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Omari Hardwick’s weighing in on the backlash Snoop Dogg, Nelly, Soulja Boy, and Rick Ross got for performing at Donald Trump’s Crypto Ball -- and he’s sharing his thoughts exclusively with TMZ Hip Hop.

The "Power" star first cracks a joke, saying he’ll call Snoop to get the scoop, but then he gets serious, reminding us Hip Hop has always championed expression -- and we should give the rap stars space to share their sides of the story, despite any feelings they betrayed their community by making a political statement.

You’ve gotta check out the clip -- Omari breaks down his POV, hinting there could be more to their decision to perform than just politics ... so they should have the chance to explain their motives.

3:55 PM PT -- Anthony Mackie posted on his Instagram Story Tuesday afternoon in response to online objections to his Captain America comments, writing ... "Let me be clear about this, I'm a proud American and taking on the shield of a hero like CAP is the honor of a lifetime. I have the utmost respect for those who serve and have served our country. CAP has universal characteristics that people all over the world can relate to."

Anthony Mackie's got a brave take on his "Captain America: Brave New World" role -- and let’s just say, the Internet is NOT pledging allegiance to it.

Check out this clip from a promo event in Rome -- according to Anthony, the star-spangled hero isn’t really about repping the country, despite the moniker. Instead, he says Cap stands for a lot of different things, but not "America," specifically … and he doesn't think it should -- and yeah, that’s ruffling some feathers.

Mackie’s making it about morals over patriotism -- signifying Captain America's a man who keeps his word, has dignity, integrity, and a few other traits that go beyond just red, white, and blue.

The man cops say is responsible for Tupac Shakur's death was involved in a jailhouse brawl while awaiting trial in his 2Pac murder case ... and now he's facing a new charge.

Duane "Keefe D" Davis got into a physical fight with a fellow inmate at Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas ... according to multiple reports.

Keefe D and his opponent engaged in "mutual combat by grappling and throwing closed fist strikes" ... and Keefe D allegedly put the other guy in a headlock.

The Mississippi lawmaker proposing a bill that effectively bans masturbation for men says he's shocked by how upset some dudes are ... 'cause he's getting death threats!

MS Sen. Bradford Blackmon tells TMZ ... men from all over the globe are livid about his masturbation ban idea, and they're leaving him "vile" messages ... with some even threatening his life.

Blackmon tells us the proposed bill is legit, but isn't serious -- his true intention was to start a conversation about the double standard between women and men concerning reproductive health -- but he's taking the death threats seriously ... reporting them to authorities.

OnlyFans star Lily Phillips is rethinking her plan to screw 1,000 dudes in 24 hours ... telling us U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently threw a wrench in her ambitious sexcapade.

Lily tells TMZ she got detained at the Las Vegas airport last week after authorities recognized her ... and straight-up told her that if she went through with her "work," she'd never set foot on U.S. soil again.

The Brit tells us she was mainly in town for the AVN porn awards ... and she says she did plan to pull off the stunt to coincide with the event. But, after getting warned about messing with her tourist visa, she ditched the "work" and just had fun at the show instead.

Romeo Beckham and Vinnie Hacker are goin' head-to-head with their shirtless shots, but which stud's ink is makin' you wink 😘 ?!

Like father like son, Romeo is takin' after his tatted dad, David Beckham, and this sexy selfie shows the sunlight hittin' just right, however TikTok star Vinnie Hacker knows how to pose and make you wanna double tap ...

So the key question here is ... Who'd You Rather?!

VOTE NOW! 

And, once you've casted your tatted ballot ...

1:25 PM PT -- Dajua stopped by "TMZ Live" Tuesday, diving into the mixed online reaction to her Lyft ride denial.

She shared that she knows others who’ve had similar experiences, which is why she's speaking up for all of them. Check out the clip to hear more of her take!

At least one Lyft driver's got a limit to how much his vehicle will lift ... according to a Detroit woman who claims a driver refused her a ride due to her weight, and now she's taking the company to court.

Dajua Blanding says she called for the Lyft last week to take her to her cousin's house to watch the Lions playoff game -- but when the driver showed up in his Mercedes-Benz sedan, the ride was derailed.

Dajua -- who raps in Detroit under the name Dank Demoss -- says the driver locked his doors and denied her entry. She claims the driver told her she was "too big to fit in the back seat" ... and then it got worse.

Today, in the first official press conference held by the new Donald Trump administration, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt revealed new details about the mysterious drones everyone was worried about in December ... shooting down some of the more sensational theories.

