Ed Sheeran Bucket List Backfire ... Snoop Got Me So High I Could Barely See!!!

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Ed Sheeran's lightweight lungs were no match for Snoop Dogg when they smoked together ... in fact, the singer says he got so high the sesh made him temporarily go blind!!!

Ed says it was earlier this month when he found himself backstage with Snoop, his wife and Russell Crowe in Melbourne, Australia.

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Ed admitted to Conan O'Brien on his "Needs a Friend" podcast that he isn't much of a smoker, but still lit up at the chance to say he "smoked with Snoop" when The Doggfather hit him with the puff, puff, pass.

The conversation got so good Ed says he continued to take pulls of the blunt until he looked up at Snoop and realized his vision had become blurred.

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Of course, it's a well-known fact Snoop can smoke like a chimney at any given time ... so you can't really blame Ed for trying to keep up.

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Shockingly though, Ed says Burna Boy is actually the biggest smoker he's encountered to date.

ED SHEERAN Me pegó tanto el porro de Snoop que no podía ver

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Los ligeros pulmones de Ed Sheeran no pudieron competir con los de Snoop Dogg cuando fumaron juntos recientemente... De hecho, el cantante dice que se drogó tanto mientras pasaban tiempo juntos, que se quedó temporalmente ciego.

Ed dice que todo ocurrió a principios de este mes cuando se encontró con Snoop, su esposa y Russell Crowe en el backstage de Melbourne, Australia.

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Ed admitió a Conan O'Brien en su podcast "Needs a Friend" que no es un gran fumador, pero aun así encendió un cigarrillo para decir que había "fumado con Snoop".

La conversación se puso tan buena que Ed dice que siguió dando caladas al porro hasta que miró a Snoop y se dio cuenta de que se le había nublado la vista.

Por supuesto, es un hecho bien conocido que Snoop puede fumar como una chimenea, por lo que realmente no se puede culpar a Ed por tratar de seguirle el ritmo.

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Aunque, sorprendentemente, Ed dice que Burna Boy es en realidad el mayor fumador que ha conocido hasta la fecha.

Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' Film Stretching With Blue Ivy, Taking Some Shots

Beyoncé is full of inspiration, which she displayed in dramatic fashion in the trailer for her upcoming film documenting her "Renaissance" tour.

Bey's film, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé," chronicles lots of behind-the-scenes action, and it shows the singer in some chill, fun, backstage moments.

Throughout the trailer, you see her getting some stretching in backstage with her 11-year-old daughter, Blue Ivy, while the little twins -- Rumi and Sir -- hung out with them.

Looks like Beyoncé was having a blast -- toasting the camera while knocking back a shot. Worth noting the rumors "Renaissance" was a booze-free tour, so it might not have been alcohol in that glass.

There's so much fans have to look forward to when the film comes out December 1st -- it's got everything from a beaming Jay-Z, crowds going nuts, and the Queen herself breaking down what this tour has meant to her.

As we reported, AMC will be taking the reigns for Bey's movie, playing in all of North America next month ... and this follows Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour flick spreading to a worldwide debut after tons of demand.

Taylor's film is also a partnership with AMC, so there's for sure a theme going on at that movie chain ... and obviously, a smart one.

We covered it all on the latest episode of The TMZ Podcast, available on all podcast platforms.

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Beyoncé está llena de inspiración y lo demuestra de forma espectacular en el tráiler de su próxima película que documenta su gira "Renaissance".

La película de Bey, "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé", muestra lo que ocurre entre bastidores y muestra a la cantante en algunos momentos de relajo y bastante divertidos al parecer.

A lo largo del tráiler se la ve haciendo algunos estiramientos entre bastidores con su hija de 11 años, Blue Ivy, mientras los pequeños gemelos —Rumi y Sir— pasan el rato con ellos.

Parece que Beyoncé se lo estaba pasando en grande, brindando en cámara mientras se tomaba algo. Vale la pena señalar los rumores sobre que "Renaissance" fue una gira sin alcohol, por lo que podría no haber sido el alcohol en ese vaso.

