Randy Travis, the famous American country and gospel music singer-songwriter and occasional actor, experienced difficulty breathing at his home gym in Texas in July 2013. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with viral cardiomyopathy. While being treated in hospital, he suffered congestive heart failure and a stroke.
He was placed on life support when his lungs collapsed due to the infection and given a one percent chance of survival. Moreover, his troubles at the time included three bouts of pneumonia, two tracheostomies, two brain surgeries, and the stroke caused aphasia, vision issues, and, especially tragic for a performer, the loss of the ability to speak and sing.
Remarkably, by November 2014, Travis was making an impressive recovery. He walked short distances independently – and even learned to write and play guitar again. By all accounts, at 65, he’s doing very well, considering the ordeal he’s been through.
He still can’t sing like he used to but has made sporadic on-stage appearances to perform in a limited capacity. He’s also getting out and about and appearing on television. In 2015, one of his first post-stroke appearances saw him make a guest appearance at the Academy of Country Music Awards. This year, he appeared as a special guest on an episode of the game show The Price Is Right in February and, more recently, was seen sitting near Post Malone – a massive fan of Travis – and cracking up to his jokes at the ACM Awards.
Randy Travis’ First Post-Stroke Single
Perhaps most pertinent, however, is that Travis has released his first post-stroke single with the help of artificial intelligence – and the story of how the track came to be is fascinating.
Cris Lacy, the co-president of Warner Music Nashville, approached Travis and his wife, Mary, and asked, “What if we could take Randy’s voice and recreate it using AI?” In a conversation with The Associated Press over Zoom last week, Mary said, “Well, we were all over that, so we were so excited,” as her husband smiled in beaming agreement by her side.
CBS News revealed that record producer Kyle Lehning created the track using voice cloning technology, utilizing AI software to recreate Travis’s voice digitally. Lehning trained the software using 42 recordings of Travis’s voice and the voice of James Dupré, who has toured singing Travis’ songs with the star’s road band since his stroke.
“Where That Came From” was released on Friday, May 3, and debuted at Number 45 on Billboard’s Country Airplay survey.
The news of Travis’ AI-led comeback has gone down well with his fellow performers, with Luke Combs telling Taste of Country, “I think that’s the best used case scenario for what it has the potential to do.”
We wish Randy Travis well in his ongoing recovery and hope he gains further success in his performing career.
There have been many rumors of Snoop Dogg cheating on his wife, Shante Broadus, in the past. The rapper’s wife has now potentially exposed another round of infidelity.
Shante has her own “Boss Lady-approved” posts on Instagram. On April 21, 2024, she released a post with a cryptic message that suggests Snoop Dogg has cheated again. The post said, “They never cheat with prettier, they cheat with easier.”
Snoop Dogg’s Wife Exposes Cheating Drama
Snoop and Shante have been together for almost 30 years. They were high school sweethearts in the 1980s, marrying in 1997. Now they have three children together, Cordé, Cordell, and Cori.
However, Snoop has another son outside of his marriage, Julian, with Laurie Holmond. Julian was born a year after Snoop and Shante married.
Julian was not on the series Snoop Dogg’s Father Hood,” with rumors of a rift between the two families. That rift appears to have cleared based on recent social media posts from Julian, according to Nicki Swift.
A fan was quick to point out on the social media post that garnered more than 20,000 likes that Snoop has been “cheating since high school.” Some comments quickly turned the blame on Shante for Snoop’s choices. Shante has not responded to any of them.
The rapper is not the only one in the marriage accused of cheating. Death Row Records Suge Knight accused Shante of an affair when a photo of her in Hawaii with an unidentified man from years ago resurfaced online.
The cheating became so prevalent that the two almost divorced in 2004. According to BET, Snoop admitted to numerous affairs, but they were able to work through things.
In 2008, they got back together and enjoyed a vow renewal together. Snoop went on to say how they don’t look back anymore.
Shante Exposes Snoop Dogg’s Cheating Again
Shante’s post on Instagram was cryptic in that it didn’t say exactly that she had caught her husband cheating again. However, fans were quick to assume considering the couple’s history. Fans quickly responded with the likes of “Anytime she talks about this topic I think what did Snoop (sic) do now,” and “Oh, Snoop must have gotten caught again.”
The question for many is who Snoop cheated with now, and many suspect Celina Powell. In 2019, the social media personality, known for questionable connections to men in sports and music, posted a tell-all video about how she got Snoop’s number and texted him as if she already knew him.
Snoop flew out to see her, doing drugs together and sleeping together. The video has since been deleted, but she did share videos and text messages to prove her claims.
