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8:36 AM PT -- Maui Police Chief John Pelletier tells TMZ ... "I have no connections whatsoever to any individuals named in the lawsuit. The allegations suggesting his involvement are entirely unfounded. I am confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives."

In 2018, while serving as a Captain in Las Vegas, I was honored by the Rape Crisis Center for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community safety, specifically through [my] role as a champion of the Stay S.A.F.E. program dedicated to sexual assault prevention.

These baseless allegations not only are wrong but also show a lack of respect for victims of abuse, whose voices deserve to be heard and supported with compassion and integrity.

Diddy's alleged sexual assaults were aided by Maui's Chief of Police ... this according to an amended lawsuit that also named NFL wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. and influencer Druski as co-conspirators.

Ice Spice's Munchkin fan base can sleep through the night again ... she's gained her twerking weight back and is flaunting her stuff out in Paris!!!

The rapper had social media in a tizzy a few months ago with a skinny selfie -- but that status is no longer the case as she posed in front of the Eiffel Tower on Wednesday.

She captioned the post, "Thick Again" ... which is likely the name of her next single, judging from the audio that's floating around.

The woman who sued Jay-Z for allegedly raping her when she was just 13 years old after the MTV Video Music Awards back in 2000 has been caught on an audio recording apparently admitting the alleged incident never happened.

The audio -- obtained by ABC News -- was recorded by a couple private investigators ... and, in it, the woman who filed the suit against Jay-Z walks back the claim she made in her lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee back in December.

Listen to it for yourself ... the woman -- identified only as a Jane Doe -- can be heard telling the investigators that Jay-Z was at the party, but he never engaged in any sexual activity with her.

Eminem's classic on-screen rap battle in the final scenes of "8 Mile" wasn't completely an act, turns out ... Slim Shady was actually shooting real-life darts at Anthony Mackie!!!

Of course, Mackie played the "Papa Doc" role who got lyrically trounced by Em's "B-Rabbit" character ... but he's revealing the brutal bars were literally about him.

The newly minted Captain America relived the experience on the 'Pivot' podcast ... "8 Mile" was his first role and he and Em got considerable time on set getting to know each other.

11:47 AM PT -- Ginalisa Monterroso joined us on today's episode of TMZ Live, where she spoke with Harvey Levin & Elex Michaelson. Ginalisa explained that there are more tests to come, but Wendy is currently in a safe environment where she is protected, and not confined.

Wendy Williams is spilling details on the police escort and her hospital trip that ended with her acing two psych exams Monday -- and she even dished on the unexpected perk of getting some exercise while going scooter-free.

On "The Breakfast Club," Wendy was joined by her caregiver, Ginalisa Monterroso, who said she requested police to show up at the former talk show host's assisted-living facility, where she explained her situation and insisted they couldn’t leave without her.

Ginalisa said she pushed Wendy to request an independent medical evaluation while at the hospital, explaining it was a long and tough road ... especially since her living facility had initially sent a nurse to keep an eye on her, which Ginalisa refused.

Boosie Badazz's concert in Akron, Ohio was halted mid-show early Monday morning after gunshots rang out, leaving the Louisiana-born rapper fleeing for his life ... and 3 people injured.

Akron PD Deputy Chief Michael Miller tells TMZ Hip Hop ... At least one shot was fired while Boosie was performing onstage.

Boosie's actions appear to confirm the narrow miss in video ... you can hear the sounds, then see him flinch, duck, and run for cover as the fans inside the Field House Lounge scatter for safety.

Flau'jae Johnson ain't just getting LSU wins with her skills on the court ... Mikaylah Williams tells TMZ Sports her music's helping fuel the Tigers' postseason run too!

Kim Mulkey's sophomore guard sat down with us on Monday while working a ceremonial shift at a Raising Cane's in Baton Rouge ... and she made it clear, Flau'jae's tunes are a big part of LSU's success this season.

She told us the Tigers bump Johnson's music in the locker room regularly -- and get this, she says it's played so often, they know all the lyrics!!

