DMX Poppin' Wheelies Days After Brutal ATV Crash
That didn't take long ... just days after DMX flipped his ATV and was hospitalized, he returned to the scene of the crash to finish what he started ... by popping some wheelies -- and TMZ got it all on tape.
X tells TMZ ... he felt COMPELLED to get back on his 4-wheeler just 4 days after he was released from the hospital ... despite suffering a major concussion and numerous stitches from his last ride.
X says, "S**t happens, you know what I mean. Hopefully it don't happen again ... but I am a Ruff Ryder."
It's clear from the footage (taken in front of X's South Carolina pad) ... X isn't scared to take that first joy-ride, saying "You gotta get back on that mother f-er ... try it again."
Fun Fact: X was riding with the stitches on his melon still intact ... those won't be removed until July 21.
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Kim Kardashian PULLED OVER in $300K Rolls Royce
Kim Kardashian came face to face with a vehicle that's even flashier than hers yesterday ... a California Highway Patrol car.
Kim's brand new $300k custom Rolls Royce Ghost got the lights and sirens treatment Thursday afternoon when the CHP singled her out on the 101 Freeway.
Sources tell TMZ, Kim was pulled over for having no license plates. But we're told she got off scot-free -- when she showed cops she secretly keeps her license plates IN HER GLOVE BOX.
And just so we're clear -- Kim did NOT receive a ticket.
We're told the paparazzi (not ours) had been following Kim from a nearby gym ... but there was no high speed chase a la Justin Bieber ... and the cops did not go after the photogs.
Didn't take long for Kim's car to attract the cops ... she's only had her new black ride for a couple of weeks.
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Justin Bieber 911 Calls Looks Like a 'Spaceship!'
Justin Bieber would be shocked ... SHOCKED ... to know not a single person who called 911 -- and there were 7 -- as he roared down the 101 Freeway last Friday could ID the kind of car he was driving ... and one caller went out on a limb and described it as a "spaceship!"
You'll recall, Justin seemed incredulous when he called 911 and the dispatcher didn't know what a Fisker was ... and clearly she wasn't alone.
We've now obtained recordings of all 7 911 calls. Descriptions of Bieber's ride included: "aluminum car," "chrome Audi," "stainless steel Ferrari," and "a spaceship."
The callers did all agree on one thing -- Bieber and the paps who were chasing him were driving crazy.
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Real Madrid Badass Rents Lambo in Miami ... For $5,000 A DAY
Missy Elliott isn't the only rich person drooling over the new $380,000 Lamborghini Aventador -- TMZ has learned, Real Madrid stud Karim Benzema recently rented one in Miami ... for $5,000 A DAY.
Sources tell TMZ, 24-year-old Benzo picked up the hot new Lambo (in white) from Lou La Vie Exotic Car Rental on June 28th -- and drove it around Miami for a week ... partying all over the city, hitting up the usual hot spots ... LIV ... Mansion ... you name it.
But he didn't drive THAT much -- we're told Benz only racked up 180 miles on the car in 7 days ... way below his daily 50-mile allowance.
All told, the rental cost $35,992.75.
FYI -- Benzema's one of the highest paid soccer players in the world. In 2009, he signed a 6-year deal with RM worth a reported $50 million.
SEE AMERICA???? SOCCER IS COOL!!!!
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Robin Thicke SMASHES Porsche into Parked Car
This is not the kinda hit Robin Thicke is looking for -- the singer slammed his high-end sports car into another car on Sunset Blvd last night.
According to law enforcement ... Robin told cops another car cut him off as he was leaving Chateau Marmont ... forcing him to swerve his black convertible Porsche into a parked car.
Robin's ride sustained serious damage to the front and back end ... but we're told no one was injured in the wreck. The parked car, a Volkswagen, was also towed from the scene.
We're told police do not believe alcohol or drugs were involved, and there is no criminal investigation. An officer even gave Robin a ride to his nearby home.
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Missy Elliott My Lambo is Being Held Hostage!
Missy Elliot insists ... her brand new Lamborghini is being held captive by an Illinois car dealership -- after she paid handsomely for the luxury vehicle -- and now, she's suing to get her ride.
The rapper filed the lawsuit in Florida against Fox Valley Motor Cars, claiming she entered into an agreement with the dealership last year to buy a 2012 Matte White Lambo Aventador (below, in orange) for $376,000.
