Big Daddy Kane Adds 2 More Legends To “Paragraphs I Manifest” Documentary
EXCLUSIVE: The forthcoming film boasts interviews with Eminem, JAY-Z, J. Cole, Snoop Dogg, MC Lyte, Common, Doug E. Fresh and KRS-One, among others.
EXCLUSIVE: Gloria Estefan, Husband Win Sanctions Against Lawyer Over Diddy Freak-Off Claims
Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio won a $7,500 against a lawyer who filed a lawsuit claiming a tunnel linked their home to Diddy’s.
EXCLUSIVE: YNW Melly Loses Lawsuit Against Sheriff In Attempt To Get Out Of Jail
YNW Melly’s federal lawsuit, which sought to challenge his jail conditions and trial delays, was dismissed, keeping him behind bars.
EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige Asks For $5M Battle With Misa Hylton Be Transferred To Special Court
Mary J. Blige asked a New York judge to move Misa Hylton’s $5 million lawsuit to a specialized business court.
Drake Look-A-Like Testifies In Video For Glasses Malone’s New Posse Cut “Wanted”
Glasses Malone says his new single “Wanted” is a tribute to Hip-Hop’s foundation, but also reminds folks that Drake is not the most beloved person in the West.
Omar Gooding Isn’t Done With Cam’Ron—Or Rap
Omar Gooding says his viral rap feud with Cam’ron isn’t about money. It’s about respect, bars and proving his pen is real.
Why Rap Scholar Dr. A.D. Carson Says Hip-Hop Isn’t Dead—Just Still Misunderstood
Dr. A.D. Carson, the professor who defended a rap album as his Ph.D. dissertation, is redefining Hip-Hop as both scholarship and culture. Bars and Books!
Earl Sweatshirt & Aida Osman Welcome Daughter To World Amid “Live Laugh Love” Album Release
Earl Sweatshirt and actor Aida Osman have a brand new baby girl and a new grounding of art in love, responsibility, and a bright future.
EXCLUSIVE: Tyrone Blackburn Fires Back At T.D. Jakes With Class Action Threat Over Alleged Male Victims
Tyrone Blackburn accused T.D. Jakes of enabling sexual abuse and announced plans for a class action suit by survivors of alleged misconduct.
EXCLUSIVE: Young Buck Slammed With $71K Child Support Demand Amid Bankruptcy
Young Buck’s bankruptcy case has hit a snag as a judge prepares to hear claims he owes over $71,000 in child support to Shannon Robertson.
Tha New LI: Amityville’s Next Wave
From the streets of Amityville, Ya Boi L.I.V.E. and Natti Kasablanka—aka Tha New LI—are bringing back Long Island’s hip-hop legacy with a gritty new sound they call Mud Rap.
Omar Gooding Says His Father’s Death Sparked His Recent Rap Run
Omar Gooding says the loss of his father and the birth of his son pushed him to chase rap seriously, and now he’s dropping “For The Culture” with Glasses Malone.
EXCLUSIVE: T.D. Jakes Could End Tyrone Blackburn’s Career With $76K Fine, Lawyer Begs Judge For Help
Tyrone Blackburn warned a federal judge that a $76K penalty over AI errors in the T.D. Jakes case could shut down his entire law practice.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner Once Auditioned for “Lee” Role In Classic Movie “Beat Street”
Malcolm-Jamal Warner once auditioned for Robert Taylor’s role in Beat Street, a near miss that could have changed Hip-Hop cinema history.
EXCLUSIVE: Young Dirty Bastard Brings Wu-Tang Energy To SEGA’s “Shinobi”
EXCLUSIVE: YDB has teamed up with SEGA to drop “The Path Just Begun” ahead of the relaunch of “Shinobi,” blending Hip-Hop and gaming into one unified experience.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Fails At Attempt To Boot Prosecutors From His Case
R. Kelly’s motion to disqualify Chicago prosecutors from his case was denied after a judge ruled his claims lacked evidence.
EXCLUSIVE: Druski Gets Win In Diddy Baby Oil Lawsuit As Judge Threatens Lawyers
Druski was cleared of involvement in a 2018 assault case tied to Diddy after a judge questioned why lawyers kept him in the suit.
EXCLUSIVE: Drake Is Suing Damn Near Every Music Biz Exec Over Kendrick Lamar
The saga continues…
Roc Nation CEO Demands Sanctions Against Daughter & Husband Over “Ruthless” Social Media Campaign
Desiree Perez requested sanctions against her daughter, Demoree and son-in-law Javon Hadley over an alleged smear campaign.
Adam Sandler’s Quiet Love Affair With Hip-Hop: An Open Letter From A Fan
In this heartfelt open letter, Shad Reed thanks Adam Sandler for seamlessly weaving rap culture into his films, from —The Pharcyde to Beanie Sigel to Method Man. And more.