Powell then went on to use Instagram to tag Shante in shady posts. Snoop denied the rumors of the affair, joking that he would create a TV show about clout chasers. He has admitted to other affairs, though, apologizing for them through his music.
It is not clear who Shante’s latest post was aimed toward. Some believe Powell again after her No Jumper interview, but Shante has not confirmed anything. For now, it’s all about this cryptic message on Instagram.
When it comes to relationships, rap star and actor Ludacris has had more than his fair share of drama. On and off screen, the ups and downs of his personal life have garnered a lot of media attention. Take the baby mama drama, for instance.
This sorry saga started unfolding in 2013 when news that he had fathered a child outside his long-term relationship broke. The child’s mother, Tamika Fuller, gave birth to a daughter she named Cai Bella Bridges.
The story hit the news on January 1, 2014, when Atlanta Black Star reported it for the first time. It was shocking because Ludacris and his partner, Eudoxie Mbouguiengue, were thought to be enjoying one of the more stable celebrity relationships.
Being a shock to family, friends, and fans, the story was picked up by various media outlets. It quickly gathered momentum and became a regular infidelity firestorm. Also, popular celebrity news channels and publications like TMZ, People Magazine, and E! happily fanned the flames by adding layer upon layer of unnecessary details.
Naturally, there was public speculation about how things would likely pan out for Ludacris and Eudoxie after she had suffered such a public betrayal. As it was, Eudoxie decided to stand by her man and the couple managed to navigate their way through the storm.
The move earned the pair some respect for their resilience. They married in late December 2014, just a few short weeks after the news broke.
The reaction was mixed. Some admired her strength, and others questioned her sanity and wondered why she had forgiven him.
Ludacris and Eudoxie Were a United Front
Whatever she was thinking, marrying Ludacris did nothing to end the drama. But, she stood by Ludacris as he faced a bitter custody battle.
This situation rapidly went bad after Fuller sought an increase in child support. Ludacris contested the move. He claimed he couldn’t afford what she was asking for on a monthly income of $25,842.41, only the $1,754.66 he was already paying each month as determined under Georgia law.
Also, Ludacris accused Fuller of extortion, demanding money in exchange for keeping the affair under the lid. Fuller retaliated, claiming he had tried to bribe her into having an abortion with $10,000 and a house.
The claim added another salacious layer to an already overheated controversy. However, there was a twist in the tale, as Ludacris was awarded full custody of the child, as a “fit and capable” parent. This unexpected decision sparked even more debate among fans and the media.
The whole thing had been an ordeal but through it, Ludacris kept a low profile, focusing on his family and career. The couple worked to rebuild the shattered foundations of their relationship and welcomed a second daughter, Cadence Gaelle Bridges.
The pair are active on social media. Those glimpses of family life present a united front to the world, happy that their story serves as a reminder that it is possible to find love, forgiveness, and redemption after intense public scrutiny.
Rapper Post Malone is known for throwing down some awesome hits, but many of his fans are unaware that he has a fiance and daughter.
The 28-year-old musician is one of the best-selling artists of the past decade and has won dozens of awards. However, his proudest achievement is the birth of his daughter in 2022. Since the announcement that his fiance was expecting on The Howard Stern Show back in May of 2022, Post Malone has spoken very little of his relationship or family.
Instagram users will notice that there isn’t a single photo of Malone’s fiance or daughter on his account. Surprisingly, you will not find any images of his daughter on the internet, and there are very few images of Malone and his fiance.
Perhaps the most shocking thing is that Malone has never shared his daughter’s name. Last year, he divulged some secrets of his home life for the first time in an interview on the Call Her Daddy podcast. He confirmed at the time that he was not married but engaged.
Post Malone proposed to his fiance Jamie in 2021 while in Las Vegas. Funnily enough, she turned him down and told him to ask again the next day. Of course, he did just that, and she said yes.
Despite never mentioning her full name or divulging any details about their life, Malone does recognize Jamie as a major factor in overcoming his alcohol addiction. That leaves many wondering why he hides his daughter and future wife from the spotlight. The answer is pretty simple: He wants his home life to remain private.
Post Malone Plans to Keep His Public and Private Lives Separate
Malone made his intentions very clear in an interview with GQ. During the interview, he acknowledged how people desire details about celebrities’ personal lives that they have no right to.
Certainly, his fiance could be more active in public if she wanted to. However, she appears content with staying away from the stardom. Jamie does make rare appearances at awards shows to support her fiance, but she is not active on social media and does not make public appearances.
He went on to explain that his daughter will have the opportunity to be in the spotlight when she is older. In the meantime, he plans on keeping his public and private lives separate.
