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Master P may not be the only legendary Louisianian in the house when the Univ. of New Orleans tips off its hoops season in two months, 'cause the hip hop mogul tells us he's reached out to Lil Wayne, and he wants Weezy to perform!

Miller -- now Coach P -- stopped by the TMZ offices where he chopped it up with Babcock, opening up on his new gig as U.N.O.'s President of Basketball Operations and assistant coach ... as Percy attempts a complete overhaul of the struggling program.

"I'm bringing some huge talent, but I reached out to Lil Wayne's management team, so we're gonna see how that goes," P said, adding ... "But if it doesn't work out [for the first game on Nov. 8th,] we've got 11 more home games which we can bring him in."

Cardi B can breathe easy now that she's just been found not liable of assault and battery in a civil case by a unanimous jury, and won't have to pay any damages -- and she plans to countersue anyone in the future who drop a "nefarious" lawsuit against her.

Plaintiff Emani Ellis spoke to the media afterwards and said she's not disappointed by the decision, but happy she got to have her day in court. Her lawyer says they plan to file an appeal.

Emani Ellis -- a former security guard -- sued Cardi for $24 million and alleged the "Bodak Yellow" rapper hit her, cut her face, spit on her and hurled racial slurs during a 2018 spat.

Ray J needed to get cleaned up after the "TMZ After Dark Tour" and made a cameo appearance on Kai Cenat's Mafiathon 3 stream during bath time -- but got rejected!!!

Kai was bonneted up in the middle of a sudsy shower when Ray J entered the bathroom, ready to get down while wearing shades and a Speedo. Yes, it's literally as ridiculous as it sounds.

Ray didn't get far ... Kai saw him getting undressed and immediately decided he didn't want to live in a world where content of him and Ray J in a shower lived online, and exited the shower with the quickness.

Lil Jon made his fitness competition debut at the 2025 Muscle Beach Championship on Labor Day and the King of Crunk saw no reason to turn down ... he earned third place!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained photos of Jon flexing his stuff at Venice Beach in L.A., where he participated in the men's physique category.

It was a powerful moment ... Jon was the first artist to compete at the historic competition, giving his personal trainer, Jay Galvin, forever bragging rights!!!

A sculpted body is ultimately made in the kitchen and Jon told us last month that he's on a strict diet ... high protein, low carbs, spring water, no sugar, no processed foods and ensuring he hits the gym at least 3x a week!!!

2:53 PM PT -- Cardi B is pissed and she's letting the world know it, writing on X that she had to miss her kids first day of school to attend her civil trial.

Cardi B went from glowing to growling after leaving court on Tuesday after someone dared to ask if she was pregnant!!!

TMZ caught the wild exchange earlier today ... someone off camera asked if she would predict any paternity drama with Stefon Diggs -- in light of Offset apparently bragging he banged her up with Baby No. 4!!! 😬

Cardi didn't take kindly to the question coming from a guy outside the Alhambra, CA courthouse, and threw a pen in a fit of rage ... causing her bodyguard to call her back.

Master P is gearing up for a new season in life as a college basketball coach, and he dropped in on the TMZ Live Stream to talk about it!

The Colonel chopped it up Tuesday with Harvey and Charles, confirming the Ice Cream Man has been reverted to "Coach P" now that he's looking to impact his hometown as the President of Basketball Operations and Assistant Coach of the New Orleans Privateers college men's basketball team.

It's been a helluva music career for P ... 27 years ago to the day, his life changed with the release of his breakout album "Ghetto D," which had the world saying "Uhhhhhh" in real time.

Cardi B made a grand fashion statement as she arrived in court today ... she's the gift that keeps on giving unforgettable testimony!!!

We caught Cardi heading into court in Alhambra, California -- just east of L.A. -- dripped down in a bold black-and-white polka dot dress combo, which she accented with a big red bow Tuesday morning.

The "Imaginary Playerz" rapper hopped out and made sure her hair and outfit were straight, and then slowly made her way to the courthouse steps with the assistance of her bodyguard and manager, Shawn Holiday.

Drake and Bobbi Althoff patched up the holes in their relationship and are back in bed together ... for another riveting podcast that found Tyga, Rick Ross and even Kendrick Lamar being tossed under the bus!!!

If you remember, Drake was the star guest for Bobbi's breakout podcast 2 years ago, but rumors of her cheating on her husband at the time with Champagne Papi created a whirlwind effect ... including the podcast being removed from YouTube without explanation.

Bobbi tackled one of the rumors -- specifically Drake's playing of a Tyga song got the podcast taken down -- which created a domino effect of Drake teasing Bobbi over their suspected relationship.

