Monthly Archives: October 2025

body modification, celebrity, entertainment, music, rumors

What has Drake said about viral fake abs accusations? 6ix9ine claims the rapper has got body enhancement surgery done

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**Drake Dismisses Rumors of Getting a Brazilian Butt Lift Amid Tekashi 6ix9ine Allegations**

Drake has firmly denied claims that he underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL), responding to recent allegations made by rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine. The controversy arose after 6ix9ine accused both Drake and Gunna of resorting to surgery to alter their physiques — specifically, that Drake got abs surgically and Gunna lost weight through cosmetic procedures.

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### 6ix9ine’s Claims on DJ Akademiks’ Stream

Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, appeared on DJ Akademiks’ recent livestream, shared by No Jumper on Instagram on October 15. During the conversation, Akademiks asked Hernandez how he thought Gunna (real name Sergio Giavanni Kitchens) managed to lose so much weight.

6ix9ine responded, “I think he got a BBL.”

He then pivoted to Drake, asking Akademiks, “Drake’s your favorite rapper, right? You know Drake got abs, right?”

DJ Akademiks, however, dismissed the notion that Drake’s abs were the result of surgery.

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### Drake Addresses the BBL Rumors

Drake appeared on Bobbi Althoff’s *Not This Again* podcast on September 2, 2024, shortly after a viral photo of the rapper showing off his well-defined abs sparked cosmetic surgery rumors.

When asked about the speculation, Drake said, “People also say that I got a BBL, right? They call me ‘BBL Drizzy.’ I don’t know if my wagon looked crazy when I walked in here, but did it?”

He went on to explain that while he did edit the viral photo, it was likely just color saturation adjustments. “I came from the gym, I was sweaty in that pic. Maybe I heightened the saturation or something on it. I think I hit it too hard. They don’t look like that.”

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### Metro Boomin’s Diss Track Adds to the Buzz

The drama intensified earlier this year when producer Metro Boomin released a diss track titled *BBL Drizzy* on May 5, 2024, accusing Drake of undergoing cosmetic procedures.

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### Gunna Responds to Weight Loss Allegations

Amidst 6ix9ine’s claims, Gunna’s own explanation for his weight loss has resurfaced. In an interview with *XXL Magazine* published on April 15, 2024, Gunna opened up about his life after being released from prison.

The rapper was arrested in 2022 alongside YSL labelmates, including Young Thug, in connection with a racketeering case. After taking a plea deal, Gunna was released, and since then, he has lost significant weight.

When asked how he achieved this, Gunna replied:

“Less eating. Especially when I went to jail. I lost a lot of weight. Just like, cleansing. Detoxing. And when I got home, I started working out and just keeping it fit. And now, I’m on a year straight of all working out. Yes. I got a trainer. I work out six days a week. I eat better. I eat clean. And that’s something I’m disciplining myself to do every day. It’s something that I’m liking, though. I feel better when I work out.”

Gunna also recently released his sixth studio album, *The Last Wun*, on August 8, 2025.

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### 6ix9ine Defends Gunna in New Diss Track Against Young Thug

Interestingly, although 6ix9ine cast doubts on Gunna’s natural weight loss, he appeared to defend him in a new diss track aimed at Young Thug titled *Fax*, released on October 14.

In the track, 6ix9ine criticizes Young Thug for labeling Gunna a rat and references allegations that Thug “snitched” during his incarceration, particularly highlighting his mention of Pewee Roscoe in an interrogation.

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### Related Readings

– *What happened between Bhad Bhabie and 6ix9ine? Feud explored as rappers exchange heated messages on social media*
– *“Didn’t know a rat can call someone else a rat” – 6ix9ine reacts to Young Thug’s new leaked track ‘Closing Arguments’*

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As the debate continues, both Drake and Gunna maintain their innocence regarding cosmetic enhancements, emphasizing natural methods for achieving their physiques. Meanwhile, 6ix9ine’s comments have only fueled the ongoing drama within the hip-hop community.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/music/news-what-drake-said-viral-fake-abs-accusations-6ix9ine-claims-rapper-got-body-enhancement-surgery-done

entertainment, hip hop, lawsuit, legal, music

“No real plan on what he’s really supposed to do” – Elliott Wilson reacts to Drake’s decision to appeal the verdict in his lawsuit against UMG

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Hip-hop journalist Elliott Wilson recently shared his views on Drake’s decision to appeal a judge’s dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group.

The lawsuit was related to Kendrick Lamar’s track “Not Li.” Despite the initial setback in court, Drake has chosen to pursue an appeal, a move that has sparked various discussions within the music industry.

