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11:15 AM -- Chrisean Rock and Keke Palmer have connected behind the scenes on Monday after much internet chatter.

Chrisean had initially taken issue with Keke going public but cooler heads have prevailed and Chrisean appears to have an ally in Keke while a Blueface reconcillation is still TBD.

Keke Palmer believes Chrisean Rock's issues are reflective of the challenges facing so many other Black single mothers ... publicly offering the embattled reality star support.

Keke, who's a new mother herself, couldn't contain her anger as many -- including Blueface's manager Wack 100, called for Chrisean's baby to be removed from her care.

The way Keke sees it, personal opinions against Chrisean are irrelevant -- maternal health care is the #1 priority in situations like these, and she says neglected kids are the ones placed in the system which often leads to a path of crime.

Keke says there's an ongoing epidemic in health care for Black women and Chrisean is simply one of the many victims.

The CDC reported that in 2021, Black women suffered nearly 70 deaths for every 100,000 live births ... almost 3x the number of White women.

The "Nope" actress echoed much of what Cardi B told us when she spoke about Chrisean's early struggles with motherhood ... but the controversy surrounding her newborn baby is becoming more critical by the day!!!

Chrisean and Blueface are both under fire after the "Thotiana" rapper exposed their son's genitals ... accusing Chrisean of failing to schedule the appropriate surgery to fix a hernia, which has grown rather large.

She's also still trying to live down last week's viral Walmart video that showed her carelessly holding her baby.

Chrisean barked back at Blueface for airing out their baby's business ... but also admitted she hadn't yet set a date for him to have surgery, either.

Should there be legal consequences to Blueface posting a photo of his child's genitals? Vote below.

3:18 PM PT -- And just like that ... Drake has earned his 12th #1 hit with "Slime You Out" ... the most-ever amongst rappers.

Charlamagne Tha God's predictions that nobody was checking for the song were off ... way off.

Drake is finally firing back at Charlamagne after years of sneak disses ... with the 'Breakfast Club' host's critique of his new song with SZA being the final straw!!!

On Monday, Drake emptied the clip in his IG stories ... addressing Charlamagne by his gov't name while accusing him of harboring envious emotions.

He also compared Charlamagne to a low-budget Morris Chestnut and posted several snapshots of Charlamagne modeling to prove his point! The fans got a kick outta that.

Drake was triggered by Charlamagne's review of "Slime You Out," which he essentially called boring, claiming people checked out shortly after it dropped.

The song is projected to top the Billboard Hot 100 this week so obviously people are listening to it, but Charlamagne says he hears crickets.

Following Drake's blasts, Charlamagne blew off the shots while reacting on-air Monday ... joking that Drake picks a beef with him every time it's time for an album rollout.

The two had their back-and-forth exchanges over the years but as Charlamagne remembers things, they buried the hatchet at the conclusion of Drake's beef with Meek Mill around 2015.

9:06 AM PT -- Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Krayzie Bone is going into a second surgery soon in the hopes of stopping some internal bleeding, which is at the root of his health troubles.

We're told this all started Friday when KB started coughing up blood, after which he checked himself into an L.A.-area hospital. After some tests, our sources tell us docs discovered a bleeding artery in one of his lungs ... and they operated on him.

Afterward, we're told Krayzie was placed in an induced coma -- with the idea being that would help the healing process -- but our sources say the issue wasn't resolved, and that the artery continues to bleed in his lung. Now, they're going back to try and fix it for good.

Our sources tell us his family members have been the only ones allowed to see him, and they're at his side now. Krayzie's team, we're told, is meeting today to get more updates.

Krayzie Bone is reportedly fighting for his life in a hospital -- a scary update that has much of Hollywood sending their thoughts and prayers his way.

The Bone Thugs-N-Harmony rapper is said to be on a ventilator as a result of surgery to deal with a respiratory issue he's been battling, which saw him coughing up blood and requiring to go under the knife immediately ... this according to AllHipHop.com.

The outlet reports KB's initial hospitalization stems from a diagnosis of sarcoidosis -- which causes inflammatory cells to form in different parts of the body. After undergoing a procedure to stop internal bleeding doctors detected, sources tell AHH that his condition worsened.

The news appears to have been confirmed by one of Krayzie's own BTNH members, Bizzy Bone -- who posted on social media this weekend ... asking everyone to keep KB in their thoughts. That, of course, spurred a lot of people to react ... including some big names.

Among the celebs who threw up messages of support ... Juicy J, LeBron James, DJ Paul, and others. Of course, tons of hip hop fans at large are pouring out with tributes as well.

Krayzie Bone's family is reported to be seeking privacy and hasn't expanded on where things stand -- but word is ... he's currently sedated and remains in Los Angeles-area ICU.

His contributions to music can't be overstated -- in addition to being a part of one of the biggest hip hop groups to emerge from the '90s, with an incredibly unique style, Krayzie has gone on to launch his own record label, apparel line and podcast network ... to name a few accomplishments. He's also won a couple Grammys in his day as part of Bone Thugs.

The guy isn't even all that old ... he's only 50. Here's hoping he can pull through. 🙏

Blueface may have successfully destroyed any bit of public goodwill he had in his custody fight with Chrisean Rock ... posting a pic of their son's unhealthy genitals in an effort to prove his point -- but he's sticking to his guns.