While it may be disheartening for fans that Post Malone doesn’t share any updates on his family, seeing him put his future wife and daughter first is nice. Additionally, Post Malone is far from the first person to keep their family life private. Musicians, athletes, and actors often shield their families from the drama of living in the public eye.
Post Malone’s daughter turned two years old in May 2024, but don’t expect to see pictures of her celebrating anytime soon. In fact, fans will have to wait a long time before she is old enough to become active online. In the meantime, it is good to see a celebrity protect their family from the harsh critics on the internet.
He had a daughter and a son named Chanelle and Cornell Haynes.
Nelly and Ashanti’s Relationship Timeline
The celebrity couple would have still been together in 2005 when tragedy struck Nelly’s family and his sister passed away.
He ended up adopting her children, Shawn and Sydney Thomas.
So all four of his kids have known Ashanti since they were very young.
Nelly once said in the premiere episode of his reality show, Nellyville, that whoever he was in a relationship with had to have a great relationship with his kids.
Which would mean that they must’ve gotten along well with Ashanti.
According to Us Weekly, Ashanti revealed that she and Nelly broke up some time in 2013, so his children were still teenagers at that point.
Not long after the pair separated, Nelly began dating his next long-term girlfriend, Shantel Jackson.
She also appeared on Nellyville.
Hollywood Mask claimed that she grew close to his children while they were a couple, that she was a mother figure to them, and that Nelly would often call her mama.
The pair reportedly broke up in 2021 after about seven years together, so Nelly’s kids would’ve become adults while Shantel was still a part of their lives.
Us Weekly reported that she and Nelly got back together in 2023, after about ten years of being apart.
How Nelly’s Children Feel About Their Father and Ashanti’s Relationship
Which also meant that she and his children hadn’t seen each other for that same amount of time.
Although no one really knows if she maintained a relationship with them after their breakup.
The kids haven’t officially said much about their father’s reconciliation with Ashanti, but there’ve been some hints that they approve of the relationship.
A TikTok video revealed that Ashanti and Cornell were having fun together at Nelly’s annual Black & White Ball in December 2023.
In the video, they looked comfortable together as they were dancing and laughing at the event.
In April 2024, Ashanti officially confirmed to Essence that she was pregnant.
So Shawn, Chanelle, Sydney, and Cornell are all going to have a new baby sibling in their family.
Nelly’s oldest daughter Chanelle recently revealed that she was happy about the news.
BCK reported that she congratulated her dad and Ashanti in an Instagram story that she shared in April.
She showed her support by writing: “Team healthy baby. Congratulations to my family. So much success and blessings in store”
Her new sibling will be a similar age to her own child.
Chanelle gave birth to a son named Ace in July 2023.
Blogger Disses Ashanti
A report by Rolling Out revealed that Ace got caught up in a news story about Nelly and Ashanti thanks to Youtube Blogger Tasha K.
The outlet claimed that she didn’t believe that Ashanti was pregnant when the news first broke in December, because of the timing of Nelly becoming a grandfather to Chanelle’s son.
Tasha alleged that Ashanti wasn’t pregnant, because she’d heard that Nelly had allegedly just had a baby in 2023, and she told her viewers: “Let’s get to know that baby first.”
She even shared screenshots of a text conversation between her and someone claiming that Nelly’s alleged baby lived with in Atlanta.
In her Youtube video, Tasha also targeted Ashanti and announced that light-skinned, privileged women deserved to be wives and not just baby mamas.
The comments section on Rolling Out was filled with people’s opinions about Tasha’s controversial statement.
One online user said that Tasha was ridiculous, and that no woman should be a “baby mama” and if they chose to be, that was ok.
The color of one’s skin had nothing to do with it.
Someone else wrote that complexion has nothing to do with self worth or self esteem.
Ashanti Proved Blogger Wrong
Ashanti eventually proved Tasha wrong when she exclusively shared some big news about her life in an interview with Essence.
She revealed that not only was she pregnant, but she also had plans to walk down the aisle with Nelly.
Ashanti told the magazine that this year of her life was such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation.
She explained that motherhood was something that she had looked forward to, and sharing that with her family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who had been so supportive of her career, was an amazing experience.
Even though she and Nelly had suggested that they were expecting a baby months ago, neither of them had officially confirmed the news until April.
News outlets like the New York Times were quick to spread the word that the speculation about Ashanti’s pregnancy had been confirmed, and on top of that, she was engaged too.
But her interview with Essence wasn’t the only way that the singer told the world about her new baby.
The same day that the magazine interview came out, Ashanti also shared an Instagram reel where she dropped the bomb that she was expecting.
Ashanti then appeared from behind a curtain and told her mom that she needed about nine months, and she showed her a positive pregnancy test.