Elliott Wilson’s insights provide a deeper understanding of the implications behind this legal battle and what it means for the artists involved.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/podcasts/news-no-real-plan-really-supposed-do-elliott-wilson-reacts-drake-s-decision-appeal-verdict-lawsuit-umg

conflict, hostage situation, international, israel, palestine

The Latest: Israel identifies remains of 2 more hostages

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**Israel Identifies Remains of Two More Hostages Returned from Gaza**

Israel’s National Institute of Forensic Medicine on Thursday identified the remains of two hostages returned from Gaza, as officials and families urged Hamas to hand over the bodies of those still held. The identified remains belong to Nova music festivalgoer Inbar Hayman and Sergeant Muhammad al-Atresh, both killed in the fighting on October 7, 2023, when Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, igniting the war.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office stated that Israel remains “determined, committed, and working tirelessly to bring back all our fallen hostages for proper burial in their homeland.”

Since Monday’s exchange, Hamas has returned 10 bodies, nine of which Israel’s military has confirmed as hostages. Israel reported there were 28 hostages in Gaza before the exchange. In return for the release of the hostages, Israel freed around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and detainees on Monday.

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**Challenges in Recovering Remains Amid Gaza’s Destruction**

Hamas and the Red Cross have highlighted that recovering the remains has been challenging due to the extensive destruction in Gaza. Hamas has also informed mediators that some bodies are located in areas controlled by Israeli troops, complicating recovery efforts.

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**UN Humanitarian Chief Visits Key Crossing to Boost Aid Deliveries**

On Thursday, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief visited a vital Israel-controlled crossing from Egypt into the Gaza Strip. The route serves as a critical lifeline for transporting food, medicine, tents, and other essential aid to ease hunger, disease, and collapsing sanitation systems in Gaza.

“This route is a vital lifeline for food, medicine, tents, and other lifesaving aid. We want to see it full of trucks, as part of a massive surge of aid following the peace deal,” said U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher via X.

However, Fletcher also cautioned that hopes raised by last week’s ceasefire could fade amid setbacks to aid delivery. The World Food Program described the situation as unpredictable. Fletcher urged Hamas to return the bodies of deceased hostages and called on Israel to honor the agreement by allowing the promised surge of humanitarian aid.

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**Turkey Appoints Special Envoy to Coordinate Gaza Aid**

Turkey has appointed Ambassador Mehmet Gulluoglu as Coordinator for Humanitarian Aid to Palestine, tasked with coordinating humanitarian efforts and ensuring rapid aid delivery to Gaza. Already on the ground, Gulluoglu and his team will assess urgent needs, coordinate with U.N. agencies, support their operations, and liaise with authorities in Egypt and Jordan to manage logistics.

The envoy will also focus on enhancing medical support and oversee the evacuation of patients requiring urgent care.

In addition, Turkey’s emergency response authority, AFAD, has prepared to deploy an 81-person search and rescue team to assist in recovering missing bodies and removing debris, according to Turkish media reports. Turkish officials, however, declined to confirm these reports.

Since the conflict began in October 2023, Turkey has delivered 102,000 tons of aid to Gaza by sea and air. Following the ceasefire, an additional 865-ton shipment was dispatched by sea on October 14.

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**Red Cross Facilitates Transfer of Remains**

Israel received the remains of two more hostages on Wednesday, transferred by the Red Cross from Hamas. Following the arrival of the two coffins in Israel, the military cautioned that formal identification was still pending.

“The parties must endeavor to facilitate the return of the remains of the deceased to their families. The ICRC can fulfill its functions as a neutral intermediary only through the cooperation of all actors, and within the framework of the current agreement,” the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) stated.

Israeli health and forensic authorities are currently responsible for confirming the identities of the deceased.

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*By Suzan Frazer*
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/2025/10/16/the-latest-israel-identifies-remains-of-2-more-hostages/

business, economy, finance, stock market, technology

Wipro GAAP EPS of $0.03 misses by $0.01, revenue of $2.56B in-line

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Wipro Limited announced its Q2 earnings with a GAAP EPS of $0.03, missing analyst expectations by $0.01. The company reported revenue of $2.56 billion, which was in line with market estimates.

The results were released on October 16, 2025, at 7:10 AM ET.

**Key Highlights:**
– GAAP EPS: $0.03 (missed by $0.01)
– Revenue: $2.56 billion (in-line with expectations)

Wipro Limited (Ticker: WIT) continues to be a notable stock to watch, with recent trends and related news influencing investor sentiment.

Stay tuned for more updates and detailed analysis on Wipro’s financial performance.
https://seekingalpha.com/news/4504714-wipro-gaap-eps-of-0_03-misses-by-0_01-revenue-of-2_56b-in-line?utm_source=feed_news_all&utm_medium=referral&feed_item_type=news

government, law, media, politics, scandal

‘The scandal is in the open now’: MSNBC guest blows up on new wave of Trump threats

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Reacting to Donald Trump’s Wednesday press conference, where he made it clear he expects Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel to focus their energies on pursuing his political foes, Politico’s Jonathan Martin couldn’t contain his incredulity and fury.

