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Comedian AY Breaks Silence On Long Time Rift With Colleague
Popular comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, better known as AY has recently spoken out about his fallout from his colleague, Bright Okpocha a.k.a Basketmouth.
In 2022, during an Instagram question and answer session, AY had stated that Basketmouth possessed an unmanageable sense of superiority and he had to stay clear of his colleague’s constant immaturity in order to preserve his own mental well-being.
However, in his recent interview with popular media personality Chude Jideonwo, AY shed more light on his controversial statement in 2022.
In his word: “In 2006, Basketmouth usually had multiple wedding gigs on Saturdays’. So what he used to do at that point in time was to attend one, and at a point, leave the venue to catch up in the other venue, and then he will need someone else to stand in for him. That was the opportunity one got, of which I’m very appreciative of till date.
“Now, One of the gigs that I got his endorsement to go stand in. Usually, what we get at that time is N30,000 and 30,000 at that time was everything to me. I got this job, and the people weren’t too happy to see me because they were expecting Basketmouth to come, but the guy was later happy after my performance. There was an exchange of contacts. Then I left.
“Two weeks later, I haven’t seen 30k. Because I didn’t see the 30k, and I was starving, I decided to ask for 30K, and he said this person hasn’t remitted, this person hasn’t paid, And then i was like, but this person said he was impressed and happy? Me, I don’t care if you give Basketmouth 100k for the job, but my 30k is my 30k.
“It was very funny to now heard from them that the full payment had been made long before the event. I forwarded their message to one another. So they now started fighting and all of that. I didn’t do that because I wanted to get at Basketmouth. But because I was hungry, I was hustling and I needed food on the table at the time.”
Another portion of the interview, posted by Jideonwo on social media, also revealed more about the longstanding rift that has left them as sworn enemies over the years.
According to AY, after the 2006 incident, he attempted to attend Basketmouth’s wedding but wasn’t permitted into the venue.
He said: ”When we arrived, my wife’s name was on the guest list, but my own was noticeably missing. I was looking at my wife, my wife was looking at me, and she said, let’s be going home since you are not qualified to enter.”
“It’s so bad that my name will be removed from an event sometimes. Basket will be at an event. Maybe AY is on the bill, and he won’t introduce me if he’s the MC. I will just go and pick up my mic on the floor and go and do my thing. But I never gave up. Every opportunity, maybe the wife gives birth, I would go with my wife, or maybe something is going on. I kept doing everything.
”One day, Basket was in the club with a glass of drink, so I walked up to him. I said: Bright Okpocha (He’s my senior colleague but my junior in real), how far my guy. As you can see, God has blessed us. You have a house in Lekki, I have a house. You have a child. I have a child. This thing that happened in 2006 guy drop am.
“And my dear colleague looked at me eyeball to eyeball and said, I’m a beast. I don’t forgive.”
Meanwhile, in 2021, during a Black Box interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Basketmouth stated that his falling out with AY was due to a breach of loyalty.
Surveillance footage has revealed Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly engaging in a physical altercation with his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel Century City in Los Angeles.y
The video was obtained by CNN on Friday.
The video captures Ventura walking briskly down a hallway, carrying a purse and a small duffel bag, while Combs, wearing only socks and a towel around his waist, is seen running after her.
In the footage, the rapper, who is currently facing sexual abuse allegations from multiple women, is seen encountering Ventura at the elevator lobby.
He allegedly grabs her by the back of the neck, throws her to the ground, kicks her, takes her bags, and kicks her again before dragging her back toward the hallway.
Combs then retrieves Ventura’s bags and returns to the hotel room, while she uses a hotel phone by the elevators.
He later appears to shove her into a corner and throws an object at her off-camera.
According to Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, the newly revealed video reinforces the disturbing and predatory behavior exhibited by Mr. Combs.
He said “gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs. Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”
Ventura, who began her on-and-off relationship with Combs in the early 2000s when she was 19 and he was 37, settled her lawsuit against him just one day after filing it last November.
The suit alleged repeated physical and sexual abuse over more than a decade.
At the time, Combs “vehemently” denied the allegations, as stated by his attorney, Ben Brafman.
Following the settlement, Brafman emphasized that the undisclosed agreement did not constitute an admission of wrongdoing on Combs’ part.
Brafman did not immediately respond to HuffPost’s request for comment regarding the footage published by CNN.
Following Ventura’s public allegations, numerous other women have come forward with similar accusations against Combs, all of which he has denied.
In March, Homeland Security agents conducted raids on multiple properties associated with the rapper.
While the exact nature of the raids remains unclear, a senior federal law enforcement official informed CNN that the team responsible for the raids typically handles cases related to human trafficking crimes.
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American rapper 50 Cent has asserted that his counterpart, Jay-Z, is keeping a low profile amidst ongoing legal troubles involving Diddy’s sexual assault cases.
In remarks made by 50 Cent, he suggests that the renowned rapper, known for hits like “Young Forever,” will remain out of the public eye until Diddy’s legal issues are resolved.
Jay-Z, the head of Roc Nation, has noticeably been less visible in recent years, with occasional high-profile appearances such as at the Grammys or alongside his spouse, Beyoncé.
50 Cent, however, insists that Jay-Z’s absence from public view is a deliberate move in response to Diddy’s legal challenges.
Taking to his Instagram account, 50 Cent stated: “Jay is laying low; he won’t be seen until this situation with Puff clears up. No social gatherings, no public outings. It’s all on me; I’m out here.”
Reports reported that Diddy, a close associate of Jay-Z, is currently facing multiple allegations of sexual assault, including accusations of attempting to engage in sexual activity with a record producer.
The situation has prompted various reactions within the entertainment industry, with concerns raised about the impact on Diddy’s reputation and the broader implications for those associated with him.
In light of these developments, Jay-Z’s decision to maintain a low profile underscores the seriousness of the situation and the need for caution among his peers.
As the legal proceedings against Diddy unfold, the entertainment world awaits further developments and potential implications for those connected to the embattled music mogul.
Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, better known as Burna Boy has made headlines yet again, this time for his candid revelation about fatherhood.
During an Instagram live session with fans, the ‘African Giant’ artist disclosed his stance on not having children at the moment.
Citing his desire to provide the same love and attention he received from his parents, Burna Boy emphasized his commitment to wait until he is settled and capable of dedicating himself fully to parenthood.
He stated, “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, because I don’t want to have kids yet.” Brushing off speculations about his fertility, Burna Boy clarified that such rumors were irrelevant, asserting that when the time is right, he will embrace fatherhood.
This statement adds another layer to the multi-dimensional persona of Burna Boy, known for his introspective lyrics and unapologetic demeanor.
As fans await his next musical endeavor, Burna Boy continues to captivate audiences not only with his music but also with his personal revelations.
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