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2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reginae Carter Defends Father Lil Wayne Following ‘Tha Carter VI' Backlash
Reginae Carter continues to stand firmly in defense of her father, Lil Wayne, amid recent criticism of his latest album. The budding actress recently addressed backlash over Tha Carter VI during a livestream on Tuesday (June 15), directly responding to a fan who labeled the album 'trash.' Reginae dismissed the criticism, pointing to today's culture of viral TikTok trends and emphasizing her father's lyrical skills. She noted that Weezy's music can be heard beyond social media. 'Tha Carter VI is trash? That's fine, that's what you want to say,' she began to the critic in a social media video. 'This is what I [hate] about you kids The fact that y'all can't get on TikTok and do a little dance for it? That don't mean that it's trash, babe. Okay?' Doubling down on how lyrically influential and deep her father got on this album, she continued, 'My dad was talking real s**t. It's stuff on that album that you can hear in 2K, in games, at f**king malls, at all type of stuff. It's universal, my love. Y'all need to take y'all minds out of the TikTok world and get to the real bag. My dad is a lyricist, babe. My dad really talks s**t. So if you can't understand it, please move in silence like the 'G' in lasagna and get the f**k out of here. Thanks. Now that's my last time.' Reginae has long been a vocal protector of Lil Wayne's legacy, frequently pushing back on social media critics, fellow rappers, and those who've simply underestimated his impact. Back in February, she defended her father's Saturday Night Live 50 performance, reminding critics that while they were 'hating for free,' Wayne was cashing checks. 'Y'all are some d riders! My dad been having fun performing for years!' she stated, following ongoing conversations about why Kendrick Lamar was chosen over Lil Wayne for the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show — despite being a New Orleans native. In 2019, she also responded to Kodak Black's disrespectful comments about Lil Wayne, who he called a 'maggot' and said he 'should have died when [he] was a baby.' Upon hearing these comments, Reginae took to Instagram to defend her father's honor by posting a picture of Wayne holding her as a baby, captioning it: 'You new lil rappers need to start giving props and respect to the Goat. My father don't bother nobody. He won't even react to what was said. This man be in his own world so leave him the f**k alone.' Even further back, Reginae publicly criticized Young Thug for naming his album Carter 6, viewing it as an attempt to capitalize on Wayne's legacy. Reginae even clapped back at T.I., who once questioned Lil Wayne's stance on the Black Lives Matter movement. Take a look at her latest defense of Lil Wayne above. More from Protecting A Legacy: 6 Times Reginae Carter Defended Father Lil Wayne Against Critics Lil Wayne's Son Claims Rapper Ghostwrote "Most" Of Drake's Music: "On God" Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI' First Week Sales Projections Paint A Telling Picture
Elle
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Elle
Women Are Taking Over the Watch World
What could Serena Williams at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, the characters on season 3 of The White Lotus, and the fall 2025 Louis Vuitton runway show have in common? The answer: They're all part of fashion's current female-centric timepiece renaissance. Old-school enthusiasts might argue that watches never went away. But as with any niche, gatekept world, watches have become more alluring than ever. Everyone wants in—and this time, women are leading the charge. 