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.
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.
