Monica has been hailed as an “extraordinary individual,” by the organizers of a Detroit festival after the R&B songstress jumped off stage to defend a female fan who was allegedly attacked by a man in the audience. Advertisement The “Boy Is Mine” hitmaker was performing at the Riverfront Music Festival in Detroit on Saturday (22
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Seasoned actor/rapper Page Kennedy has been relatively quiet over the last couple of years—at least on the rap front. After releasing Page in 2021, Kennedy focused on his acting, appearing in The Upshaws and Snowfall while shooting a summer blockbuster film that’s expected to arrive on August 4. But lo and behold, he somehow managed to
Ice Cube made a strong argument for his infamous N.W.A diss track, “No Vaseline,” in a recent interview with DJ Whoo Kid. The song, which arrived on Cube’s 1991 solo album Death Certificate, begins with Cube spitting, “G###### I’m glad y’all set it off/Used to be hard now you’re just wet and soft/First you was down
In a recent episode of Cam’ron and Mase’s hit sports talk show, “It Is What It Is,” NBA legend Paul Pierce addressed the infamous “Wheelchair Game” incident from the 2008 NBA Finals. Advertisement The incident, which has been the subject of speculation and rumors for years, involved Pierce being wheeled off the court during Game 1
In a recent appearance on the DJUTV podcast, Beanie Sigel, the renowned Philadelphia-based rapper, revealed his plans to utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) in an ambitious endeavor to regain the gruff vocal tone he lost in a traumatic shooting incident back in 2014. The rapper shared his insights during the podcast on Tuesday, July 18, where
YNW Melly has been behind bars since February 2019, when he was arrested for the 2018 murders of YNW Sakchaser and YNW Juvy. On Saturday (July 22), the case was declared a mistrial after the Broward County jury selected to determine a verdict failed to make an unanimous decision. Shortly after the judge handed down
Kanye West is allegedly seeing green after reports began to swirl about his ex-wife Kim Kardashian dating Tom Brady. According to multiple reports, there isn’t anything serious going on between Kardashian and Brady—who are strictly just friends. However, it’s worth noting Kardashian and Brady were apparently caught on the dance floor trying to “Switch” like
St. Louis-bred newcomer Sexxy Redd quickly made a name for herself with two viral hit songs. The Hood Hottest Princess mixtape creator also gained a lot of online attention for a recent interaction with Drake. Earlier this week, pictures of Sexxy Redd and Drake together spread across social media. After attending Drake’s “It’s All A
Jamie Foxx expressed profound gratitude for his survival following a harrowing medical emergency that led to his hospitalization, a trying experience that he likened to a journey through hell and back. The acclaimed actor chose Instagram as the platform to address his fans directly, releasing his inaugural video message since the undisclosed medical complication struck
Prosecutors dropped theft charges against Finesse2Tymes on Friday (July 21). According to Houston’s NBC affiliate, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence. Advertisement Finesse2Tymes, whose real name is Ricky Hampton, was accused of stealing a rental car. Houston police issued a warrant for his arrest on Wednesday (July 19). The
Atlanta-based rapper Young Thug was denied bond for the third time on Friday (July 21) as jury selection continues in his high-profile Fulton County gang and racketeering case. Advertisement Young Thug has been in custody since his May 2022 arrest, with his trial facing a series of controversies and complications. Chief Judge Ural Glanville ruled
Female rappers are currently having a standout year. Recording artists like Cardi B have helped elevate women in Hip Hop to mainstream prominence with popular records and social media interactions. Advertisement The New York Times presented a retrospection on Hip Hop for the culture’s 50th anniversary in 2023. As part of the project, numerous rap
YNG Cheese, the son of podcaster Gillie Da King has died at age 25. Advertisement The news was confirmed by the Philly podcaster’s co-host and cousin in an Instagram post Thursday evening. “Lil Cuz usually when I talk to you, I got a lot to tell you,” Wallo267 wrote in the caption alongside a carousel
Riding rapper Superstar Pride has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, according to TMZ. Advertisement The Panola County Sheriff’s Office in Mississippi reported that deputies were called to a residence on Wednesday afternoon, where they found a 40-year-old man dead from gunshot wounds. The ensuing investigation led them to believe that Superstar Pride was
Okay, so we all know Nas and Jay-Z have had the craziest rap feud ever in Hip-Hop history that didn’t involve death. It’s the stuff legends are made of, and we just can’t get enough. But here’s the thing: they’ve grown up a bit and matured (kinda). It’s old news, right? Well, not quite. There
Footage of Richard Welton Morales Jr., professionally known as Gunplay, is making the rounds online today. Allegedly, the South Florida-based rapper/reality television star got upset at a DJ for playing music by his opp. Advertisement Gunplay’s 44th birthday was on July 18. According to reports, the Living Legend album creator and some of his loved
Days after announcing his appearance on Nas’ upcoming album, Magic 2, 50 Cent took a moment to reflect on their working relationship, which spans over two decades. Advertisement The Grammy Award winner selected Fiddy to go on tour with him after hearing his 1999 breakout diss track, “How to Rob.” Once they hit the road,
Diageo is moving forward with terminating its marketing services agreement with Sean “Diddy” Combs for Cîroc and the wind-down of their business relationship together with DeLeón despite his allegations of retaliation by the company. Advertisement A spokesperson for Diageo told AllHipHop, “This is a business dispute and should not be recast as anything other than
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has moved the United States from the Flintstones to the age of the Jetsons with one major decision. According to the BBC, the FAA—a division of the U.S. Department of Transportation responsible for efficient aerospace travel—has issued a Special Airworthiness Certificate to a flying car model developed by Alef Aeronautics,
Members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) went on strike on May 2. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG–AFTRA) joined the work stoppage on July 14. Snoop Dogg weighed in on the labor dispute over residuals from streaming services and other concerns. Advertisement According to Deadline, Snoop Dogg discussed the so-called “Hollywood Double Strike” at