Waka Flocka has toyed with the idea of retirement for a few years and it looks like he has finally found a new life's purpose. 

The rapper took to Twitter to announce what he will be doing with his time now that he has completed all that he set out to do in music and his new mission is highly respectable.

"I’m officially dedicating my life to suicide prevention and mental illness!!!" wrote the recording artist on Twitter. "Y’all not alone Waka Flocka Flame is with y’all now!!!!"

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The 33-year-old did not explain why he made the decision to take more of a focus on mental illness and suicide prevention but, with the quarantine, an increased number of people around the world have been feeling more down than usual. Waka likely recognizes that and is opening his line to anybody who needs help.

The post is garnering a large amount of support but some of the top responses are jokes about the initiative.

"Imagine calling the suicide hotline and fucking WakaFlocka answers," wrote one fan. 

What do you think of Waka Flocka's decision to dedicate the rest of his life to suicide prevention and mental illness? Big up, Waka Flocka!

Many of us are stressed enough with this quarantine, but Orlando Brown just wanted to spice things up a bit. The former child actor has made outlandish claims in recent months about other entertainers in the business. The That’s So Raven star was slated to have a long-running career, but at some point, things went off the rails. 

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Orlando Brown has claimed that he received oral sex from Nick Cannon while the Wild N Out mogul was wearing a dress. He told Dr. Phil that he has addiction and mental health issues that he was getting help with. Brown also stated that he has so many children he doesn’t remember their names, and back in 2018, he served nearly a month in jail over drug (meth) and burglary charges.

The mother of one of his children came forward to say that there’s nothing wrong with Orlando, other than he wants attention by any means necessary. On Wednesday (April 15), a video of Brown began to circulate where he screams into the camera about being sexually assaulted by Michael Jackson, who, at one point, he says is Will Smith. Then he claims that his real name is Trent (or Trey? which is Smith’s oldest son’s name) before going on to say that he’s the real Blanket Jackson who was abandoned and later raped.

He also accused Jackson, Smith, or both of raping his entire family. He makes some threats of violence throughout, as well. The tirade is difficult to decipher, but unsurprisingly, viewers are calling for Orlando Brown to undergo a psychiatric evaluation while a few others have stated that in the entertainment business, you never know what the truth really is. Swipe through below if you dare.

Fans of rising Baton Rouge rapper Youngboy Never Broke Again have come under attack from all corners after this tumultuous week. 

The 20-year-old recording artist has a very loyal following that keeps a watchful eye on all of his releases. With one of the most dedicated fanbases in hip-hop, Youngboy Never Broke Again is set for the next little while off of that YouTube money alone. The last seven days have been an absolute mess for him though, including disses from Kodak Black and JayDaYoungan, and the arrest of his “wife” Yaya Mayweather.

In the midst of one of his rants against Kodak, NBA Youngboy referred to Floyd Mayweather, the father of his girlfriend, as a “bitch ass n***a.” That didn’t sit well with his family. While the championship boxer decided to ignore the jab, his son Zion Mayweather wasn’t as kind.

Sharing an embarrassing photo of NBA Youngboy’s homie pouring a beverage into the rapper’s mouth, Zion Mayweather went on to diss anybody that considers themselves a fan of the 20-year-old hip-hop sensation.

“It’s called Mental illness…all his fans have it,” wrote Zion on Instagram about NBA Youngboy’s following. Several memes have gone viral this week, showing how YB fans perform the simplest tasks looking like neanderthals, which is likely where Zion is getting his material from.

“I have no ill feelings towards him…this picture is funny tho,” clarified Mayweather’s son later, noting that there remains no bad blood between himself and the rapper.

Selena Gomez opened up about her recent bipolar disorder diagnosis on Miley Cyrus‘s Instagram live series, Bright Minded, on Friday. In recent years, Selena has been very candid about the mental health struggles she’s faced throughout her life. Her most recent mental health revelation came in the form of a bipolar diagnosis, from the time spent at McLean Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts. During her guest appearance on her former “frenemy” Miley Cyrus’s newly launched IG live show, Selena discussed her experience finding out she was bipolar, and how she’s coping with her mental illness now.

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“Recently, I went to one of the best mental hospitals in…America, McLean’s Hospital, and I discussed that, after years of going through a lot of different things, I realized that I was bipolar,” Selena told Miley and the 180,000 viewers that had tuned in. “And so when I got to know more information, it actually helps me. It doesn’t scare me once I know it.”

