Snoop Dogg Sexual Assault Accuser Refiles Lawsuit Against Him
A woman resubmitted a sexual assault lawsuit against Snoop Dogg after dismissing her claims “without prejudice” in April.

Snoop Dogg Praises Eminem For “Challenging” Collaboration: “The Rap Game Is Supposed To Be That”
Eminem and Snoop Dogg teamed up for a song titled “From the D 2 the LBC” in June. The track will appear on the ‘Curtain Call 2’ compilation.

Dave Chappelle Show At First Avenue Cancelled Due To Backlash
First Avenue faced outrage after announcing it booked Dave Chappelle to perform at the historic venue in Minneapolis.

Will Smith Scores Major Payday For Apple TV+ Film ‘Emancipation’
Will Smith’s Apple TV+ movie ‘Emancipation,’ which is directed by Antoine Fuqua, will be released in 2023.

Live Nation Denies Liability For Drakeo The Ruler’s Death
Live Nation faces a trio of lawsuits over the death of Drakeo the Ruler, who was fatally stabbed at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival.

Red Bull BC One Unveils Schedule For U.S. Qualifiers & All Star Tour
Red Bull BC One will host regional cyphers for its 2022 breaking competition and a tour featuring some of the world’s best breakers.

Mo’Nique To Film Netflix Special After Settling Lawsuit, Beefing With D.L. Hughley & Aligning With 50 Cent
Mo’Nique sued Netflix for racial and gender discrimination in 2019. The comedian and streaming service reached a settlement in June.

NBA YoungBoy Wants His Freedom, Demands To Be Taken Off House Arrest
NBA YoungBoy was acquitted of felony gun possession in Los Angeles on July 15. He still faces gun charges in his hometown of Baton Rouge.

‘Beastie Boys Square’ Approved By New York City Council In Honor Of Trio
A New York intersection, which is seen in the ‘Paul’s Boutique’ album cover, will be renamed to honor the Beastie Boys.

Lil Durk Didn’t Get Punched At Casino; Man In Viral Fight Video Identified
Lil Durk was misidentified as the victim in a viral fight video, which showed a man getting punched at a casino.

Man Who Wanted To Shoot Yo Gotti Fans Cites Mental Crisis, Gets $50K Bond Revoked
Elijah Hyman threatened to shoot fans leaving Yo Gotti’s annual Birthday Bash, which was held at the FedEx Forum in Memphis.

Kodak Black’s Lawyer Demands Proof Seized Drugs Are Real
Attorney Bradford Cohen wants to inspect the alleged evidence against his client Kodak Black in a drug case.

Young Buck Being Dragged Into Court Over Refusal To Turn Over Info On Black Truck & Assets Sought By 50 Cent
Young Buck is scheduled to have a court hearing after failing to provide information about his assets to a United States Trustee.

Logic Signs With BMG Following Def Jam Exit
Logic released his final album for Def Jam Recordings in June. He partnered with BMG to be “respected as an artist.”

R. Kelly Sues Prison For Torturing Him With Suicide Watch
R. Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison for racketeering and sex trafficking charges on June 29. He will face another trial in August.

NFL Partners With Ice Cube’s Contract With Black America To Support Black-Owned Businesses
The NFL partnered with Ice Cube’s Contract with Black America Institute as the league aims to provide more opportunities to Black businesses.

Nicki Minaj Teams With Rap Snacks For Her Own “Barbie-Que” Chips
Rap Snacks will launch its Barbie-Que Honey Truffle Potato Chips after securing a partnership with Nicki Minaj.

Beyoncé Unveils ‘Renaissance’ Cover Art, Says Album Is “Free Of Perfectionism”
Beyoncé is scheduled to release ‘Renaissance’ on July 29. She notes the album allowed her to “find escape during a scary time for the world.”

Lil Tjay Is Awake & Able To Talk Following New Jersey Shooting
Lil Tjay remains hospitalized after getting shot in Edgewater, New Jersey. His attacker faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

Lil Tjay’s Condition Remains A Mystery In Wake Of Shooting
A 27-year-old man named Mohamed Konate was arrested for allegedly shooting Lil Tjay in New Jersey on June 22.