner shared a video of the influencer vibing to one of the songs from his sophomore album, ‘HeIS,’ via his Instagram story with the caption; “My bb [baby].”

It didn’t take long before fans started speculating that the duo might be dating.

Kelly’s caption while reposting Rema’s post further fueled the rumours.

She wrote: “[I] love you [heart emoji].”

This comes weeks after Rema revealed that his new girlfriend will be the mother of his child.

He noted that his mystery girlfriend has a tattoo for him and would do anything for him.

Before these latest relationship rumours, Rema was formerly rumoured to be with Wizkid’s ex, Justine Skye.

The duo fueled the rumours after they were spotted having an intimate moment at Skye’s birthday party, reportedly organised by Rema last year.

The singers have neither denied nor confirmed their relationship.

Popular Cryptocurrency billionaire, Linus Williams, widely known as Blord, has been granted bail after three days in police custody.

Controversial self-acclaimed social media activist, VeryDarkMan made this known in a post shared on his Instagram page on Friday.

VeryDarkMan had days ago announced Blord’s arrest over allegations of fraud and terrorism funding.

However, giving an update in a now trending post on his page, VeryDarkMan revealed that Blord has been released after much ‘begging and crying.’

“After much begging and crying Blord is out and he will be going back next week to answer for all his alleged crimes I believe the @npf_nccc will not compromise and Justice will be upheld, see you next week Mr influential.”

The Blord Group had debunked the allegations of his arrest, clarifying that he was simply invited for questioning.

Kate Henshaw has shown off her physique in stunning photos shared to Mark her 53rd birthday.

The actress posed in a black halter-neck crop top, black leggings, and white Nike sneaker.

Cynthia Morgan has warned Mavin Records over Rema’s smoking habit, while also slamming Ayra Starr for her choice of outfit when she met with American actor, Will Smith.

Taking to her Instagram Story, the dancehall artist told Ayra that there’s more to life than music and stage performances.

She then threatened to storm Mavin Records office if anything happens to Rema over his smoking habit.

She wrote: “Meeting will smith dressed up like that? There is more to life than music and stage performances my dear @ayrastarr.”

“And that rema wey they hold cigar wey he no sabi smoke. If anything happen to that boy mavins I go find una office,” Cynthia added.

This comes days after Ayra Starr had dinner with Will Smith in Rome after performing at Coldplay’s concert.

Drake’s home was overtaken by flood amid a heavy rainfall.

The singer shared a video of his home in Toronto on his Instagram Stories.

The video shows the house he refers to as The Embassy flooded with brown water.

Drake joked on Instagram that the rushing water “better be espresso martini”.

In the video, Drake and another person are seen trying to clean up the mess.

Toronto has been hit by record rainfall from three huge storms that have cut power and stranded people.

American model and rapper, Amber Rose, has explained her decision to support the Republican Party candidate, Donald Trump, in the upcoming presidential election.

Amber, a former critic of Trump, said her change of heart was due to her discovery that the media has been lying about the former president.

She spoke at the Republican National Convention Monday night in Milwaukee.

Trump attended the convention with a bandaged right ear after he was injured in an apparent assassination attempt at a rally in Butler, Pa., Saturday.

“I’m no politician and I don’t want to be, but I do care about the truth, and the truth is that the media has lied to us about Donald Trump .. I know this because, for a long time, I believed those lies so I’m here to set the record straight,” Amber said.

“No matter your political background, the best chance we have to give our babies a better life is to elect Donald Trump president of the United States.”

Famous Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale has finally disclosed why he neglected his parents.

Shatta Wale in a post on his Facebook wall, accused his parents of being responsible for his failure to take care of them.

He stated that his parents’ neglect when he was young made him a monster today.

He wrote; “When you born and take care of them anyhow you can before your children turn into monsters

“No one ever apologized for making me this way.”

This comes after his mother, Elsie Evelyn accused him of neglect.

Wiz Khalifa has been arrested in Romania and charged with illegal drug possession.

According to reports from French news agency Agence France Presse (AFP), the rapper and actor, real name Cameron Thomaz, 36, was headlining the “Beach, Please!” festival in Costinesti, Romania, where authorities allegedly found cannabis in his possession in the early hours of Sunday, July 14, prosecutors said.

Cannabis is considered a “risk drug” under Romanian law, and if Khalifa is convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.

The Romanian anti-organized crime prosecutors organization DIICOT said in a statement to the French outlet on Sunday, July 14. that the rapper smoked the drug onstage during his performance.

“During a performance at a music festival held in the resort of Costinesti, the accused was found to have possessed more than 18 grams of cannabis and to have consumed (onstage) another quantity in the form of a handmade cigarette,” DIICOT said in its statement.

A source who spoke with the outlet also alleged that Khalifa was taken in for questioning by local authorities early on Sunday along with several other people.

He was charged but released soon after.

Following his release, Wiz Khalifa shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) about his arrest.