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“I think people get scared of that, right?” she continued. “They’re like, ‘Oh!’ And I’ve seen it, I’ve seen some of it even in my own family, where I’m like, ‘What’s going on?’ I’m from Texas, it’s just not known to talk about mental health. You’ve got to seem cool. And then I see anger built up in children and teenagers…because they are wanting that so badly. I just feel like when I finally said what I was going to say, I wanted to know everything about it. And it took the fear away.” Once Selena finally received her bipolar diagnosis, she said she felt “equal parts terrified and relieved—terrified because the veil was lifted but relieved that I finally had the knowledge of why I had suffered with various depressions and anxieties for so many years. I never had full awareness or answers about this condition.” Catch the full 20-minute conversation between the former Disney stars on the finale episode of Bright Minded below.

After years of struggling with her mental health, it appears though Amanda Bynes will receive the help she needs. As reported by The Blast, after a court hearing with her family and fiance appearing in front of a judge, Bynes was given the opportunity to admit herself into a psychiatric facility. The alternative option would be that she would be taken there directly after her trial. At the time of the hearing, Bynes agreed to the conditions, but once the weekend came around and she wasn’t complying, her family had to get involved.  

After not reporting to the live-in facility, Bynes also ended things with her recent fiance, a student whom she met through AA. The engagement was called off as a way for both parties to focus on getting themselves better, without the added responsibilities of treating each other. According to her former fiance, he was caught off-guard about the severity of her situation, assuming that she hadn’t been truthful with him about her condition. Bynes was very open about her relationship and love for Paul, her ex-fiance, and is likely heart-broken that he left at such a vulnerable time.

Bynes’ family has been in contact with her since the trial and is trying to get her the help she deserves. We all want the best for the parties involved and would want nothing less than her getting the help she promised the judge she would get. 

Mental heath advocacy has been a through line across Kid Cudi's discography and career. He has always been incredibly generous in terms of how open he is with his fans about his struggles with anxiety and depression. He has been praised for calling attention to these issues and making millions of people feel like they aren't alone. 

However, Cudi hasn't only highlighted his darkest moments; he has also promoted the importance and effectiveness of asking for help when experiencing them. In 2016, the Cleveland rapper penned a lengthy open letter, detailing how he would be admitting himself into a rehab center to treat his suicidal thoughts and particularly-bad bout of depression. Since that period, he has been an inspiring source of light, celebrating life in his music and spreading hopeful messages on social media. 

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One of Cudder's fans stumbled upon a quote from him in their psychology textbook and reached out to him on Twitter to call attention to it. The quote was extracted from his 2016 letter: "My anxiety and depression have ruled my life for as long as I can remember... Idk what peace feels like." While only a short blurb and a photo of Cudi is shown in the photo, the intended message seems to be that even "hugely successful" artists can suffer from mental illness and reap benefits from treatment. 

In response to his fan's tweet, he wrote: "Wow this is awesome!! Grateful for u too! Thanx for ridin w me all these years!"

Bleta Rexha, better known by her stage name, Bebe Rexha is sparking conversation about mental illness and her personal struggles with being bipolar. While she has been one of the most aesthetically pleasing and talented artists of the past decade, writing music for the likes of Selena Gomez and working closely with artists like Rihanna and Eminem, she’s struggled with mental health issues since she was a child. Now, in a candid interview with Self Magazine, the “Steady” singer is ready to discuss her experience as a bipolar woman in the music industry.  

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In April 2019, the 30-year old songstress took to Twitter to reveal that she was struggling with the mental disorder, writing:

“For the longest time, I didn’t understand why I felt so sick. Why I felt lows that made me not want to leave my house or be around people and why I felt highs that wouldn’t let me sleep, wouldn’t let me stop working or creating music. Now I know why.”

While talking to Self Mag, the fusion singer went into detail about her experience stating:

“I was very fearful. I didn’t want to think there was something wrong with me… Growing up, when I had anxiety and depression, they’d be like, just get over it. It’s all in your head. Take a walk… For my parents, it was hard because they felt like it was a sense of failure. But it’s not their failure at all; it’s just an illness.”

Throughout her life, the former The Voice coach experienced symptoms of bipolar disorder such as mood swings, anxiousness, and overwhelming depression. In the midst of her mental health issues, she was also diagnosed with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a condition that transpires a week or two before a woman’s menstrual cycle, which can cause severe irritability, depression, or anxiety. As a child of Albanian immigrant parents, Rexha didn’t have access to professional help for quite some time. During the interview, she expressed her experience stating:

“My mom would call it code red. A day before (my period started), I would feel like my world was ending … I would get into these funks and be really depressed and not want to leave my house.”