Ashanti Shows Off Her Baby Bump
The mother-to-be tagged Nelly in the post, and captioned it with: “Baby, baby, baby.”
The Shade Room reported on Ashanti’s third surprise baby bump reveal, which she did in person while at a conference in Miami.
The interviewer invited Ashanti to stand up in front of the audience and show off her belly in her blue shape-fitting dress.
Since then, she has been more open about being an expectant mother and much less guarded about sharing pictures and videos of her pregnant body.
On Mother’s Day in May, Ashanti shared some photos on Instagram of her trip to Saint Louis, Missouri where she was on vacation with Nelly and their families.
In the first picture, Ashanti and Nelly could be seen posing together outside of a house, with her belly fully on display in the sleeveless Maxi dress she had on.
She captioned the post by talking about how her Mother’s Day had been so special.
She explained: “Having our families together as we are about to embark on such an incredible journey was amazing.”
Why Ashanti and Nelly Were Tight-Lipped About Pregnancy
Before April, Ashanti and Nelly had been very tight-lipped about the pregnancy.
Us Weekly shared that the couple first hinted at it when they attended the 2023 Black & White Ball.
It was there that Ashanti put her hand on her stomach, and then Nelly placed his hand on it too, which quickly sparked the rumors that she was with child.
But after that, the couple kept quiet about it.
A report by Page Six pointed out that Ashanti kept wearing oversized dresses during her shows.
She began posting old photos of herself on her Instagram, too, but in any of the more recent pictures, she was always wearing loose-fitting clothing.
Her followers left tons of comments speculating that she was pregnant and just hiding it.
Even Ashanti’s mother denied that her daughter was pregnant.
BET reported that she was being interviewed in a panel discussion at the 17th Annual Women’s Impact Luncheon in Miami.
While speaking to Tina, the radio host said: “Congratulations, Ashanti’s having a baby. So congratulations, grandma.”
Ashanti’s mom clarified that there’d been no announcement, and that it hadn’t come out yet until she heard it from Ashanti and Nelly.
The interviewer apologized, explaining that she thought it was public.
Tina said that it was public and told her not to get it twisted, but it hadn’t been officially announced.
However, since the baby news was announced, the couple have been getting lots of messages of congratulations from the public and from their celebrity friends, too.
Ashanti and Lloyd’s Performance
Hot New Hip Hop reported on a recent performance by Ashanti and Lloyd, where the R&B singer sang to his friend’s pregnant belly while they were on stage together.
Lloyd later posted a picture of the touching moment on Instagram and left a sentimental message in the caption that read: “Dear Baby Haynes, you are surrounded by love, by good energy, and by people who have prayed for your piece of mind way before you were born.”
Lloyd went on to say that he would one day tell Ashanti and Nelly’s child about the time he got to sing to them while they were still in their mother’s belly, and about how their mother changed his life, and how their dad was there for him when he needed a little love and guidance.
Ashanti then left a comment under the post thanking him and letting him know that his words had made her cry.
The couple haven’t yet revealed the baby’s due date.
People lie. In the words of Dean Winchester from Supernatural, that’s how they become President. However, there are some lies that hurt a lot of people and don’t make sense. Brandy’s lies about her marriage are among those ones.
Back in 2002, Brandy shared on The Oprah Winfrey Show that she was recently married and six months pregnant. Her husband? Robert Smith.
Brandy shared that they had secretly married in the summer of 2001, and that they kept their marriage a secret to avoid people making a big deal about it.
Fans were happy for the Moesha star at the time. They wanted to see her happy with someone who was worthy of her heart and passion. Brandy and Smith certainly looked happy on the outside. It was only after the birth of their daughter, Sy’rai, that their relationship failed and the two separated.
Cheat Sheet shares that the lies came out during a cameo of Never Have I Ever, when Brandy said that she had never been married. She shared that she faked the marriage back in 2002 to preserve the image of that “perfect family.” She did go on to say that they had a “spiritual union.”
Brandy explained more during an interview with Oprah Winfrey. She shared that back in 2002, having a child out of wedlock was a big deal. It wasn’t accepted in the way that it is now, and she worried what that would mean for her reputation. The idea of having a child out of wedlock was a sin, so she and Smith decided that it would be better to lie.
She told Oprah: “It was not something that people praised, you know. It was a sin. And I felt like I could not be honest about that. I felt the pressure of having to be perfect.”
It was a difficult time period for many, especially for an actress who was used to playing role models for young children. She feared that everything she had worked hard for would be gone because of being pregnant without getting married.
Will Brandy Norwood Get Married in the Future?
Is marriage on the cards for Brandy in the future? Don’t count on it.