On Sunday, Blueface shocked and angered onlookers online by uploading the graphic pic on social media with a complaint ... "This what my son d**k look like an she worried about me an lil baby c*** like bih get our son c*** right then do what you want."

We blurred the pic for obvious reasons, but Blue's defense is their still weeks-old son was suffering from a hernia but Chrisean still hadn't scheduled the necessary surgery to correct the condition.

Fans were split over Blueface's lack of family discretion ... one fan noted Chrisean's behavior during pregnancy may have pre-doomed the entire situation while Blueface even challenged another who questioned his parenting skills.

Others still want CPS to intervene ... which pretty much mirrors the thoughts of Blue's manager Wack 100, who demands the child return to the hospital so it can get the proper care.

Blue and Chrisean have been at each other's throats since the baby's birth ... last week Chrisean admitted fault for not cradling his head properly while shopping at Walmart, much to Blue's disappointment.

He doesn't think she's serious about raising the child but until something's done, the lil tyke will be the main one suffering.

Should there be legal consequences to Blueface posting a photo of his child's genitals? Vote below.

Tory Lanez is isolated in his prison cell, and amid a new, volatile environment, the guy's actually gunning to be among the normie inmates ... and he's not afraid at all.

Ceasar McDowell -- a member of Tory's legal team and the CEO of Unite the People -- tells us he's spoken to TL a few times since he was denied bond pending his appeal, and apparently Tory has a preference on where to be housed at the new facility ... gen pop.

Indeed ... we're told Tory's first choice is to be among the other inmates, as opposed to being siloed away in a protective wing ... where high-profile inmates often go. Instead, McDowell tells us Tory's relayed to him ... he wants to be among the common crowd, which is somewhat shocking.

TMZ broke the story -- Tory's currently isolated because of his celebrity status, getting frequent guard checks and escorts for meals -- but he doesn't want the special treatment ... he wants to be out with everybody else.

It goes without saying ... gen pop is where a lot of danger exists, and where an inmate could more easily run into problems. And despite this, we're told Tory has absolutely no apprehension about his safety ... as McDowell explains Tory thinks he can handle himself.

McDowell tells us that Tory's been fully briefed on prison life from several people in his own world -- and, generally speaking, he's a confident guy. In other words, it sounds like TL thinks he'd be able to fit right in without any problems.

More than this ... we're told there are practical reasons Tory's gunning for a gen Pop placement. An inmate in gen pop tends to have access to more programs and resources (like help/support groups) than the special wing prisoners do ... and McDowell says Tory wants the option to take advantage of those.

Unclear which of these Tory might want to join, but what McDowell does tell us is this ... Tory believes being a part of that will help him rehabilitate faster and come home sooner.

Now, while Tory might not fear his own safety in the new prison ... we're told he does have one lingering fear ... the real possibility of losing touch with his loved ones. We're told the communication rules at North Kern State Prison are different than what he had at L.A. County Jail ... where he could call anyone he wanted at any time.

Here, and for the time being, he'll have limited access to the outside world. McDowell says Tory can't make calls himself, but can still receive them from his legal team. This will only be temporary, however, as Tory sits tight in the "reception center" for the next 30 days.

Alicia Keys is dipping her toes in the beverage game, but not booze ... the singer filed a trademark for her own lines of teas, and it seems to be inspired by a gift from Swizz Beatz.

According to the docs, obtained by TMZ, Alicia's company, AK Worldwide, filed to lock up rights to the name, "Alicia Teas" for a line of teas -- an obvious pun on her own name that fits perfectly in the world of drinks.

And, here's the funny part -- it all seems based on a gift from her boo!

Swizz pulled out all the stops for AK's birthday in 2020, gifting Alicia her own personal line of teas ... something folks rarely get to unwrap on their big day.

San Francisco 49ers receiver Ray-Ray McCloud is making plays AND bringing the vibes in the latest edition of "Madden NFL 24" ... and the multi-talented athlete tells TMZ Sports he's stoked to have his music featured in the game -- calling it an absolute honor.

Ray-Ray and fellow NFL stars like Darren Waller, Terron Armstead and Melvin Ingram are the first active pros to ever get a spot on the game's official soundtrack ... with all six songs from their "Crowd Control" EP making the cut.

Ray-Ray tells us it's great to see his work get this kind of exposure ... considering he's been making music his entire life.

"For me, it was surreal just to do something I love on a game I've grew up playing my whole life," McCloud says.

Ray-Ray explains he's always had a passion for making tracks -- as his family has deep roots in music. He says getting this exposure is just the beginning for his career in the industry.

In fact, the former Clemson star said he has his own label and company in the works ... and he hopes to make a name for himself off the field.

Nelly's looks over the years will make you "take off all your clothes!"

Here is a 27-year-old version of the Grammy-winning star backstage -- swagged and styled in diamonds -- during Z100's Jingle Ball at Madison Square Garden back in 2002 (left). This was just one year before he took home his first Gramophone trophy.

And, 21 years later the 48-year-old father recently shone bright with a head full of diamonds at the 'Clay Day Celebration for OG Clay Evans' event in Atlanta, Georgia earlier this year (right).

Nelly is set to perform this weekend at the "Life Is Beautiful" music festival in Las Vegas ... "Hot In Herre!"

The question is ...

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.