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Miami Herald
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
‘We went through it': Billy Bush recalls how big celeb interview in Miami went south
Of all the celebrities Billy Bush has interviewed over the years, one 'uncomfortable situation' stands out. And it's not regarding the person you may think, Donald Trump, he told Rob Lowe on his 'Literally' podcast on July 10. The TV personality was infamously fired from 'Today' in 2016 after audio resurfaced of him laughing with the then 'Apprentice' star, who made sexually charged comments on a bus more than a decade before. Despite Bush's career being thrown into turmoil after the scandal, he told Lowe one of his most awkward interviews wasn't with the leader of the free world, but with Latin pop icon Ricky Martin. Though he didn't specify the year, he said around the 36-minute mark he was working in the early aughts on 'Access Hollywood' as East Coast correspondent. He was assigned to fly to Miami to talk to the heartthrob who was still basking in his 1999 hit 'Livin' La Vida Loca,' about a new album. The night before, Bush told Lowe he asked a bunch of women in his hotel bar the question they would want posed to the former Menudo singer. The consensus: Was the rumor true that Martin was gay. After consulting with his producer, Bush decided to go for it. 'Bush, man,' Lowe said, disappointed. 'Bush, man.' 'Don't scold me,' Bush answered, recounting that when he asked Martin about his sexuality, he immediately tensed up. Bush said Martin cursed him out, telling him he was 'a piece of garbage' for trying to make headlines after Barbara Walters had already tried to get the hot tea (unsuccessfully) in 2000. Bush then revealed that Martin ripped off his microphone and stormed off the set, and he felt terrible. 'He was legitimately hurt, and I'm not in the business of hurting people,' said the native New Yorker who then went to Martin's dressing room and apologized for the 'inappropriate' question. 'I'm like, 'Ricky, I am so sorry for asking that question. I don't know what I was thinking.' It was a cowboy question,' said Bush, who had that part of the footage destroyed. Martin apparently responded in a thoughtful way, telling Bush that despite 'struggling' with his sexuality his whole life, he didn't feel comfortable coming out while promoting a project. 'We went through it,' said the TV personality. 'I learned a valuable lesson that day: Don't be an a--hole, don't be an idiot.' Martin, now a single father to three, eventually came out on his website in March 2010. 'I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man,' the native Puerto Rican wrote. 'I am very blessed to be who I am.' As for Bush, he was in the crosshairs for many years over the Trump hot mic fallout, ultimately landing back in the spotlight on 'Extra' for five years until May. The divorced father of three is now devoting his time to interviewing headline makers for his 'Hot Mics' podcast. Through his reps, Bush cited the reason for moving on was that he was 'hungrier and more stimulated' than at any point in his professional career. 'It's now time to build something of my own,' the statement said. 'I'm forever grateful to the amazing staff at 'Extra' and the executives at Warner Bros. for this awesome chapter of my life. I mean every word of that. I have had a tremendous run.'
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
G$ Lil Ronnie's Baby Mother 'Not Trippin' Over Daughter's Death Because She'll Be Buried In Gucci
G$ Lil Ronnie and his five-year-old daughter R'Mani's deaths were tragic news, but their remaining family members want their lasting memories to be positive. His baby mother recently expressed how she planned to make sure her daughter was dressed to the nines when she is buried. Shamon Jones took to social media to describe how she prefers to grieve. 'Yeah, y'all ain't gonna lie, I grieve a little different y'all,' she said on in a video. 'Y'all took my baby, but I'm not muthaf**kin' trippin' on that sh*t… Bi**h, he give em' and he take em'. Bi**h, we all gotta die around this bi**h. I ain't f**ked up about it. I'm f**ked up about how she left around this bi**h, but I ain't f**ked up about it.' As for R'Mani's burial clothing, she will be dripped out. 'Cause y'all know, y'all wasn't f**kin' with my baby around this bi**h,' she said. 'And she goin' out this bi**h in style. Gucci everything. Yeah… Bi**h, and baby daddy gon' be proud of everything. Ni**a, shout out to Petey… The three stoogies. Ni**a, James Carroll… Ni**a, the tax man.' Check out the video below. G$ Lil Ronnie and his daughter R'Mani were killed at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas, earlier this month. Jakobie Russell, one of the suspects, turned himself in to the U.S. Marshals and was booked into Tarrant County Jail on charges of capital murder. He could be facing the death penalty if he is convicted. The other suspect, Adonis Robinson, was arrested in Livingston, Texas. David Hernandez, the Forest Hill Police Chief, believes that Ronnie's music could have been the cause of his untimely death. 'Based on the music industry that he's a part of, it is all part of the investigation,' Hernandez recently stated. 'Everything that's being put out is being reviewed and analyzed by the Texas Rangers, so we don't have any specific motive at this time.' Ronnie's last release was 'Blank Check' in August 2024 and he had not put out an album since 2023's Literally. His 2018 track 'Hoodfame Killuminati' was his biggest record, according to Spotify, with over three million plays. Listen below. More from Police Identify Suspect In G$ Lil Ronnie And Daughter's Murder Case Texas Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie And 5-Year-Old Daughter Killed In Car Wash Shooting Drake Shows Off New $15 Million Texas Ranch
