Taxstone Sentenced To 35 Years In Prison, Blames Troy Ave
Taxstone is heading to prison for the next 35 years for a deadly shooting at Irving Plaza during a fight with rapper Troy Ave. Read more.
Boosie Granted Bail; Rapper’s Lawyer Slams His “Outrageous” Arrest
Federal agents arrested Boosie Badazz shortly after he appeared in court for a state gun case, which was dismissed.
Dr. Dre Celebrated As Icon With ASCAP’s New Hip-Hop Award
Dr. Dre will receive the inaugural ASCAP Hip-Hop Icon Award at an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hip-Hop.
EXCLUSIVE: Feds Say Casanova Is “Magnet” For Gang Violence; Brutal Fight Could Be Used Against Him At Sentencing
Rapper Casanova could end up with more prison time after his face was slashed in a violent fight with another inmate. Read more.
YNW Melly’s Request For Mistrial Denied As Juror Sent To Hospital
YNW Melly’s trial will continue and the rapper will have to face a jury after a judge refused to dismiss this case.
YNW Melly’s Mom Claims She Had Heart Attack Due To Son’s Trial
The rapper’s mom says she prays for everyone during this time because it is the right thing to do.
Jazmine Sullivan Cancels Headlining Juneteenth Event At Leimert Park Over Alleged Shooting
But Living Legends rapper Luckyiam is one of many disputing the allegation. He tweeted, “THERE WAS NO SHOOTING IN LEIMERT PARK JUNETEENTH. A VENDOR TENT FELL AND EVERYONE STARTED RUNNING. (Please Stop spreading false narratives).”
Early Kanye West TV Series Pilot Hits Internet
The rapper enlisted tons of other celebrities and influencers to make the show a success.
Suspects Who Shot Up Finesse2Tymes Club Performance Still On The Loose
Fans responded to the incident and wondered why people still go to his shows.
Russell Simmons Apologizes To Daughter Aoki Following Explosive Family Feud
On Monday (June 19), as both Russell Simmons and Aoki Simmons trended on Twitter, the business mogul took to Instagram where he apologized for losing his temper.
Yung Miami Fires Back At Critics Of Her Rap Skills
City Girls rapper Yung Miami said she never claimed to be a lyricist in response to people telling her she can’t rap.
Lil Flip Mourns Screwed Up Click Member Big Pokey With R.I.P. Song
Lil Flip dropped a tribute to fellow Screwed Up Click member Big Pokey, who passed away in Texas on June 18.
Internet Money Rapper Rot Ken Charged With Murder In Georgia
Internet Money artist Rot Ken faces multiple charges, including murder, for a double shooting in Augusta, Georgia.
Nicki Minaj Accused Of Stealing “Barbie World” Idea From Saweetie
The rapper formerly known as Problem aired out Nicki Minaj for allegedly ripping off Saweetie’s idea for a song.
SZA Felt Like She ‘Disrespected’ Her Parents After Dropping Out Of Delaware State University
SZA explains how she felt like she disrespected her parents when she dropped out of college!
Email Reveals Lawyer Didn’t Want To Blame Kelsey Harris In Tory Lanez’s Shooting Trial
First lawyer stepped away from the case because she did not believe they should blame Kelsey, Meg’s friend.
Trippie Redd Says Country & Latin Music Have Taken Over Rap: “That Sh#t Lame AF”
The comment arrived after Spotify’s Head of Urban Music shared his thoughts on the state of the culture via Twitter on Saturday (June 17).
First Strange Famous Fest Reminds The Crowd There’s “Nothing Like Family”
Helmed by label head Sage Francis, the free, family-friendly event boasted performances from a healthy chunk of the SFR roster, including Wheelchair Sports Camp, Metermaids, Sleep, BlackLiq, Jivin Scientists and many, many more.
Quincy Jones Rushed To Hospital Following Medical Emergency
Paramedics arrived at the music icon’s Los Angeles home on Saturday (June 17) and transported him via ambulance to a local hospital.
Screwed Up Click’s Big Pokey Dead At 48—Graphic Video Appears To Show Last Moment
In a graphic video making the rounds online, Big Pokey is rapping to a crowd at the Pour 09 Bar when he suddenly collapses. Someone rushes to his aid as he lays on the ground then the video cuts off.
