First video of Diddy behind bars released, Burna Boy joins Davido and Wizkid for blockbuster WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou, Vinicius Jr tells Real Madrid he won’t renew contract. 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.
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1. First video of Diddy behind bars released
@tmz_tv shares new footage of Diddy behind bars at Fort Dix’s media library, wrapping up his work pic.twitter.com/kQcPOeT1vi
— streetaddictz.net (@streetaddictz) November 23, 2025
The first video of Diddy behind bars has surfaced, offering a clear look at how the music mogul is spending his days inside Fort Dix. In footage obtained by TMZ, he’s seen wrapping up an evening shift at the prison’s media library, located in the chapel, where he helps distribute movies and religious materials to fellow inmates. Wearing a brown knit cap over his gray hair, he removes his scarf and blue coat to reveal a standard gray prison uniform before slipping the jacket back on and heading out. Additional clips show him without his cap, gray locks fully visible as he pauses for a brief, seemingly friendly hallway conversation with other inmates.
These clips mark the first moving images of Diddy since he began serving a 50-month sentence after being found guilty of violating the Mann Act, with a projected release date in 2028. While photos of him in the yard have circulated, capturing everything from somber moments to signs of levity, the new videos offer a more candid look at his daily routine behind bars. They also follow earlier reports that prison officials reprimanded him for incidents including consuming homemade alcohol and engaging in an unauthorized three-way call, violations that have already drawn added scrutiny to his time inside Fort Dix.
2. Burna Boy joins Davido and Wizkid for blockbuster WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou
🚨 Burna Boy has been added to the lineup for the WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou, Benin 🇧🇯
Davido & Wizkid were previously announced to perform at the event 🤩🔥
🗓️ December 27-28 pic.twitter.com/GrLQDheE60
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) November 23, 2025
The 2025 edition of the WeLoveYa Festival in Cotonou has officially shifted into blockbuster territory with confirmation that Grammy winner Burna Boy will join Afrobeats giants Davido and Wizkid on its star-studded lineup. Scheduled for December 27 and 28, at the historic Place de l’Amazone, organizers unveiled an updated promotional image confirming Burna Boy’s performance on opening night—a reveal that instantly ignited excitement across West Africa. Known for spotlighting Afro and Urban culture, the festival is already being described as historic for bringing together three of Nigeria’s most influential global hitmakers on the same stage.
Beyond the unprecedented musical lineup, attendees will also experience a bustling cultural village featuring food courts, bars, and a range of ticket options from Standard to VIP. Organizers have emphasized the event’s continued social impact, noting that part of the proceeds will support the development of EYA Centers—community hubs dedicated to empowering African youth with training and innovation opportunities. With Burna Boy now officially locked in alongside Davido and Wizkid, the 2025 WeLoveYa Festival is shaping up to be one of the year’s most unmissable celebrations of African music and culture.
3. Investigation shows police fatally shooting Tanzanian protesters, signs of mass graves
“Our reporting and forensic investigation confirmed that Tanzanian police did kill protesters — many of them unarmed. Some were shot while running away, posing absolutely no threat to the police.” @LarryMadowo #TanzaniaMassacre #SamiaMustGo pic.twitter.com/XBYFPOSQ2Y
— Liberatus Mwang’ombe (@Liberatus80) November 23, 2025
An extensive investigation has uncovered harrowing evidence that police and armed men fatally shot unarmed or lightly armed protesters in Tanzania following last month’s highly disputed presidential election. Through geolocated videos, forensic audio analysis, and eyewitness accounts, the investigation documents multiple incidents in which security forces opened fire on demonstrators contesting the re-election of Samia Suluhu Hassan, who claimed a 98% victory after barring major rivals from the race. Verified footage shows morgues in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza overwhelmed with bodies, some piled on floors or left outside when storage facilities filled. Meanwhile, doctors describe a surge of young victims suffering fatal gunshot wounds to the head, chest, and limbs. Witnesses also recounted the killing of a pregnant woman and a young man shot from significant distances as they fled or stood unarmed, contradicting the government’s initial denial that protesters were killed.
The investigation further reveals satellite imagery and on-ground videos indicating recently disturbed soil in the Kondo cemetery, consistent with reports of mass graves where victims of the crackdown were allegedly buried. Local human rights groups, opposition figures, and witnesses say bodies of protesters have been discreetly transported and interred there, deepening concerns about the scale of the violence. The government has dismissed the findings as biased, even as it launches an inquiry into the unrest, while the United Nations Human Rights Office suggests hundreds may have been killed, injured, or detained. With viral videos showing uniformed officers and suspected plainclothes police shooting at civilians across multiple cities, the unfolding revelations have cast a dark shadow over Tanzania’s reputation as one of East Africa’s most stable democracies.
4. Reggae pioneer and global icon Jimmy Cliff dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, the soulful reggae legend who helped spread the genre’s reach from Jamaica to the world with “The Harder They Come,” “Many Rivers to Cross” and much more, has died at the age of 81.
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— Rolling Stone (@RollingStone) November 24, 2025
Reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff has died at 81, his family announced in a statement shared on Instagram by his wife, Latifa Chambers. She revealed that the global icon passed away after suffering a seizure followed by pneumonia. Widely celebrated for classics like “Many Rivers to Cross” and for starring in and soundtracking “The Harder They Come,” Cliff played a defining role in carrying Jamaican music to international audiences. Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness paid tribute, saying the artist’s music “lifted people through hard times” and helped cement global respect for Jamaican culture.
Over his remarkable career, Cliff became one of only two Jamaicans, alongside Bob Marley, to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, entering in 2010 with an introduction by Wyclef Jean. His influence extended beyond his own hits: at the legendary Beverley’s Records, he helped discover artists who shaped ska, rocksteady, and reggae, including Desmond Dekker and a young Bob Marley. Cliff continued to collaborate across genres throughout his life, working with artists such as The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, and Willie Nelson. Even after earning a Grammy for his 2012 album Rebirth, he wrote that he still felt driven by purpose—a purpose his music fulfilled across generations and continents.
5. Vinicius Jr tells Real Madrid he won’t renew contract
🚨𝗠𝗔𝗝𝗢𝗥 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Vinicius Junior has informed Florentino Pérez that he does not want to renew his contract with Real Madrid while his relationship with Xabi Alonso is damaged.
— @MarioCortegana pic.twitter.com/wQXtNwwjHA
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) November 24, 2025
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior has reportedly informed the club that he has no intention of renewing his contract, as his relationship with manager Xabi Alonso remains strained, according to reports. Though his current deal runs until 2027, the Brazilian forward is said to be deeply unhappy with Alonso’s methods, joining a group of senior players, Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde, Endrick, and Rodrygo, who have also been linked to tensions with the new coach. The rift between Vinicius and Alonso first became public during Madrid’s Clásico win over Barcelona, when the winger reacted angrily to being substituted. While Vinicius later issued a public apology, he notably omitted any mention of Alonso, fueling speculation over a deeper disconnect.
Alonso has repeatedly attempted to downplay the conflict, insisting the matter was “settled” after a squad meeting and praising Vinicius for his sincerity. Still, results on the pitch have added pressure to the situation, with underwhelming performances, including a Champions League loss to Liverpool and back-to-back La Liga draws, placing the coach under early scrutiny. Vinicius has also been benched in recent matches, with Alonso insisting the decision was mutual and tactical. As Real Madrid prepare for a crucial Champions League clash against Olympiacos before facing Manchester City, all eyes will be on whether the fractured relationship between star player and manager can be repaired or if the tension signals a deeper crisis within the Bernabéu.
Featured image: Garrett Cattermole/Getty Images
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