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The site of the Jonestown massacre in Guyana is opening to tourists through a new tour, sparking controversy as survivors and locals debate whether revisiting this tragic event serves educational purposes or commodifies suffering. The tour aims to educate about manipulation and cult dangers, but critics see it as a money grab, while some residents prefer to move on from the dark history.
Rapper Jim Jones questions Jada Pinkett Smith's claims of selling crack as a teenager and calls for verification from her alleged customers. Pinkett Smith's memoir, "Worthy," has received backlash for its revelations about her involvement with drugs. While some are skeptical, Pinkett Smith has extensively discussed drugs in her book. The controversy surrounding the memoir raises questions about the truthfulness of her claims and the impact of her rocky relationship with Will Smith on its reception.
Jim Jones has responded to Pusha T's Louis Vuitton diss by dropping bars and possibly shooting a video. He references Pusha's collaboration with McDonald's and slams his last album, while also accusing Pusha's brother, Malice, of being a drug user. The beef started in April when Jim said Pusha shouldn't be considered a Top 50 rapper of all time. Pusha's bars at Pharrell's LV men's line were considered aimed at Jim, and it seems like Jim wants all the smoke.
Jim Jones revealed in a recent interview that he used to bring dozens of Bloods gang members into Baseline Studios, where Jay-Z and other Roc-A-Fella artists recorded. Jones said that Jay-Z pulled him aside to express his discomfort with the situation and requested that gang members speak to him before entering the studio. Jones also spoke about recording with Dr. Dre and feeling "punked" by the producer.
Jim Jones laughed and danced when asked about Tekashi 6ix9ine's gym brawl, but suggested that public gyms are not the best choice for celebrities. He is currently working on his own line of Vamp Fitt gyms and frequents New Jersey's Impact Zone with fellow hip hop artists.