Over the years, Brandy has been connected to various men and she has been engaged, but she didn’t make it down the aisle. She doesn’t intend to, either. According to Essence, she makes it clear that she doesn’t date. She enjoys the single life.
She told The Real hosts back in 2020, “I haven’t been on a date in like a year.”
She is more than happy with motherhood and focusing on her career right now. There is a shift for many women now choosing to be single. For many women, there is the ability to have more freedom, and Brandy certainly echoed that. She shared that it is “so satisfied being….being my myself.”
In the past, she has spoken about how Smith tried to ruin her reputation after their split. She hasn’t spoken out about him recently.
Known by many as the “beardless brother” and the first Robertson daughter-in-law from the popular television series “Duck Dynasty,” Al and Lisa Robertson have a backstory of love, treachery, and atonement. In sharing their experience through their bookA New Season, they want to encourage other couples going through comparable things.
A Very Personal Story Of Struggle
High school was where Al and Lisa first met and began dating, and in 1984 they were married. The couple has said that their early years were difficult due to the usual obstacles of college, establishing a career, and parenting. Unfortunately, infidelity was also an obstacle that the pair had to deal with. Lisa was emotionally entangled with a coworker in the summer of 1989. The romance developed into a serious strain on Al and Lisa’s marriage even though it was not sexual.
Though the path to reconciliation was difficult, Al forgave Lisa and the man she had been “cheating” with. In their book A New Season, Al acknowledges that their recovery was hampered by his frequent use of Lisa’s indiscretion against her.
They stayed together, but they didn’t really deal with their problems, which resulted in another affair ten years later. This time, in 1999, Al learned about Lisa’s full-blown affair with an old boyfriend via cell phone records.
Recovery After An Affair
Once more having to deal with the destruction of Lisa’s infIdelity, Al and Lisa chose to temporarily separate and go for counseling. Their efforts were rewarded with a private vow renewal ceremony that represented their resolve to mend their marriage. Today, they’ve made it their goal to help other spouses deal with the fallout from an affair, according to an interview with Focus on the Family.
Al said in the interview that he believes culture tends to imply that ending a marriage is simpler than trying to mend one. He stressed the need of knowing the causes of adultery in order to prevent the fallout from divorce, particularly for the children.
“They were born into this world deserving for you guys to get it right,” said Al.
Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Al and Lisa’s efforts to fix their marriage demonstrates both the great power of forgiveness and the challenges of getting over marital betrayal. They underline that forgiving takes time and shouldn’t be hurried. Though immediate forgiveness may seem nice, real healing takes time to process the loss of closeness and trust.
For personal healing as well as religious reasons, Lisa feels that forgiveness is essential.
“He tells us to forgive for ourselves because it releases within us the victim mentality and the hurt,” Lisa said in the interview.
Al agreed, saying that counseling and occasionally even separation should be used to approach forgiveness.
Today, Al and Lisa Robertson are not just reality TV stars; they are living testaments to the power of forgiveness and reconciliation. Their marriage is proof positive that feelings of betrayal and damaged trust can be healed. They still talk about their experience today and give couples going through comparable experiences support and empathy through their book.
According to NBC’s sources, she received $50 million straight away, and then the other $50 million came a year later.
It was a lot of money, but it didn’t compare to Dre’s total wealth, which, at the time of the NBC report, was reportedly around $820 million.
However, Celebrity Net Worth claims that as of 2024, Dre is now worth $500 million, and has an average monthly income of around $230,000.
When Nicole filed for divorce in June 2020, she was originally seeking $2 million a month in spousal support.
Around that time, TMZ’s insiders predicted that Nicole was entitled to about $100,000 in spousal support.
They also told the outlet that once the case was resolved and Dre had discontinued his then-practice of paying for all of her expenses, Nicole was going to have to learn to tighten her belt.
Court documents obtained by the Sun revealed that in July 2021, Dre was eventually ordered to pay his ex $293,000 a month, starting in August of that year.
Dr. Dre Allegedly Served Divorce Papers After Burying His Grandmother
A few months later, TMZ claimed that things got really ugly when Dre was served divorce papers during a tragic occasion.
He’d allegedly just finished burying his grandmother at a cemetery when he was approached by a process server.
The outlet’s sources alleged that Dre was in the cemetery’s parking lot at the time, and he was so upset by the situation that he refused to take the paperwork.
The server reportedly dropped the documents right there in the parking lot.
The papers were said to have been about Nicole’s attorney’s fees.
The TMZ report said that the couple were arguing over how much Dre needed to pay.
He’d reportedly paid $325,000, however, the judge had signed an order which said that he actually had to pay $1,550,000 – an amount that Dre did not think was accurate, but Nicole said the order was clear.
