American rapper, Roddy Ricch arrives Nigeria, Mariah Carey and boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka reportedly break up, Reece James set to undergo surgery on hamstring injury. Stay in the know with our Rave News Digest, which summarizes five of the hottest global news stories you need to catch up on, saving you time and energy. Consider it your daily news fix.
1. American rapper Roddy Ricch arrives Nigeria
Clearer view of roddy Richh arrival pic.twitter.com/8xAneV6Jcs
— Dami’ Adenuga (@DAMIADENUGA) December 20, 2023
American rap sensation, Roddy Ricch has landed in Nigeria, and a video capturing his reaction at the airport has become a source of amusement for many fans. In the viral video, Roddy Ricch can be seen opening his mouth in awe and appearing somewhat bewildered as he exits the international airport with his entourage.
The hip-hop artist is set to headline Flytime Fest 2023, organized by the promoters of the renowned Rhythm Unplugged concerts. Roddy Ricch will be sharing the stage with other international and local stars, including Lil Durk, Davido, Asake, Kizz Daniel, and more. Announcing his visit, the “The Box” hitmaker wrote: “Nigeria I’m coming to see you in December. Flytime Fest 2023: Let’s go!”
2. Mariah Carey and boyfriend, Bryan Tanaka reportedly break up
After weeks of breakup rumors, a source tells “Page Six” that Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka, her boyfriend of seven years, have broken up. https://t.co/Er6umNnOkJ
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) December 21, 2023
After seven years of dating, Mariah Carey and her boyfriend Bryan Tanaka have reportedly decided to hit the breaks on their relationship. The Grammy winner and Tanaka, who has also been her backup dancer, started dating in 2016. It appears their conflicting hopes for the future have led them to draw the line in the sand. Tanaka wants to have children, while Mimi has already crossed those items off her list. She and her ex-husband Nick Cannon are parents to a set of 12-year-old twins: son Moroccan and daughter Monroe.
Rumors of their split began to surface after Tanaka was noticeably absent from Carey’s shopping day while in Aspen, Colorado. In the past, Tanaka reportedly took this winter trip with her. Another clue sparking chatter of a split is that Tanaka has been absent from her current tour. This is not the first time the couple has gone their separate ways; in 2017, they called off their love but decided to reignite it shortly after.
3. South Africa: Nadia Nakai denies swindling a hairdresser
Baaaaaabes! That lady is such a lair, and I didn’t pay Sh*t. She must tell the truth! Psycho! She BEEEN having her wack wig! Cloutmonger! https://t.co/vN5A4wbK3x
— BRAGGA (@Nadia_nakai) December 19, 2023
Nadia Nakai has denied claims she stole a $400 wig from a Namibian hairdresser. Hairdresser Senia took to her Instagram stories, claiming the rapper took her wig without paying when she was in Namibia for a gig. Senia later shared an update with her followers, claiming Nadia paid her after the rumor shot up trend lists.
Responding to her initial claims, Nadia said the hairdresser was a clout chaser who made up the story. “That lady is such a liar and I didn’t pay sh*t. She must tell the truth! Psycho! She been having her wack wig! Cloutmonger,” the rapper tweeted.
4. Wizkid hits the studio with Odumodublvck
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As fans enjoy the release of “Soundman 2” by Wizkid, the Grammy award-winning singer has returned to the studio once again, but this time with the fast-rising rapper, Odumodublvck. In a recent video that surfaced on social media, the duo was spotted together in the studio, all smiles, along with other prominent names in the industry.
It is, however, uncertain if this will be a Wizkid project or an Odumodublvck release, as the camp of the two stars has been hush about the release. From all indications, Wiz, who just released his first project of 2023, Soundman 2, is not taking a break from music, and many suspect this might be his project.
5. Reece James to undergo surgery on hamstring injury, set to miss up to four months
🚨🔵 Reece James (24) out for 3-4 months with hamstring injury. He will have surgery in Finland, reports @SamiMokbel81_DM. pic.twitter.com/zSVJWMLfOt
— EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) December 21, 2023
Chelsea have been dealt another injury blow, with Reece James set to be sidelined for four months after requiring hamstring surgery. Chelsea captain James injured his hamstring in a 2-0 defeat to Everton earlier this month. Having suffered from hamstring injuries all his career, the full-back has decided to undergo surgery in Finland, per reports. The severity of the issue means he is expected to be out of action for three to four months.
James missed the first two months of the season with a hamstring injury and was only back in action for one month before he suffered a recurrence of the problem. The 24-year-old took his time in deciding to undergo surgery, but the hope is that the procedure will solve the issue once and for all. He is unlikely to be fit for England’s March friendlies against Brazil and Belgium, but he could be in contention to be included in Gareth Southgate’s Euro 2024 squad. As has been the case in Chelsea’s last two games, Mauricio Pochettino will likely use Axel Disasi as James’ replacement.
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