According to the lawsuit, Missy -- repped by Singh, Singh & Trauben -- agreed to make a down payment that included $30,000 in cash AND her 2005 Bentley (valued at $85,000). In return, Missy claims the dealership agreed to ship her the Lambo by mid 2012 ... but never did.
Missy says she contacted Fox Valley for an explanation -- and was told the terms of the deal had changed because the market value of the car had risen.
According to the lawsuit, Fox Valley refused to deliver the car for the agreed upon sale price -- and demanded way more money in exchange for the vehicle.
But Missy says that's BS -- and now, she's suing Fox Valley for possession of her Lambo, plus damages resulting from the dealership's breach of contract.
Calls to Fox Valley weren't returned.
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Maria Shriver & Daughter Parking Ticket Family Bonding
Maria Shriver has taught her daughter Katherine Schwarzenegger everything she knows ... about getting parking tickets.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's estranged wife -- who is no stranger to parking infractions -- and her 22-year-old offspring drove separate SUVs to the same medical building in Brentwood this weekend, and upon leaving found matching mother/daughter parking tickets on their windshields.
Maria and Katherine have started another Kennedy legacy.
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Justin Bieber 911 You've Never Heard of a Fisker?!
Justin Bieber called 911 minutes AFTER he was pulled over for driving 80 mph on an L.A. Freeway last week to report FIVE paparazzi who continued to chase after him ... and TMZ has the recording.
During the call, Justin tells the operator, "I have like 5 cars following me."
He continues, "They are driving really reckless."
When the operator asks Justin for his last name, the singer answers ... "ummm, Johnson."
The operator then asks Mr. Johnson to describe his car ... to which Justin replies, "A Fisker."
The operator, who's obviously not a car person asks, "What kind of car is that?"
Justin: "Ummmm ... a Fisker."
The operator then asks Justin if he is the same person who was previously stopped on the 101 Freeway. Justin says he was ... but explains, "They're the ones that are driving recklessly now, I'm just trying to like not have them be on my tail right now. "
Bieber continued, "Before I was driving fast so I could get away from them and got pulled over myself."
The operator told Justin officers had been dispatched to help him out.
LA96.3 FM aired the 911 call this morning.
As we previously reported, Bieber had been cited for going 80 ... but the person who initially called the cops on the singer, L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine, said he believed Bieber was going at least 100 mph and was dangerously weaving in and out of traffic.
Zine -- a former LAPD motor officer -- told TMZ Bieber was driving so recklessly, he's SHOCKED the singer didn't crash and kill anyone. In fact, Zine said Bieber belongs behind bars.
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Jillian Michaels Stolen Bentley Wreckage [PHOTOS]
The moron suspected of stealing Jillian Michaels' Bentley crashed the car so hard ... he knocked a light pole completely off its foundation -- and TMZ has pics to immortalize his epic stupidity.
TMZ broke the story ... Jillian's home was burglarized Monday night/early Tuesday morning while the "Biggest Loser" trainer was sleeping. When she awoke, Jillian noticed several items in her house had gone missing ... including her Bentley.
Jillian filed a police report and hours later, cops spotted someone driving the stolen car. The driver took off and, being the dumbass he was, immediately crashed into a light pole. A second car was also banged up in the crash.
You can see in the pics -- the damage was pretty nasty all around.
As we reported, the driver was arrested on the scene for driving a stolen car -- and has since been charged with a laundry list of crimes ... including first-degree burglary with a person present, grand theft, grand theft auto, unlawful driving of a vehicle, evading an officer, and hit-and-run. He also was charged with two counts of resisting an officer.
The guy pled "not guilty" all around. He's due back in court in a couple weeks.
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Justin Bieber L.A. Councilman Says Arrest His Ass!
Justin Bieber just got cited for speeding on the freeway, and the witness who called 911 -- who happens to be an L.A. City Councilman -- tells TMZ, Bieber should have been cuffed, locked up, and stripped of his driving privileges.
L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine -- who ironically was an LAPD motor officer for 18 years -- was on the 101 Freeway when he saw Justin in his chrome Fisker Karma roaring down the freeway at speeds that Zine says exceeded 100 mph.
Zine tells us ... Bieber was trying to shake a team of paparazzi (NOT TMZ) that was on his tail.
Zine says, "Bieber was driving like a maniac. He was weaving in and out of traffic. There was hardly any space between cars as he weaved from lane to lane."