'Dimepiece was essentially me posting my own research publicly,' says Brynn Wallner of her ever-growing Instagram account. Wallner is among a cohort of up-and-coming influencers that even a brief dive into the watch-lover algorithm will introduce you to. Some are full-blown mega-influencers with over 300,000 followers; others like @pulseonthewrist have fewer than 10,000. But they all serve the same purpose: demystifying watch collecting for a new audience of women, whether they're collectors or not. The first wristwatch was designed for a woman: Caroline Murat, the queen of Naples and youngest sister of Napoleon Bonaparte. But somehow, between dads, finance bros, basketball players, and the like, watches—and enthusiasm for them—became a boys' club. Exclusive once by profession, then by financial capacity, then by status and novelty, the timepiece community can feel insiders-only, 'If you know, you know.' Female influencers are changing that, one post at a time, complete with artfully stacked bracelets and bold manicures. Wallner has a pinned post that categorizes iconic watches according to zodiac signs. Know a Leo? Buy them a Piaget Polo. 'Framing these exclusive products—with their heritage and intimidating technical aspects—through a shamelessly girlie lens (that is, using astrology) helps lessen the blow behind 'I know nothing about this,'' she says. 'If a teenage girl sees Rihanna or Taylor Swift wearing a watch choker, this opens up, in their eyes, a very femme-forward way of wearing a watch that feels less about the label and more about self-expression.' 'We're not just asking for a seat at the table; we're creating our own spaces, bringing a fresh perspective, and making the industry more dynamic and inclusive,' says content creator Georgia Benjamin, whose day job is at Adobe. 'The biggest compliment I get is when someone messages me saying they bought their first watch because of my content—that's the kind of impact I want to have.' A growing watch presence on red carpets, in celebrity street style, and even at vintage markets can also be credited for the revival. One look through the @ roundups of Parisian flea markets, and you'll see tables of vintage watches waiting to be snagged and styled by someone chic, sometimes repurposed as another accessory like a necklace, anklet, or bolo tie. Back in November, Benjamin posted a photo of herself wearing a Cartier Panthère with as many extra links as needed to turn it into a belt. Brands like Patek Philippe and Van Cleef & Arpels transformed watches into incredible pieces of jewelry (with a hidden secret) before it was socially acceptable for women to wear watches in public, and that concept has become a favorite among longtime and emerging watch lovers alike. 'These pieces challenge what a watch should be and make collecting more playful,' Benjamin says. 'Embracing unconventional styles makes collecting less rigid, more about self-expression.' Smaller watches are also having a moment for both men and women, reflecting the growing gender nonconformity of the watch space. The Longines DolceVita has become one of the brand's most popular collections, with an even smaller 'Mini' version gaining popularity since its release in 2023 , while Cartier's mini Baignoire is another mini-fied style. 'It's nice to see smaller, more delicate and interesting shapes becoming part of the conversation,' says Marci Hirshleifer-Penn, global personal shopping director and buyer of the iconic, family-run Hirshleifers luxury store on Long Island and devoted Rolex wearer. 'That aesthetic has appealed to a consumer who maybe was left out before.' (Some, though, are moving in the opposite direction after seeing so many Lilliputian designs. 'Of course, this has led to me wanting a bigger watch,' Wallner says.) = Another factor in the watch revolution? Women's ability to buy for themselves. 'Many women now like to purchase special timepieces to celebrate milestones in their lives,' says Camille Zarsky, who owns The Seven, a luxury jewelry store in New York's West Village. With a generation of women who know what they want and have the income to get it, brands that appeal to a female clientele are at an advantage. '[A watch] still stands as an embodiment of something rewarding: a prize, a trophy passed from one generation to another, and a symbol of savoir-faire,' says Stéphanie Sivrière, creative director at Piaget, who came to the brand as a jeweler rather than from a traditional watch background. The brand's timepieces, some made with semiprecious materials like lapis lazuli, tigereye, or malachite, tend to resemble jewelry more than traditional technical watches. In our increasingly visually driven world and amid a yearning for midcentury modern aesthetics, that heritage puts Piaget in its own category. And it confirms how much fun watches can be. Or, as Wallner puts it: 'Also, they're hot. They're a flex.'
