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Brendan Paul -- Sean "Diddy" Combs' alleged "mule" who was arrested on Monday while the rap mogul and his crew were stopped by federal law enforcement agents -- previously had a career as a college basketball player.

Paul suited up for the Syracuse Orange from 2018-2020 ... and while he wasn't exactly a star there -- he did log minutes in 17 games during his two seasons.

Paul went on to transfer to Fairmont State University in West Virginia after his time in New York ... and he fared much better on the court in his two years there -- recording 51 points, 23 rebounds, 19 assists and 11 steals.

Director Ridley Scott appeared seriously frustrated after he was inadvertently caught in the crossfire, figuratively, during the federal raid on Diddy's Los Angeles-area home.

Check out the new photos showing the Oscar nominee getting out of his vehicle Monday after law enforcement blocked him from getting to his home in Holmby Hills ... not a great day to be Diddy's neighbor.

As police taped off the neighborhood street near Diddy's $40 million mansion, the filmmaker was spotted stuck in traffic amid the chaos.

Cardi B told a wild story about LAPD officers searching her over suspected drug trafficking -- but it sounds like she was just yapping to yap ... 'cause there's no record of it at all.

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... whatever Cardi was ranting about on Monday -- namely, allegedly being detained by cops and getting strip-searched, etc. -- does not appear to be grounded in reality ... as our sources tell us there's no evidence it ever occurred.

We're told that different divisions poked around on what she was describing -- which was somewhat incoherent rambling, TBH -- simply doesn't exist on any report sheet. Our sources insist that if something as dramatic as what she described happened, it'd be documented.

Diddy's no longer associated with Revolt TV in any form or fashion -- the company he started in 2013 -- because it's now completely under new ownership ... TMZ has learned.

Sources familiar with the deal tell us Diddy recently sold off all of his shares to an interested buyer for an undisclosed sum -- but we're told the company remains Black-owned ... upholding its original connection and dedication to furthering the culture.

Like we said, it's unclear what exactly Revolt went for when it was all said and done -- but we're told the new boss wishes to remain anonymous for the time being. With that said, our sources say they share a deep passion for Black culture ... and they plan on publicly making a formal introduction in the coming weeks.

Diddy's alleged "mule" -- as described in a recent lawsuit -- was arrested Monday while Diddy and his crew were stopped by federal law enforcement agents ... TMZ has confirmed.

According to the affidavit, obtained by TMZ, 25-year-old Brendan Paul was booked on two separate drug charges after the feds intercepted Diddy's plane at the Opa Locka Airport in Miami -- namely, one count of possession of suspected cocaine and another of possession of suspected marijuana candy ... both of which are felonies in Florida.

In the paperwork, officers claim that while they were working in conjunction with Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection personnel ... they came across what they describe as the suspected drugs in Paul's travel bags, which they say he claimed.

Diddy had no idea he was on Uncle Sam's radar before federal agents came storming through his front doors -- which is interesting considering the severity of the allegations he's been facing lately.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... the Bad Boy founder and his team were completely in the dark about what was coming Monday -- namely, the fact Homeland Security was coordinating two separate raids on both coasts ... one in L.A. and one in Miami.

While some might've suspected Diddy was privy to the situation -- on account of him being stopped on the runway of an airport in Miami -- we're told that's simply not true.

Diddy's two sons who were hauled out of his L.A. home during a federal raid came back to the property late at night -- but they left very quickly thereafter ... with their stuff in tow.

Justin and King Combs -- who were seen on video in handcuffs as Homeland Security agents swept through their father's Beverly Hills estate -- ended up arriving and eventually hightailing it late Monday night ... this after the feds had a good look around.

Once the raid was over and the streets cleared ... we're told the house seemed relatively empty -- but it wasn't until Justin pulled up to the property around 10:30 PM PT that there was some movement ... including what we're told appeared to be him gathering boxes and/or luggage. Paps who were stationed outside recorded the action from beyond the main gate.

Lil Wayne gave fans an extra treat by popping up at one of Drake's recent shows, but onlookers in the audience noticed the dynamic duo getting an onstage assist ... from a teleprompter!

Weezy was Drake's surprise guest Sunday night in Sunrise, FL -- the same show where he barked back at Kendrick Lamar -- and some fans noticed a screen on the edge of the stage with the lyrics from "Right Above It" ... the song they were performing.

Actually, the entire stage of Amerant Bank Arena was fitted with teleprompters -- whichever direction Drake and Wayne ran, the lyrics were right there at their feet.

Diddy's private jet was flown to an island in the Caribbean yesterday while the feds were raiding his 2 homes in the States -- and while he wasn't on this particular plane, it's no less noticeable on the runway ... as you can see in this new shot of the aircraft.

Check out these photos, obtained by TMZ, showing the rap mogul's famed all-black Gulfstream 5 -- dubbed LoveAir -- grounded Monday night at an airport right in the heart of Antigua ... where it landed Monday after traversing the U.S. all the way from L.A.

No sign of any activity near the plane -- law enforcement or otherwise -- and there's no indication anyone onboard was mixed up with what was going on here in the U.S.

