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.

Q-Tip Looking For Long Lost Love He Took To Prince Concert: “I Think Of You Often”
Q-Tip rarely tweets, but A Tribe Called Quest‘s de facto leader had a special request on Friday (June 16). Apparently, Q-Tip is looking for a woman he’s lost touch with over the years and is hoping to track her down through social media. As he explained, “There was a girl i went to HS with.. […]

Sukihana Says She’s “Not Into Tearing Black Men Down” As She Accepts YK Osiris’ Apology
YK Osiris offered a sincere apology shortly after a clip of the incident went viral.

Stevie J Files Paperwork Proving Faith Evans Divorce Is Nearly Final
The divorce was starting to get as messy as Stevie J’s reality show life.

Pete Rock & C.L. Smooth Fans Demand Reunion Album Following NYC Council Honor
The Mount Vernon duo was honored for their contributions to Hip-Hop culture earlier this week as part of the 2023 Power & Music Awards.

Quando Rondo Lands In Jail; Indicted For Drug And Gang Charges
Atlantic Records artist Quando Rondo was taken into custody after he was indicted for drug and gang-related charges in Georgia.

Azealia Banks Lambasts Doja Cat For “Corny” Music And Disses Kendrick Lamar
Azealia Banks pulled no punches when sharing her opinions on Doja Cat’s new music and Kendrick Lamar’s status in Hip-Hop.

J. Cole Makes It To NBA With Stake In Charlotte Hornets
J. Cole is part of an ownership group that’s purchasing the NBA’s Charlotte Hornets from the legendary Michael Jordan.

Ja Morant Suspended 25 Games; Loses More Than $7 Million Over Gun
Ja Morant will miss the start of the 2023-2024 NBA season after he was caught waving a gun on social media for the second time this year.

Biz Markie’s Widow Commemorates Late MC Ahead Of Second Anniversary Of His Death
The Juice Crew alum died at a Maryland hospital on July 16, 2021, several months after being admitted for diabetes-related complications.

Kool Keith: How An Angry Crowd Fueled “Black Elvis 2” Record
Kool Keith, one of Hip-Hop’s most elusive and enigmatic characters, has returned with Black Elvis 2, the follow-up to 1999’s original.

YNW Melly Lawyer Seeks Mistrial; Says Jury Is “Tainted” After Woman’s Testimony
YNW Melly’s attorney claimed there was a “fiasco” in court during the fourth day of his client’s murder trial.

2Pac’s Dad Reacts To His Late Son’s Past Comments About Michael Jordan & White Kids
As 2Pac explained in an interview with MTV shortly before his death, he felt the Chicago Bulls legend neglected Black kids who needed a role model.

Eminem’s Daughter Debunks Speculation About Him Missing Her Wedding
Eminem fans questioned if he attended his daughter Alaina Scott’s wedding after they didn’t spot him in Instagram photos from the ceremony.

Juvenile Presented With Congressional Record To Celebrate His Impact On Music And Culture
U.S. Representative Troy Carter, who serves Louisiana’s 2nd Congressional District, celebrated Juvenile’s legendary career.

Young Dolph Suspect Released On Bond; Awaits Sentencing After Plea Deal
Jermarcus Johnson will be sentenced in August after pleading guilty to accessory after the fact in the Young Dolph murder case.