Los fans tienen muchas cosas interesantes que ver cuando la película se estrene el 1 de diciembre: desde un Jay-Z radiante, multitudes enloquecidas y la propia Reina explicando lo que esta gira ha significado para ella. Como ya informamos, AMC tomará las riendas de la película de Bey, que se estrenará en toda Norteamérica el mes que viene y esto sigue a la película de la gira "Eras" de Taylor Swift, que se estrena en todo el mundo tras una gran demanda.

La película de Taylor es también una asociación con AMC, por lo que es seguro que hay más ideas en marcha en esa cadena de cine y, obviamente, unas muy inteligentes.

Lo cubrimos todo en el último episodio de The TMZ Podcast, disponible en todas las plataformas de podcast.

Matt Riddle Ex-WWE Superstar Appeared To Be Drunk At Airport

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Ex-WWE Superstar Matt Riddle seemingly had a few too many drinks during a plane delay earlier this month ... grabbing a microphone and shouting at fellow passengers -- and TMZ Sports has the video.

The incident went down at JFK Airport on September 9 ... the same day the two-time Raw Tag Team Champion accused a Port Authority police officer of sexual assault, which led to an investigation.

Our video shows what went down prior to the allegations.

A witness tells us their flight to Orlando was postponed multiple times, so Riddle and his friend waited it out by enjoying drinks at a nearby restaurant.

The witness says Riddle was becoming "incredibly obnoxious" throughout the delay ... being "extremely loud and rude."

Once it was almost time to board, the witness noticed Riddle walking around, yelling and asking when the plane would take off -- before going up to the gate's front desk and grabbing the mic.

In the video, Riddle -- who's holding a drink -- is heard asking fellow passengers if they're capable of flying the plane. It's all in a playful manner, but staffers were quick to put an end to it.

The passengers eventually got on the plane ... except Riddle, who was denied entry due to his state.

Our witness tells us he grew upset, asking "So are you telling me I'm not going home today?"

As we previously reported, cops responded to a "disorderly person" -- AKA Riddle -- but when they met with him at the terminal, he apologized for his behavior. Cops did not file a police report ... and Riddle was free to go.

Of course, Riddle then went to Instagram to accuse an officer of sexual assault and harassment ... but the post was later deleted. The investigation into his claims remains ongoing.

Riddle -- who has faced multiple issues outside the ring during his career -- announced his departure from WWE on September 22.

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La ex superestrella de la WWE, Matt Riddle aparentemente tomó unas copas de más durante el retraso de un avión a principios de este mes, pues agarró un micrófono y se puso a gritarle a los demás pasajeros, y TMZ Sports tiene el video.

El incidente ocurrió en el aeropuerto JFK el 9 de septiembre, el mismo día que el dos veces Raw Tag Team Champion acusara a un oficial de policía de la Autoridad Portuaria de asalto sexual, lo que llevó a una posterior investigación.

Nuestro video muestra lo que sucedió antes de las acusaciones.

Un testigo nos dice que su vuelo a Orlando se pospuso en varias ocasiones y que Riddle y su amigo decidieron pasar el rato tomando unas bebidas en un restaurante cercano.

El testigo dice que Riddle se volvió "increíblemente odioso" durante toda la demora del avión, siendo "extremadamente ruidoso y grosero".

Cuando ya era casi hora de embarcar, el testigo lo vio caminando, gritando y preguntando cuando despegaría el avión antes de ir a la recepción de la puerta y agarrar el micrófono.

En el video, se escucha a Riddle, quien tiene un trago en la mano, preguntar a los demás pasajeros si son capaces de pilotar el avión. Todo es en tono de juego, pero el personal se apresuró para ponerle fin.

Los pasajeros finalmente se subieron al avión, excepto Riddle, a quien se le negó la entrada debido a su estado.

Nuestro testigo nos dice que se enfadó y preguntó: "¿Me estás diciendo que no me voy a casa hoy?".

Como informamos anteriormente, los policías respondieron a una "persona desordenada", pero cuando se reunieron con él en el terminal, se disculpó por su comportamiento. Los policías no presentaron un informe policial y Riddle quedó libre de irse.