Buzz Feed
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Drake's DM To Jagmeet Singh After Kendrick Lamar Gig
If the start of this year proved anything, it's that Kendrick Lamar undoubtedly won his long-running beef with Drake, which all came to a head last year. In case you missed it, the two became embroiled in a heated exchange of seriously brutal diss tracks. And while you can read a full breakdown of the feud here, all you really need to know is that Kendrick is the one who emerged from the battle triumphant. After all, his song 'Not Like Us' — where he literally calls Drake a pedophile — ended up winning five Grammys this year, with an audience full of A-list stars heard enthusiastically singing along to and applauding the song when Kendrick one week later, Kendrick rubbed salt in the wound when he performed 'Not Like Us' at his Super Bowl Halftime Show, where he went viral for directly looking into the camera with a smile as he quipped: 'Hey Drake!'Kendrick's victory lap ended up being so prevalent that it even got a shoutout during this year's Oscars, when host Conan O'Brien quipped: 'We're halfway through the show, which means it's time for Kendrick Lamar to come out and call Drake a pedophile.'For the record, Drake has vehemently denied the pedophile allegations. But more than a year after it started, it looks like Drake hasn't moved on from the Kendrick feud — and he left people cringing when he shared a screenshot of a DM that he sent to a Canadian politician who attended Kendrick's recent concert in Toronto. Former New Democratic Party leader Jagmeet Singh was pictured at the show, and on Sunday, Drake, who is also Canadian, revealed to his 142 million Instagram followers that he'd messaged Jagmeet: 'You're a goof.' It's worth noting that the two had communicated once before, with Jagmeet messaging Drake in October 2019 to thank him for following his April 2018 and August 2020, the politician had mentioned Drake in his Instagram story, but Drake did not acknowledge these. Jagmeet has not interacted with Drake at all on Instagram since 2020. But Drake's post probably didn't get the response that he hoped it would, with many expressing their confusion and second-hand embarrassment at the star for messaging Jagmeet in the first place, let alone sharing the screenshot with the world. Reacting to the post on a Reddit forum, one person wrote: 'I think there's nothing left to laugh about in this saga he comes up with something. This is so sad and pathetic.''The funniest thing is that DRAKE is the one setting himself up to be laughed at even more over a year later. I genuinely don't understand it. He needs to log off,' somebody else added: 'Drake can really give the Midwest a run for its money with how corny he is 🤦🏾♀️ How one singular man can be this embarrassing is beyond me.'One more said: 'Sharing the DM's himself is peak loser behavior,' while somebody else asked: 'why is he setting himself up i deadass dont understand.''The fight is over, it was a devastating knockout, but somehow, months later, Drake is still on the canvas punching himself in the head,' another claimed.'whats the deal with Drake exposing himself as a sensitive loser in his ig stories???' one more comment adds.'im baffled by how he continues to embarrass himself about this. jesus christ,' somebody else wrote, while another quipped: 'Kendrick probably doesn't even think about him anymore.' While people were overwhelmingly on Jagmeet's side in this saga, he took to his own Instagram story on Sunday night to defend attending Kendrick's gig and align himself with Drake. 'I went for SZA not Kendrick,' Jagmeet's post began, referencing Kendrick's tour mate. 'I was born in this city. I love this city. But real talk, I get it. I shouldn't have gone at all.''OVO and Drake have lifted up this city and [Canada],' Jagmeet went on. 'For me it'll always be Drake over Kendrick.' What do you make of the whole situation? Let me know in the comments below!
