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Super-producer Southside thinks Jermaine Dupri's claim of pioneering "making it rain" in the club needs an asterisk because the Atlanta he knows has been enjoying the pastime for eons!!!

We caught up with the 808 Mafia Boss at LAX and he tells us he was just in the club with JD and Nelly -- and neither could weather the money storm he summoned. In fact, he says they eventually tapped out.

Southside acknowledged the So So Def rapper as royalty in the realm of shutting down strip clubs but suggests he adopted it from elder OGs -- like Southside's pops -- who didn't have celebrity status ... and didn't want it, due to certain business ventures in which they might have engaged.

JD was recently a guest on R&B star Estelle's Apple Music show where he recalled having to convince strippers at Magic City that tossing money in the air -- and picking it up off the floor -- was actually a good thing!!!

The veteran music exec also flagged his 1998 "Money Ain't a Thang" hit with Jay-Z as the entry point for making it rain in music videos ... which speaks to Southside's point.

Tory Lanez has gotta be feeling lonely inside those prison walls ... because we're told his day-to-day schedule puts him in a solo situation, because of his celeb status.

Law enforcement tells TMZ ... the rapper's currently in Administrative Segregation at North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA ... because he's a high-profile inmate.

Our sources say Ad-Seg doesn't come with a whole lotta social interactions -- he's got a cell all to himself -- with frequent checks from guards.

We're told he's escorted to the showers where he bathes by himself, and if he chooses to spend time in the yard, he'll be the only one in the fenced-off area.

He also isn't going to the chow hall like his fellow inmates, so all meals are brought to him -- and, as we reported, he's been chowing down on bologna sandwiches and hard-boiled eggs.

We're also told he's in handcuffs whenever he's escorted out of his cell ... but that's just policy for folks in Ad-Seg.

Remember, Tory arrived at the state prison Tuesday after being sentenced to 10 years for his conviction in the Megan Thee Stallion shooting case.

Kevin Gates is pumped for his upcoming "Only the Generals" Tour, and he's crediting his new hoops skills ... and the advice of a future Hall of Famer for getting him stage-ready!!!

We linked with Kevin out in Hollywood this week and he gushed about how incorporating basketball into his workout routine has boosted his fitness.

He's been participating in the TCL Crew League and admittedly is more Jason Kidd than Jason Tatum when he's on the court. Even though his shot might not be NBA-ready, Kev says he's loving his time on the hardwood

He counts Kevin Durant, DeMar DeRozan and Chris "Lethal Shooter" Matthews as his favorite pros to shoot around with during his training.

KG says KD told him to always focus on the shot he's taking above everything else, and you gotta see how he's applying that advice to his everyday life.

The additional inspo and energy will come in handy come October 6 when the tour kicks off ... 31 cities in 4 months is quite the cross-country trek!!!

Last time Kevin was on the road, he went viral for jumping high like he could duplicate a KD dunk.

Doja Cat's been dodging devil-worshipping accusations for months, but has finally faced her holiest critics head-on through the music of her new album "Scarlett."

The LP hit DSPs on Friday, with Doja on the defensive end of several tracks and getting cheeky on others ... like on the "F*** the Girls (FTG)" track when she blurts, "Said suck my d***, c***, t***, I'm yellin' 666."

Doja's moment of clarity arrives in the middle of the album on the track "Skull and Bones" ... a profound statement that she's not the Mistress of Darkness like so many suspected.

On the track's 2nd verse Doja raps, "Y'all been pushing 'Satan this; and 'Satan that' My fans is yellin', "Least she rich," you need that pact/Looking like I got some things you hate I have And trust me, baby, God don't play with hate like that" ... and also mentions fan speculation over her recent string of tattoos.

Doja surfaced with a mangly-looking bat on her back in May, which followed a tat of a mythical monster many deemed demonic, but she was clear to give God the cred for her recent chart-topping success on the track.

Doja was the rapper responsible for ending hip hop's year-long drought atop the Billboard 100 with her song "Paint the Town Red" ... a moment of elation shared by Dionne Warwick ... who we suspect wouldn't associate herself with anything dipped in evil.

Chrisean Rock has heard the message loud and clear from people angry with her lack of care when holding her newborn infant ... but says Blueface has been MIA in helping out with the newborn.

Chrisean addressed the now-viral video showing her young son's head dangling around while she held him in a carrier at Walmart. Rock admits fault for not cradling his head properly, but says the woman who recorded her struggling with the baby could've offered assistance if she felt there was a problem.

Chrisean also called out Blueface -- who took a jab at Chrisean after the video went viral --claiming her calls to him went unanswered. Rock explained she was juggling the baby, dog and 2 full carts with only 2 hands. Chrisean says she was stretched to the limit.

Blue, for his part, says he wasn't ragging on Chrisean over the Walmart but says she's going to have to play the part of the adult when he's not around to save the day.

Cardi B spoke on manic days like this when we asked her the best advice for Chrisean's crash landing into motherhood, where she reminded her to save some free time for herself when the going gets tough and vice versa.

