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50 Cent To Invest $124 Million In Louisiana Entertainment Projects

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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

CRIME NEWS

FBG Duck’s Mom Proceeds With Son’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Lil Durk

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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.

CRIME NEWS

Fugees Producer John Forté Found Dead At Age 50

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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

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday LL Cool J

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Happy Birthday to LL Cool J, who turns 58 today. He was born on January 14, 1968 in Long Island, NY.

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Slick Rick

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Happy Birthday to Slick Rick, who turns 61 today. He was born on January 14, 1965 in London, UK.

NEWS

Salt-N-Pepa’s Lawsuit Against UMG Dismissed By Federal Judge

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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

CRIME NEWS

Cash Out Ordered To Pay $40 Million Following Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

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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

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Daz Dillinger Encourages Fans To Send Well-Wishes To Kurupt

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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

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R. Kelly Faces Backlash As Prison-Recorded Music Gains Industry Attention

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R. Kelly continues to be a polarizing figure, facing public outrage even as some supporters express hope for his musical comeback — a notion that

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Mary J. Blige Is Preparing For Her First Las Vegas Residency

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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

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NBA YoungBoy Announces That He’s Dropping “Slime Cry” Album Very Soon

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NBA YoungBoy has confirmed the imminent arrival of his album “Slime Cry”, putting fans’ concerns over delays and cancelation to rest — for now. The

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Juelz Santana Shares Bloody Photo After Reported Car Accident

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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.

CRIME NEWS

Yella Beezy’s Trial In Mo3 Murder Case Set To Start In February

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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

CRIME NEWS

Pooh Shiesty Shows Indictment Paperwork To Prove His Loyalty

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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

NEWS VIDEOS

A$AP Rocky Debuts New Music Video “HELICOPTER”

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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,

NEWS

Diddy No Longer Owns A Private Jet

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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

CRIME NEWS

Lil Tjay Denies Rumors About Involvement In Konvy Shooting

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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.

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BMW From Tupac’s 1996 Las Vegas Shooting Listed For $1.75 Million

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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

CRIME NEWS

Boosie BadAzz Escapes Prison Sentence In Federal Gun Case

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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

INDIES NEWS RELEASES

UK Rapper Komander Drops Apocalyptic, Religion-Inspired Track “Mardek”

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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

CRIME NEWS

Donald Trump Will Not Grant A Pardon To Diddy After Handwritten Appeal

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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

NEWS

Drake Addresses Fans While The Wait For “Iceman” Continues

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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

CRIME NEWS

Fetty Wap Credits 50 Cent For Support During 3-Year Prison Sentence

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Fetty Wap acknowledges 50 Cent for offering crucial support — both financial and emotional — during his challenging three-year prison stint related to a federal

NEWS VIDEOS

Bruno Mars Makes A Grand Comeback With “I Just Might” Music Video

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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

INDIES NEWS

Budda Mack Scales Nationwide Through Multi-Market Radio Momentum

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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

BIRTHDAYS

Happy Birthday Mary J. Blige

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Happy Birthday to Mary J. Blige, who turns 55 today. She was born on January 11, 1971 in New York City, NY.

CRIME NEWS

Young Thug Judge Orders Return Of Seized Assets

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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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Kelly Rowland And Method Man Give Love A Second Chance

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Method Man and Kelly Rowland bring undeniable chemistry to the screen as they star in the romantic comedy “Relationship Goals”, portraying former lovers turned work

CRIME NEWS

Fetty Wap Released From Prison 11 Months Ahead Of Original Sentence

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Fetty Wap has been released from prison 11 months earlier than anticipated. He will continue his sentence, which the Bureau of Prisons reports will end

INDIES NEWS RELEASES

Lazarus Taps Royce Da 5’9” And Ikka For New Single “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde”

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At its core, “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” is a study in balance. It’s control and chaos, experience and hunger, Detroit and Delhi. The collaboration