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Jill Scott May Have Called Jaguar Wright A “Small Dog” In Response To Accusations

As Jaguar Wright continues to press forward with her accusations against artists in the entertainment industry, only one person has actually responded to her allegations. Wright is a singer with a long career and she’s worked with the likes of The Roots and Jay-Z, but in recent months, she’s gained notoriety for her attention-grabbing videos where she has made scandalous claims against Common (who she said sexually assaulted her), The Roots (who she claimed knew about R. Kelly and underaged girls), Alicia Keys (who she said was gay and had an affair with Swizz Beatz), Mary J. Blige (who she claimed wasn’t a quality performer and is hiding her sexuality), Tevin Campbell (who she accused of being a prostitute and drug addict), Summer Walker (who she stated was sexually abused), Erykah Badu (who she claimed dislikes her because of Common), and Diddy (who she said forced a male artist to perform oral sex).

Every accusation is more shocking than the last and it seems that the more Jaguar Wright is ignored, the more attention she seeks as she also went after Jennifer Lopez and Talib Kweli. Recently, Jill Scott made a post on her Instagram page where she gives a handful of Wright’s targets a shout out in the caption to a post that reads, “A lion doesn’t turn around when a small dog barks.”

Jill Scott wrote, “LOVE and RESPECT to @common, @theroots @aliciakeys @erykahbadu @talibkweli @therealmaryjblige @diddy I sincerely appreciate your decades of musical inspiration. Thank you. Have a beautiful day Love Village. Love harder. Love smarter. Look towards the light.” Many people have speculated that this cryptic post was a subtle jab at Wright who doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon. Check it out below.

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Kanye West Joins Chicago Ceremony Honoring His Mother With Dr. Donda West Way

Kanye West was in Chicago for a street naming ceremony honoring his late mother, Dr. Donda West, and celebrating her lasting contributions to the city, her impact on education and the arts, and her influence on her son’s life.

A portion of 78th Street bears the official designation of Dr. Donda West Way, an appropriate tribute to a woman whose legacy remains deeply entangled with Chicago. Local news covered the ceremony, attended by community leaders, and Ye could be seen clapping in the background, wearing shades, as the new street sign was unveiled.

The event celebrated Donda West’s accomplishments and her impact on the people in her life. It was also a moment of profound personal significance for Kanye. His mother played a large part in building his confidence and supporting his musical ambitions, leading him down the path that would ultimately make him one of the most recognizable artists in music.

West had already paid tribute to his mother in his 2021 album Donda. The project took 10 years to complete, the amount of time it took Ye to process her tragic passing. Donda’s voice is present throughout the album, adding another personal element to a project centered on her memory and legacy.

The Chicago ceremony falls during a busy time for West. The artist is on a world tour and played a couple of shows in Chicago just a few weeks ago. Despite the ongoing controversy about his recent past and public reception, his repeated returns to the stage have underscored the enduring size of his audience.

Currently, the unveiling of Dr. Donda West Way is not about music but about celebrating Donda West’s life and accomplishments and the impact she continues to have through the legacy she left behind.

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DJ Akademiks Opens the Door to Pusha T Amidst Drake Controversy

DJ Akademiks seems to be changing his tune on Pusha T after the leak of the rapper’s alleged album with Pharrell, though the project reportedly includes several direct shots at Drake.

The reaction is notable as Akademiks and Pusha T have been on completely unique sides of the long-running Drake-Pusha T divide. Pusha T’s infamous beef with Drake reached a major milestone in 2018 with the release of “The Story of Adidon.” Akademiks has an OVO chain and has been a big supporter of Drake, which makes his latest comments about Pusha T even more shocking.

The two have had their differences, though they have never gone back and forth publicly over the years. Akademiks, however, responded to the leaked project with a more sympathetic view of Pusha T’s position. Akademiks didn’t just point out the rapper’s continued Drake references; he also recognized that Drake has been beefing with Pusha T and Pharrell over the last few years.

Things got spicy when Akademiks reminded him that Pusha T has liked a couple of his posts before. That detail apparently has Akademiks considering reaching out directly to talk with Pusha T.

Does Pusha T even want that kind of conversation? Still, Akademiks’ comments imply that he believes there’s room for a more productive discourse between two personalities who have historically been on opposite sides of the Drake-Pusha T feud.

For now, the leaked album has provided an unexpected opening for dialogue. Akademiks’ openness to Pusha T’s side, even with his clear ties to Drake, shifts the conversation away from taking sides and toward whether a direct conversation could actually happen.

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