He wrote: “Last nights show was amazing. I didn’t mean any disrespect to the country of Romania by lighting up on stage.

“They were very respectful and let me go. I’ll be back soon. But without a big ass joint next time.”

Famous Yoruba actress, Biodun Okeowo, popularly known as Omoborty, has tied the knot with her lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi.

Omoborty had the traditional wedding with her US-based lover on Saturday, in presence of friends and well wishers.

Sharing photos from the ceremony, the excited single mother of two wrote, ‘’Ladies and gentlemen, I officially present to you Mr. and Mrs. Olabiyi.

“I married my best friend, prayer partner and soulmate. Every step we have taken has led us to this moment, and I cannot wait to spend the rest of my life loving you.”

Omoborty had while sharing her journey as a mother of two, clarified that she has never been married but that her children were born out of wedlock.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Ayo Mogaji, has finally disclosed why she left her 13 years marriage with retired footballer, Victor Ayodele Oduleye.

The actress previously had a 20-year-old son for her colleague, actor Jibola Dabo, who she described as her boyfriend, after which she got married to Victor Ayodele Oduleye in 2006.

However, in her latest interview with actress Biola Bayo on the ‘Talk To Be’ podcast, Magaji accused Oduleye of abuse.

She further narrated her love journey with the retired footballer.

“We fell in love with each other but received beating over any little thing.

“Even in England the abusive language, the mental torture, the physical abuse, when it gets too much I will advise anybody to get out of that marriage.

“It got to a stage that when it’s only two of us at home, I do go outside the compound and sit till when someone will come around so that I will not be abused. We were in it for like thirteen years and we have been separated for four years now,” she said.

Veteran singer and social activist, Charles Oputa, aka Charly Boy, says he will no longer accord respect to the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka.

Charly Boy, a staunch critic of President Bola Tinubu made the assertion in a post on his official X handle on Friday while reacting to the renaming of the National Arts Theatre in Iganmu, Lagos after Soyinka.

President Tinubu in a tribute he wrote to celebrate Soyinka in commemoration of his 90th birthday, announced the renaming of the facility after Soyinka.

Reacting, Charly Boy in his post, protested against the move, saying the “Mighty have fallen, for beans”

He wrote, “Uncle WOLE I henceforth withdraw all the respect I once had for you.

“When late Jimmyjohnson talked about you in the 90s, I thought he was only yabbing you.

“Wow! How some of our MIGHTYs have fallen, for beans, ewa, dodo, is it for rice’?

A security guard who plotted to abduct, rape and murder television presenter Holly Willoughby has been jailed for a minimum of 16 years.

Gavin Plumb said his “ultimate fantasy” was to use tools he had assembled to perpetrate highly sexualised violence against the former This Morning anchor.

The 37-year-old, from Harlow, Essex, was caught after he unknowingly disclosed his plans to an undercover police officer operating in the online chatroom “Abduct Lovers”.

The jail term was passed as part of a life sentence.

Mr Justice Edward Murray said the offences have had “life-changing consequences” on Ms Willoughby, both “privately and professionally”.

Plumb had denied soliciting murder and inciting kidnap and rape between 2021 and 2023, but was found guilty following an eight-day trial at Chelmsford Crown Court.

“I have no doubt this was all considerably more than a fantasy to you,” said the judge, who noted Plumb’s “gross obesity” which he had previously talked to the BBC about.

The judge added: “Your plan was hopelessly unrealistic for a number of reasons – including your physical health – but you clearly thought it was feasible.

“You always intended to carry out your plan to kidnap, rape and kill Ms Willoughby if you could find ‘the right crew’ to do it.”

The judge said Plumb would serve at least 15 years and 85 days of the minimum jail sentence, having spent a portion of time behind bars on remand.

The defendant, who had previous convictions for attempted kidnap, stood emotionless in the dock as he was sentenced.

Ms Willoughby ended her 14-year stint on This Morning after the offences came to light in October 2023.

Veteran Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs, has received good wishes from family, colleagues and fans as he clocked 82 on Thursday.

Jacob’s wife, Joke Silva, took to Instagram to pray for her husband in celebration of the milestone.

She wrote: “82 just like that. Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu… Happy birthday and.have an amazing year ahead me darling… Sir J of life@_olujacobs (loving his customized house coat …thanks a mill @thegardentheatre Tosin Otudeko).”

Other celebrities also took to the comment section of the post.

Actress Chioma Akpotha said: “A living legend! Happy Birthday Sir. We love you.”

Also, actress, Shaffy Bello, wrote: “Happy Birthday uncle O. A legend of our time and beyond. God bless you and the entire family.”

Similarly, Omotola Jalade said, “Happy Birthday to a legend, A father to the industry, An outstanding actor, an incredible soul.’’

A gifted role interpreter, Sola Sobowale, wrote, “Happy Birthday Uncle Olu. Stay blessed.’’

Popular dancer, Kafayat Shafau, known as “Kaffy”, said “Happy birthday Papa! A true Legend.”