Celebrity Updates: Dez Clarifies Gigi Rumor, CJ So Cool's Financial Woes, & DeAsha's Braiding Business

Dez's Clarification & Apology

• 💡 Dez initially announced quitting streaming after being trolled about DMing Gigi in 2021, but later clarified he spoke "off of impulse and emotions."
• 📌 He denied any issues with Kai Cenat, stating they talk daily and their relationship remains strong.
• 💬 Dez apologized for his "meltdown" and acknowledged it stemmed from personal life struggles, not the specific incident with Gigi or Kai.
• ⚠️ He admitted his anger was directed at his ex for fighting outside a nightclub, which contributed to his emotional state.

CJ So Cool's Financial Struggles

• 💸 CJ So Cool lost his Snapchat account, which previously generated $100,000 monthly, due to content involving his ex-partner and children.
• 📈 He has taken a loan against his YouTube earnings, meaning all his YouTube income now goes to repaying this debt.
• 📉 Consequently, CJ So Cool is currently not making any money from social media and is facing financial difficulties, including potential relocation from his $7,500/month residence.
• ✅ He took accountability for his actions on Snapchat, admitting he went "too far" in dissing his ex.

DeAsha's Marketing Strategy

• 💇‍♀️ DeAsha charges braiders $1,500 to do her hair in exchange for promotion on her Twitch, TikTok, and other social media platforms.
• 🎯 She defended a braider who flew from Vegas to Atlanta and paid this fee, despite online criticism regarding the quality of the hairstyle.
• 🗣️ DeAsha emphasized that the braider paid for marketing and exposure, not just the hairstyle itself, and that the online discussion serves as effective promotion.
• 💰 She highlighted that she charges tens of thousands of dollars for brand marketing, indicating the $1,500 fee is a promotional investment.

Other Celebrity Updates

• 👨‍👦 DDG confirmed his son Halo is doing well when asked by a fan, stating he is "good" and "great."
• 🤰 Lena responded to pregnancy rumors that arose from holiday weight gain, clarifying she is not pregnant and her partner appreciates her current physique.