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Veteran journalist claims Diddy received death threats for refusing to approve magazine cover

Sean “Diddy” Combs is the topic of more accusations painting him as a bullying villain in hip-hop whose need for control meant nobody was off limits. On Friday, July 12, New York Times published a private essay written by veteran journalist and former VIBE magazine editor Danyel Smith, wherein she detailed her own adventures with Combs.
In particular, a former VIBE editor recalled that the Bad Boy Records impresario threatened her after she refused to show him advance copies of his magazine’s covers. The December/January 1997 issue had two covers, one featuring him shirtless, wearing sunglasses and white angel wings behind him, and the opposite in an all-white suit with a halo over his head and white angel wings behind him, giving a sinister look over the rim of his sunglasses.
She described the motifs as “one with heavenly symbols and the other with hellish symbols.” A 12 months earlier, he had been found guilty of threatening a New York Post photographer. Smith wrote that after the cover shoot, the “You Can Hate Me Now” artists demanded to see the photos.

“Combs wanted to see the Vibe covers before they went to press. It wasn’t our policy to show covers before they were published,” Smith recalled. “After I told him no, we heard he planned to come to our office and force us to show him what we had chosen—and force us to choose something else if he didn’t like what he saw.”
Vibe employees allegedly devised a plan to move Smith between offices without Diddy’s detection. When he unexpectedly showed up, her team quickly escorted her to a taxi with paper cover samples. His insistence on approving the covers continued when she called Smith the following day, demanding to see them. She again informed him that it was against the publication’s policy.
It took me almost 30 years to write this essay @NYTmag.i’m sad. and that i am
crazy https://t.co/6VN2wfygDF photo:twitter.com/nqKI48uVEt— Dannyel 🔆 Smith (@danamo) July 12, 2024
“Combs then told me, as I had said hundreds of times over the years, that he would see me ‘dead in the trunk of a car.’ I wasted no time in telling him he had to take back that threat,” Smith wrote. She claims Diddy asked, “Take back what?” before bursting into “hideous laughter.” He is accused of then telling Smith menacingly, “I know where you are now. Right off Lexington.”
When she noticed her lawyers from the exchange, she was threatened with legal motion. Only then did he fax an apology for his actions. When Vibe’s servers were stolen, including the covers, rumors soon followed, although unproven, that Diddy was behind the theft.
The latest round of accusations against the mogul has many individuals reacting, saying they now not imagine the beleaguered celebrity deserves any mercy. ‘Man, this guy really resides just like the Sopranos’ he tweeted one person. one other he suggested“Bad boy skeletons just falling out of the closet. #Diddy.”
And the third one he wrote“This whole ‘Love Records’ and ‘love’ social media thing was the most diabolical rebranding in pop culture history.” In 2017, the person with multiple aliases including Puffy, Puff Daddy, and P. Diddy reintroduced himself as Brother Love. He doubled down on his latest era in 2022 when he launched Love Records, a label promising to help music return to its R&B roots.
But the business move and rebranding are circling the tide, as dozens of lawsuits have surfaced since last 12 months accusing him of assorted abuses, harassment and more. Most recently, he was accused in court documents of grooming a former porn star for sex trafficking at his infamous white parties.
Smith credits Drew Dixon, a former music A&R who accused Russell Simmons of sexually assaulting her in 1995, together with her decision to publicly share her story. In an Instagram post, she wrote, “This post is both an iykyk and a tribute — thank you, @deardrewdixonfor standing up and telling your story. Thank you for the beautiful and successful music you have created and continue to love. Thank you for being loud when you could have been quiet. Thank you for all your contributions to #hiphopmusic and the culture. Thank you for always picking up the phone or texting back. I am beyond grateful.”
Many fans of Smith’s New York Times piece expressed support, sharing a quote wherein she talks in regards to the double-edged sword of being a girl within the music industry. “There’s no safe space for an ambitious woman. Nowhere, and certainly not in the entertainment industry. Men make it unsafe for her to keep it to herself,” Smith shared.
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Usher to provide the address of the Emory University class start from 2025 graduates

