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Colman Domingo returned to Temple University as a celebrated Hollywood star, receiving an honorary degree while inspiring Philadelphia graduates. Introducing Dr. Colman Domingo. Actor Colman Domingoreturned to his hometown roots Wednesday as the Oscar nominated actor stood before thousands of graduates atTemple Universityand received an honorary degree decades after leaving school to chase a career

Brorilla just dropped a diss track called “Therapy” taking direct shots at her sister GloRilla, Brandon Ingram, Drake and others caught in the crossfire. Brorilla just took her ongoing feud with sister GloRilla straight to the studio with a new diss track that’s got the internet in a chokehold right now. The track, is a

HoodTrophy Bino’s Made a Way is a raw, 11-track statement on survival, growth, and fatherhood under pressure. Rising heavy-hitter HoodTrophy Bino is back with his most high-stakes project yet, Made a Way. This 11-track album is a blueprint for survival and a testament to the hustle, capturing a definitive moment in Bino’s journey where growth,

Fredo Bang mourns West Clark, the TBG Records CEO and music executive who was fatally shot outside a Baton Rouge gym in a targeted attack. NBA YoungBoy’s 22-year-old brother Kendell Gaulden is sitting in a Houston jail on a $500,000 bond after police say he pistol-whipped a woman and then tried to shoot her boyfriend

North West drops her debut EP N0rth4evr, featuring heavy metal and punk rap, proving the 12-year-old is a serious artist. North West just turned the music industry upside down by dropping her debut EP “N0rth4evr” on Friday, and it’s nothing like what anyone expected from a 12-year-old. The six-track project blends heavy metal guitar riffs

50 Cent’s expanding his Peacock portfolio with a scripted drama about the Gilgo Beach serial killer case and his family’s reckoning. 50 Cent keeps building his media empire one project at a time, and Peacock just became the latest streaming home for his production ambitions. The rapper and entrepreneur is executive producing a scripted drama

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