Throughout the case, Dre talked about how expensive the divorce was, and how it was costing him a lot.
Radar Online reported that while talking about his divorce, he once said that his goal and desire was to settle.
He wanted to move on with his life, put the divorce behind him, and put an end to the enormous costs of the procedure.
Dr. Dre’s Ex-Wife, Nicole Young, Clapped Back
Nicole clapped back and claimed that what he’d said wasn’t true.
She alleged that he was angry and spiteful because she didn’t want to give in to his demands, which she described as unreasonable.
Radar Online had gotten hold of court filings which said that if anyone was to blame for the contentious and expensive litigation, it was Dre, his team, and the choices Dre had made.
Nicole’s lawyer shared that he was under the impression that Dre was playing games in an attempt to prolong the litigation and emotionally and financially wear Nicole down.
TMZ commented on how nasty and personal things had gotten between the ex couple at different moments of the divorce procedure.
At one point, Nicole accused Dre of attempting to hide assets that were considered to be community property.
Dr. Dre Filed Embezzlement Lawsuit Against Ex-Wife
Then, in September 2020, Dre filed a lawsuit against Nicole claiming that she’d embezzled over $350,000 from his company, Recording One Studio, while they were married.
A report by Radar Online revealed that before the divorce proceedings began, Nicole allegedly had access to the maintenance and control of the business’ assets.
Which meant that she would’ve been allowed to transfer funds and write checks, too.
Dre accused his ex of decimating his assets when she allegedly stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the company’s account.
He claimed that the money was not taken out for any business transactions, but for her own personal use.
According to a report by TMZ, Nicole’s lawyer released a statement saying that the lawsuit was a low-grade PR stunt by Dre and his team.
He added that there was no question that Nicole had both the contractual and the legal right to take the money out, and that Dre’s team was well aware of that.
Another Radar Online article announced that Dre dropped the embezzlement lawsuit in 2021, as part of the divorce settlement.
Why Dr. Dre’s Ex-Wife, Nicole, Filed for Divorce
When she originally filed for divorce, Nicole cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split, according to TMZ’s reporting on the news.
But the Sarno Law Firm reported that she later revealed that there was another reason for her wanting to end her marriage.
Nicole accused her ex husband of harming her throughout their marriage.
She claimed that he’d held a weapon to her head twice, and that he’d physically hurt her more than once.
She also said that because of Dre’s actions, she suffered from post-traumatic stress syndrome.
A Daily Mail report said that Dre denied the allegations against him, and claimed that his ex had invented the accusations after the divorce filing as a way to get money from him in the divorce.
One of the major disagreements the couple had during the lengthy divorce was over their prenup.
According to the Sarno Law Firm article, Dre and Nicole signed a prenuptial agreement just before they got married in 1996.
The agreement stated that any property they bought together would be considered community property, and any property they bought individually would be theirs to keep if they got divorced.
Dr. Dre and Nicole Young’s Prenup Agreement
Nicole alleged that she felt forced to sign the prenup.
Fox News reported on a statement by Nicole which claimed that before their wedding date, Dre demanded that she sign a premarital agreement that 16 of his lawyers had drafted.
She went on to explain that at the time, Dre was a well-known producer and rapper in the music industry, but he wasn’t anywhere near as famous as he later became during their marriage.
He reportedly told her that she had to sign the premarital agreement or he would not marry her.
She added that she was extremely reluctant, resistant, and afraid to sign the agreement.
Nicole then went on to claim something that would become a contested topic in the divorce.
She alleged that Dre let her know that he felt ashamed that he had pressured her into signing a premarital agreement, and that he tore up multiple copies of the agreement in front of her.
And she claimed that since that day, they both understood that there was no prenup and that it was null and void.
So, because of that alleged understanding, Nicole reportedly felt that Dre’s assets should’ve been split in half, because they’d verbally agreed that they weren’t bound by a prenup anymore.
However, Sarno Law Firm pointed out that according to the prenuptial agreement that Dre had reportedly torn up, it could only be amended or terminated through writing.
Dr. Dre Stood in Front of Bouquet That Read: ‘Divorced AF’
And that writing did not exist, which was why Dre was not legally obligated to give Nicole half of his fortune.
NBC news reported that aside from the $100 million dollars that Nicole left the marriage with, she also got to keep all her jewelry, as well as four vehicles- a Range Rover, a Rolls Royce, A Spyder motorcycle, and an Escalade Limousine.
As part of the divorce agreement, she had to move out of the couple’s Malibu beach home.
NBC’s sources claimed that Dre in turn got to keep the majority of his wealth, including trademarks, master recordings and interests in different partnerships and trusts.