Por supuesto, luego acudió a su Instagram para acusar a un oficial de agresión sexual y acoso, pero el post fue borrado más tarde. La investigación sobre sus afirmaciones sigue en curso.

Riddle, que se ha enfrentado a múltiples problemas fuera del ring durante su carrera, anunció su salida de la WWE el 22 de septiembre.

Quando Rondo Prosecutors Want Him Banned ... You Keep Getting Shot At!!!

Quando Rondo's presence is his community is apparently a cause for concern ... prosecutors want him banned from his hometown in Georgia because they say he's a target for violence.

TMZ Hip Hop obtained court docs in which prosecutors are asking to modify the Never Broke Again rapper's current bond conditions ... they want the judge to keep him out of Chatham County, Georgia pending his trial.

Quando currently resides in Midway, GA ... a town roughly 30 miles outside of Savannah and where they say doesn't have the same dangers for Quando in Chatham County, a more urban area.

On the flip side, prosecutors say Quando has been targeted in violent shooting attacks at least 3 times in urban settings, including a September 20 attack at a local barbershop where at least 2 people were shot and 30 shell casings were collected at the scene.

Officials note that Quando's bond was granted for him to continue his rap career -- but prosecutors say he was not performing or doing anything related to his music career "while loitering outside" at the time of the September shooting.

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The docs also make mention of the August 2022 shooting when Quando's friend was killed in his presence.

We broke the story that kicked off this latest legal jam ... Quando was charged with drug possession over Father's Day weekend.

The judge has yet to rule on the latest motion.

Green Bay Packers Fan Dumps Beer On Amon-Ra St. Brown ... During TD Celebration

A Green Bay Packers fan was so annoyed with Amon-Ra St. Brown following his touchdown on Thursday night, he dumped his beer all over the Lions star's head.

The incident happened in the first quarter of Detroit's "Thursday Night Football" game against Green Bay ... when St. Brown hauled in a 24-yard TD -- and then headed for some front-row seats to celebrate with Lions fans.

The 23-year-old did his version of the Lambeau Leap -- jumping over a wall behind the end zone into the waiting arms of several people decked out in blue and silver -- and while he initially was having a good time, a Green Bay fan decided to ruin the moment.

You can see in a replay of the celly, the Packers fan reached out with his drink and poured it on St. Brown's helmet. Just seconds later, the wide receiver hopped down and rejoined his team.

It's unclear if the fan was punished for the act ... or if St. Brown even noticed amid all the chaos in the stands. After the game, though, he did joke about the celebration to reporters, saying, "I lost my Lambeau Leap virginity."

In the past, cops have investigated similar incidents at NFL stadiums -- you'll recall, in 2018, the Foxborough Police Dept. launched a probe into a fan after he was seen throwing beer on Tyreek Hill following a touchdown at Gillette Stadium.

No word yet if the Green Bay Police Dept. is involved in Thursday night's incident ... we've reached out to cops for comment, but haven't heard back.

As for the game, the Lions ended up destroying the Packers, 34-20 ... and St. Brown got the last laugh on at least one heckling fan, blowing a kiss to someone who was flipping him the bird.

Ice Cube Blaming N.W.A, Gangsta Rap For Hood Downfall Is Total BS!!!

Ice Cube is chiming in on the ongoing debate about N.W.A's role in creating "destructive" conditions in Black neighborhoods ... and says it's a false narrative, because those conditions existed long before he started rapping.

The convo was recently sparked by "I Got It Made" rapper Special Ed on "Drink Champs," where he accused N.W.A of being single-handedly responsible for the crack epidemic -- and all the negative fallout surrounding it -- but Cube's dismissing the claim as total "bullshit."

N.W.A started making waves in the late '80s but Cube recalled the times before rap even started when neighborhoods were littered with pimps, playas, prostitutes and teenage pregnancies.

He also debunked rappers popularizing crack, pointing out it was called freebase back in the 70s and ran rampant in the hood a decade before crack sparked a national crisis.

It's kinda hard to question Cube's street knowledge ... it's well documented by his legendary hits.

Growing up in South Central, smack dab in the era, gave him the material he turned into N.W.A tracks. He didn't just make up the stuff from thin air!

