Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications Instagram X Threads Snapchat TikTok YouTubeLAD Entertainment Home> Entertainment> Music Eminem is known for his willingness to jab at peers in the industry if he thinks they deserve it Even though the legendary American rapper, real name Marshall Mathers has attempted to distance himself from the 'Slim Shady' persona in recent years he has still been quick to fire shots at people who he thinks deserve it However, you'll be lucky to find someone who's got it as brutally or frequently as Sean 'Diddy' Combs has over the years The music producer, who is set to stand trial today (5 May) on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution, faces life behind bars if found guilty for these crimes Diddy has pleaded not guilty with his repeated attempts at bail being turned down He has allegedly abused his 'power and prestige' according to a 14-page indictment, to provide drugs to sex workers at his infamous 'freak-off' parties It was further detailed that Diddy allegedly 'abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfil his sexual desires So while he may be in court for the next eight to 10 weeks as a jury of 12 determine whether he is guilty or innocent how much has Eminem said about him in the last 30-or-so-years A year after the success of The Slim Shady LP Eminem showed that as one of the upcoming artists in the industry he wasn't afraid of some of the bigger names go f**k Puffy," he said on the title track of the The Marshall Mathers LP Eminem name-dropped Diddy again on the 2000 album seemingly referencing the fact that Diddy was dating Jennifer Lopez at the time though this wouldn't stop him from trying his luck with the singer and actress "Cause if I ever stuck it to any singer in showbiz Eminem seemed to adopt a more serious tone when it came to his disses at the 55-year-old You may remember Eminem's beef with Machine Gun Kelly back in 2018 However, he managed to fire a shot at Diddy among the onslaught at MGK, saying: “Kells, the day you put out a hit is the day Diddy admits that he put the hit out that got Pac killed." Em ended the song by saying: "I’m just playing It may have been him acknowledging that he was joking as Diddy and the East Coast had a well-documented beef in the 1990s with rappers from the West Coast including the likes of Tupac and Suge Knight Mathers raps: “They call me Diddy because I make bands This was in reference to the record executive's MTV reality TV show from the early 2000s aspiring artists would compete to be the next big group on Diddy's label though one episode saw the producer ask group members to walk six miles across Brooklyn Bridge to get a slice of cheesecake for him to enjoy It's safe to say that this wasn't received well though Diddy said he wanted to test their resilience seemed to bring up the charges and legal troubles that Diddy was facing He said: “Notorious B.I.G.’s death was the domino effect of 2Pac’s murder he didn't just spell RAPPER and leave out a P The 'did he' does sound a bit like 'Diddy' and comes across as less referential after the charges brought to the producer This one hit a bit close to home, as he referenced the shocking surveillance footage of Diddy hitting his then-partner Cassie as well as the SA allegations that were brought against the record executive “Next idiot ask me is getting his ass beat worse than Diddy did — But on the real she probably ran out the room with his f**king dildo,” Eminem rapped The 55-year-old has been hit with three charges by the Southern District of New York (SDNY) in a 14-page legal indictment Both racketeering and sex trafficking carry a maximum sentence of life in prison with the latter having a mandatory minimum of 15 years Diddy's trial will not be televised as he is facing federal criminal charges which means that the presence of 'electronic media' is banned in the court room Under Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53 photographs and broadcasting from the courtroom is prohibited in a federal criminal trial Topics: Eminem, Diddy, Music, Celebrity News he has always been interested in writing about a range of subjects After graduating from Oxford Brookes University with a BA in Media he got a job freelance writing for SPORTbible while working in marketing before landing a full-time role at LADbible he's unhealthily obsessed with Manchester United which takes its toll on his mental and physical health The two rappers traded blows over the course of a month as they highlighted one another’s insecurities shortcomings and lauded allegations at one another It went down as one of the greatest rap beefs in history but it’s hardly the first time two people have been mean to one another through music When we think of diss tracks, our minds tend to fixate on rap music Some of the greatest diss tracks in the history of music come from the genre as it provides the perfect medium for people to hurl abuse at one another One of the main benefits of rap has always been the fact that you can say a lot in a short space of time rappers have been able to use hip-hop as a means to convey a message The first song to do this was aptly called ‘The Message’ The song told the story of what it’s like to be a working-class person in New York highlighting poetically the state of the streets the hardships of work and the persistent problems people are pestered with it wasn’t long before people used it as a means to express their opinions these opinions came at the expense of other rappers ‘The Bridge’ was written by MC Shan and Maryl Marl and discussed the origin of hip-hop Boogie Down Productions released ‘The Bridge Is Over’ and so began the first back-and-forth between two rappers there have been a number of great rap beefs insulting somebody through music didn’t begin at hip-hop; it actually goes back much further than that John Lennon was on both the giving and receiving end of multiple disses One of Lennon’s cruellest songs was ‘How Do You Sleep?’ Which was a diss directed at his former Beatles bandmate He had George Harrison play on the track and used the runtime to dismantle Paul McCartney as a writer he found himself on the receiving end of disses from people who thought his activism was controversial coming from a millionaire Steely Dan famously directed their song ‘Only A Fool Would Say That’ towards him the art of the diss goes back even further than that as one of the first songs ever written directed at a musician dates back to the 1930s and it was written in response to a piece by Wilson Batista entitled ‘Lenço no Pescoço’ Batista had written the piece to celebrate “malandragem,” a rough vagrant life lived by people in Brazil following the abolition of slavery in 1888 as people refused to be a part of the oppressive capitalist system that had once enslaved them ‘Lenço no Pesoço’ wasn’t a diss track per se but it did attract the attention of many musicians who disagreed with the theme of the song who can be credited with writing the first diss track He was white and from a middle-class background He took issue with the song and decided to compose his own piece in retaliation to it and it can be credited as one of the first diss-tracks given that it takes specific aim at another individual and calls them out The disagreements didn’t evolve into a full-blown argument as the recording technology and means of publication were not available; however it shows that disagreements through music existed long before Kendrick and Drake went at each other’s throats Home News Article Seventy years of shaping education in a part of Norfolk almost went unnoticed. Diss High School first opened its doors as a secondary modern school – with separate buildings for its boys and girls – in April 1955. A story published in the Diss Express on April 22, 1955, read: “No fewer than 416 scholars – 216 boys and 200 girls – are expected to descend from a surrounding area extending as far as Garboldisham, North and South Lopham and Dickleburgh.” The schools had separate headteachers, with Mr J W Cole in charge of the boys and Miss A R M Jones in charge of the girls. Seventy years later and the milestone could have passed unnoticed had it not been for staff member Lindsey Vernon, who saw mention of the school’s upcoming landmark year online, prior to confirming the date for herself. Headteacher Sam Stopps said he was indebted to Mrs Vernon for spotting such an important milestone. “We were delighted at Diss High to find out that we are 70 years old this year,” he said. “I am so very grateful to Lindsey for noticing this important anniversary.” To mark seven decades of educating people in Diss, Mrs Vernon has been collating stories from the local community about their experiences of going to the school over the last seven decades. “It has been really interesting to hear some of their stories and a special mention must go to one of our cleaners, Sheila Stringer, who was in the very first cohort of pupils in 1955 and is still working here 70 years later,” said Mr Stopps. Celebrations to mark the anniversary have included cakes baked by a few of the school’s students and a group picture of current teachers and support staff to mark the moment. This was the first of five face-to-face consultations organised by South Norfolk Council to gather residents' views on the proposed new facilities South Norfolk Cabinet Member for Health & Leisure Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed and it was fantastic to hear the excitement surrounding the plans for the new centre This investment will have a significant impact on people's health and wellbeing and provide a wonderful community space where people can gather and connect This consultation is a valuable opportunity for us to understand how the community will use the centre and ensure we meet their needs If you cannot attend one of our public consultations The Council's initial plans are to create a modern and a vibrant plaza with stunning views over the Mere Outdoor seating and scenic views will offer a relaxing place to gather and unwind The building will be thoughtfully designed to complement its surroundings and reflect the character of nearby structures The project will benefit from £1million from the Greater Norwich Growth Board residents have the opportunity to view plans including early designs for the new facilities showcasing what the space could offer and how it might look once completed Upcoming face-to-face consultations will be held on: Residents can also take part in the online survey, which will run until 30 May, by visiting our consultation mini-site. A team of Norfolk Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) staff are aiming to walk the length of Norfolk in under 24 hours to raise money for charity The Hydrant Hike is a challenge being undertaken by all ten members of the service's Hydrant Team who will walk the 60-mile journey from Diss in South Norfolk to Wells-next-the-Sea on the north Norfolk coast Their endeavour is all to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity a national organisation that provides clinical care and wellbeing support to members of the UK's fire services and their families The hike will be taking place on the weekend of Saturday 17 - Sunday 18 May with the team setting off from Diss (outside the Cappadocia Restaurant on the B1077) at 12 noon on Saturday They'll be walking through the night on the route with the final leg of their journey finishing at Wells RNLI Lifeboat Station The Hydrant team are a dedicated team of technicians and support staff responsible for inspecting and maintaining over 22,000 hydrants across Norfolk ensuring they are operational for crews to provide them with a reliable water supply whenever fires occur is one of the staff members taking part in the hike He said: "Any Norfolk resident will tell you that we're lucky to live in such a scenic county So we thought why not set ourselves the challenge of walking along it "The distance we'll be walking will be more than two marathons so it's going to be a real test on all of our bodies But it'll be huge motivation to know that we're doing it for the Fire Fighters Charity who do fantastic work for firefighters and their families and are a cause close to all of our hearts." said: "The Hydrant Team have done some tremendous work in raising funds for the Fire Fighters Charity for this gruelling challenge and I know the whole service will be behind them when they set off from Diss next month." The group will be supported by operational fire crews joining them along different sections of the walk The final mile of the journey will be along the Beach Bank at Wells-next-the-Sea where the hikers will be joined by members of RNLI Wells taking part in their annual Mayday Mile family event Wells RNLI Volunteer Lifeboat Operations Manager said: "We're really looking forward to teaming up with Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service for this special Mayday Mile event It's a fantastic opportunity to bring our communities together and celebrate the dedication of our lifesaving teams. "Events like this highlight the strength of collaboration between emergency services and we're proud to walk alongside Norfolk's firefighters as they complete the final stretch of their incredible Hydrant Hike We hope this joint effort inspires plenty of support and helps raise vital funds for both our services." You can donate towards the Hydrant Hike via their Just Giving page D-Black has disclosed that late musician Castro originally recorded his hit song “Seihor” as a ‘diss’ track to Charterhouse D-Black in an interview with Blac Volta revealed that Castro turned to music as a way to express his concerns when he felt he was not given the award he thought he deserved at the Ghana Music Awards Scheme “Me Nam Na Me Tete,’ was initially a ‘diss song’ to