An insider close to Dre told Rolling Stone that he was delighted with the settlement, as it meant that his ex wife would only get a fifth of his liquid assets.
When the divorce was finalized, a Capital Xtra report claimed that the rapper threw a party to celebrate the occasion.
Dre’s friend Breyon Prescott posted a photo of him on Instagram in front of a balloon bouquet that read- ‘Divorced AF’.
They even knew each other when they were both single.
But despite those periods of being single, they remained friends and supportive of one another.
One of the biggest reasons why they didn’t pursue a relationship earlier was because they were afraid of the pull they had to one another.
Both of them knew that if they ended up in a relationship, it would either make or break them.
They knew that if things went wrong, they’d bring a lot of trouble to each other’s lives.
Yet, they also knew that they could bring a lot of good trouble, too.
They eventually started dating just before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Yet, even then, they were very careful and cautious about dating each other.
Then, COVID happened, and while the pandemic was responsible for breaking some couples up, it made Rihanna and Rocky become very serious about one another.
Rihanna was actually grateful for the pandemic, at least in regards to how it sped up her relationship with Rocky.
She said that God must have known they needed a bit of help because they needed a push to make the final plunge together.
While they had plans to start a family together, they weren’t doing much to make that happen.
With the pandemic, all they had was time to spend together.
Rihanna said that if the pandemic hadn’t happened, then it would have taken far longer for them to get comfortable with each other and to know when they were ready.
A$AP Rocky Made Rihanna Feel Like She’s Enough
One of the things that Rihanna noticed that was different with Rocky was that she didn’t feel as though she wasn’t enough.
She said that in past relationships, she always tried hard to be a great partner, but she still always felt like it wasn’t enough.
With Rocky, she feels completely comfortable.
She said that happens when you’re with someone who sees you completely and believes in you completely.
Another big factor in all this is that Rocky chose her to be the mother of his children.
Rihanna said that when someone chooses you like that, it makes you feel great.
The feeling was mutual, too.
She knew that Rocky was going to be a great dad.
What Drives Rihanna Crazy About A$AP Rocky
Now, no romance is perfect, and Rihanna shared a few things about Rocky that drive her crazy.
The first is that he always dresses well.
Rihanna talked about how when they went on planes, he’d wear really fancy suits, and she’d be wearing sweatpants.
She said he made her feel like a bum because he looked amazing, and she looked less put together.
Apparently, she always asks him why he has to do that to her.
The other problem is something she said is one of the main reasons they get into fights.
They like to play games together, and one of them is a card game called Crazy Eights.
She said Rocky taught her how to play, and the game can get pretty competitive.
The problem is that Rocky taught her how to play, but then he cheats at playing.
He also changes the rules.
Rihanna said that he doesn’t just do that to her, either.
Whenever he plays the game with his friends, he does the same thing.
So, that drives her crazy.
Is Marriage in the Cards for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky?
It’s all in good fun, though, and if that’s the only problem they’re having, they’re doing just fine.
Some fans might be wondering when the two will get married, though.
Ben Affleck recently sparked plastic surgery rumors after being spotted looking extremely different. Many people believe that Jennifer Lopez pressured him into getting the cosmetic work done. Now, Ben is more miserable than ever.
So what’s going on with Ben’s bizarre appearance lately? The truth about what he did to his face, and what it means for his marriage is honestly insane.
On Sunday, May 5th, Ben made an appearance at Tom Brady’s Netflix roast. The Daily Mailreported that he left the audience completely stunned for a couple of seriously strange reasons.People were mainly shocked by how Ben’s face looked.
He recently shaved off his facial hair for one of his movie roles, but that wasn’t the only noticeable difference. The skin on his face also appeared to be super shiny and very tightly stretched. It quickly led to rumors that he’d had some type of plastic surgery.
However, viewers of the comedy special were also taken aback by Ben’s set. Instead of focusing on roasting Tom, he spent his time on stage angrily ranting about social media critics and trolls.
But what happened the next day was incredibly surprising. The following day, JLo walked the red carpet at the Met Gala. She also served as co-chair for the event.
Despite how important his wife’s role was, Ben was noticeably missing. It turns out that his absence and his misdirected anger the night before were due to an absolutely crazy reason.
Ben Didn’t Want to Get Botox
According to what a source told In Touch Weekly, Ben was pushed into getting fillers and Botox by JLo. He supposedly never wanted to get any work done, but she wanted him to be able to keep up with her youthful looks. She allegedly wouldn’t drop the issue until he agreed to it.
After Ben’s unexpected facial transformation was dragged online following his appearance at Tom’s roast, he was allegedly even more upset. So, he decided to completely skip the Met Gala. The insider claimed that Ben is taking accountability for giving in to JLo’s demand that he cosmetically change his face, but he’s still unhappy.