Ed has maintained he loved and respected N.W.A but hasn't exactly found a lot of backing in his argument, especially with the West Coast OGs.

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Both Dogg Pound rappers Kurupt and Daz Dillinger recently took Ed to task on an IG live and KNXG Crooked echoed everything Cube would come to say while speaking to TMZ Hip Hop on the subject.

Bam Margera Gets Britney Spears-Inspired Tat ... We've Been Through Similar Battles

Bam Margera got some fresh, new ink while on the road to recovery, and this piece pays homage to Britney Spears ... someone with whom he says he has alarming similarities.

The former "Jackass" star hit up First Hand Tattoo in Pennsylvania and got the Brit-inspired tattoo, which reads, "Britney Spears ❤️ Oops they did it to me too!"

He says the meaning behind it is all about the "Florida shuffle" -- a phrase used to describe substance abusers with good health insurance in the Sunshine State. They're constantly sent to various rehab centers which repeatedly charge their insurance.

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Bam says that describes him to a T, and points to Britney's time in her conservatorship as being painfully similar to what's been going down with him -- he's dragging his interventionalist for allegedly cashing in by keeping Bam in rehab.

Bam says he's done "the Guinness book of world records of longest Florida shuffle of nearly 2 years" ... which includes 10 back-to-back rehab stays that cost a total of $660,000.00.

He adds he's sick of the "controlling c***suckers that act like they care for your well-being when it's all about money."

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BTW, this isn't the first time he's compared himself to Britney -- he called himself "the Britney Spears of 'Jackass'" while working on standup material with Steve-O earlier this year.

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As we reported, Bam recently celebrated being 1 month sober after going in and out of rehab this year, and sources told us he's been spending his time with his girlfriend, Dannii, on a farm outside Philadelphia.

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We were told he's been losing weight, getting back into skateboarding and has kept a tight circle of positive influences around him ... all good things for the guy.

BAM MARGERA SE HACE UN TATUAJE INSPIRADO EN BRITNEY SPEARS ... Hemos pasado por batallas similares

Bam Margera se hizo un nuevo tatuaje mientras se recuperaba, rindiendo homenaje a Britney Spears, alguien con quien afirma que comparte algunas alarmantes similitudes.

La ex estrella de "Jackass" fue a First Hand Tattoo en Pennsylvania y se hizo un tatuaje inspirado en Brit que dice: "Britney Spears ❤️ ¡Uy, me lo hicieron a mí también!"

Dice que el significado detrás de todo esto es el "Florida shuffle", un término que se utiliza para describir a los adictos a sustancias que tienen un buen seguro de salud en el estado. Estos son enviados constantemente a diversos centros de rehabilitación que cobran repetidamente su seguro.

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Bam dice que eso lo describe perfectamente y señala que el tiempo que pasó Britney bajo tutela es dolorosamente parecido a lo que ha estado viviendo. Él está acusando a su intervencionista de supuestamente sacar provecho al mantenerlo en rehabilitación.

Bam dice que ha hecho "el libro Guinness de los récords mundiales por la más larga lista de internaciones en Florida en casi dos años", que incluyen diez estancias de rehabilitación consecutivas que costaron un total de 660.000 dólares.

Añade que está harto de los "hijos de puta controladores que actúan como si se preocuparan por su bienestar cuando todo es cuestión de dinero".

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Por cierto, esta no es la primera vez que Bam se compara con Britney. Se llamó a sí mismo "la Britney Spears de 'Jackass'", mientras trabajaba en material de standup con Steve-O a principios de este año.

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Como informamos, Bam celebró recientemente estar 1 mes sobrio después de entrar y salir de rehabilitación este año, y fuentes nos dijeron que ha estado pasando su tiempo con su novia (Dannii) en una granja en las afueras de Filadelfia.

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Nos dijeron que ha estado perdiendo peso, que ha vuelto al skate y que ha mantenido un estrecho círculo de influencias positivas a su alrededor, todas cosas buenas para el chico.