OnlyFans ... it’s either a cash cow, or a crash course in chaos ... and TMZ's new documentary shows just how ugly the fallout can get.

Ex-OF star Angela White -- formerly known as Blac Chyna -- cops to greed hitting quick ... telling us in "TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans" she knew flashing her fans through topless DMs was the real money magnet.

Angela swears she knows the drill ... plenty of women join the platform thinking just sporting bikinis will cut it ... but before they know it, the grind messes with their head, and they're peeling off more and more.

Bianca Censori’s risqué reign just got a challenger -- 'cause her younger sis Angelina just hit IG serving up her own scandalous spin, and the results are 🥵.

Angelina took a page straight outta Bianca’s playbook Tuesday, rocking a belt buckle across her bust ... but LBR, between shots she was definitely wrangling those puppies, 'cause there’s no way that strap was doing its job.

The Aussie stunner struck her poses with an oiled-up, bronzed body poured into a long denim skirt ... some cover-up, sure, but if she’s gunning for Bianca’s crown ... don’t be shocked if that skirt’s gone in the next shoot.

Myles Garrett is only a tryout away from becoming a two-sport athlete ... 'cause Ice Cube tells TMZ Sports he'd love to give the NFL star a shot at playing in the BIG3!!

The rap legend and three-on-three league co-founder got wind of what the Cleveland Browns defensive end said while watching his brother, Sean Williams, play for the Miami 305 in the BIG3 Championship last week ... when Rachel Nichols asked the 6'4", 272-pounder if he could see himself playing in the BIG3 too.

Garrett teased he'd love to test his talents ... and Cube is on board -- as long as he goes through the same process as everyone else.

Cops say they arrested the man who allegedly stormed Macklemore's house in a terrifying home invasion -- and the bust blew the lid off a pawn shop stash of stolen celeb goods.

According to KOMO News, Patrick Maisonet was taken into custody this week after a two-month investigation into violent robberies in the area. His arrest triggered a raid at a pawn shop where cops found thousands of dollars worth of alleged stolen items linked to multiple stars -- including former Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman.

The pawn shop owner was hauled off on suspicion of trafficking stolen property.

Ray J's doesn't skimp out on the SKIMS jokes on our "TMZ After Dark" tour ... going into a full facetious meltdown when seeing Kim Kardashian's L.A. store.

The rapper took the helm of the tour bus with DJ Mike T of VOX DJs backing him up Saturday night ... and, he cracked up the riders when passing the store -- screaming and curling up into a ball while making a pun about SKIMS.

As you know ... Ray J and Kim K used to date -- he's the dude from the now infamous sex tape -- and, though he's far removed from the relationship, it seems he still knows how to use his ex for an extra wisecrack here and there.

Lil Nas X's father is coming to his son's defense, saying the rapper's very public meltdown while walking naked in Los Angeles is due to the immense pressures of the music business, according to a new report.

Robert Stafford sat down with The Sunday Times for his first interview since Nas bailed out of L.A. County jail last Monday -- and he directly addressed his son's "breakdown," which he blames on the entertainment industry.

Stafford says he understands how the music biz works as a gospel singer and warns ... “It’s like a high. When you get to that level, you want that drug again, you want to hit that high again.”

Ray J is on a run! — he’s celebrating the 20-year anniversary of "One Wish," a now certified gold album with "Raydiation," hit reality shows, and now the launch of his own streaming hub, Tronix Network. He’s worked with Viacom, Zeus, and other major players ... but always stayed independent.

Now he’s taking that energy straight to the streets of Hollywood. The "TMZ After Dark Tour" has turned into L.A.'s hottest ride, selling out every Friday and Saturday with Ray J at the helm. Fans call it a “concert on wheels” — music blasting, paparazzi moments, free shots, and Ray J right in the middle.

Hollywood is noticing. We’re not just talking about late-night gigs — we're told some big production companies and mainstream platforms are starting to circle, after seeing video of  Ray's connection with the crowd.

Pusha T and Malice were properly charged up before hitting the stage with Kendrick Lamar during their Clipse nationwide tour -- thanks to Nipsey Hussle's Marathon Burger joint!!!

A source connected to the newly famed restaurant tells TMZ Hip Hop that for their first time, Pusha T had the Marathon Burger combo ... two wagyu beef patties, grilled onions, Fresno peppers, house-made pickles, American cheese, ketchup, mustard, secret sauce on a toasted brioche bun served and a side of fries.

Big brother Malice also got fries but opted for the OG Standard combo, which introduces red onions, romaine lettuce, and sliced tomatoes to complement the two-wagyu beef patty package.