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James Broadnax’s execution exposes how prosecutors weaponize rap lyrics against Black artists, sparking nationwide push for legal protections. Travis Scott and two other major rappers failed to sway the Supreme Court with briefs supporting a death row inmate whose conviction relied heavily on prosecutors’ weaponizing his own rap lyrics against him. According to CNN, James

Rick Ross touched down in Lusaka, Zambia for the Royal Networking Event at Ciela Resort alongside Davido and Koffi Olomide. Rick Ross is touching down in Lusaka, Zambia, for one of the continent’s biggest entertainment moments, and the energy surrounding his arrival at the Royal Networking Event is absolutely electric. The Biggest Boss pulled up

Celeste Rivas’ family processes devastating murder allegations as D4vd faces death penalty charges in Los Angeles court. D4vd‘s legal team is bracing for what comes next as the Rivas Hernandez family processes the full weight of what prosecutors allege happened to their 14-year-old daughter. The family’s attorney, Patrick Steinfeld, delivered the details to Jesus and

Write a music business article in a sharp, industry-insider tone — similar to Billboard meets Hypebeast analytics. Keep it tight, structured, and grounded in real patterns (touring, merch economics, fan behavior, resale trends). No fluff, no hype-only writing. Don Toliver’s Octane Tour is officially seven days out, and the merch operation is moving faster than

Boosie Badazz’s surprise visit to a Louisiana high school gets the principal suspended for violating district policy. Controversial rapper Boosie Badazz rolled through a Louisiana high school unannounced to speak to students, and now the principal’s paying the price. The rapper showed up at Northside High School in Lafayette on Wednesday, posted videos of himself

The Game’s luxury-filled trip to Toronto with Drake has Kendrick Lamar fans cracking jokes, pondering loyalty, and wondering what the big play is! The streets might be having fun with this one, but let’s be clear, this isn’t as random as people are making it seem. WhenThe Gamepops up in Toronto withDrake, there’s history, strategy,

Ciara and Russell Wilson fueled opportunity in the Bronx by backing a revitalized teen hub designed to uplift and inspire the next generation. Salute Ciara andRussell Wilson aka “Danger Russ” – LOL! Seriously, theybrought star power and service to the West Bronx in a month or so ago 2026. And they put down a $1

Joseline Hernandez accuses Zeus Network CEO Lemuel Plummer of cutting payments, sabotage, and human trafficking. Joseline Hernandez is taking her feud with Lemuel Plummer, the CEO of Zeus Network, to federal authorities. The reality star and rapper launched a scorched-earth social media campaign against the network founder, accusing him of cutting off her payments, sabotaging

Drake’s ICEMAN zine is a limited edition magazine revealing his ninth album’s creative vision, featuring tributes to Dr. Dre, DJ Khaled, and Lucian Grainge. Drake crafted something far more intricate than a simple album announcement with the ICEMAN, turning a limited edition magazine into a statement piece that reveals his entire creative philosophy heading into

The MJ movie had a lot to prove—and it delivered. Michael biopic Michael crushed expectations at the global box office this weekend as it rewrote record books and silenced critics who questioned its troubled path to theaters. The film, centered onMichael Jacksonand starring his nephew Jaafar Jackson, opened to $97 million domestically and a staggering

Pardison Fontaine drops a Jagged Edge cover right after Megan Thee Stallion dumps Klay Thompson for cheating. Megan Thee Stallion just ended her relationship with Klay Thompson, and her ex-boyfriend Pardison Fontaine wasted no time putting his own feelings out there. The rapper dropped a video Saturday singing Jagged Edge’s 1999 breakup anthem “He Can’t

French Montana settled a $1M watch lawsuit, but a judge denied a request to seal the records from public view despite concerns. French Montana settled the $1 million Richard Mille watch lawsuit that’s been on his back since last fall and then immediately moved to bury every document connected to the case. A federal judge

Nicki Minaj’s traffic jam turned out to be a lifesaver when gunshots erupted at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night. Nicki Minaj was running late to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night when gunshots erupted at the Washington Hilton, forcing Secret Service to rush President Donald Trump and his cabinet off

Chrisean Rock earned a debated win over Zenith Zion and the Mayweather family shone bright in a chaotic night in Chester, PA. Chrisean Rock and celebrity boxing collided in Chester, PA at Harrah’s Casino on Saturday night as she defeated Zenith Zion by split decision in a chaotic, but entertaining XRumble main event that doubled

Alicia Keys calls out the music industry’s systemic exclusion of women, revealing only 2% work in the business and launching initiatives to change it. Alicia Keys just put the music industry on blast for being exactly what she called it: a boys’ club that’s locked women out of the room. In an interview with The

D4VD faces mounting industry pressure after being charged with murder and sexual abuse of a minor, prompting streaming platforms and collaborators to take action. D4VD faces mounting pressure from the music industry after being charged with first-degree murder and the sexual abuse of a minor. The charges stem from the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas

‘I should have known to never take this job.’ A woman raised concerns about working conditions after posting a TikTok about a three-day bartending job in Austin, Texas, for the Lenovo suite at Formula 1, where everything seemed to go wrong. On April 16, bartender @boosboozemobilebar posted a TikTok about the chaotic conditions of working

Antoine Fuqua questions whether Michael Jackson actually committed the acts he’s accused of, citing skepticism about abuse claims. Antoine Fuqua spent millions reshaping his Michael Jackson biopic after discovering a clause that forced him to cut the film’s entire opening act. The director’s original vision opened with police raiding Neverland Ranch in 1993, depicting Jackson

Kanye West made a quiet visit to the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Beverly Hills as his European tour completely fell apart. Kanye West showed up at the Simon Wiesenthal Center in Beverly Hills Monday night, and the timing couldn’t be more telling given everything that’s been happening with his career lately. The visit came just

Jabyrion Crumbley stays locked up after a judge denied bond for the teenager accused of killing Big Boi’s uncle in 2025. Big Boi‘s family got hit with devastating news when a Fulton County judge locked down the teenager accused of murdering his uncle in a senseless road rage shooting that shattered the entire family. Jabyrion