Fat Joe and French Montana have long been advocates for fair and just pricing in the healthcare system ... and for their latest PSA, they've brought backup!!!

On Friday, Rick Ross, Method Man, Chuck D and Busta Rhymes all joined the Power to the Patients cause, which demands lawmakers step up with more affordable and honest healthcare pricing across the United States.

Rap's version of the Avengers assembled under the ongoing HipHop50 celebrations ... accusing hospitals of forcing their sick patients to sign contracts that contain exorbitant ass-biting prices.

We spoke to Joe about this very issue back in April, and his efforts prompted Mayor Eric Adams to lend his autograph to the Healthcare Accountability and Consumer Protection Act in June 2023 -- but these hip hop icons say there's still work to be done.

Chuck D believes America is under attack with the crisis, and PTTP says it has cold hard data to back that up. For instance, a study from the Patient Rights Advocate reports medical debt is the leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S.

50 Cent is dismissing his former artists Lloyd Banks and Young Buck as G-Unit flunkies… throwing some pre-show jabs their way during his "Final Lap" tour.

50 posted footage of his recent show in New Jersey Thursday … knocking down Banks first quipping, "They think this is something? …. Wait 'til they see Lloyd Banks’ tour," and later sniping Buck and his debut album, "Wait ‘til they see Straight Outta Cashville” with his usual g-g-g-grin.

Tony Yayo is the only original G-Unit member still reaping the perks of being in 50's camp and is currently holding down the hype man duties on tour.

50's been very vocal about his issues with both Banks and Buck in the past … essentially calling them lazy for not adopting his hustler’s ambition.

The shots at Banks may surprise some but Buck's been entangled in legal hell with 50 for some time … telling TMZ Hip Hop in April 2022 he didn’t see an end to the torture in sight after being forced into bankruptcy!!!

50's set to enter the 2nd leg of his tour -- this time across Europe and it’s been an eventful one so far -- climaxing with his violent mic throw that hit Power 106 radio host Bryhana Monegain.

Kanye West and Bianca Censori are leaving no stone unturned in Europe -- their titillating trek through the continent is now causing pandemonium in Florence, Italy ... where they've got eyeballs popping once again.

The couple was spotted inside Via dei Calzaiuoli -- a serious tourist hot spot and decided it was as good a place as any to create a live photo shoot!!!

Bianca attracted the attention of all iPhones on the block as she modeled a sheer, nude-colored bodysuit ... giving adults and kids alike more than they bargained for on the trip.

Ye was draped in the same hooded garb-and-sock ensemble he's been sporting lately and fearlessly hopped in the crowd, simply to capture the absolute perfect shot of his wife's flesh-toned outfit.

If you'll recall, Ye and Bianca are already skating on thin ice in the Italian public eye, following Ye's alleged "wardrobe malfunction" a couple weeks ago on a Venice water taxi ride.

Do you think Kanye West and Bianca Censori's marriage will last another year? Vote below.

Ever since Jeezy filed to divorce Jeannie Mai, one particular unfounded rumor's gathered steam online -- that she cheated on him with Mario Lopez -- but we're told all that rank speculation is a load of BS.

Sources close to Jeannie tell TMZ ... there's absolutely no truth to any rumblings of infidelity between her and the "Access Hollywood" host, or with anyone else, for that matter.

It seems the false buzz stems from the fact Jeannie was a guest cohost with Mario last month on his show, but we're told any perceived chemistry between them is simply professional. Translation: It's showbiz, folks.

As for her divorce, our sources say Jeannie's devastated, and heartbroken and is focusing on doing whatever's best for their daughter, 1-year-old Monaco.

For those unaware, Jeannie shared some clips last month from her week cohosting the entertainment news show with Mario, which no one saw as significant at the time.

But, as we reported, Jeezy filed for divorce in Georgia earlier this month, and in his docs said there's "no hope for reconciliation."

Nick Cannon agrees with Charlamagne Tha God's recent hot takes about Nicki Minaj's husband Kenneth Petty being bad for business ... meaning, her business as an artist.

Nick and his 'Daily Cannon' cohorts emptied the clip on their recent broadcast ... with one cohost even declaring Kenneth should officially be referred to as "Nicki Minaj's Husband" from this point forward.

Petty is currently serving 120 days house arrest for threatening Offset on social media amid Nicki and Cardi B's cold war -- a violation of his existing probation as a registered sex offender.

CTG recently tagged Petty with "Donkey Of The Day" dishonors over his street life act, and Nick said much the same ... even joking Petty should have his television privileges revoked while he serves his house arrest.

That might make for a testy household, and while Nicki hasn't come to her spouse's defense yet ... she's been defending her own name as she takes on her home's swatter.

One of Tory Lanez's biggest adjustments to prison is gonna be in his gut ... 'cause instead of eating like a celebrity, he's gonna feel more like a grade school kid digging into his lunchbox.

TMZ obtained the menu from Tory's first week at North Kern State Prison in Delano, CA ... and he's been waking up in the morning to grab some beef hash, hard-boiled eggs, hot cereal, milk, and coffee for breakfast.

