Metro Boomin Storms Out Of His Own Listening Party In Atlanta
The producer abruptly exited his Atlanta listening party after a stage full of uninvited men refused to move, halting performances and sparking backlash.

No, J. Cole Didn’t Sell Dreamville Records—Manager Snuffs Out Recent Rumors
The Dreamville co-founder gave his artists large payouts after ending the label’s UMG deal, but his manager, Ibrahim Hamad, confirmed the label was never sold.

T-Hood’s Final Instagram Post Before Shooting Death Haunts Followers
The Atlanta rapper died after being shot during a dispute at his Snellville home Friday night (August 8) according to Gwinnett County police who are investigating the case.

Ice Cube Calls Out ICE For Terrorizing Immigrant Communities In L.A.
The gangsta rap pioneer condemned I.C.E.’s aggressive raids in Los Angeles and said the government is “overdoing it” by targeting immigrants at churches and schools.

DJ Hurricane Leads Star-Studded JMJ-MCA Day Honoring Jam Master Jay & MCA
The tribute takes place at Coney Island on Sunday (August 10) with additional performances by House of Pain’s Danny Boy, Schoolly D, T La Rock and more.

Roland Marks 45th Anniversary Of TR-808 With Global Celebrations Starring Hip-Hop Legends
The company celebrated the TR-808’s 45th anniversary with global parties, limited-edition sneakers and a new animated series featuring Hip-Hop legends.

Busta Rhymes Claims Ex-Assistant Trying To Extort Him In $6M Battle
Bus-A-Buso is pushing back against a $6 million lawsuit by ex-assistant Dashiel Gables, calling the claims a “shake-down” and preparing a countersuit.

Lizzo’s Assistant Begs Judge To Let Jury Hear Claims Of NSFW Candy, Sex Jokes & Hostile Work Place
Asha Daniels accused Lizzo’s tour team of ignoring harassment and firing her after she complained about penis-shaped candy, racist remarks and unsafe work conditions.

T.D. Jakes Demands $76K Over Tyrone Blackburn’s AI-Fueled Bungled Legal Filings
The focus is on whether Blackburn’s AI-generated trainwreck ends up costing him — or his client — a fat check.

Bill & Hillary Clinton Subpoenaed In House Probe Of Epstein’s Federal Ties & DOJ Handling
The committee is demanding testimony and documents related to the federal government’s prosecution of Epstein and his longtime associate Ghislaine Maxwell.

Dez Bryant Apologizes For Nicki Minaj Feud But She Continues To Flip Out
The ex-NFL star admitted he lost his cool and said he’s trying to be a better example for the younger crowd watching him.

Donald Trump Hops Into Sydney Sweeney Controversy: “Being Woke Is For Losers!”
The divisive politician praised the actress’ American Eagle ad on Truth Social after learning she’s a Republican and slammed other brands for being “woke.”

EXCLUSIVE: Grandmaster Flash Marks August 4 With 20-Hour Twitch Event
The Rock Hall inductee will celebrate Grandmaster Flash Day on Monday (August 4) with a 20-DJ Twitch marathon honoring his 52 years in Hip-Hop.

Soulja Boy Arrested In Los Angeles During Late-Night Traffic Stop
The “Crank That” rapper was arrested in Los Angeles after police allegedly found a firearm in a car during a traffic stop early Sunday morning (August 3).

Chuck D Salutes Busta Rhymes Ahead Of Hollywood Walk Of Fame Honor
Bus-A-Bus will be honored with the 2,818th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday (August 1) at 11:30 a.m. PT.

Quavo Launches Emergency Fund After Two Rocket Foundation Affiliates Killed In Atlanta
Eighteen-year-old Deshawn Johnson and Aaron Hines—a local mentor known as Coach Ball—were among five people killed in separate shootings across the city.

Justin Timberlake Reveals Lyme Disease Diagnosis While Wrapping $73M Tour
The *NSYNC alum said he made a conscious decision to keep performing despite the symptoms.

EXCLUSIVE: 50 Cent Drags Film Producer Back To Court Over Alleged Agreement Breach
The rapper-turned-television exec is asking a Los Angeles judge to enforce a settlement he says Ryan Kavanaugh agreed to but later tried to rewrite.

50 Cent Mercilessly Clowns Benzino’s Freestyle: “TF Wrong With Him?”
Mr. Curtis Jackson continued their decades-old feud with a scathing post that questioned his age and musical relevance.

Dr. Dre’s Mixing Console Used For Iconic Albums Breaks Auction Record
The producer’s SSL 4000 G+ mixing console used to craft era-defining albums by Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani and more fetched $165,000.