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Gunna Joined Forces With Chris Brown For Remix Of “WGFT”
As 2026 begins, the stage is set for what promises to be another monumental year for Gunna who has recruited multi-Grammy Award-winning R&B icon Chris
Happy Birthday Aaliyah
Happy Birthday to Aaliyah, who would have turned 47 today. She was born on January 16, 1979 in Brooklyn, NY. R.I.P.
Happy Birthday Pitbull
Happy Birthday to Pitbull, who turns 45 today. He was born on January 15, 1981 in Miami, FL.
50 Cent To Invest $124 Million In Louisiana Entertainment Projects
50 Cent, alongside the Louisiana Economic Development team, unveiled plans for a significant investment in Shreveport’s entertainment landscape. The initiative, valued at $124 million, aims
FBG Duck’s Mom Proceeds With Son’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Lil Durk
FBG Duck’s mother, LaSheena Weekly, has announced that she can now proceed with her wrongful death lawsuit against rapper Lil Durk following a judge’s ruling.
Fugees Producer John Forté Found Dead At Age 50
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated artist renowned for his contributions to the Fugees and Refugee Camp All-Stars, has passed away at the age of 50. Authorities
Happy Birthday LL Cool J
Happy Birthday to LL Cool J, who turns 58 today. He was born on January 14, 1968 in Long Island, NY.
Happy Birthday Slick Rick
Happy Birthday to Slick Rick, who turns 61 today. He was born on January 14, 1965 in London, UK.
Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Dismissed By Federal Judge
Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) has been dismissed by a federal judge in New York, marking a significant challenge to the iconic hip-hop
Cash Out Ordered To Pay $40 Million Following Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
Atlanta rapper Cash Out has been ordered to pay $40 million in a sex trafficking lawsuit brought against him by one of his victims. The
Daz Dillinger Encourages Fans To Send Well-Wishes To Kurupt
Daz Dillinger has called on fans to send their love and support to Kurupt during a difficult time. The 52-year-old rapper took to Instagram on
R. Kelly Faces Backlash As Prison-Recorded Music Gains Industry Attention
R. Kelly continues to be a polarizing figure, facing public outrage even as some supporters express hope for his musical comeback — a notion that
Mary J. Blige Is Preparing For Her First Las Vegas Residency
Mary J. Blige is gearing up to light up the Las Vegas strip with her very first residency. The Grammy and Emmy-winning music legend revealed
NBA YoungBoy Announces That He’s Dropping “Slime Cry” Album Very Soon
NBA YoungBoy has confirmed the imminent arrival of his album “Slime Cry”, putting fans’ concerns over delays and cancelation to rest — for now. The
Juelz Santana Shares Bloody Photo After Reported Car Accident
Former Dipset member Juelz Santana caught his fans off guard with a startling image of himself bloodied from what he claims was a car accident.
Yella Beezy’s Trial In Mo3 Murder Case Set To Start In February
The trial of Dallas rapper Yella Beezy, born Makies Conway, for his alleged involvement in the 2020 murder of fellow artist Mo3, is scheduled to
Pooh Shiesty Shows Indictment Paperwork To Prove His Loyalty
Pooh Shiesty has taken to social media to confront speculation questioning his integrity during his legal battles. The Memphis rapper shared exclusive details to reaffirm
A$AP Rocky Debuts New Music Video “HELICOPTER”
A$AP Rocky has unveiled his newest single, “HELICOPTER”, offering fans one last glimpse of what’s to come ahead of his highly awaited fourth studio album,
Diddy No Longer Owns A Private Jet
Diddy no longer owns a private jet, marking the end of his tenure with the luxury aircraft. Silver Air Private Jets confirmed to Business Insider
Lil Tjay Denies Rumors About Involvement In Konvy Shooting
Lil Tjay has publicly dismissed rumors suggesting he had any connection to the shooting incident involving streamer Konvy during a Kick livestream in The Bronx.
BMW From Tupac’s 1996 Las Vegas Shooting Listed For $1.75 Million
The car in which Tupac Shakur was shot following a Mike Tyson fight nearly three decades ago is now being sold, carrying both its tragic
Boosie BadAzz Escapes Prison Sentence In Federal Gun Case
Boosie BadAzz has avoided prison time in his federal gun case after a judge ruled he will not serve additional time behind bars. On Friday
UK Rapper Komander Drops Apocalyptic, Religion-Inspired Track “Mardek”
Hailing from the streets of Cornwall, UK, rising rapper Komander, a former elite soldier, is making a name for himself as a rising force in
Donald Trump Will Not Grant A Pardon To Diddy After Handwritten Appeal
Donald Trump has stated that he has no intention of granting a pardon to Sean “Diddy” Combs following the rapper’s reported handwritten request. In an
Drake Addresses Fans While The Wait For “Iceman” Continues
Drake addresses his admirers in a cryptic social media post as anticipation builds for his upcoming project, potentially titled “Iceman.” The rapper shared a poignant
Fetty Wap Credits 50 Cent For Support During 3-Year Prison Sentence
Fetty Wap acknowledges 50 Cent for offering crucial support — both financial and emotional — during his challenging three-year prison stint related to a federal
Bruno Mars Makes A Grand Comeback With “I Just Might” Music Video
After nearly a decade, the wait is finally over. Earlier this week, Bruno Mars officially launched a new chapter in his career with the release
Budda Mack Scales Nationwide Through Multi-Market Radio Momentum
Budda Mack, an American hip-hop recording artist, entrepreneur, and independent music executive from Oakland, California, continues to expand his presence in the national music market
Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige
Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 55 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.
Young Thug Judge Orders Return Of Seized Assets
Authorities have been directed to return Young Thug‘s money and property that were confiscated during the YSL RICO case. On January 7, Judge Paige Reese
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