TMZ has the first video of Diddy after his homes were raided by the feds Monday -- and instead of being in handcuffs and on the ground ... the guy was kinda just walking around.

Check out this footage we obtained, which we shot around 3 PM PT Monday -- a couple hours after the raids at his homes got underway -- at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport ... where eyewitnesses tell us Diddy and some other people got stopped by the feds.

We're told this shows Diddy pacing around outside a Customs office there at the airport -- and as you can see ... he's not being detained, and he certainly doesn't seem to be in custody here. Instead, Diddy is just walking around all by his lonesome.

Kim Kardashian stunned several of her fans this week, 'cause she nearly turned herself into a near replica of Kanye West's current wife, Bianca Censori. ... so say her IG fans anyway.

KK uploaded an IG photo of herself sporting brown tights with no top, partially exposing her breasts under a gigantic fur coat -- something she seems to have been wearing while in Paris a couple weeks ago ... but which she just debuted now.

She also donned black sunglasses with her hair slicked back, making her almost the spitting image of Bianca. The similarities in their appearances shocked some people, who wrote a series of comments about Kim's Bianca look-alike pic.

Diddy's homes were raided in the U.S. to kick off the week -- but the guy's own private jet is miles away in a completely different nation ... although it's unclear if he's aboard himself.

TMZ has tracked Diddy's personal LoveAir LLC jet -- the well-known black Gulfstream 5 that Diddy has flaunted and flown for years now -- and it looks like the aircraft is currently on the ground in Antigua ... which is down in the Caribbean.

Based on the flight activity, viewed by TMZ, Diddy's jet has been up and down California between Sunday and Monday -- taking off from Sacramento Executive Airport Sunday evening around 5:30 PM PT and landing at Palm Springs Int'l Airport about an hour later.

Montell Jordan splits his talents between music and ministry, and the R&B vet got to combine both of his skills Sunday by officiating his good friend Young MC's wedding!!!

Sources involved in the ceremony tell TMZ Hip Hop the "Bust a Move" rapper married his longtime girlfriend Chantal at an intimate ceremony in Scottsdale, AZ ... surrounded by friends, family and fellow artists!!!

Montell gave attendees the standard wedding objection speech but managed to squeeze in some humor with a reference to his iconic hit "This Is How We Do It."

He and his wife Kristin are the lead pastors of their Master Peace Church in Georgia -- he's an O.G. mack when it comes to the pulpit.

We're told Tone Loc, C+C Music Factory's Freedom Williams, members of the band All-4-One, and several other artists were in attendance to support their longtime friend.

YMC and his "Bust A Move" groove had early '90s hip hop on lock, and even earned himself a Grammy for his classic record.

TikTok is exploding with fans getting groovy to the #Reemski dance ... the hottest new bop set to Cash Cobain and Bay Swag's runaway hit track, "Fisherrr."

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Cash ahead of his upcoming Slizzy Fest next week, and he tells us a simple play on words saying "for sure" during a convo with Bay created the viral moment you see on TikTok today.

Cash tells us a Brooklyn cat by the name of Reem created the dance -- a smooth and graceful distorted twist of the body -- and the East Coast has been going crazy with the Reemski ever since!!!

They're calling their new movement "Sexy Drill" -- an upgrade on NYC's violent and rampant drill movement.

No disrespect to the current players, but Cash & co. say they want the world to party with girls -- not guns!!!

That's the sentiment Cash is bringing to Slizzy Fest, a partnership with The Smoker's Club and featuring Bay Swag, Dusty Locane, and promises to bring out plenty of special guests.

2:52 PM PT -- The scene at Diddy's Los Angeles-area home appears to be winding down, and a new photo obtained by TMZ shows just how bustling it was with law enforcement activity.

Check out this picture ... which shows scores of agents and officers on the ground. Safe to say, they went in locked and loaded -- time will tell what, if anything, they've found.

1:42 PM PT -- TMZ has obtained extra footage of cops on the scene near Diddy's L.A.-area home -- and it looks like officers have shut down the entire area ... with helicopters swarming up above. There are at least two choppers in the area, and a lot of police on the ground.

Drake's dad is jumping into the fray on behalf of his son -- calling out Kendrick Lamar and everyone else who seems to be taking shots at Drizzy over this out-of-nowhere beef.

On Monday, DG posted Drake's 2017 "More Life" album cover art that famously used his likeness and heaped on the sarcasm towards Future and Metro's new "We Don't Trust You" album.

Dennis mocked Future and Metro for using beef to sell records and also convincing the homies to unfollow Drake on social media, knowing it would swirl in the headlines.

Ross and Nav both cut ties with Drake, at least on Instagram, leaving the OVO camp with a lot fewer allies than they had a few weeks ago!!!

Dennis never has issues blocking Drake from criticism, like he did when he spoke to TMZ Hip Hop about Drake's "For All The Dogs" album dodging any Israel-Hamas lyrics ... but it's possible everyone just has a problem with his son.

Future and Metro are expected to bring in big numbers next week atop the Billboard 200 and Kendrick's "Like That" diss is also a potential No. 1 record -- but all these guys have proven to move units without the feuding.