Appearing on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” Martin followed a rant on the same topic that morning show co-host Joe Scarborough opened with, raising his voice in anger.

“The scandal is in the open now. You don’t have to go to a, you know, garage in Rosslyn [Virginia] to meet Deep Throat to get the scoop on what Trump is doing,” Martin exclaimed, referencing Richard Nixon’s Watergate machinations that ultimately led to Nixon’s downfall.

“He’s literally doing it every day—calling some kind of press conference or signing an executive order in the Oval Office, going off script,” he added.

Martin continued, “Yesterday, for example, he demanded investigations into people whose names he can’t even recall. He says, ‘Lisa’ without her last name, ‘Weissmann,’ but not her first name. Yet, the folks standing behind him sure as heck know who that is.”

“And now they’re made to act,” he predicted. “It’s all in plain view. I think that reduces the shock value somewhat because it is out in the open every damn day!”

Watch the full segment on YouTube: youtu.be
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-enemies-2674204120/

business, entertainment, finance, music, technology

beatBread unveils $100m global indie fund in partnership with AIM, WIN, IMPALA

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Two months after securing an additional USD $124 million in credit and equity capital, music financing platform beatBread has launched a new $100 million fund aimed at labels and distributors seeking alternatives to traditional industry financing.

The Global Independence Fund (GIF) marks an expansion of beatBread’s existing business model, which provides capital to independent music operations. The company has established the fund in partnership with several trade organizations representing independent labels, including AIM, AIM Ireland, WIN, and IMPALA.

This new financing vehicle will allow labels to access capital by borrowing against existing catalog revenue streams, securing advances for artist signings, and obtaining working capital for operational expenses. Unlike conventional deals, the GIF’s structure enables recipients to maintain control over their day-to-day operations.

In addition, distributors leveraging the GIF will gain access to OpenPlay, a delivery platform, as well as other services through membership programs run by the partner trade organizations.

beatBread notes that the launch of the GIF builds upon its label advance partnership with A2IM in the U.S., which began in November 2024.

Commenting on the fund’s launch, Matthew Tilley, beatBread’s Head of Artist & Industry Development, said:
“For too long, independent labels have had to play by rules set by incumbents, where access to capital comes at the cost of control, and the opportunity to sign and support artists is also limited by access to capital, even when those distributors or independent labels may otherwise be in the very best position to develop, market, and support a given artist. The Global Independence Fund is one element in the ongoing fight to change that.”

WIN CEO Noemi Planas added:
“beatBread has been a long-time supporter of the independent sector. This new funding initiative will not only offer more access to financing options, it will also provide additional benefits to members of leading independent organization friends programs.”

Planas continued:
“The Global Independence Fund is designed to give independent labels the leverage they need to build sustainable businesses on their own terms, compete with larger corporations, and retain independence. The future of music should be shaped by the diversity, creativity, and resilience of independent labels and artists. Expanding access and choice of funding options helps make that future a reality.”

beatBread also highlighted that labels interested in benefiting from the GIF will be able to choose their distribution partners and secure additional pools of co-investment capital from within beatBread’s Funding Network. Furthermore, they can compare various funding structures and options using beatBread’s Deal Comparison Tool.

Launched in February, the Comparison Tool aims to provide indie artists and labels with transparency regarding the long-term costs and potential earnings associated with different funding structures. Importantly, labels can use the tool regardless of whether they seek financing through the Global Independence Fund.

Independent labels interested in accessing the fund can apply directly through beatBread’s website. However, the company has not disclosed how it will allocate the $100 million across applicants or if it plans to raise additional capital for future deployments.

Founded in 2020, beatBread previously raised $34 million in a seed round in 2022 before closing a $100 million institutional fund later that same year. The company also launched an exclusive investor network in 2022, which brought funding from music companies, distributors, and high-net-worth individuals into its existing institutional capital pool.

In 2023, beatBread introduced multi-million dollar advances specifically for songwriters and added publishing administration services through partnerships with Kobalt and AMRA.

By February 2024, beatBread reported having paid advances covering both existing music catalogs and new, unreleased material to over 1,300 clients across six continents, with funding amounts ranging from $1,000 to over $10 million.

— Music Business Worldwide
https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/beatbread-unveils-100m-global-indie-fund-in-partnership-with-aim-win-impala/

automotive, business, international, news, technology

MG’s New S6 EV Reveal Was A Total Accident

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The first images of the new MG S6 EV have surfaced online, and somewhat amusingly, the source isn’t the automaker itself but Euro NCAP. The safety testing authority has unwittingly given us our first proper glimpse of the upcoming SUV.