Eventually, with the support of her friends and her family, Bebe Rexha found a therapist and began taking medication under the guidance of a psychiatrist, despite her fears of the meds affecting her creativity as an artist. She continued:

“I waited a very long time until I took meds. I was really scared that it was going to flatten me out. (Medication has) maybe helped me be a little bit more insightful and learn things about the world and also allowed me to be a little bit more centered so that I can actually write about my feelings.”

Lastly, Rexha opened up about how her experience could possibly help her fans stating:

“I felt like me opening up to my fans was me finally saying, ‘I’m not going to be imprisoned by this,’ And maybe it’ll make somebody not feel imprisoned, in that moment, if they feel like they’re going through a rough time. That’s why I decided to really open up and to free myself from that.”

Check out Bebe Rexha’s full interview with Self Magazine, here, and also watch the luscious singer/songwriter do some squats with her pup in the video provided below. 

He’s rumored to have dated quite a few women in the past year, but Pete Davidson insists that he’s waiting on his “Princess Charming.” When Davidson was seven-years-old, his father, a firefighter and first-responder, lost his life during the September 11 attack while he attempted to help with rescue efforts. During his recent conversation with Charlamagne Tha God, Davidson revealed that he had fond memories of his childhood and can’t wait to become a father himself.

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“I love love. That’s how I grew up,” said Davidson, “Just my mom, my sister… I didn’t have a man around the house, so I was just like, ‘When am I going to find my Princess Charming?’ That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” The comedian said that having a child would be something that would bring balance. “I just want to have a kid, that’s it,” he said. “I think that would be awesome.”

“I want to be there for something or do something that I didn’t have growing up,” Davidson added. “That’s my biggest thing.” The Saturday Night Live star has been candid about being diagnosed with borderline personality disorder and living with depression and anxiety. According to Davidson, having a child “would keep me around, keep my head up.”

“I’m at the point where I’m like, ‘Maybe I should adopt.’ Me and my mom or something, just adopt,” he said. Then he joked, “I think everybody is afraid of the Davidson seed.” Check out Pete Davidson’s interview with Charlamagne Tha God in full below.

Nick Cannon‘s new interview with VLAD TV has been filled with tons of headline-worthy content, from his opinion on Eminem being the pioneer of pill-popping rap to his upcoming book on Suge Knight being comparable to The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The latest clip shared by Vlad now sees him speaking on the many issues currently surrounding former (?) NFL star Antonio Brown. 

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Not everything has been going downhill for Antonio lately, seen above looking crispy clean with all smiles while flicking it up with rapper Russ earlier this month at the 2020 MAXIM Big Game Experience during Super Bowl weekend. However, having to make a handful of public apologies to everyone from the Hollywood Police Department to his former Pittsburgh Steelers family, in addition to a still opened investigation into his sexual assault case from last year, proves that Brown still has a long way back to normal. Nick, who was quick to call out the fact that he knows Brown from his stint on season one of The Masked Singer, spoke to the fact that he sees the situation as “a brother crying out for help.”

It’s worth hearing Nick Cannon explain his thoughts on the Antonio Brown ordeal in his own words, so watch the clip below and let us know if you think he has a point:

The majority of Justin Bieber‘s life has been captured on camera, but there’s still a lot we don’t know about him. The popstar is pulling back the curtain even further with his YouTube Originals docuseries, Seasons. The ten-part series follows the often-bumpy road to Bieber’s new album, which arrives next week. He spent the past few years away from the spotlight and now he is opening up about why he had to do this. 

Seasons‘ fifth episode, titled “The Dark Season”, explores the various health issues that Bieber has had to deal with. It starts out with 25-year-old talking about how history of drug addiction. “There was a time when I was sipping lean, popping pills, doing Molly, shrooms, everything,” he says. His substance abuse took such a toll on him that he reached a point where he felt “like dying.” “My security would come into my room at night to check my pulse,” he details. “People don’t know how serious it got. It was legit crazy, scary. I was waking up in the morning and the first thing I was doing was popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day. It just got scary.” This served as a turning point and led him on his road to sobriety. 

While Biebs is off the drugs, he is still struggling with Lyme disease and Epstein-barr, a virus linked to mono. Both of these ailments have caused him a drastic decrease in energy levels, and necessitated various tests and treatments. After all these heavy topics, the “Yummy” singer ends the episode on an inspirational note. “I’m committed to getting better and committed to doing whatever I have to do, whether it’s inconvenient or not, because I know ultimately it’s not only for me,” he states. “Being the best me is gonna help me be the best husband, the best father, the best friend that I can possibly be. And for all the fans that want to enjoy the music that I make. I can’t do it if I’m not healthy. I haven’t been healthy for a long time.”