Charterhouse there was an award that he thought he was going to win and everybody is talking about it,” D-Black revealed He further explained that the lyrics of the song is a reflection of the public sentiments surrounding his loss “That’s where the ‘Me Nam Na Me Tete’ came about he’s hearing that people are talking about the award that Charterhouse didn’t give him,” he added Castro initially requested him to record a verse on the song that echoed the original “diss” tone But D-Black says he declined since he didn’t personally have a problem with the organizers of the Awrads a little ‘diss’ to Charterhouse and then he told me to freestyle on the song too but I told him I can’t do that because they didn’t do nothing to me,” D-Black said D-Black further emphasised that after he recorded his verse He took out the ‘diss’ portion from the song and reposition it as a commercial release The next day he came and he said that’s his next single Then he took out the diss to Charterhouse and filled it with something else,” D-Black recounted A post shared by Blacvolta (@blacvolta) and website in this browser for the next time I comment Stay connected with Ghana's vibrant entertainment scene with the latest news and exclusive content By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy Source: www.ghanaweb.com « Prev Next » Comments (0) Listen to Article Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur, D-Black View this post on Instagram A post shared by Blacvolta (@blacvolta) Copyright © 1994 - 2025 GhanaWeb. All rights reserved. Demolishing the old building will provide the council with a clean site for its contractor to build Diss a brand new community and leisure centre with a state-of-the-art gym and studio spaces. Local district councillor Keith Kiddie said: “South Norfolk Council is very proud of our track record of investing in our market towns and the health and wellbeing of our residents. The council has already invested in its leisure centres in Wymondham and Long Stratton and now, following the purchase of the John Grose site we have a real opportunity to invest in our leisure offering in Diss.” Diss is a key market town in the south of the district, and developing the John Grose site will create a better link between the town centre and Park Road. The new site will bring much-needed footfall to the area and allow residents to make the most of the scenic views over the Mere. By revitalising the surroundings, the Council is creating a more attractive and welcoming space where people can relax, connect, and enjoy the heart of the town. The initial plans for the new centre include a gym, a cafe, a dedicated spin studio, multi-use studio and changing area. South Norfolk Council portfolio holder, Kim Carsok said: “This is an exciting time for the residents of Diss, who are keen to enjoy the benefits to body and mind which leisure activities bring. With our swimming pool reopening in January after a £4million refurbishment, and plans to build new health and fitness facilities on this beautiful site next to the mere, people of all ages will have even more opportunities to keep active, learn new skills, and boost their wellbeing.” The new building will be sympathetically designed to fit seamlessly into its surroundings and be consistent with the existing buildings. The car workshop, constructed of corrugated metal cladding will be removed. The current designs for the new leisure building include air-source heat pumps, PV (solar) installation and works to achieve BREEAM Excellent standard. As part of our on-going engagement with local residents, South Norfolk Council will be holding public consultations to present its vision for the site. A late-night bar is set to open in a Norfolk town despite pushback from worried neighbours. South Norfolk Council has granted a premises licence for Victoria Bar and Grill to operate in Diss. The application has been controversial among residents of the town, with many lodging official objections with the authority citing fears about loud music, drunken customers and vandalism. Despite this, the business has been given permission to serve alcohol and open late into the evening at a venue in Victoria Road. The applicant, Ana Vilvelevici, sought a premises licence for the business, which will also require planning permission before it can open. Locals raised concerns about Ms Vilvelevici’s hopes to keep the bar open as late as 2am some nights. Rose Dove-Page and Sarah Dove-Page, who live in near the site, told the council: “The hours requested for this licence are incredibly selfish and unthinkable for us to have to put up with. “It could cause much increased anxiety, stress and tiredness to anyone within hearing distance, including ourselves. “The reason we moved to this end of Diss was to be away from the potential noise from any late night and drinking establishments – our happiness and property value is now at risk.” Jason Douglas, who also lives locally, said in his objection: “These hours are likely to result in increased noise levels, which will disturb the peace and quiet of the residential area surrounding the venue. “The noise from patrons leaving the premises, as well as from music played inside, will significantly impact the quality of life for nearby residents, especially during late-night hours.” Following a recent meeting of South Norfolk Council’s licensing committee, members agreed to grant the premises licence with reduced opening hours. This means the business can open until 11pm Sunday to Thursday and until midnight on Saturdays. The council and the centre’s staff are looking forward to welcoming members back and showcasing the improvements that have been made to the centre future-proofing the facility for many generations to come This is really exciting news and highlights that the health and wellbeing of our residents is a priority for the Council While other councils are being forced to cut back on their leisure provision I’m very proud that we have recognised how important it is to help our residents stay fit and healthy I am also very proud that we will be able to continue to teach hundreds of children to swim every year We’ve already invested in our leisure facilities in Wymondham and Long Stratton and now the first part of our plan for Diss is complete The improvement and refurbishment work included: The £4 million improvements were helped by securing £1.2m of Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme funding from central government to reduce the carbon footprint of the Swim Centre This included installing air source heat pumps new building cladding and insulation and solar panels on the roof These changes will go a long way to helping the Council achieve its net zero carbon emissions goal by 2030 Find out more about Diss Leisure Centre. The rapper previously took aim at the R&B group on his 1994 single "Just Playing (Dreams)" The new centre is being built on the old John