### A Surprise First Look

MG has yet to release official photographs of the model, but its inclusion in Euro NCAP’s latest batch of crash-tested vehicles means we now have a reasonably clear look at its design—even if most of the images show it in a rather battered state.

Designing an SUV that looks good isn’t easy, but MG has certainly made a decent attempt with the S6. The front end is very similar to the smaller S5 and includes the same small, split front grille positioned at the very base of the bumper. The vehicle also features LED daytime running lights and separate headlamps housed within distinctive triangular-shaped elements.

At the rear, the S6 EV presents a sleek finish. The shape of the taillights and the continuous light bar are reminiscent of the Mercedes-Benz EQA, albeit with more complex lighting signatures. Additionally, the blacked-out bumper and sharp diffuser add to its sporty and modern look.

### What About the Interior?

While official images of the MG S6’s interior have yet to be released, the Euro NCAP crash test photos provide a few revealing glimpses. Between shots capturing airbags deploying into crash dummies, you can spot a squared-off steering wheel, a sizable central infotainment screen, and a head-up display positioned above the dashboard—all pointing toward a tech-forward cabin design.

### Safety and Specifications

On the safety front, the MG S6 EV scored a full five stars from Euro NCAP. It earned impressive ratings, including:

– 92% for adult protection
– 85% for child protection
– 84% for vulnerable road users
– 78% for driver-assist technologies

Although the report doesn’t detail drivetrain specifics, it confirms that both two-wheel and four-wheel-drive variants are planned. It is likely that the S6 will share the same single-motor rear-wheel-drive setup as the S5, which produces 228 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque.

The all-wheel-drive version is expected to add a secondary motor up front, creating a dual-motor configuration with balanced output and broader appeal to prospective buyers.

### When to Expect the Reveal?

MG officials have confirmed that the full reveal of the S6 EV is scheduled for the end of November. Until then, these unexpected Euro NCAP images offer the best look at MG’s latest electric SUV, which promises to shake up the market with its design, safety, and performance credentials.

Stay tuned for more updates as the launch approaches!
https://www.carscoops.com/2025/10/mgs-new-s6-ev-reveal-was-a-total-accident/

entertainment, friendship, mma, sports

Alex Pereira gifting Glover Teixeira brand-new car after Magomed Ankalaev title win sends Nina-Marie Daniele and others reeling: “Love the color”

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Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fans worldwide have been showering Alex Pereira with praise after a remarkable gesture.

The talented fighter gifted a brand-new car to his mentor and close friend, Glover Teixeira.

This heartfelt act has resonated deeply within the MMA community, highlighting the strong bond between the two athletes. Fans continue to celebrate Pereira’s generosity and the genuine friendship that inspires it.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/mma/news-alex-pereira-gifting-glover-teixeira-brand-new-car-magomed-ankalaev-title-win-sends-nina-marie-daniele-others-reeling-love-color

basketball, business, entertainment, media, sports

Australian NBA hero Dyson Daniels Teams With Disney+ For Upcoming Season

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Disney has announced exciting details about its coverage of the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season, marking the first full season to be available on ESPN via Disney+ in Australia and New Zealand. Fans can look forward to a thrilling lineup of NBA action, from the opening tip-off all the way through to the NBA Finals.

Disney+ will offer at least 240 regular-season NBA games, along with an enhanced game package covering the First and Second Rounds of the NBA Playoffs. Viewers won’t miss a moment of the high-stakes action, as all NBA Conference Finals and NBA Finals games will also be available on the platform.

In addition to the games, Disney+ will deliver ESPN’s full coverage of major NBA and WNBA events, including the All-Star Weekends, NBA Draft, and WNBA Draft. Subscribers will also gain access to the most comprehensive NBA news, analysis, and expert commentary throughout the season.

This new season marks the beginning of a landmark 11-year partnership between ESPN and the NBA, securing ESPN’s position as ‘Your Home for Hoops’ and the premier destination for the most extensive NBA and WNBA content in the region.

To launch this exciting NBA season, Disney+ has enlisted Australian basketball star Dyson Daniels, currently with the Atlanta Hawks. Daniels, who has quickly risen in profile, brings his growing fanbase to ESPN’s ‘Your Home for Hoops’. After a breakout 2024/25 season following his move from the New Orleans Pelicans to Atlanta, Daniels claimed the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award. Known for his defensive prowess, he set NBA records for steals and tipped passes, earning the nickname ‘The Great Barrier Thief’.

Basketball enthusiasts will have the chance to follow Dyson Daniels’ journey on the court, both for the Atlanta Hawks and the Australian Boomers, while enjoying all the biggest moments of the NBA season.

Will you be tuning in to the NBA on Disney+ this season? Let us know your thoughts on social media!
https://whatsondisneyplus.com/australian-nba-hero-dyson-daniels-teams-with-disney-for-upcoming-season/