Hip Hop

Oprah Winfrey has shut down rumors suggesting she and Taraji P. Henson don’t get along. Amid a conversation with Gayle King for CBS Mornings at the Golden Globes last week, the media mogul admitted she finds talk of a feud between herself and The Color Purple actress to be concerning. “It’s so disturbing to me,”

Yo Gotti‘s brother, Anthony “Big Jook” Mims, was reportedly shot and killed in Memphis on Saturday afternoon (January 13). According to Fox13 Memphis, at least five police sources have confirmed that the incident took place  outside of Perignons Restaurant and Event Center on the 6300 block of Winchester Road. Two men were injured during the

Wiz Khalifa has opened up about his co-parenting relationship with his ex-wife, Amber Rose. The 36-year-old rapper talked about his experience co-parenting his 10-year-old son Sebastian with the model and TV personality on Wednesday’s (January 10) episode of the Call Her Daddy podcast. When asked by the show’s host, Alex Cooper, how the co-parenting experience

Machine Gun Kelly has defended his razor blade guitar design following heavy criticism. Last week, MGK announced his latest collaboration with Schecter Guitars, and many social media users accused him of glorifying self-harm by designing an instrument that looks like a traditional metal razor blade. Machine Gun Kelly, real name Colson Baker, insisted that the

Lecrae is the latest celebrity to share his thoughts on Lil Nas X’s “Christian era” promotional tactics. The Christian recording artist voiced his opinion on X (formerly Twitter). Lil Nas X released his “J Christ” single on Friday (January 12). The Columbia Records-backed song’s official music video features the Grammy winner dressed as biblical figures

The distinction arrives two days after The Breakfast Club co-host named him “Donkey of the Day” for saying he wasn’t “big on [fatherhood]” during an interview with Bootleg Kev. NBA YoungBoy crowned Charlamagne Tha God “Donkey of the Day” in a video uploaded to Instagram on Friday (January 12). The chart-topping rapper put his own

When it comes to Hip-Hop and entrepreneurship, few names have made an impact quite like Dame Dash. He rose from the streets of New York to the high echelons of business and entertainment to craft a unique story of perseverance and innovation. Dash co-founded Roc-A-Fella Records with Jay-Z and Kareem Burke. That is known, but

The collaboration between Jay-Z, D’Angelo, and filmmaker-musician Jeymes Samuel for the new movie The Book of Clarence is here. “I Want You Forever” was described by the director as “nine minutes and 32 seconds of absolute soulful, biblical bliss” in an interview. This collaboration is a fusion of music and cinema, also highlights the creative

Michael Jackson’s life story will play out in a biographical film. The forthcoming Micheal is scheduled to premiere in American theaters on April 18, 2025. Lionsgate Films hired Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, The Equalizer) to direct the motion picture. The King of Pop’s nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will play the entertainment icon in the movie. “I’m

21 Savage just dropped his first solo studio album in six years, the highly anticipated american dream.  The project arrived Friday (January 12), clocking in at 50 minutes. The 15-track offering is stacked with guest appearances from the likes of Young Thug, Lil Durk, Doja Cat, Burna Boy and Summer Walker, while Metro Boomin makes

Don Toliver and Kali Uchis announced they’re expecting their first child together on Thursday (January 11). The couple unveiled Kali’s pregnancy in the music video for her songs “Tu Corazón es Mío” and “Diosa.” “Starting our family,” they wrote in an Instagram post. “don’t take too long to get here little pooks, mom & dad

Theron Thomas was nominated for Songwriter of the Year at the 2024 Grammys, the only Black nominee in this category. But it’s not the first time. Last year, Thomas was nominated for seven Grammys, even taking home the trophy for Record Of The Year for his contributions on Lizzo’s viral smash “About Damn Time.” So who

It appears Lil Nas X once again trolled the world as he continued the rollout for his upcoming “J Christ” single. His so-called “Christian Era” included the rapper claiming Liberty University accepted him as a student. Jerry Falwell Sr. founded Liberty University as a private evangelical Christian institution. The Lynchburg, Virginia-based school released a statement

Jonathan Majors responded to criticism of his apparent obsession with Coretta Scott King on Wednesday (January 10). The former Marvel star attempted to clear up his repeated references to the civil rights activist following public backlash and comments by her daughter Bernice King. “My intention was to convey my utmost respect for Coretta Scott King,

Rubi Rose has made peace with her ex-boyfriend DDG and is even opening up about their previous relationship dynamic. In a recent podcast interview, Rose spoke briefly about her time dating DDG and appeared to be fully supportive of his new path in life with partner Halle Bailey. However, in the process of congratulating her

Playboi Carti fans will have to wait until further notice for an update on his Antagonist Tour—and apparently a confirmation on whether he’s a free man. On Twitter (X) earlier this week, unconfirmed rumors began to swirl that Carti had been arrested in Romania. While there’s been no official word yet on Carti’s status, ticket

Jonathan Majors trended on social media this week following his sitdown with ABC News journalist Linsey Davis. The former MCU actor went viral for his comments about Coretta Scott King. That Good Morning America segment was not the first time Jonathan Majors mentioned the Civil Rights icon. Coretta Scott King’s daughter, Bernice King, seems to

Lil Nas X has ruffled feathers since announcing the onset of his “Christian Era,” but he insists he’s taking his faith seriously and will be taking bible studies at college this fall.   After announcing his upcoming single, “J Christ,” the controversial rap star took to social media to announce his acceptance to Liberty University. He

Teyana Taylor is accusing her future ex-husband, Iman Shumpert, of poor parenting. In court documents obtained by TMZ, Taylor claims the former NBA star “consistently demonstrates a clear disregard for the safety of the minor children.” She says Shumpert sometimes smokes marijuana around their two children—Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert and Rue Rose Shumpert—and neglects to