Citing Trump directly, Leavitt said ... "The drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized to be flown by the FAA for research and various other reasons. Many of these drones were also hobbyists, recreational, and private individuals that enjoy flying drones. In time, it got worse due to curiosity. This was not the enemy."

Tuesday's official statement from the president is a sharp contrast to a Truth Social post he wrote back in December -- "Mystery Drone sightings all over the Country. Can this really be happening without our government’s knowledge. I don’t think so! Let the public know, and now. Otherwise, shoot them down!!!"

WWE's "Monday Night Raw" didn't just bring the high-flying action to Atlanta ... it also attracted some of the biggest names in the rap game!!

The final Raw before the Royal Rumble was a who's who of hip hop ... including Lil Yachty -- who trolled Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston by wearing a shirt that read "The New Day Sucks."

Quavo decided front-row seats weren't enough ... so he made his way through the crowd with WWE Superstar Jey Uso, a moment that blew the roof off State Farm Arena.

Forget "That '70s Show" -- Laura Prepon had herself a karaoke show in Nashville over the weekend ... fearlessly hopping onstage and belting out Weezer's "Say It Ain't So," living it up amid her divorce from Ben Foster after 6 years of marriage

Check it out ... the actress grabbed the mic at The Lipstick Lounge and looked like she was having a blast as she worked the stage, encouraging the audience to sing along. She appeared to be in the company of some friends ... providing some moral support during this difficult time.

The couple broke up last year, with Laura currently living in Tennessee while Ben resides in Los Angeles.

Sophie Turner says a girls' getaway to a tropical location was all it took for her to find happiness ... and she's got the pics to prove it.

The "Game of Thrones" star just shared a photo dump from her vacation to the Maldives on social media ... and the trip looks amazing.

Sophie went snorkeling and saw a bunch of tropical fish, dolphins and sea turtles ... and she caught a bunch of rays on the beach in her bikini.

The lead singer of The Chainsmokers, Drew Taggart, and his fiancée, Mari Fonseca, got the surprise of their lives over the weekend when they spotted a woman brazenly climbing onto their property and walking right up to the front door ... TMZ has learned.

DT and MF were upstairs in their Los Angeles home Saturday morning when they peered outside and saw an unidentified woman hopping the gate into the front yard, before trying to gain access to their house ... according to law enforcement sources.

Moments later, Drew phoned 911 and officers raced to the scene with lights and sirens on, cuffing the woman in the yard, our sources say.

Rachael Kirkconnell is shedding some light on her shocking split from "Bachelor" boyfriend Matt James ... clarifying whether cheating played a role in their recent breakup.

Photogs caught up with the reality TV star at LAX on Monday, where she teased that the truth behind the breakup would surface in time ... and explained she was simply "protecting her peace" right now.

When pressed for more details, especially regarding the cheating speculation circulating online, Rachael made it clear infidelity was NOT to blame for the surprising schism.

Will Packer, a big-time Hollywood producer, is weighing in on Trump’s crackdown on anti-DEI initiatives -- telling us what really matters when it comes to hiring his team.

We caught up with Will at LAX Monday, and he had some thoughts about diversity, equity and inclusion hiring -- Hollywood’s more reactive than proactive, so expect a response to that political pendulum swing. But for him? It’s always been about hiring the best for the job -- DEI or not.

Check out the clip -- Will, the powerhouse behind "Girls Trip," "Think Like A Man," and "Ride Along," tells us many of the best people for the job just happen to be POC. That gives him a leg up on others in the biz who actively don’t prioritize hiring the most diverse and qualified talent.

High-speed chases are a thing of the past after one suspected shoplifter made a valiant effort to evade arrest on a motorized wheelchair.

In a video making the rounds online, the suspect in question, dressed in a blue puffer jacket, pulls out of a parking lot, going as fast as she can in her wheelchair -- all while being pursued by a British police car.

The suspicious woman refuses to pull over, despite the Bobbies tailing her on the road with sirens going full blast.

Kyle Richards and Garcelle Beauvais' friendship is tougher than a diamond ... the "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star has revealed she and her costar are moving past the now-viral "lesbian" comment.

We caught up with Kyle after Garcelle doubled down on her not-so-subtle comment on KR's rumored sexuality ... and the "Halloween" actress made it clear she wasn't going to further fuel the drama.

As she put it ... she and Garcelle are "good now," confirming she and her fellow Bravo personality have hashed things out since swapping jabs in the press.