Atlanta Officials Take Action On Use Of Rap Lyrics In Trials
A resolution passed by the Atlanta City Council urged the Georgia General Assembly to limit the use of rap lyrics in criminal trials.

Ice Cube Champions Himself After Tony Yayo Claims Biggie Is A Better Storyteller
Tony Yayo and DJ EFN got into a viral argument over Ice Cube and The Notorious B.I.G. on an episode of the Drink Champs podcast.

Cordae & Girlfriend Naomi Osaka Welcome Their First Child
Tennis star Naomi Osaka gave birth to her first child with Atlantic Records rapper Cordae. The two have been dating since 2019.

YNW Melly Trial: Murder Victim’s Sister Allegedly Threatens Rapper’s Mother
Prosecutors accuse YNW Melly of killing his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser in a 2018 shooting in Florida.

Nicki Minaj Gives Fans Her Early Review Of The “Barbie” Movie
Nicki Minaj enjoyed the ‘Barbie’ movie, but she might be a bit biased since she contributed to the film’s soundtrack.

Grammys Take Firm Stance On AI Songs And Music
The Grammys allow some AI-assisted music to compete for awards but “work that contains no human authorship is not eligible in any category.”

G Herbo Faces More Legal Trouble; Catches Gun Charge In Chicago
G Herbo was busted for carrying a gun during a traffic stop in his hometown of Chicago, adding to his legal issues.

YNW Melly Trial: Laughter Erupts In Court After Witness Jokes About Weed Use
YNW Melly is on trial for the 2018 murders of his friends YNW Juvy and YNW Sakchaser. He faces the death penalty if convicted.

Rowdy Rebel Reacts To Claims He Was Robbed Of His Jewelry
Rowdy Rebel denied getting robbed after rumors emerged on social media, but he confirmed someone stole from him.

YNW Melly Trial: Judge Blocks Jury From Viewing Vehicle At Center Of Murders
YNW Melly is on trial for two counts of first-degree murder in Florida. The rapper faces the death penalty if convicted.

Da Brat Welcomes Her First Child At Age 49; Says Baby’s Birth “Feels Like A Dream”
Da Brat gave birth to her first son more than a year after getting married to her wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart.

Ice Spice Cherishes Opportunity To Learn From Superstar Mentors Nicki Minaj & Taylor Swift
Ice Spice collaborated with Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift on music but also developed friendships with the hitmakers.

MF DOOM Death Fallout: Hospital Admits It Failed To Provide Proper Care
MF DOOM’s widow spoke out about his substandard treatment at a hospital in the United Kingdom, where he died in 2020.

RZA Gives His Honest Reaction To Rihanna And A$AP Rocky’s Baby’s Name
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky named their first child RZA, much to the legendary Wu-Tang Clan rapper/producer’s delight.

Kanye West Lawsuit Reveals How His Dislike Of Windows Caused Mess At Donda Academy
A former Donda Academy teacher was allegedly fired after raising health and safety concerns about Kanye West’s school.

Chrisean Rock Says She’s Not A Fugitive After Oklahoma Wanted Poster Surfaces
Chrisean Rock’s wanted poster emerged on social media, but she downplayed the severity of her legal issues in Oklahoma.

Keke Palmer’s Boyfriend Chides Her For Showing Off “Booty Cheeks” At Usher Show
Usher was seen serenading Keke Palmer in a viral clip, which caught the attention of her boyfriend Darius Jackson.

Memphis Rapper Casino Jizzle Shot And Killed On Fourth Of July; Police Identify Suspect
Casino Jizzle died in a fatal shooting on July 4. Memphis police issued a murder warrant for his alleged killer.

Finesse2Tymes Smacks Down Snitching Rumors After Alleged Paperwork Surfaces
Atlantic Records rapper Finesse2Tymes dismissed snitching allegations against him and challenged skeptics to find his paperwork on their own.

Drake Wonders If He Is Living In Reality: “Maybe I’m In Some Coma”
Drake questioned the meaning of life in a promotional video for his It’s All a Blur Tour, which starts with back-to-back concerts in Chicago.