Grose site, just south of the town’s famous Mere. The site was purchased by the Council in 2024 giving the council the opportunity to improve its leisure offering in Diss, something local people had been asking for, for many years. “This is an exciting step forward for this ambitious project and we are now at the point where we can share our ideas and designs. The new community and leisure centre is a huge investment by the council that underpins our priority to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents and shows our ongoing support for one of our most important market towns.” The multi-phase project started with the improvements to Diss Swim Centre, removing the gym, making the centre more energy efficient and improving the changing area. Improvements that will safeguard this important community facility for years to come. The next phase is the development of the John Grose site, and then the third phase includes plans for a new bus station and health centre. The first phase is now complete and the swim centre has had more than 20,000 visits since it reopened in January. The second phase of the plan is underway, the old garage has been demolished and the site is being prepared for the construction of the new community and leisure centre. Upgrading the swimming pool and buying the John Grose site has allowed the council to move the gym and create a specialised swim centre, teaching hundreds of children and adults to swim The gym is being moved to the new site with the help of a grant of more than £1 million from the Greater Norwich Growth Board. The grant is to create the gym and a vibrant plaza area with views overlooking the Mere. The Council’s initial plans include a gym, accessible toilets and changing facilities a bookable community space for classes, a café and soft play area and fantastic views over the Mere from the first floor. The consultation events will take place on: Plans will also be available on the council’s website. poetically imagined sets who collaborated many times with Harold Pinter and won six Baftas At the Almeida theatre in Islington, in 2000, Eileen Diss, the Bafta award-winning television and stage designer, who has died aged 93, conjured a double bill of Harold Pinter plays – an early one It was one of many collaborations she had with Pinter poetically imagined but still naturalistic talent for reproducing the writer’s imagination in concrete terms She was never abstract or surreal in her designs Having started in BBC television in 1952 – designing Billy Bunter of Greyfriars School; The Grove Family (often called the first TV soap); David Attenborough’s groundbreaking Zoo Quest (capturing animals in the wild for zoos); and the brilliant Maigret series starring Rupert Davies and Ewen Solon (“You can smell the Pernod,” said one critic) – she branched out into film and theatre On film, stage and television, she collaborated with Pinter, as either writer or director, or both, at least two dozen times, starting with Tea Party on BBC television in 1965, developed from a short story, with Leo McKern and Pinter’s then wife for a European Broadcasting Union commission in 12 countries she had left the BBC design team and made her first theatre design for Pinter at the Mermaid theatre in Puddle Dock and the experience came as a shock: the BBC while the Mermaid had little money and less back-up: “It was one bloke and a hammer.” directed by Donald McWhinnie] without seeing the values.” The first of her four (similar) designs for Pinter’s The Caretaker was spectacularly cluttered, while her fourth, starring Jonathan Pryce as Davies (he had been Mick at the National Theatre in 1980) in Bath and Liverpool in 2009 and London in 2010 would take a fortnight to inventory: a tumultuous tip of a room decked out with iron bed The last of Diss’s set designs for Pinter’s The Caretaker Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The GuardianOn film her obsessive attention to detail made life challenging for even the most experienced of crews soon after trainers with reflector pads on their heels became de rigueur one harassed props man affectionately requested that Eileen should have her reflectors on the front “so that we can see her coming” and was educated at Ilford county high school for girls – a school outing to see Laurence Olivier’s film of Henry V in 1945 made an indelible influential impression on her – and the Central School of Arts and Crafts (now Central Saint Martins part of the University of the Arts London) As well as with Pinter, she had close collaborations with Simon Gray, whose plays – Butley (1971) and Otherwise Engaged (1975), both starring Alan Bates Quartermaine’s Terms (1981) and The Late Middle Classes (1999) – she designed alongside Pinter as director all pitch perfect in tone and presentation the last skilfully containing a 50s childhood within an 80s framework The two also worked together on David Mamet’s exploration of sexual harassment transferring to the Duke of York’s the following year Diss had known Rakoff since early days, each starting out at the BBC. She kept in touch and designed the television version of Whitemore’s The Best of Friends (1991), with John Gielgud and reunited with him at the Mill at Sonning a cosy dinner theatre run by the actor Sally Hughes who was Rakoff’s partner and Their collaborations included Too Marvellous for Words (2002) on an ingeniously arranged set of four moving blocks; a similar tribute show to Doris Day Adam Rolston; and a version of Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep (2011) in which Diss cleverly used back projections made in pen and ink to create a suitably film noir edge and a Bafta lifetime achievement award in 2006 and was honoured in 1975 by the Royal Society of Arts as a Royal Designer for Industry the highest accolade for designers in all disciplines in the UK Her husband Raymond predeceased her in 1994, but she stayed on in the Kensington home they had shared for 40 years The backlash to the 2009 remix is thought to have negatively impacted Hilson's career Keri Hilson has opened up about her “regret” over a remix of her song ‘Turnin’ Me On’ that included a personal swipe at Beyoncé. In 2009, the remix surfaced online, containing pointed lyrics that have been widely interpreted as a thinly veiled shot at Beyoncé. Lines included, “Your vision cloudy if you think that you’re the best / You can dance, she can sing, but she need to move to the left, left”. The backlash against Hilson for the recording saw her public image taking a hit, with many believing it caused her career to slow down significantly. Now, she has spoken about the whole ordeal in a new interview with The Breakfast Club. She stated that the remix was not her idea, claiming she was pressured into it by her producer Polow Da Don, and emphasised the lyrics in question were not written by her. Watch the interview below, as well as the remix in question. She