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.

Shannon Sharpe Cut From ESPN After Rape Allegation Settlement
The former NFL star and media personality has not appeared on the network since late April.

Ozzy Osbourne Gets King-Worthy Send Off With Thousands Attending Funeral Procession
The Black Sabbath icon’s funeral procession in Birmingham drew thousands as Sharon Osbourne and their children honored the late rock legend with a public farewell.

Manhattan Shooting Claims 5 Lives—Including Gunman & Off-Duty NYPD Officer
Shane Devon Tamura was identified as the gunman behind a deadly Midtown Manhattan shooting that left six people dead before he died by suicide on the 33rd floor.

EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige Accuses Misa Hylton Of Harassment As $5M Battle Gets Nasty
Mary J. Blige responded to Misa Hylton’s $5 million lawsuit by calling it “utterly meritless” and requesting that the court dismiss the case.

Deion Sanders Discloses Bladder Cancer Diagnosis During Boulder Press Conference
The NFL legend confirmed he was treated for bladder cancer and is now cancer-free after undergoing surgery earlier this year.

Tom Lehrer—Satirical Music Icon Who Once Sent Letter To 2 Chainz—Dead At 97
In a surprising cultural crossover moment, Lehrer once sent a handwritten letter to 2 Chainz after learning the rap artist had sampled his music for the 2012 song “Dope Peddler.”

SIGNS: Divorced Dad Dies After Drinking Nothing But Beer For A Month
Thaweesak Namwongsa was found lifeless in his bedroom in Rayong, Thailand, earlier this week.

GloRilla Slams Police Over Felony Drug Arrest As Law Enforcement Defends Decision
The Memphis rapper took to Twitter (X) on Thursday (July 24) to address her arrest for felony marijuana possession after police allegedly found cannabis in her home.

Lupe Fiasco Flexes Razor-Sharp Wordplay On Upcoming Self-Produced “SOS” Single
The Chicago-bred MC will return with a new single, “SOS,” on Friday (July 25) just ahead of his “Samurai DX” project.

Rick Ross Humiliates 50 Cent After Yacht Clip Backfires
The Maybach Music Group CEO fired back at 50 Cent after a misjudged Instagram post wrongly accused him of kissing a man on a yacht, fueling their ongoing feud.

Joe Budden Reveals Insane Podcast Earnings
The former Slaughterhouse rapper’s podcast reportedly earns $1 million monthly through Patreon, making him the platform’s top earner and solidifying his media dominance.

Industry Giant David Geffen Slams Ex-Husband Who’s Suing For Lifetime Support
Donovan Michaels filed a lawsuit claiming David Geffen broke a promise of lifelong support after their relationship ended, leaving him without a home or income.
