While Nicki Minaj has several alter egos, Chun Li holds a special place in her heart, as one fan discovered over the weekend when he tried to compare the character to a more recent counterpart. The “Barbie World” hitmaker deploys her alter egos in multiple songs, with each persona bearing distinct characteristics. The fan posted
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Grammy-nominated rapper Lil Baby is making waves in his hometown, not just with his music but with his latest venture – a seafood restaurant called The Seafood Menu Restaurant and Lounge. Advertisement The Atlanta native is using his influence to bring jobs and shine a light on black businesses in the community he grew up in.
Drake and 21 Savage are currently criss-crossing the country as part of the It’s All A Blur Tour. It appears both rappers have quite the sense of humor as well. During a recent stop, fans captured visuals of the show, which included what resembles an ugly witch-like version of Vogue Editor-In-Chief Anna Wintour. The images
Rapper and actor Ice Cube, co-founder of the Big3 basketball league, has called on the National Basketball Association (NBA) to drop a bylaw he believes is unfairly hindering his league’s growth. Advertisement In a recent interview with JR Sportbrief on WFAN Sports Radio, Ice Cube expressed his frustration with the NBA’s rule that prohibits NBA
Music industry figure Wack 100 and popular YouTuber Tasha K have been embroiled in an unusual – and heated – online feud. Advertisement Wack 100, known for managing artists like The Game, Ray J, and Blueface, recently interviewed disgraced singer R. Kelly. During the conversation, the singer alleged that Tasha K had illegally obtained calls,
DJ Kay Slay will be honored with a posthumous street-naming ceremony in New York City on August 13. According to a Facebook post from his brother Kwame Grayson, Kay Slay’s longtime friend and collaborator Papoose, manager Jarrod “General” Whitaker and Ladi Kutz will serve as hosts. Special invited guests include 50 Cent, Remy Ma, Busta
Angela White abandoned her Blac Chyna persona roughly one year ago. On Friday (July 14), the mother of two took to Instagram to proudly showcase her new self to the world, while also promoting a new hair product line she’s doing. “Happy 10 months sober, clean eating, working out, staying in the word(bible), healing my
Several female rappers seem to be in a race to be at the top of the pyramid at the moment. Apparently, Coi Leray sees herself as the modern-day Cleopatra of a certain area of Hip Hop. 2023 has produced mixed results for Coi Leray. Her “Players” single became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard
The homie Nas must be celebrating Hip-Hop’s 50th Anniversary in the most Hip-Hop form possible. I am getting word that he is about to release a surprise album. When? Next week! That’s right! In about a week, a new project is coming. Advertisement There’s not much more to it than that. I am hearing that
Boosie Badazz became enraged over a viral video of the Island Boys kissing each other. Advertisement The Island Boys shocked social media users when the twins kissed in a brief clip, which spread on several platforms. The always-outspoken Boosie reacted to their antics in a Twitter post on Friday (July 14). “ISLAND BOYS KISSING ,N#####
Lil Baby is adding restauranteur to his résumé. According to his Instagram Stories, he’s hosting a grand opening of The Seafood Menu Restaurant and Takeout on Friday (July 14). Advertisement The restaurant’s Instagram is also littered with pictures that show all of the scrumptious offerings. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The
New York City-bred rapper Dave East let loose another body of work this week. Fortune Favors The Bold hosts 24 new tracks from the Def Jam recording artist. Advertisement “You’ve got to be bold. Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. Don’t let your environment box you in. Don’t wait on anybody
Jay-Z received his flowers in his hometown after being honored with a surprise exhibition at the Brooklyn Public Library highlighting his legendary journey from the Marcy Projects to Hip-Hop royalty. Advertisement The exhibit features never-before-seen photos, original master recordings alongside iconic artifacts from his career. Jay-Z lyrics were plastered across the library’s façade in preparation
Judge Ural Glanville ordered a woman to attend the first five days of Young Thug’s RICO trial after the prospective juror missed an earlier court date. Advertisement The judge held the woman in contempt at a hearing in Atlanta on Wednesday (July 12). She avoided a 20-day jail sentence and a $1,000 fine but cannot
Glitter, silver and short shorts dominated the fashion scene as Beyoncé kicked off her national tour in Philadelphia, setting the stage for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment. The stop followed a successful European stadium tour and North American kickoff in Toronto. An entire 2 1/2 hour spectacle jumpstarted the first Renaissance date in
The late 2Pac continues to leave a mark on American culture over 25 years after his death. Dear Mama: The Saga of Afeni and Tupac Shakur has the chance to win more than one Primetime Emmy Award this year. Advertisement The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the nominations for the 75th Primetime Creative
Rihanna could win big at the 2023 Emmy Awards after scoring five nominations for her epic Super Bowl Halftime Show. Advertisement The superstar singer stunned fans and broke the internet when she unveiled her blossoming baby bump during February’s electrifying performance. Rihanna gave a nod to her pregnancy while celebrating her Emmy nominations on Instagram.
Illness prevented the YNW Melly murder trial from moving forward on Wednesday (July 12). YNW Melly’s lawyer Raven Ramona Liberty got sick during Wednesday’s lunch break, putting the trial on hold. The Florida trial is scheduled to resume on Monday (July 17). “There’s nothing anybody can do about it,” Judge John Murphy told the jury,
Announcing the release of the second single to the posthumous album Long Live Coolio, Coolio’s estate once again shines a light on the star that was and still is Coolio. “A Star Is Born” features vocals from Treach of Naughty by Nature, MC Shan, and DJ Wino, Coolio’s longtime producer and collaborator and is released
YK Osiris has officially turned his attention back to his music following a media firestorm last month. The singer/songwriter returned this week with the “Dear Fans” single. Advertisement Many social media users had a lot to say after footage of YK Osiris forcibly kissing Love & Hip Hop: Miami star Sukihana went viral. Following significant