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What kind of music did G$ Lil Ronnie make? Here's what to know about the North Texas rapper
North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie leaves behind a burgeoning music career and dedicated fan base. Ronnie 'G$ Lil Ronnie' Sibley and his 5-year-old daughter, R'mani Sibley, were killed the morning of Monday, March 3 at a car wash in Forest Hill. On Wednesday, March 5, Forest Hill Police said they're looking for Adonis Robinson and Jakobie Russell in connection with the killings. Investigators say the suspects ambushed and shot the father and daughter Monday at Slappy's Express Car Wash at 6500 Forest Hill Drive. ⚡ More trending stories from our newsroom: →Not sure what Trump's tariffs will do to your wallet? Ask your burrito guy →What to know about measles in Texas →How much it costs to visit North Texas' Peppa Pig Theme Park Surveillance video from the car wash's security camera does not include audio but appears to show that Sibley was vacuuming his car, a maroon Dodge Challenger, at about 10:40 a.m. when two men approached him and began chasing him and shooting. Sibley ran across the lot, behind some other cars parked in the car wash bays and behind a dumpster while trying to evade the gunmen, the footage shows. The video ends after he is apparently shot and stumbles and collapses in the parking lot. R'mani Sibley, an elementary school student in Crowley, was found inside her father's car. Sibley was a rapper and released his first album 'Live from Las Vegas' in 2016. On Spotify, Sibley had 45,000 monthly listeners, with his top song 'Hoodfame Killuminati' collecting 3.9 million streams. Other songs that topped the Spotify streaming charts include 'Red Roses' at 737,000, 'Wops' at 674,000 and 'Crash Pt. 4' at 642,000. In total, Sibley released 13 albums over his career, with his final record 'Literally' released in 2023. Here's a look at each album: 2016- 'Live from Las Vegas' 2017- 'Gang Gang Activity' 2017- 'Act Broke Get Rich' 2018- 'Yayo and Pesos 2' 2019- 'Gang Gang Activity 2' 2019- 'Seal or No Deal' 2019- 'Best Gambler in Texas' 2020- 'Gga 3 (Gang Gang Activity)' 2020- 'Best Smoke in Texas' 2021- 'Best Gambler Texas Eva Saw' 2022- 'F-- da Politics' 2022- 'Trappin & Gamblin' 2023- 'Literally' After Sibley released 'Literally' in October 2023, he dropped several singles over 2024, with his final song 'Chase' out that September.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie & 5-Year-Old Daughter Killed in Shooting at Car Wash
Rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were killed in a double-shooting on Monday morning (March 3) in Texas. According to local affiliate Fox 4, Lil Ronnie (born Ronnie 'Chuckie' Smith) and his daughter, R'Mani, were identified by family members as victims of the shooting at a car wash in Fort Hills. Police say both were pronounced dead at the scene. More from Billboard Gone But Not Forgotten: Musicians We Lost in 2025 LISA Recalls Messing Up the Lyrics to a Rihanna Song at Her BLACKPINK Audition: 'I Was So Nervous' Tate McRae Rules Artist 100 Chart, Hits Hot 100 With 11 Songs From 'So Close to What' R'Mani had just celebrated her fifth birthday a day before the shooting, according to the family. 'He was a rapper. He didn't bother nobody. He didn't target nobody. He was a family man, and he was going around rapping, OK. Why would you target him?' said the rapper's aunt, Stella Houston, told Fox 4. 'Cleaning the car out, and somebody came through shooting and killed him and the baby. And a baby. His baby. A baby!' According to a press release Forest Hill Police Department shared with Billboard that did not identify the victims, two suspects — who were described as Black men in jeans and gray sweaters — exited a Kia and approached the victim's vehicle, which was parked at a bay in the car wash, before the suspects opened fire and fled the scene. Law enforcement attempted 'life-saving measures' on both victims, who were later pronounced dead at the scene, per the Forest Hill PD. An arrest warrant has been issued for one of the suspects, who has been identified. G$ Lil Ronnie's last album arrived with his Literally project in 2023. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Express Tribune
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Fort Worth rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and daughter killed in Forest Hill car wash shooting
Fort Worth rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were shot and killed at a car wash in Forest Hill on Monday, his aunt told WFAA. Authorities have yet to identify a suspect or determine the motive behind the attack. G$ Lil Ronnie was recognized for his sharp storytelling in music, gaining popularity through tracks like Hoodfame Killumanti, Wops, and Crash Pt. 4. His most recent album, Literally, was released in 2023, followed by his last single, Chase, in 2024. Outside of music, Smith was known for his devotion to his daughter, often sharing heartfelt moments on social media. On Valentine's Day, he posted a touching message about including a friend of his daughter in their celebrations to lift her spirits. His daughter had recently turned five years old. Following the tragic news, fans and fellow artists took to social media to express their condolences. One X user wrote, "Sad day in Dallas-Fort Worth. G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter were fatally shot at a car wash in Forest Hill. Rest up, Ronnie." Another shared, "They really murdered Lil Ronnie while he was with his baby girl… y'all have no morals. This is sad." Authorities are actively investigating the shooting, but no suspects have been identified, and the motive remains unclear. The Fort Worth community, along with the rapper's fans, continues to mourn the devastating loss.
