Tech N9ne’s Origin Story: Blood, Beats, and Becoming a Legend
Tech N9ne risked it all to become a rap legend. He left home at 17, battled trauma, and turned pain into power on his most personal album yet.
50 Cent Trashes Diddy’s Lawyer, Predicts A 20-Year Sentence
50 Cent dragged Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, after court closed Friday, predicting a 20-year sentence.
Stepbrothers For Life: Don Trip & Starlito Talk Legacy, Loyalty & Lyricism
Don Trip and Starlito break down their bond, their bars, and why Stepbrothers 4 is more than just a mixtape This is a legacy.
50 Cent’s Diddy Documentary Is AWOL—But Is G-Unit General Being Strategic?
50 Cent still hasn’t released his long-promised Diddy documentary, but sources suggest he’s waiting for a verdict to hit harder.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Too Dangerous For Bond—But Still Has Shot At New Trial
R. Kelly remains locked up after a judge ruled he’s still a threat to the public, even as his legal team fights for a new trial and fresh representation.
JAY-Z, Beyoncé & Super Bowl Smoke: Is Hov Plotting Ultimate Clap Back?
Jay-Z is rumored to be the next Super Bowl Halftime Show performer, and the timing couldn’t be crazier—especially with recent shots from Nicki Minaj.
EXCLUSIVE: Solar Won’t Leave DJ Premier Alone—Once Again Suing Over “Gang Starr” Name
Infamous producer Solar is suing DJ Premier over Gang Starr royalties and trademarks and attempting to take control of the name.
EXCLUSIVE: Diddy Jurors Have Serious Questions To Ponder: Read Verdict Sheet
Diddy’s federal trial nears its end as jurors prepare to answer a verdict sheet packed with allegations that may send him to prison for life.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Demands Entire Chicago Prosecutor’s Office Be Removed From His Case
R. Kelly asked a federal judge to disqualify Chicago prosecutors from his case, citing alleged misconduct.
EXCLUSIVE: Pharrell Williams Goes To War In $14M Suit Over BBC Clothing Ripoff
Pharrell Williams filed a $14 million lawsuit against an online retailer over counterfeit Billionaire Boys Club products.
EXCLUSIVE: Fat Joe’s Attorney Slams $20M Lawsuit—Calls It “Blatant Act Of Retaliation”
The Bronx rapper’s name is being dragged through the mud following the filing of an explosive new lawsuit accusing the Terror Squad captain of horrific acts.
Fat Joe Civil RICO Lawsuit: Threats Against DMX, Young Money, Tony Yayo & More
Here are the most shocking allegations against Fat Joe, as he faces a civil suit from his ex-hype man alleging years of violent activity.
Juneteenth Reflections On Unity, Trust & Pure Black Love
A rainy run, a dope Black-owned hoodie, and a kid with a free bottle of water reminded me what Juneteenth is about now.
Op-Ed: What Philly’s Fan Expo Taught Me About Morality, Fandom & America
At Fan Expo Philadelphia, Chuck Creekmur explores the unsettling reality of celebrity worship, racial bias, and how fandom often fails its own values of good vs. evil.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Prepping “Bombshell” Evidence To Vacate Conviction After Alleged Assassination Attempt
R. Kelly’s legal team says it will file new evidence this week that could unravel his conviction and expose a deadly prison conspiracy.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Overdoses, Rushed To Hospital As Plot To Kill Him Resumes Lawyer Says
R. Kelly’s attorney says the singer overdosed in solitary confinement after being given extra medication by prison staff.
Rising Richmond Rappers Zuri & Xenos Spit Bars, Talk J. Cole, MJ & Hip-Hop’s Evolution
Richmond’s own Zuri and Zenos blend lyrical fire and experimental flair in a dynamic AllHipHop freestyle straight from WonWorld Studios.
De La Soul, Prince Paul, PMD & More Show Out For “The Sixth Borough” Tribeca Premiere
EXCLUSIVE: Def Jam Recordings’ first president, Bill Stephney, EPMD’s Parish Smith and The Bomb Squad’s Keith Shocklee were among the many attendees.
EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly Allegedly Thrown In Solitary Confinement With Spiders Crawling All Over Him
R. Kelly is reportedly being held in solitary confinement with spiders crawling on him after filing an emergency motion over threats from white supremacists.
EXCLUSIVE: Judge Orders Damon Dash To Turnover Assets
Damon Dash has been ordered to surrender full ownership of several companies and film copyrights after failing to pay a court judgment exceeding $823,000.
