We look back at the biggest headlines of the week every Friday on HOT 97’s Recap Show The Wrap Up.
Here are this weeks stories hosted by Tai Marie.
Chris Brown Uninvited to All-Star Game
Chris Brown expressed frustration on Instagram after claiming the NBA initially invited him to their celebrity all-star game, only to retract the invitation later due to sponsor objections, which he believed stemmed from his history of domestic violence. However, the sponsor, Ruffles, denied involvement in the decision. Brown provided screenshots of an email welcoming him to the event but declined the NBA’s offer to sit courtside after being disinvited from playing.
Benzino Crying Over Eminem & Coi
Benzino became emotional on the Drink Champs podcast while addressing his ongoing feud with Eminem. Following this, he shared a reflective post on Instagram about the benefits of crying. The feud between Benzino and Eminem dates back to Benzino’s time at The Source magazine and escalated recently with diss tracks exchanged between them.
North West Youngest Artist to Chart
North West, Kanye West’s 10-year-old daughter, who debuted on her father’s track “Talking,” reaching No. 30 on Billboard’s Top 100 chart. This makes her one of the youngest artists ever featured on the list and also places her at No. 32 on the Emerging Artists chart.
Who Did I Marry 50 Part TikTok
TikTok user ReesaTeesa gained attention for her 50-part series detailing her divorce from her ex-husband, whom she refers to as Legion, describing him as a “pathological liar.” Despite the series’ extensive length, it captured the interest of millions online, with many engaging with the content through humor and commentary, while one summary post on X garnered significant likes.