BILL COSBY SUED YOU DRUGGED, RAPED ME BACK IN 1972 ... Accuser Claims in Docs

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4:45 PM PT -- Bill Cosby's rep, Andrew Wyatt, tells TMZ … “No comment at this present time because this is utterly ridiculous and pointless.”

Bill Cosby is being sued by one of his accusers for an alleged sexual assault ... one she claims happened over 50 years ago.

According to a new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, Cosby accuser Donna Motsinger claims he took advantage of her way back in 1972, when she was working as a server at the famous Trident restaurant in Sausalito, CA.

Motsinger says she met Cosby at the bayside restaurant, then a celeb hangout, claiming he came by constantly just to see her, ultimately inviting her to accompany him to his show at the Circle Star Theater in San Carlos.

In the docs, Motsinger says Cosby picked her up in a limo and gave her a glass of wine on the drive over. She claims he took her to the dressing room, where she began to feel sick and says Cosby gave her what she believed was an aspirin.

Motsinger says she took the pill and started falling in and out of consciousness. She claims Cosby's handlers but her back in the limo with him and the last thing she remembers was flashes of light.

In her suit, Motsinger claims she woke up in her house wearing only her panties and says she "knew she had been drugged and raped by Bill Cosby."

Motsinger says she's suffered mental, physical and emotional distress ... and she's going after Cosby for money.

She previously came forward in 2014 with similar accusations against Cosby ... and now she's followed up with a lawsuit.

We reached out to Cosby's camp ... so far no word back.

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Billy Cosby es demandado Me drogaste y me violaste por 1972 ... Afirma denunciante en documentos

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4:45 PM PT -- El representante de Cosby Andrew Wyatt dice a TMZ: "Sin comentarios en este momento porque esto es totalmente ridículo y sin sentido".

Bill Cosby está siendo demandado por una de sus acusadoras por un presunto asalto sexual, uno que ella afirma que ocurrió hace más de 50 años.

Según una nueva demanda obtenida por TMZ, la denunciante de Cosby, Donna Motsinger, afirma que él se aprovechó de ella en 1972, cuando trabajaba como camarera en el famoso restaurante Trident en Sausalito, California.

Motsinger dice que conoció a Cosby en el restaurante junto a la bahía, en ese entonces, un lugar de reunión de celebridades, afirmando que iba constantemente a verla, y que al final la invitó a acompañarlo en su show en el Circle Star Theater en San Carlos.

En los documentos, Motsinger afirma que Cosby la recogió en una limusina y le dio una copa de vino durante el trayecto. Ella afirma que la llevó al camerino, donde comenzó a sentirse mal y que luego Cosby le dio lo que ella creía que era una aspirina.

Motsinger dice que tomó la píldora y empezó a perder el conocimiento. Ella afirma que la llevaron nuevamente a la limusina con él y lo último que recuerda fueron destellos de luz.

En su demanda, Motsinger afirma que se despertó en su casa vistiendo solo sus bragas y dice que "sabía que había sido drogada y violada por Bill Cosby."

Motsinger dice que ha sufrido angustia mental, física y emocional, y que va en busca de compensaciones económicas de Cosby.

En 2014, habló de acusaciones similares. Ahora ha procedido con una demanda.

Nos pusimos en contacto con el equipo de Cosby, pero hasta ahora no hemos tenido respuesta.

PILOTO DE BRITISH AIRWAYS ADMITE haber consumido COCAÍNA Antes de intentar volar

Un piloto de British Airways se fue de fiesta en África antes de intentar surcar los cielos menos de 24 horas después, pero por suerte fue denunciado antes de que eso ocurriera... y despedido también.

Al parecer, Mike Beaton se lo contó todo a una azafata amiga suya hace unas semanas después de una noche salvaje en la ciudad de Johannesburgo, esto durante un breve período en tierra que estaba disfrutando antes de que estuviera programado para volar de nuevo al día siguiente.

En los textos obtenidos por The Sun, Beaton supuestamente se jactó de un encuentro hot que experimentó con una mujer galesa que incluía cocaína, alcohol y sexo. Beaton escribió: "He perdido la camisa y uno de los chicos del lugar saca un plato con unas líneas de coca. Entonces hay un debate sobre quién tiene el mejor pecho para hacer unas líneas".