Zine says, "If I was on patrol, I would have arrested him for reckless driving. I was going 60 and he drove by me like he was in a rocket ship. He was a maniac." Zine called in to "TMZ Live" moments ago to explain exactly why he thinks Bieber belongs behind bars.
Zine also says the paparazzi were incredibly irresponsible, driving on the shoulder of the freeway and causing an extreme hazard. After he was pulled over, at least 4 paps were swarming Bieb's car.
Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, tells TMZ, Zine "is just a councilman looking for a headline." Braun says Justin was cited for going 80 mph and he was being chased by the paparazzi. Braun adds a short time after getting ticketed, the paparazzi resumed their pursuit and Justin called 911.
Law enforcement sources tell us, after Bieber called 911, police caught up to his car and pulled him over again ... along with the paparazzi following him. We're told the cops warned the paparazzi to behave themselves, and everyone was sent on their way.
Law enforcement sources tell us ... the CHP is investigating the paparazzi for creating a hazardous situation.
Jillian Michaels Burglary Victim Now Bentley-Less
Jillian Michaels lost about 2 tons Tuesday -- someone burglarized her home and stole her Bentley ... TMZ has learned.
Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Jillian woke up Tuesday morning and noticed some personal items -- including her car keys -- were missing. She walked outside, only to find that her extremely expensive whip had vanished.
Jillian filed a police report and later that day, cops spotted someone driving the stolen car. The driver took off and in his haste ran smack into a light pole. The dude was arrested for driving a stolen car. We're told he's also the numero uno suspect in the burglary.
As for the Bentley -- it's nothing Jillian can't work out.
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Jenna Jameson Sued Give Our Maserati Back!!!
Jenna Jameson is currently driving around in a stolen Maserati -- this according to the company that leased it to her ... and now, it's suing to get the car back.
Maserati Financial Services filed the lawsuit against Jenna in Orange County Superior Court, claiming it leased a Maserati Quattroporte S to the porn legend back in 2010 for $2,299 a month -- but Jenna stopped paying in January.
MFS says it's been trying to repossess the car to no avail -- so now it's going after Jenna in court, demanding she return the vehicle ASAP ... AND pay $107,000 in damages.
Calls to Jenna's people were not returned.
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Kim Kardashian Back to Black ... Rolls-Royce
Kim Kardashian just kicked her boring, old, white Rolls-Royce to the curb ... for a flashier, black one. Sound familiar?
Sources tell TMZ ... KK used to love her Ghost Rolls ride (which runs a cool $250k base price) back when she was with estranged husband Kris Humphries.
But people move on ... and we're told she started singing a different tune when she got with Kanye West ... and chose to go back to black ... as in paint color ... for the car -- and traded it in.
You know what they say -- once you go black ... you never really leave.
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Simon Cowell SURROUNDED BY COPS ... On Tiny Scooter
Police were ALL OVER Simon Cowell this morning in Rhode Island -- providing a 4-cop escort just for the "X Factor" judge on his way to auditions ... while he rode on a dinky little scooter.
Simon usually gets a police escort when he's driven around for "X Factor" stuff, but he's typically holed up safely in a fancy car. The tiny scooter's a first.
Luckily, Simon didn't have to drive far -- the Dunkin' Donuts center (where auditions are being held) is only 4 blocks away from his hotel.
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One Direction Singer Ferrari Was a RENTAL
Lance Bass can save his financial advice for someone else -- because One Direction singer Harry Styles claims he didn't drop $200,000 on a brand new Ferrari ... he just rented it for a day.
TMZ posted the photo this morning -- showing 18-year-old Styles rolling around Hollywood in a brand new Ferrari California this weekend.
Former 'N Sync singer Lance Bass had some words for him too -- telling us last night, a Ferrari is a TERRIBLE investment at this stage in Styles' career. Lance said Styles should be focusing on saving his money, not throwing it away on cars.
But Lance wasted his breath -- because a rep for Styles tells us, the young singer is a whiz with his money ... and only rented the Ferrari for a few hours ... as a rare treat.
We're told the Ferrari cost Styles a few hundos at most ... which he can probably afford.
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One Direction Singer Harry Stylin' in New Ferrari
One Direction singer Harry Styles is wasting no time spending his boy band dollars and cruised around Beverly Hills in a brand new Ferrari convertible this weekend.
The 18-year-old's new luxury ride is a Ferrari California, which retails for around $200K.
You can bet the unfamous One Direction doesn't have one of these.