says she objected to the “nasty” sentiments of the lines, but was still coerced into going ahead with it, something she said she was powerless to prevent. “I’ve forgiven myself, but I’ll never forget what that moment cost me,” she said. Ester Dean, a songwriter for Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, later admitted that she had written the verse. She issued an apology to Hilson in the comments section below the new interview, calling the lyrics “childish” and saying they had not aged well. Dean also said she co-wrote the verse with Hilson, which prompted Hilson to reply directly: “You used the word co-wrote. I RE-wrote 3 lines in your verse.” She also said her contributions were innocuous lines about a boy, not a diss against Queen Bey. Hilson also complained that Dean had remained silent for 16 years on the subject, while she had been made to bear the brunt of the criticism. A post shared by The Breakfast Club (@breakfastclubam) A post shared by @kerihilson Beyoncé has never publicly commented on the issue. Hilson told People recently that she has never spoken to her about it added: “I’ve always wondered what she was told about that but [getting to talk to her about it] is something I’ve dreamt about.” Hilson is preparing to release her third studio album ‘We Need To Talk’ on April 18 The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952. In an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ podcast the pop singer opened up about the notorious 2009 song in which she seemed to take a swipe at one of the biggest artists on the planet I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice Singer Keri Hilson has claimed that she was pushed into releasing her infamous 2009 “diss track” against Beyoncé. who began her career as a backing vocalist in the early Noughties before signing a record deal as a solo artist said she now regrets the remix of “Turnin’ Me On” – but “not in the way people would think” “That’s a song I actually didn’t write,” she told The Breakfast Club podcast The lyrics in question were widely interpreted to take a swipe at Beyoncé, who had just released her third studio album, I Am… Sasha Fierce and was riding high as one of the biggest pop stars on the planet Hilson, meanwhile, was building up to the release of her debut album, In a Perfect World, while she was signed to Interscope Records under the producers Timbaland and Polow da Don She told the podcast hosts that Polow was determined for her to record a remix leading to her having to take days off from touring with Lil Wayne to return to the studio and write a new verse she was stunned to find that Polow had apparently already prepared lyrics from another writer: “I cam into the studio and he plays me this verse,” she recalled ‘I’m not saying that.’ That was my position.” The verse in question featured the lyrics: “Your vision cloudy if you think that you’re the best/ You can dance left/ She need to go have some babies/ She needs to sit down I’m stay turning it on/ Go ‘head and tell these folks how long I’ve been writing your songs.” but didn’t know who the songwriter was calling out Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music If you sign up to this service we will earn commission This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent She alleged that she initially rejected the verse but was pushed into recording the remix regardless Hilson said she was eventually told that if she recorded the verse she was given and a final decision would be made when those involved compared the two versions the original version of the remix was apparently leaked days later As the song received a backlash from fans who deduced she was taking shots at artists such as Beyoncé or Ciara Hilson said she protected the others involved in the song “I protected everyone in the story so I have to eat that and I’m still eating it to this day Hilson said she ran into Beyoncé at the BET Awards not long after the track was released and that the “Deja Vu” star came over and introduced herself and give her the respect I always felt she deserved Shortly after Hilson’s appearance on the show, singer-songwriter and producer Esther Dean, who has written hit songs for musicians including Rihanna, Britney Spears, Katy Perry and Beyoncé herself, posted an apology. “I submitted a lot of verses for that remix. One got picked, and it was co-written with Keri,” she wrote on Instagram. “Looking back, it was childish and didn’t age well. I see how it hurt people, especially women, and I take full accountability. I’m sorry for my part in it. Growth is real, and so is this apology.” The Independent has contacted Polow, Interscope and Timbaland’s representative for comment. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Plans for a £6 million leisure centre have been met with criticism amid concerns of over-saturation South Norfolk Council has started demolishing the old John Grose car dealership buildings in Diss to make way for the new facility But efforts to regenerate the site have been met with backlash from some locals who have questioned where the demand for a new gym has come from Diss is already home to a recently-refurbished swim centre and two gyms with another set to open in the coming weeks suggested the council was being “thoughtless” and said the site should be put to better use South Norfolk Council wants to build a two-storey leisure centre including a 55-station gym The scheme was launched in the same month the council reopened Diss Swim Centre following a £4 million revamp Refurbishment of the facility – previously known as Diss Leisure Centre – resulted in the removal of its former gym area Heywood Fitness Centre and will soon have a Pure Gym branch Mr Bryant has criticised the council for not engaging more with the public before launching its plans for a new leisure hub He said: “We have to ensure investments in the town are beneficial and not done thoughtlessly “The redevelopment of the John Grose site is a brilliant opportunity but what the council has proposed is incongruous and unsuitable But you don’t see many really fit people walking around town.” He suggested the site could be left empty to create a new park or walkway down to the Mere said: “The council had been looking for an opportunity to invest in Diss for years before buying the John Grose site “We are very experienced in delivering leisure projects and work with industry specialists to get the best value for our residents “We have also carried out a needs feasibility study including two demand and need analysis reports “Council-run facilities are designed to suit all ages and abilities and we offer a warm and friendly welcome to the young and the elderly.” There will be a public consultation to give locals an opportunity to comment on the proposals we know the value you place on trusted local journalism At the Diss Express we are committed to delivering the very best coverage