Drake is dropping clues about his next move ... and he says it may be unsettling for some folks.

Champagne Papi hinted about what the future holds for him in a cryptic Instagram post, explaining ... "U know I grew up non confrontational and always treated this game as a sport where my pen won gold, but my these days the podium has been hard for all of us to ignore."

Drake continues ... "I understand that this next chapter may leave you feeling uneasy, but I hope you see my honesty as clarity not charity that answers some questions especially about the unanswered texts you’ve been sending me."

Bianca Censori has dropped what could be her most provocative photo shoot yet ... this time, on rollerblades.

On Sunday night, Bianca shared a series of 22 photos on Instagram, leaving little to the imagination as she is seen in just a nude bra and thong.

No need to worry about her safety, she's also rocking knee and elbow pads.

12:52 PM PT -- Odell Beckham Jr. just released a more formal statement on the matter on his X page ... claiming there is "absolutely no truth" to the new allegations made against him in Ashley Parham's amended complaint.

"I was not anywhere near Orinda, CA at that time," he said. "In fact, I don't think I have ever even been to Orinda, CA. I have never done anything like that, and I would never do anything like that to anyone. I'm confident that these ridiculous claims against me will be dismissed."

A woman is now alleging Odell Beckham Jr. was one of several men who raped her alongside Diddy during a violent 2018 encounter ... but the rap mogul's legal team is calling BS on the allegations -- and so is the NFL superstar, who says they're straight up "stupid."

The mother of the 5-year-old girl fatally shot alongside her father, rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, is telling the world she's not losing sleep over her dead daughter ... saying we all gotta go someday!!!

Those were the recent words Shamon Jones, who has been crashing out on IG Live the past few days mourning her slain child and her baby's father.

Jones made it clear to her live-stream audience her daughter R'mani dying doesn't make her upset, but it's about how she died ... the elementary-schooler was ambushed in a hail of bullets as she celebrated her birthday with Ronnie last week.

Suge Knight is scoffing at Snoop Dogg's claims the incarcerated mogul is "jealous" he no longer owns Death Row Records.

According to Suge's POV, Snoop's making a mockery of Hip Hop music by putting out trash albums that tarnish the label's legacy!!!

Suge's latest rant from prison came recently on "The Art Of Dialogue" ... Snoop's been annoyed his former boss won't stop yapping about him, but Suge says he's crusading for the culture.

Alabama Barker has found love amid her beef with Bhad Bhabie ... 'cause Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler's daughter just revealed her relationship with UCLA football player Scooter Jackson.

The 19-year-old rapper and influencer went public with the romance over the weekend ... showing her sitting in the California native's lap and dancing with him in front of the camera.

No word on how long their coupling has been brewing ... but the cornerback recently transferred to the Bruins after a few years at Utah Tech, so we take it they connected some time after that.

Detective Melissa Mercado -- the NYPD detective who went viral for appearing as a stripper in a raunchy music video -- has been taken off active sex crimes cases pending the results of a police review.

Law enforcement sources confirm to TMZ ... Melissa -- who is known as a good investigator -- isn't catching active cases in the Special Victims Unit, which looks into alleged sex crimes, while under review.

We're told police officials have to determine if she submitted off-duty paperwork ... documents every NYPD officer must file if they're working another job off the clock.

Rihanna is honoring International Women's Day by showing off never-before-seen photos of her two sons right after they were born.

The iconic singer jumped on Instagram Saturday and posted two pics of herself cradling the infants in hospital beds after she gave birth to them in 2022 and 2023.

As you know, Rihanna shares RZA, 2, and Riot Rose, 1, with rapper A$AP Rocky, her longtime boyfriend.

Master P is jumpin' into his new gig as head honcho for the University of New Orleans' basketball program ... and the rap legend may have a secret weapon when it comes to landing top talent!

Ellen DeGeneres! Yes, you read that right.

TMZ Sports caught up with P in Los Angeles this week and we asked him whether he was concerned he wouldn't be able to lure hoopers to NOLA.