In an exclusive interview with Jet, The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin revealed that the health “problem has been resolved” following reports that she was suffering from pancreatic cancer last month and a severe fall in August.

Franklin, a very private person, would not disclose details of the problem. “I am not going to even deal with that. I don’t have to talk about my health with anybody other than my doctors,” she states.

“I am not one to do a lot of talking about my personal health or business. Not too much, not too much. There are a lot of people who will talk about anything, as long as there is somebody listening. But I am not one of those people. That’s not Aretha.”

She does, however, encourage everyone to remain vigilant when it comes to their health.

“If there is anything happening with you that is uncommon and something that you know should not be happening, go to your doctor. Be determined to find out what is going on.”

In the interview, she also mentioned that a CAT-scan “unfolded everything, what the problem was and everything.” She added, “I know my fans are concerned. Let them know I am feeling great and coming along.”

Following reports that a New Year’s Eve visit landed T.I. in a “special housing unit” in Arkansas where he’s currently serving his 11-month prison sentence for a parole violation charge after their arrest in September, his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Cottle got a bit of good news regarding her drug possession charge.

According to TMZ, the L.A. County District Attorney’s office dropped the case after Tiny completed 24 sessions of a certified drug diversion program in Georgia. No word on whether her last visit with T.I. will impact whether she’s allowed to visit again.

Nas must be a happy man right about now. His child and spousal support payments to ex-wife Kelis and their son, Knight, have been cut in half with the rapper now paying about $5,000 in child support and $20,000 in spousal support per month.

In related news, Nas appears in an upcoming mini documentary detailing his memories of making mixtapes. Directed by famed photographer Jonathan Mannion, “TDK Life on Record Chronicles: Nas” will be released January 19 at tdkhifi.com.

Check out the trailer below.
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