from our communities and we can only do this with the support of our readers By becoming a subscriber you not only support us in this mission including unlimited access to ad-lite websites and digital editions of all our weekly newspapers You can find out more about subscriptions here Use the promo code KevinHurst to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support A council has defended its plans for a new £6m leisure centre in a town it says has “worst health outcomes” South Norfolk Council has started demolishing the old John Grose car dealership buildings in Diss to make way for the new facility The proposals have been met with criticism from some locals who believe the town may be suffering from a ‘gym-vasion’ and become oversaturated with gyms the council has pointed to high childhood obesity rates in defence of the scheme and say locals have the “worst health outcomes” in the district have suggested the council is being “thoughtless” and said the John Grose site might be put to better use The scheme was launched in the same month the council reopened Diss Swim Centre following a £4m revamp resulted in the removal of its former gym area said: “It has been our goal for many years to improve the leisure offer in Diss “We have analysed the market and found there is demand for more leisure activities in the town “People in Diss have worse health outcomes than the rest of the district and have the highest levels of deprivation – clearly linked to poor health and sedentary lifestyles.” The recent meeting of South Norfolk Council was told 37pc of children aged 11 to 12 in Diss are overweight or obese * You can subscribe to the ad-lite Diss Express premium site for just for 52p a week (27.44 a year) It also gives you access to more than 30 digital copies across the region There are also special offers for businesses which allow up to five users for £9.99 per month and 20 users for £19.99 For more information, go to www.dissexpress.co.uk/subscribe Use the offer code HALFPRICE to help secure your local paper’s future A new community and leisure centre in Diss is being planned by South Norfolk Council The authority says residents have been asking for leisure provision in the town to match the council’s other leisure centres in Wymondham and Long Stratton The new centre is earmarked for the former site of the John Grose car dealership which is now under the council’s ownership The investment is supported by a grant of more than £1 million from the Greater Norwich Growth Board to create a new gym and a vibrant plaza area with views overlooking the Diss Mere said: “This is a fantastic opportunity to improve our offering in the town We have already invested £4 million into upgrading our swimming pool and now we are planning to take that further by creating a new community and leisure centre as the initial phase of a possible wider regeneration plan for the South Mere area.” Initial plans for the ground floor of the new centre include accessible toilets and changing areas community space and multi-use studio and a café and soft play area The community space will be a bookable area for local clubs The first floor will be largely dedicated to a gym with views over the Mere The council is also seeking to develop a new bus station and health centre A series of public consultation events will be held later in the Spring © Eastern Echo (powered by ukpropertyforums.com) Sign up to receive our weekly free journal, The Forum here There is an illustration of the building and mention of a gym that will put at least one of the towns other gyms out of business I much prefer that no building was there,the view from the road to the Mere is an opportunity for a marvelous town vista Put a sports hall on some of the other available sites there was supposed to be a cafe at the revamped pool it has a lousy vending machine and a few cheap looking chairs,that is not a cafe I would like to see a skate park in front of a proper cafe so people can watch like they do on the South Bank in London that even provides meals and an outdoor roller skating area How come the people didnt get a say as to where the building would be sited and the look of it They say all this and then say there will be consultation so obviously they dont understand the meaning of the word I know a lot of regulars are not happy about the pool revamp Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" UK Property Forums enable forums and events in the property sector which help to create business development opportunities Office Address:UK Property Forums Ltd is located in Reading 0203 478 7340 info@ukpropertyforums.com We are using cookies to give you the 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powerhouse that has infiltrated every facet of popular culture one place you usually don’t see it is on the election campaign trail That’s right, I’m talking about the track “Leaving Labor” – the Liberal-National Coalition’s latest attempt to create beef with the Australian Labor Party via a hip-hop track from an unnamed artist You only need to go as far as the (very entertaining) comments section on the Coalition’s SoundCloud to see what people think of the campaign’s new track the lyrics of which include such zingers as “I just wanna buy some eggs and cheese a hundred bucks you kidding me?” and “real prices are at the pinnacle” But that will be no surprise to anyone who knows what hip-hop is really about Hip-hop has historically been a voice for Black America, and more recently for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations peoples With artists such as Lil Baby telling us there are “too many mothers that’s grieving, they kill us for no reason”, and Lil Nas X’s dance with the devil helping the LGBTQIA+ community rise to prominence while challenging cultural norms modern hip-hop provides a voice to the disaffected and the oppressed The culture of hip-hop – birthed in the Bronx, New York City, in 1973 – is built on five pillars central to the movement The first four pillars represent paradigm shifts in the culture of resistance towards non-violent means – initially in African American culture The diss (short for disrespect) track is deeply embedded in hip-hop, as it can be considered synonymous with MCing itself. Built on the tradition of Jamaican competitive “toasting” it was initially a way for MCs to non-violently instigate Over the past 40 year, the diss track has emerged as a form in and of itself, with far-reaching influence. During the East Coast–West Coast hip-hop feuds of the 90s, Biggie Smalls and 2Pac famously traded diss tracks up until both artists were murdered (with the murders often cited as fuelled by the tracks themselves) In the late 90s and 2000s, artists such as JayZ dissed Mobb Deep and Nas, and vice versa. Nas’ track Ether was so influential it entered the word “ethered” into the hip-hop lexicon as a synonym for being defeated Eminem has also