NEWS
Yesterday rap fans were hit with the shocking news that Diddy's residences in Miami and Los Angeles were being raided by the FBI. Perhaps just as shocking was the announcement that they were executing search warrants related to a sex trafficking investigation. The rap mogul has spent the past few months facing a myriad of allegations of bad behavior dating back decades. While that's come from a variety of lawsuits this investigation from the feds obviously raises the stakes significantly.
Now just a day following the raids, TMZ has obtained footage of the inside of one of the houses following the feds executing their search on it. As you'd expect, the house looks pretty ransacked with things taken out of shelves and drawers and thrown all over the floor. Throughout the two-minute video, we see numerous rooms in the house with dozens and dozens of items littered about them. It shows closets, living rooms, bedrooms, and more. Check out the full video and some of the fans reacting to the behind-the-scenes look below.
TMZ has been keeping an incredibly watchful eye over the entire Diddy situation since it first unfolded. They had footage overnight of two of the rap mogul's sons, King and Justin, showing up at his Los Angeles mansion to pick up some of their belongings from the location following the raid. They also reported that electronics were seized during the raid which could potentially contain evidence for the investigation against the rapper.
There have been a variety of reactions from around the rap world to the raids. Some feel like it is overdue justice following all of the recent allegations made against Diddy. But others feel like he's being made a scapegoat and being treated too harshly. What do you think of the video of Diddy's house following a raid by the feds earlier this week? Are you surprised the house isn't even more wrecked than it is? Let us know in the comment section below.
Busta Rhymes is honoring his late friend D’Angelo in a truly moving way. The rapper released a heartfelt tribute track titled “Magic,” marking one of his most emotional releases in years. The song celebrates the neo-soul legend D’Angelo, who sadly passed away earlier this month after a private battle with cancer. Over the smooth, soulful backdrop of D’Angelo’s “One Mo’ Gin” from his 2000 classic Voodoo, Busta reflects deeply, sharing raw and powerful emotions through his storytelling.
Throughout the seven-minute piece, Busta takes listeners on a journey through his 34-year friendship with D’Angelo. He recalls their early sessions with A Tribe Called Quest and describes the lasting connection they built over the decades. Instead of simply celebrating the music, Busta pays homage to the person behind it. He describes D’Angelo as a rare, once-in-a-generation artist who “never needed a co-sign” and “touched the souls of the people and everything between.”
During an interview with Okayplayer, Busta called D’Angelo “a godsend,” reflecting on his influence across R&B and hip-hop. “The Earth shifted when D came to do music,” he said, a statement that perfectly sums up D’Angelo’s impact. Anyone familiar with Brown Sugar, Voodoo, or Black Messiah knows his legacy speaks volumes.
“Magic” feels like a conversation between two lifelong friends. Busta Rhymes gives fans an intimate look at a bond that helped shape decades of soul-infused hip-hop. The tributes pouring in since D’Angelo’s passing highlight not only his extraordinary artistry but also the love and respect he inspired among peers. Lauryn Hill expressed it beautifully, writing, “Thank you for being a beacon of light to a generation and beyond who had no remembrance of the legacy that preceded us.”