Now, the couple is reportedly having another unbelievable disagreement. The source explained that Ben supposedly never wants to get any other fillers or Botox again, and plans on aging gracefully from now on.
JLo is allegedly trying to convince him that he looks amazing after getting injectables. She actually wants him to agree to get “a little facial maintenance” again in the future.
Apparently, that might not even be a concern for long. The future of Ben and JLo’s marriage is totally up in the air. In a separate report by In Touch Weekly, an insider revealed that JLo’s “need to make their relationship so public and perfect” has been pushing Ben away more than ever lately.
The source added that Ben has been feeling so “overwhelmed and henpecked” by JLo that he can barely stand being around her anymore. After they were seen in New York City at the end of March, they weren’t publicly spotted together for over a month.
Ben Has Allegedly Moved Out
The insider said that Ben is fed up with living in JLo’s shadow and has been taking time to himself. But his decision to distance himself from his wife might not just be a temporary fix.
According to another In Touch Weeklysource, Ben has allegedly moved out of the house he and JLo shared. They claimed that the couple is even headed for divorce because he’s sick of dealing with her controlling behavior.
His decision to call it quits wasn’t only based on her pressuring him to cosmetically alter his face. Ben has supposedly been miserable in his marriage for quite a while now.
JLo has allegedly expected him to change himself in so many outrageous ways. According to The Things, she even has a list of super strict rules for him to follow.
Even though JLo and Ben have a team of hired staff to keep their home clean, she still expects him to make sure it looks spotless. She allegedly freaks out if she catches him making a mess, even if he just accidentally forgets to put a dish away.
There’s another rule she supposedly has for him that’s seriously insane. JLo reportedly requires Ben to work out with her whenever she hits the gym, which is multiple times a week.
When they first got back together, she supposedly even created a strict diet and exercise plan for him. Even if JLo was looking out for Ben’s best interests by trying to keep him healthy, demanding that he follow her fitness regime is definitely a little much.
JLo Keeps A Close Eye on Ben When They’re Together
She also added some really specific clauses to their prenup, and they’re truly unbelievable. One of the conditions JLo reportedly included in the prenup was that she and Ben are required to be intimate with each other at least four times a week.
She also added a clause that stated that they cannot spend more than five days apart from each other. If their work schedules don’t line up and could potentially cause them to be separated for more than five days, one of them has to travel to the other.
But that’s not all. JLo even expects Ben to FaceTime with her every single day that they’re apart.
If he’s not happy because of everything she forces him to do, wouldn’t demanding that he communicate with her daily just make their issues worse? It sounds like Ben is never allowed to have any space or time to himself.
Your Tangorevealed that part of the reason JLo won’t give him much breathing room might be because she’s concerned that his past sobriety struggles will resurface, and he’ll end up relapsing. JLo supposedly tries to keep Ben’s sobriety on track by testing his drinks to make sure he isn’t consuming any adult beverages.
She also keeps a close eye on him while they’re out together. She even controls how much money he tries to tip servers.
The outlet reported that a since-deleted TikTok, posted by someone claiming to have worked at an establishment that JLo and Ben visited, exposed the couple for being cheap. The employee explained that JLo is allegedly so stingy that she often tells Ben not to leave a tip.
JLo Refused to Respect Ben’s Request for Privacy
JLo’s need for Ben to constantly communicate with her if they aren’t together is extreme. It’s one thing to make sure they’re checking in with each other so they don’t grow apart during busy times, but her treating him like a child can’t be healthy for their relationship.
On top of the crazy, over-the-top rules JLo has for Ben, she expects him to make a big change for her. Even though he’s notoriously private, she wants him to be spotted out in public with her all the time.
According to CNN, in JLo’s recent documentary, The Greatest Love Story Never Told, she admitted that Ben wasn’t comfortable with being the muse for her projects. In one scene, he even confessed that one of his main requests was that their relationship wasn’t on social media.
Ben said that he realized that it wasn’t for him to ask JLo to keep their romance off the Internet. He added that although they’re very different people, they were trying to learn how to compromise.
JLo also acknowledged that Ben was a “reluctant participant” in her documentary. But she claimed that he supported her anyway since he knew he couldn’t stop her from making art. Honestly, it sounds like she didn’t give him a choice in the matter.
Ben brought up that he and JLo had to learn how to compromise. Based on everything she’s demanded of him throughout the years, it doesn’t sound like she’s interested in compromising with him.
If the reports about Ben moving out and the couple being headed for divorce are true, it really wouldn’t be surprising. He’s been making countless changes for JLo, but it never seems to be enough for her.
