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Aaron Carter‘s housekeeper — who discovered his body — is a homeless woman he’d taken in … TMZ has learned. Sources familiar tell us … Aaron and his fiancée, Melanie Miller, went down to Orange County last month for a few nights to visit their son, Prince … who’s currently under the care of Melanie’s

Play video content Swedish House Mafia is looking out for their fans … because their show came to a grinding halt due to issues with fans passing out. TMZ obtained this video of SHM’s final show of their worldwide tour, which they had to pause twice due to issues with crowd safety. The show was

Play video content TMZ.com Fat Joe‘s about to drop his memoir, which is filled with lessons many young rappers could use — but it’s actually an old-school rapper, one Kanye West, who recently sought out Joe’s counsel. The legendary Bronx MC joined us Friday on “TMZ Live,” and revealed he, almost literally, ran into Ye

Cardi B and Offset were spotted for the first time since the death of Takeoff … heading off to go honor the rapper ahead of Friday’s big memorial. The 2 were in all-black Thursday in Atlanta, looking somber as they gather with what appears to be some close friends. It’s the first time we’ve seen

Play video content TMZ.com Marc Lamont Hill is standing with Megan Thee Stallion against Drake‘s bars — and others in hip hop — and he’s getting flak for it online … something that doesn’t surprise the author and activist. On Thursday, Marc — along with Congresswoman Maxine Waters, MeToo founder Tarana Burke, Planned Parenthood CEO

AEW star Max Caster threw shade at Tom Brady, Kyrie Irving and Herschel Walker while rapping right before his match on Wednesday — targeting three of the most controversial athletes of the moment. Max and his tag team partner, Anthony Bowens, were walking to the ring to take on The Gunns and Swerve In Our

Aaron and Nick Carter had a tumultuous relationship over the years, and the brothers were never able to have a one-on-one conversation to bury the hatchet before Aaron’s death. Family sources tell TMZ … Aaron believed he was on good terms with Nick in his final days, but he never actually had a conversation with

Quality Control’s Bankroll Freddie hopefully can find time to exercise “patience” like his recent hit with Lil Baby suggests — the feds are charging the Arkansas rapper in a firearms and drug case. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Hip Hop the 28-year Freddie Gladney was part of a massive 61-count indictment … along with 34

Alicia Keys is performing at Takeoff‘s memorial service this week … TMZ has learned. Sources with direct knowledge of the event tell us AK is scheduled to take the stage Friday at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta for the Migos rapper’s sendoff. It’s unclear how long Alicia will perform, or what exactly she might

Aaron Carter‘s fans — at least some of them — have a growing suspicion the singer may have taken his own life … but those closest to him couldn’t disagree more. Family sources connected to Aaron tell TMZ the singer had a lot he was looking forward to, and for the first time in a

Play video content Instagram / @gilliedaking Gillie Da Kid‘s travel plans were soured a bit Tuesday … after the Million Dollaz Game podcaster was pressed by a U.S. Marshal claiming he smelled of marijuana at the airport. Gille and co-host Wallo had previously been enjoying their downtime at Dallas/Fort Worth with jokes … but the

UPDATE 8:34 AM PT — A source close to Drake tells us his team is both surprised and confused by the lawsuit as so many other organizations — including Howard Stern and NPR’s Tiny Desk series — all gladly jumped on board and had fun with it. UPDATE We reached out to Drake’s attorney, Larry

Aaron Carter was heavily focused on making new music in recent weeks, and we’re told he was even getting the jump on an album … hoping it would mend fences with his brother, Nick Carter. The singer’s manager, Taylor Helgeson, tells TMZ … Aaron started working with his team on “Love 2” — a sequel

Play video content Instagram / @richforever, @_bosticsharath Rick Ross is currently entangled in a great debate with his homies, who insist he has way too much stuff filling closets at his 235-acre Promise Land estate … and based on the visuals, they might be right. Rozay showcased mounds of clothes, shoes and other Boss trinkets

Play video content Aaron Carter‘s friends, family and even his fans believed the singer was in a dark place, and desperately needed help … but clearly, it was too late. In a video allegedly captured from a live stream the singer did in the days leading up to his death Aaron reads a message he

“Storage Wars” stars Rene & Casey Nezhoda are licking their wounds after dropping a bundle on a unit that belonged to a member of Wham! … ’cause it turned out to be a total waste! Rene tells TMZ they paid $4,100 for a storage locker that had been owned by Deon Estus … the bass

Play video content @DippsBhamrah UPDATE 3:23 PM PT — Nick just broke down in tears during his Sunday performance with the Backstreet Boys at the O2 Arena in London. UPDATE Nick Carter says he’s totally shattered by the death of his brother, Aaron, and proclaimed his love for his younger sibling despite their complicated and

Play video content DISPATCH AUDIO UPDATE 8:25 AM PT — Aaron’s brother, Nick Carter, just weighed in on Instagram with a lengthy tribute … “My heart has been broken today. Even though my brother and I have had a complicated relationship, my love for him has never ever faded. I have always held onto the