EXCLUSIVE: Judge Shoots Down Tekashi 69 Kidnapper’s Bid For New Trial
Prosecutors are denying Anthony “Harv” Ellison’s claims that he received an “odd” verdict when he was convicted of kidnapping rap star Tekashi 69.

Tupac Shakur Death Car Expected To Fetch Millions
The BMW carrying Suge Knight and Tupac on the evening the rap star was tragically murdered in Las Vegas is selling for millions.

EXCLUSIVE: R. Kelly’s Lawyer Says Singer Can Only Write Phonetically And Is Not A Threat To Witnesses
R. Kelly’s lawyer Steven A. Greenberg is denying prosecutors claims the singer may be planning to intimidate witnesses in his RICO case.

EXCLUSIVE: Damon Dash Set To Battle $50 Million Sexual Battery Allegations In June
Damon Dash and a lawyer named Christopher Brown will square off in court this June over a $50 million lawsuit by a photographer who says the mogul fondled her when he was drunk.

Jay-Z And Beyonce Shower Ace Of Spades On Reese Witherspoon
Jay-Z is stealing the spotlight from Moet again after the Golden Globes, thanks to actress Reese Witherspoon.

Mystikal Pays Tribute To Late Rapper 5th Ward Weebie
Like everyone, Mystikal was shocked by the sudden death of 5th Ward Weebie.

Common, Usher, Alicia Keys & Others To Lead Grammy’s All-Star Tribute To Prince
Chicago rapper Common, rock star Beck and singer John Legend are among the superstars who will celebrate Prince’s legacy at the Grammys this year.

R. Kelly’s Alleged Sex Slave Joycelyn Savage Charged For Brawl With Azriel Clary
Another chapter in R. Kelly’s ongoing saga unfolded this week when two of his alleged sex slaves fought on the singer’s birthday.

50 Cent Trashes Nick Cannon And Ends Feud On Eminem’s Behalf
The G-Unit General says he gave Eminem advice on how to handle Nick Cannon.

Bill Cosby Appeals Sexual Assault Conviction
Incarcerated comedian Bill Cosby is asking a court in Pennsylvania to reconsider his conviction.

5th Ward Weebie Dies During Heart Surgery; Master P, New Orleans Mayor React
The city of New Orleans is mourning over the death of one of the cities legends, 5th Ward Weebie.

Method Man & Redman and Young M.A. To Headline The 5th Annual National Cannabis Festival
Method Man & Redman will celebrate 420 this year at the National Cannabis Festival.

Rapper Charged For Shooting Out Street Lights In Viral Video
A rapper from Gary, Indiana went viral for shooting out the street lights on a utility pole on New year’s Eve. Now he’s facing a charge.

Teen Shot By Obie Trice Says Rapper Is Dangerous When Drunk
A teenager who was shot by Obie Trice in a domestic quarrel has been granted a protective order against the rapper.

Jussie Smollett Officially Booted From “Empire” For Good
The president of Fox has confirmed Jussie Smollett has been kicked off of “Empire” for facing a racist hate crime.

Trouble Accused Of Violent Wig Snatching Assault
Trouble is accused of yanking off a woman’s wig and chipping her tooth after he grabbed another woman’s butt during a fight on New Year’s day.

Mac Miller’s Family Details Plans For Posthumous Album “Circles”
Mac Miller’s family has green-lighted the release of a new album called “Circles.”

Lecrae’s “Get Back Right” Selected For NFL’s “Song Of The Season” Series
Proceeds will help fund the Inspire Change social justice initiative.

DJ Khaled Talks Executive Producing ‘Bad Boys For Life’ Soundtrack
Meek Mill, City Girls, Rick Ross, Jaden Smith, Black Eyed Peas, and other acts contributed to the collection.

Kanye West, Common, John Legend & More Buy Out Theaters For Free Screenings Of ‘Just Mercy’
The critically-acclaimed motion picture stars Jamie Foxx, Michael B. Jordan, and Brie Larson.