Tory's lunches have consisted of peanut butter crackers, sugar-free drinks, and some pretty plain sandwiches -- we're talking bologna and mustard on whole wheat bread.

BTW, it looks like the lunches alternate between bologna sandwiches or cheese sandwiches ... aka American cheese on bread. Yeah, it's giving real Fyre Fest vibes.

Dinner might be his best meal of the day ... as he's been getting things like hot link sausages, veggies, coleslaw, red beans, rolls, and canned fruit.

TMZ broke the story, Tory checked in to the state prison on Tuesday a month after being sentenced to 10 years for negligent discharge of a firearm, assault with a semiautomatic firearm, and carrying a loaded and unregistered firearm.

He wasn't all smiles in his mug shot, either ... as the hugely successful artist will now be making about 30 cents/hour for skilled labor while he's on the inside.

DJ Tyler Young hails from rap royalty -- being Dr. Dre's son and all -- but he's out to make his own legacy ... not in hip hop, but in EDM!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Tyler, and his collaborator RMN, live and direct from Scotland ahead of his first-ever gig in Europe.

Tyler tells us he 1000% grew up with his famous father blasting rap and G-funk all day and night, and while he developed an ear for EDM in his teens ... he says his apple didn't fall that far from the tree. He notes his dad started out deejaying electro music with World Class Wreckin' Cru.

Tyler says he embarked on his producing career several years ago and began dabbling in DJing when he met RMN, a 30-year vet on the scene and began sending him tracks, birthing their partnership.

This weekend, those partners are taking their act to Scotland for shows in Aberdeen and newly renovated Aura nightclub in Dundee.

Tyler says he's got the support of his family but knows he's gonna be the trailblazer in this particular musical adventure.

Cam'ron is rewinding it back to 2002 when he starred in the Roc-A-Fella-produced film "Paid In Full" ... a cult classic still getting its props today thanks to Damian Lillard.

The (probably) soon-to-be ex-Blazer released his "Paid In Full" video Thursday from his new album "Don D.O.L.L.A." album featuring Cam reprising his old role.

Cam'ron played "Rico" in the popular gangsta flick ... which was a loose exposé on the life and times of Harlem drug dealers Rich Porter, Alpo Martinez and Azie "AZ" Faison.

Song costar Tobe Nwigwe also pops up in the clip, which he helped direct with Keoni Mars.

Jermaine Dupri is proclaiming himself the inventor of making it rain -- that time-honored tradition of tossing money around a club without caring where it lands -- but admits it wasn't always as cool as it looks!!!

The veteran producer shared his story Thursday on "The Estelle Show" on Apple Hits ... pinpointing his 1998 collab with Jay-Z, "Money Ain't a Thang," as the jump-off point for the trend ... but, then he decided to test out the rich flex IRL.

JD says the first time he hit Magic City and threw money in the air, the stripper gave him a puzzled reaction ... "You want me to get down on the floor and get my money???"

He says the 💡 went off when he attempted his cash splashes elsewhere, but got the same confused reactions ... he took it as a clear sign he was pioneering something big.

After the wave eventually caught on, JD says he also taught dancers how to split the money once it hit the ground ... proper strip club etiquette does go a long way in keeping the party going.

JD tells Estelle he gave icons like Quincy Jones and Janet Jackson their first Magic City experience -- so, he's a pro in ATL's strip club culture, if ever there was one!!!

New mother Chrisean Rock is under attack again, this time for not properly holding her newborn son -- and, unsurprisingly, Blueface seems to be on the side of her critics.

The outrage came after a video surfaced Thursday of Chrisean shopping inside a Walmart while letting their son's head fall back as he slept in a forward baby carrier.

Many fans cited the dangers of having the infant's neck unsupported and also accused her of being too distracted to properly tend to the baby as she also walked her dog on its leash inside the store.

Blueface reacted to the wild moment as it trended on the app formerly known as Twitter ... assuring the people he was just as surprised as they were.

The two co-parents recently resolved their pre-birth issues and Chrisean has agreed to change the child's name from "Chrisean Jr." to "Jonathan Jr." -- Blueface's government name ... creating tension with his relationship with Jaidyn Alexis as a result.

Kenneth Petty is set to serve around 120 days house arrest for threatening Offset ... a pure act of immaturity, says Charlamagne Tha God who slapped Nicki Minaj's husband with his trademarked "Donkey of the Day."

CTG ripped into Petty Thursday morning for being 45 years old but still having the audacity to record and post himself making death threats ... which only served to incriminate him.

We obtained the court docs that made it official ... Petty was found to be in violation of his federal probation as a registered sex offender and could be indoors for up to 4 months.

Offset laughed off Petty's response (and is probably still laughing), and CTG says Petty has a privilege like none other he's not taking advantage of ... he's freakin' married to Nicki Minaj!!!

CTG declared the streets to be corny and says the evidence of them leading to jail or death backs him ten times over.

Nicki has yet to address the situation, but is teasing a new episode of her Queen Radio for later today where she'll have the opportunity to do so, but likely won't.