established himself as a kind of lyrical assassin releasing more than 40 diss tracks over some 20 years More recently, Kendrick Lamar and Drake gained global attention for what can only be described as a beef for the annuls of hip-hop history if diss tracks have a rich history of anti-establishment action and are largely deployed by minority voices why would a party campaigning on conservative “mainstream” values commission a hip-hop track to take on its political rival It’s less likely the track signals some kind of cultural shift in the Coalition, and more likely it shows a high level of cultural tone-deafness. This is similar to conservative pundit Ben Shapiro who was heavily criticised for dropping a racist rap track last year after spending most of his career claiming “rap isn’t music” It’s difficult for him and his party to justify using the cultural capital of hip-hop in their campaign Diss tracks are inherently embedded in Black American spaces and history Australian political party adopts this medium – with no ties to the culture it came from – it will feel inauthentic for a year where arts policies have been all but completely absent from the election trail it seems disingenuous for the Coalition to now use art for their own means spottedinely@gmail.com Ely Tigers brought their 2024/25 season to a close with a trip to Diss – already relegated but still determined to finish on a high A win would’ve seen Tigers secure a top-half finish as a late try gave the home side a 24–18 victory scoring a converted try within the first four minutes struggled to settle into the game and were plagued by early errors they created space for Jordan Barnes to go over in the corner missed tackles proved costly as Diss slipped through for another converted try under the posts Diss stretched their lead further with a long-range penalty from halfway Ely won a penalty directly in front of the posts and opted to kick for points – but the attempt drifted wide The second half saw Tigers return with more intent and energy A lineout deep in the Diss half led to a well-finished try by John Surbey in the corner Diss had a chance to respond with a penalty of their own but pushed it wide and they took the points from another penalty – this time the ball bounced off the upright and dropped over Momentum swung again when Adam Tallack broke the line and sent the ball wide to Surbey who went over for his second try of the afternoon Tigers needed to manage the game and hold on But a late handling error gave Diss one more chance and they made it count – scoring a try and nailing the conversion to win 24–18 The result leaves Ely Tigers 8th in the table on 51 points A strong season with plenty of positives to take forward Photo caption: Try scorer John Surbey in action for Ely Tigers Good Vibes Local Community Interest Company (not for profit) run by volunteers for the good of the community Established to be the caretaker of everything Spotted in Ely and to ensure its survival for many years to come Spotted in Ely is aimed at creating future assets and projects for the good of Ely and the surrounding villages General enquiries and to send press releases: spottedinely@gmail.com Place a vacancy advert: spottedinely@gmail.com Sales enquiries: spottedinely@gmail.com Accounts: accounts@spottedinely.com The Council is inviting local businesses to drop in and find out about grants advice and training available to businesses planning to expand “We are committed to growing our local economy and we want South Norfolk business owners Our drop-in sessions provide an ideal opportunity to discuss grants and focused business support.” Business Builder is the Council’s growth programme designed to support businesses planning to invest in their business growth Development grants and Build Up grants are for businesses which have been trading for over and under two years respectively These grants can part-fund expenditure on activity contributing to growth specialist training and website development The Council is also offering free online Foundation training for entrepreneurs planning to launch with a team ready to help local businesses If you can’t make it to the Business Bus, you can also apply for a grant via email, business@southnorfolkandbroadland.gov.uk or by visiting South Norfolk Business Builder for more information online. beefs are an essential part of hip-hop culture These artistic duels pit rappers against each other with punchlines and provocations… sometimes even more A look back at five legendary or overlooked international rap rivalries a codified tradition where words are wielded like weapons artists battle to defend their honor and symbolic turf While some see these feuds as ego-driven theatrics true connoisseurs understand they fuel the very essence of hip-hop: competition Recently, Kendrick Lamar clashed with Drake through diss tracks like Not Like Us often violent songs meant to discredit the opponent When rivalries spill beyond music and social media they can turn into brawls or full-blown street fights as shown by the violent scuffle between French rappers Booba and Kaaris in an Orly airport terminal in August 2018 Here are five legendary or lesser-known international rap beefs Arguably the most iconic feud in female rap history the clash between Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma had long simmered before erupting in 2017 when Remy Ma and hiding her insecurities behind commercial success the track channeled the rawest spirit of lyrical battles a calculated move reflecting her strategic stance at the time When she finally fired back with No Frauds (2017) her approach was colder and more mocking than aggressive This stance pleased her fans but left purists underwhelmed Minaj sidestepped a head-on battle where Remy Ma had sought a traditional showdown The clash revealed broader tensions: the difficulty female rappers face in coexisting within an industry that constantly pits them against each other the blurred line between commercial acclaim and street legitimacy and how fame reshapes the very way “rap wars” are fought The feud between Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G What began as a friendship devolved after Tupac was shot in New York in 1994 an incident he blamed on Biggie and Puff Daddy’s inner circle a shockingly aggressive diss track attacking Biggie on personal and family fronts This beef fueled tensions between East Coast (New York) and West Coast (L.A.) rap scenes spiraling into media-amplified hostility and industry manipulation The climax was fatal: Tupac was murdered in Las Vegas in 1996 Hip-hop went global but at the cost of its brightest stars Jay-Z and Nas’s feud is perhaps the most refined and calculated rap clash in New York’s history once hailed as East Coast rap’s savior with Illmatic while Jay-Z was climbing with sharp business sense and storytelling prowess The real battle began in 2001 with Jay-Z’s Takeover a