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Flavor Flav‘s domestic violence incident from October is all wrapped up and dealt with in the eyes of the law — he copped a plea to a lesser charge, and is happy to close the book. The rapper’s misdemeanor domestic battery charge was dropped, and Flav pled no contest to one count of coercion. He

LaMelo Ball or high-flying Miles Bridges didn’t make the most spectacular play of the Hornets game … that honor belonged to hip-hop star DaBaby, who saved Gordon Hayward from taking a nasty spill! The North Carolina native was on hand Monday night to take in some NBA action … as his hometown Hornets battled the

Skilyr Hicks — a one-time contestant on “America’s Got Talent” — has died … TMZ has learned. The young singer-songwriter passed away Monday, having been found lifeless in the home of a friend — this according to her mother, Jodi. She says she doesn’t know the actual homeowner. Skilyr’s body was discovered in Liberty, South

Jamie Spears says he wants nothing more than to tie up loose ends and end Britney‘s conservatorship, but the people put in place on her side are dragging it out, and destroying his reputation in the process. Spears just filed new docs in L.A. where he says he just wants a simple order ending the

Jacqueline Avant’s family believes she was awake at home when an intruder shot and killed her, as Clarence was nearby in the couple’s bedroom … TMZ has learned. Sources close to the situation tell us Clarence was asleep during the break-in last week at their Trousdale Estates home, but his wife was already up just

The man cops say is responsible for the shooting death of Jacqueline Avant, the wife of Clarence Avant, has been charged with murder … TMZ has learned. The L.A. County District Attorney’s office announced the charges of murder, attempted murder and felon with a firearm as well as two counts of residential burglary with person

Drake won’t be partaking in the upcoming Grammy Awards — despite being nominated — because the guy just pulled his submissions … TMZ has confirmed. The rapper has withdrawn his 2 Grammy nominations — one for Best Rap Album in “Certified Lover Boy” and another for Best Rap Performance in “Way 2 Sexy” — after

Lil Wayne allegedly pulled an assault rifle on one of his own bodyguards during a dispute at his home, and now police are looking into the incident. Law enforcement sources tell TMZ … one of the rapper’s guards told cops he and Wayne got into a fight at Weezy’s Hidden Hills, CA home, and cops

The calls for Justin Bieber to scrap his Saudi Arabia performance appear to have fallen on deaf ears — because the guy just went through with it … this despite mounting criticism. Bieber just hit the stage Sunday all the way over at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit in SA, where the F1 Grand Prix is

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott are, indeed, legitimate love birds — something that’s called into question via a leaked magazine story, which suggests the exact opposite. Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ … KJ and TS are 100% together at the moment — meaning they’re romantically involved and, presumably, exclusive too. Not just that, but

Play video content TMZ.com Yung Joc is denying claims from a dog breeder that he’s an irresponsible dog owner who lost his pit bulls soon after getting them … he says the dogs managed to chew through their enclosures. The “It’s Goin’ Down” rapper tells TMZ … he did his part to keep the dogs

Play video content TMZ.com Daymond John says Playboy is making its best move in years by joining forces with Cardi B … because she’ll bring her legion of young fans to the iconic brand, while also making much-needed changes to it. The “Shark Tank” star joined us Friday on “TMZ Live” and we got his

Lil Uzi Vert didn’t skimp on his girlfriend’s birthday — the guy rented out a whole theme park for her … which cost him a pretty penny and then some. The rapper took over Nickelodeon Studios Park at the American Dream Mall in New Jersey — with about 20 of his buddies tagging along for

Master P says he’s been separated from his estranged wife for over a decade and he’s ready to start a new chapter … so he wants the judge to step in and declare him single. In new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Master P says there’s no reason he and his ex, Sonya Miller, should

Play video content TMZ.com Bizzy Bone says the on-stage brawl between Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Three 6 Mafia is just how things go in hip-hop sometimes … and ‘Verzuz’ honcho Swizz Beatz has his back. We got Bizzy at the Ritz Carlton in downtown Los Angeles on Friday and asked him about Thursday’s fight at The

“America’s Got Talent” standout Jay Jay Phillips — whose big hair gained as much attention as his talent — has died from complications related to COVID-19. A family member tells us Jay Jay was battling the disease at home Thanksgiving week. We’re told family and friends were continuously checking in with him over the phone,

Play video content TMZ.com Atlanta voters weren’t swayed by T.I. and Isaac Hayes III spreading fake news about mayoral candidate Felicia Moore and strip clubs — according to one of the city’s former mayors, she just got drubbed. We got Kasim Reed, who served as Atlanta’s mayor from 2010 to 2018, at LAX and asked

MLB superstar Mookie Betts is officially a married man — the Dodgers slugger tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, Brianna Hammonds, at an oceanside wedding in California on Wednesday … and TMZ Sports has the pics!!! The ceremony in Rancho Palos Verdes looked amazing — with 29-year-old Betts rocking a green suit and Brianna