It seems that there will not be much that Usher Raymond IV – Better, known to the world, simply as a USher – no. He can sing. He can dance. He can sing and dance while skating. He works. Sells Las Vegas residences. Performs philanthropic work.
And also performs the completion addresses. Usher was utilized by the University in its own yard. May 12 Usher will provide the address at Emory University 180. Ceremony of graduation and shall be awarded with an honorary doctorate in humanitarian letters from the institution. This will not be the first Usher Rodeo with an honorary doctorate; In 2023 Berklee School of Music in Boston He awarded the International Superstar with distinction. He also gave comments then.
Usher will not be alien to Emory University. His non-profit, New Usher Lookwhich according to the website“He transforms the lives of malnourished youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion, global leaders”, has established cooperation with Emory’s University’s University Goizueta Business School in a 400-hour program helping to prepare teenagers for faculty. Apparently, non-profit influenced over 50,000 students.
“I spent my life following my spark – my passion – and trying to support young people when they find and follow their own passions. I am excited that I have the opportunity to talk to these amazing Emory students who graduate and prepare for imprint in the world – said Usher in Billboard statement.
Usher is one of the most successful musical acts in history, selling over 80 million records, winning many Grammy awards and has toured throughout the world since his profession in the mid -90s. His album “Confessions” from 2004 is the second best -selling album from 2000 and is taken into account by Rolling Stone as one of the best albums of all of all of all.
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The most iconic moments of the beauty of Robert Flack – Essence

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Robert Flack, a valued singer, songwriter and pianist, died on February 24, 2025, at the age of 88. The legendary singer, whose velvety voice again defined the soul and R&B, stays a everlasting icon of elegance, emotions and artistry. With timeless classics, resembling “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “The First Time Ever and Wis See Your Face”, the singer died the audience captivated the audience along with her ability to weave delicacy and power in every note. Not only will we take heed to her repetitive music, but we won’t stop eager about its most iconic moments of beauty.
In the 70s Robert seriously swayed Afro – a daring statement of being black and proud – during performances at live shows, including the famous Newport Jazz festival. Two years later, she honored the scene of Ronnie Scott in London along with her hair drawn into the band, combined with dramatic long eyelashes, which defined her characteristic appearance. Always to experiment with hair, she also accepted braids decorated with beads, without effort combining style and cultural pride.
Just a few many years quickly forward, and Robert was still turning her head. While playing in Gillette Civil Rights 2010 between Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, she stunned the navy blue eye shadow, a dark light highlighter and daring red lipstick. The following yr, she performed at Bideawee Ball from 2011 with full rhythm – eyeliner, mascara, highlighter and its characteristic red lips. And in 2020 she performed unforgettable during the 62th annual Grammy Awards, wearing a beautiful curly crown and the same red lipstick that we met and loved.
In honor of her everlasting legacy, we glance back at some of the most iconic beauty moments of Roberta’s incomparable flack.
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Joe Freshgoods X New Balance 992 “Starn Well” is celebrating cooperation

Joe Freshgoods selects five years and counts with New Balance because of his latest version 992 “Arged Well”, a tribute to his creative partnership with a characteristic brand of sportswear, which still supports his design talents and a contagious passion.
After Debut On the Joe Freshgoods New Balance 992 website, Chicago Creative is preparing for a wider version of February 28 via newbalance.com and chosen retail sellers. The new edition of the sneakers means the fifth anniversary of Joe of New Balance, milestone after almost stood before closing his now widely beloved and known brand.
The document coming in June 2025 is shared within the history of Joe’s success, from his start as an area Streetwearus brand in his hometown of Chicago to providing New Balance partnership in 2020, when he wasn’t sure find out how to keep his business.
“He examines how the partnership influenced the global culture of sneakers and development transparency”, Joe common In the announcement on Instagram, “which was more important to me than just doing it about tennis games. This is a real life. ”
The trailer of the documentation offers access to Joe’s journey, presenting his modest approach to success and its influence on the Boston brand of sportswear founded in 1906. Since joining New Balance, Joe Robinson (higher referred to as Joe Freshgoods), a champion with a young history.
Five years later, with 20 Sneakers Publishing House and counting the most recent cooperation of New Balance Joe Freshgoods is a love letter for his creative journey with the Boston brand.
“Sometimes I feel that I shouldn’t be here. But I am here and say, “Oh, I’m good at what I do,” he says within the film.
Project 992 “Agnish well” attracts the inspiration from the primary cooperation of Joe Freshgoods from New Balance – the edition of New Balance 992 “No Emotions”, also referred to as “heart anatomy”. It was a right away hit and celebrated in the course of the NBA All-Star weekend, and now charges resale prices around $ 3,000.
While the explanations for the New Balance revival may vary, many consider the primary release of Joe 992 to be a catalyst that enlivened the brand. Sneakers have pink and red suede silhouettes placed on an olive mesh base and accented saddle skin on the tongue and rear card.
Four sets of lace are attached, and the box is decorated with unique details reflecting the theme “aging well”. In addition, Joe Freshgoods designed the “Championship Dreams” leather university jacket to commemorate his five -year success as a designer.
“I wanted this jacket to capture the essence of the last five years – each project was a milestone, another closed chapter, another dream,” Joe signature Post on Instagram. “Over time, I had the honor to tell culturally important stories, and this jacket reflects this travel project according to the design.”
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