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Peloton names fourth CMO in 5 years as turbulence persists
This story was originally published on Marketing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Marketing Dive newsletter. Peloton Interactive has named Megan Imbres as CMO, effective July 7, according to a press release. Imbres is Peloton's fourth top marketer since 2020, underpinning the turbulent transition the company has had as sales have struggled following a pandemic-era boom. The executive's previous experience at Apple, Amazon and Netflix brings direct-to-consumer and entertainment know-how that aligns with how Peloton is looking to grow its business. Imbres replaces Lauren Weinberg, who departed the maker of connected fitness equipment in April amid a shakeup that saw Peloton split marketing between two functions: a CMO and chief communications officer. Imbres, an avid cyclist and competitive triathlete, will spearhead Peloton's global brand and product marketing, growth marketing, creative, consumer insights and member engagement, reporting to CEO Peter Stern. She is credited with more than two decades of experience in direct-to-consumer marketing, data-driven performance marketing, brand development and creative strategy. Prior to joining Peloton, Imbres spent nearly three years as managing director of Apple Marcom LA, a communications group that supports the iPhone maker's burgeoning services segment. Her work entailed developing campaigns and activating around cultural moments including the Apple Music-sponsored Super Bowl Halftime Show and streamer Apple TV's partnership with Major League Soccer. Before Apple, Imbres was global head of brand marketing for Amazon's advertising unit and head of brand and content marketing at the ill-fated mobile streaming startup Quibi. She also had a six-year stint at Netflix, where she helped establish the platform's Originals brand. Peloton is trying to shift away from a reliance on classes tied to pricey hardware like bikes and treadmills while broadening its appeal to different sets of subscribers. One of the biggest marketing efforts overseen by Weinberg during her brief tenure was a campaign starring the NFL's Watt brothers that aimed to win over more millennial men to Peloton. In addition to new marketing leadership, Peloton is promoting Francis Shanahan, previously senior vice president of connected fitness software, to the newly created role of chief technology officer, reporting to product chief Nick Caldwell. As CTO, Shanahan will lead Peloton's engineering and technical teams and innovation in areas like customer-facing artificial intelligence. Recommended Reading Peloton CMO departs as fitness brand shakes up marketing group Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Shannon Sharpe Responds To Nicki Minaj Mentioning Him On 'Banned From NO (Remix)'
Lil Wayne's Tha Carter VI made landfall earlier this month and has spawned several different headlines from its aftermath. The bonus version made waves thanks to a new verse from Nicki Minaj on 'Banned From NO,' where she called out figures like JAY-Z and Shannon Sharpe. The latter caught wind of the mention and issued a response addressing the entire situation. On the song, the Queens rapstress spit, ''Bout to cop you slides, all you do is flip-flop/ If I send a pic of Shannon, you ain't that Sharpe.' Sharpe got on the mic on the latest episode of Nightcap and cleared up the miscommunication that caused the diss. 'I was talking about Nikki Haley,' the retired NFL star explained, referencing a 'Nicki who?' tweet he posted in Feburary that was taken out of context. 'Nikki Haley said it's really great for everybody of Black America, and I was like … 'When has it ever been great?'' Minaj herself confirmed this was why she wasn't thrilled with Sharpe, as she tweeted after the song dropped: 'Yeah ni*a you thought I forgot that 'Nicki who' sh*t you did?' The ESPN commentator continued by addressing the Pinkprint 2 creator directly and making it clear he did not mean to shade her. 'Nicki, I was not trying to be disrespectful. Of course, I know who you are. I would be remiss to say that I thought you knew who I was, or that you knew anything about Club Shay Shay. I'm not that arrogant,' he said. 'Nicki, I apologize. I meant no disrespect. You'll always have an open invitation if you ever want to come sit down and have a conversation. Even if you just want to have a private conversation on the phone or something. It won't go any further between you and I.' Listen to Nicki's 'Banned From NO' verse below and Shannon's response above. On the same track, Nicki also took aim at the NFL and JAY-Z by rapping, 'NFL, fire some ni**as and then call us!' The line seemingly stems from the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show in New Orleans, which included Lil Wayne voicing that he felt directly snubbed for not being chosen to perform. Hov's close affiliation with the sports league, specifically his direct involvement with the halftime show, is well-known, leading people to assume Nicki was taking a jab at her fellow New York legend. More from Nicki Minaj Name-Drops Shannon Sharpe And Slights JAY-Z On "Banned From NO" Lil Wayne Collab Shannon Sharpe Postpones Nightcap Tour Until 2026 Amid Sexual Assault Allegations Kendrick Lamar Named Top Nominee Among 2025 BET Awards Nominations: Full List