track that critiqued Nas’s artistic inconsistencies flipping public perception and restoring his street cred Ether became the blueprint for a perfect diss track Their fiery but mostly verbal duel enriched New York’s rap mythos remains a chilling episode in Latin rap history Fret was a beacon for LGBTQ+ visibility in a scene riddled with machismo and heteronormativity he used his platform to criticize the urban music industry’s hypocrisy there were clear tensions between Fret and several prominent figures in reggaeton and Latin trap Some media even hinted at the indirect involvement of major stars’ entourages and his death came to symbolize a deep-seated cultural rejection rather than just a score-settling hit Few rap feuds have been as career-ending as 50 Cent’s war with Ja Rule It started on the streets long before either became famous but blew up in 2002 when 50 Cent mocked Ja Rule’s “gangsta” image in Wanksta accusing him of selling out with melodious Ja Rule clapped back weakly with Loose Change retaliated relentlessly with Back Down and numerous public jabs The beef became a case study in strategic image destruction: 50 Cent’s marketing might led to Ja Rule’s rapid commercial decline It redefined the value of street credibility in rap showing how losing it can sink even the biggest stars Newsroom 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 00 | Advertising 54 rue des Acacias 75017 Paris T+33 1 56 88 98 37 | Copyright © 2024 Numéro | Legal notices Votre inscription a bien été prise en compte. A major Grammy haul and a juggernaut Super Bowl performance have left Lamar standing over his rap rival like a triumphant heavyweight. In the history of music feuds, there’s never been anything quite like this, writes Louis Chilton the artist turns to the camera to directly address the song’s target wearing what can only reasonably be described as a s***-eating grin “I hear you like ‘em young.” By this point the effect is obvious: this is what winning looks like Drake and the most devastating diss track ever","description":"A major Grammy haul and a juggernaut Super Bowl performance have left Lamar standing over his rap rival like a triumphant heavyweight there’s never been anything quite like this More than 200 residents from in and around Diss have attended a public consultation on a new community and leisure centre in Diss was the first in five consultations organised by South Norfolk Council to gather residents' views on the proposed new facilities The new £6 million centre which is being built by South Norfolk Council will go onto the former John Grose site in Park Road as it says it wants to improve its leisure offering in the town accessible toilets and changing facilities the council’s cabinet member for health and leisure said: “Thank you to everyone who came along and contributed “This consultation is a valuable opportunity for us to understand how the community will use the centre and ensure we meet their needs.” The multi-phase regeneration project for Diss started with improvements to its swim centre in Victoria Road which has to be a part of the new leisure centre due to a stipulation in a £1.1 million grant awarded by the Greater Norwich Growth Board residents are being given the opportunity to view plans Alternatively, they can fill out the online survey, by clicking here The dates for the next consultation events where residents will get a chance to look at plans are as follows: Use the promo code KEVINHURST to get an annual subscription for less than £25 - we really appreciate your support A district council has revealed more details about a £6 million community health and fitness facility set to be built on the site of a former car dealership South Norfolk Council started the demolition of the former John Grose car dealership in Park Road But the plans for its replacement have been hit by criticism even before the dust has settled which is included in the idea for the site had some residents complaining that the town was having a “gym-vasion” and did not need one in the town But the authority has now explained to the Diss Express that the gym has to be a necessity on the site as well as a multi-use studio and spin studio as it was a stipulation set out in a £1.1 million grant awarded by the Greater Norwich Growth Board for the build as well as a plaza area Investing in the John Grose site also allowed the council to move its gym from its new Swim Centre in Victoria Road so the facility could focus on teaching hundreds of children and adults to swim Now that the council can talk more about the project deputy leader of the council and ward councillor of Diss and Roydon said it was time to put the record straight on a few things He said: “As with all projects of this size especially when you have been waiting so long for the opportunity we have been limited by the procurement process as to what we can say and when are excited about the investment we have won for Diss “We want to get the best return for residents That means working with the best people and that also meant we had to wait for contracts to be signed before making public statements.” The councillor also reminded residents that the development was part of a multi-phase project It started with the nearly £4 million improvements to Diss Swim Centre that he felt would safeguard that community facility for years to come “The next phase is the development of the old John Grose site and then we have plans for a new bus station and health centre as the third phase So this is huge investment into the town,” he added The council’s initial plans for the ground floor of the proposed new leisure facility will include accessible toilets and changing facilities The authority has said the community space in the plans will be a bookable area for local clubs classes and NHS health checks to take place Consultations on how residents would like to see the community space be used about the sports facilities as a whole and the equipment to go in there will form part of a large public process at the end of April and early May A spokesperson for the council has confirmed it will use the recently empty Octagon site in Mere Street and that other venues in the town were currently being booked so that they could get as many opinions as possible The authority believes that developing the John Grose site will also create a better link between the town centre and Park Road and generate much-needed footfall to the area as well as enabling residents and visitors to the town to enjoy the scenic views over the Mere with outdoor seating from the café “It has been 10 years since South Norfolk Council invested £400,000 to make the Heritage Triangle project possible,” said Cllr Minshull “Since then we have continued to invest in the Swim Centre to keep it open to teach generations how to swim and now we have the opportunity for a step-change in the community with a new leisure provision for the town.”