También presumía con orgullo: "He sido un niño muy travieso".

Beaton trató de abordar su vuelo al día siguiente y estaba tratando de volar de regreso a Londres, pero su amigo lo delató y todo llegó a su fin.

Beaton tuvo que quedarse en Johannesburgo al menos un día más para someterse a un control antidrogas que al parecer no superó en un principio. Sin embargo, una vez que volvió a  estar sobrio, lo enviaron de vuelta al Reino Unido como pasajero estándar y fue despedido poco después.

British Airways nos dice: "La seguridad es siempre nuestra máxima prioridad. El asunto fue remitido a la CAA y este individuo ya no trabaja para nosotros". Al parecer, los directivos de la aerolínea se sorprendieron por su comportamiento.

Por último, pero no por ello menos importante, parece que este tipo está casado. Así que no sólo es probable que su carrera de piloto haya terminado, sino que su relación probablemente tampoco vaya muy bien en casa.

British Airways Pilot Admits to Coke-Fueled Romp ... Before Trying to Fly

A British Airways pilot partied his face off in Africa before trying to hit the skies less than 24 hours later -- but, thankfully, he was reported before that could happen ... and fired too.

Mike Beaton reportedly spilled the beans to a flight attendant friend of his a few weeks ago after a wild night on the town in Johannesburg -- this during a brief grounded period he was enjoying before he was scheduled to fly again the following day.

In texts, obtained by The Sun, Beaton purportedly bragged about a hot hookup he experienced with a Welsh woman ... which was full of cocaine, booze and sex. Beaton wrote, "I’ve lost my shirt somewhere and one of the local lads produces a plate with a few lines of coke. So then there’s a debate about whose chest is the best to do a bump off."

He also proudly boasted ... "I've been a very naughty boy."

Crazy enough, Beaton tried boarding his flight the next day and was attempting to fly back to London ... but his friend ratted him out to their bosses, and they halted everything.

Beaton was forced to stay in Johannesburg for at least an extra day as they did drug testing -- which he reportedly failed at first. Once he was sober again, though, they shipped his ass back to the UK as a standard passenger ... and he got fired from BA shortly thereafter.

British Airways tells us, "Safety is always our top priority. The matter was referred to the CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and this individual no longer works for us." BA brass was reportedly shocked by his behavior.

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Last but not least ... this fella is apparently married. So not only is his piloting career likely over, but his relationship probably isn't doing so well back at home either.

KXNG Crooked Special Ed's N.W.A Diss Misguided... Bad Conditions Existed Before Rap!!!

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KXNG Crooked a supporter of West Coast Hip Hop, and doesn't think "I Got It Made" rapper Special Ed's shots at N.W.A necessarily come from a bad place ... but still says the OG may have missed the mark in his message.

We caught up with the Horseshoe Gang rapper following Special Ed's particularly passionate take on the group that pioneered gangsta rap ... he blamed Ice Cube, Dr. Dre. MC Ren DJ Yella, and the late Eazy-E for single-handily bringing "the age of destruction" into the rap game.

Ed also made his fiery comments on "Drink Champs" -- while completely sober at that but Crooked still thinks rap media often pigeonholes talent in order to get a negative headline.

Crooked was previously signed to Dre through Eminem's Shady Records/Aftermath imprint and remembers feeling the ripple effects from N.W.A's debut in real-time ... a project that broke ground for highlighting the issues in impoverished hoods -- not glorifying them.

The group's debut "Straight Outta Compton" was inducted into the Library of Congress and Crooked says their success created a negative narrative still being pushed by Ed to this very day.

Crooked's been famously alcohol-free for 7+ years after his own public battles and while he's not in the business of judging folks' life choices, he knows from experience how booze can cause you to speak more loosely.

As a former Death Row Records artist, he recalls being on hand for Suge Knight's infamous 2003 Jimmy Kimmel interview where the music mogul casually floated claims that Eazy was intentionally given the HIV virus that led to his death from AIDS.

Crooked says the apple martinis were flowing in Suge's direction backstage ... so it's anyone's guess what version of the truth comes out in these situations.