50 Cent Passed On J. Cole Because Rapper Was Wearing “Denim Spandex”
50 Cent confirms he passed on signing J. Cole to G-Unit because his jeans were too tight, and the internet can’t stop laughing.

UMG Rips Drake A New One, Says Drake Trying To Ruin Rap Genre Over “Not Like Us”
UMG fired back at Drake’s appeal, arguing his lawsuit would destroy Hip-Hop’s creative foundation built on wordplay.

Bill Duke Praises KRS-One As One Of Hip-Hop’s Most Influential Voices
Bill Duke says KRS-One became his Hip-Hop “foundation” because the legendary MC combined intelligence, political courage and respect for Black women in a way few rappers have matched.

King Combs Targeted In Attempted Los Angeles Home Break-In
An attempted burglary at King Combs’ Los Angeles home has sparked questions, but thankfully nobody was hurt and the suspects never made it inside.

Druski’s “Erika Kirk” Parody Draws Ire Of Ted Cruz & MAGA
Druski’s viral sketch just pulled a U.S. senator into the conversation as Ted Cruz calls the comedian’s latest parody “beneath contempt.

Sada Baby Pleads No Contest In Michigan Drug Case, Seeks Drug Court Resolution
Detroit rapper Sada Baby pleaded no contest in a Michigan drug case and could see the charge reduced if he successfully completes drug court.

Detroit Rap Legend Reportedly Running From $4.65 Million Judgement
Detroit rapper Esham saw a long running copyright battle quietly close after years of legal pursuit tied to disputed musical borrowings.

H.E.R. Celebrates Filipino Heritage With First Voice Acting Gig In “Forgotten Island”
H.E.R. makes her voice acting debut in DreamWorks’ “Forgotten Island,” celebrating Filipino culture and childhood memories.

T.I. & Drumma Boy Doc Explores How Trap Changed Global Music Forever
T.I. and Drumma Boy’s trap music documentary premieres at the Atlanta Film Festival, celebrating the genre’s architects.

Cardi B Asks For Help With Dark Stretch Marks Around Her V##
Cardi B tested viral TikTok trends and gave her honest reactions. from lace lips to hair masks, see which trends got her approval.

EXCLUSIVE: Bricc Baby Begs Judge For Mercy As Long Prison Sentence Looms Over Rollin’ 60’s Case
Bricc Baby seeks a reduced prison term while distancing himself from a sweeping gang case and pointing to a past marked by hardship.

Cardi B Juggling Four Kids, Successful Tour & Businesses, While Ignoring Medical Warnings
Cardi B tells Allure she’s ignoring her doctors’ postpartum recovery orders to maximize her career momentum right now.

EXCLUSIVE: Fat Joe Says Tyrone Blackburn, Ex-Hypeman, Went Violently Off The Rails During Deposition
Fat Joe detailed courtroom chaos involving Tyrone Blackburn while pushing for penalties tied to explosive deposition conduct.

Da Brat Clarifies Usher & Justin Bieber’s Heated Exchange Never Happened
Usher’s calling the whole Oscars afterparty drama with Justin Bieber a total exaggeration of what really went down between them.

Cincinnati Restaurant Celebrates Afroman’s Victory Over Cops With Free Lemon Pound Cake Waffles
Afroman inspired a restaurant to launch “Lemon Poundcake Waffle Day,” giving free waffles to fans after his court victory.

Rihanna’s Would Be Killer Loses Attempt To Get $70K Bail, Judge Keeps Her Locked Up
Rihanna’s alleged shooter pleads not guilty to attempted murder after firing 20 rounds at her Beverly Hills home in March.

Desiigner Arrested In South Carolina After Domestic Dispute Leads To Violence Charge
Desiigner was arrested following a physical confrontation that landed him in jail.

Ivanna Ortiz Risks Losing Speech Pathology License For Trying To Kill Rihanna
Ivanna Ortiz’s professional license hangs in the balance as California’s speech pathology board moves to bar her from practicing if she’s released from custody.

LaRussell’s Mom Plans Rally After “Heaven Sent” Backlash
LaRussell’s mom’s organizing a rally to support her son after his controversial “Heaven Sent” ignited massive backlash online.

Chrisean Rock Court No-Show Results In Arrest Warrant
Chrisean Rock’s got a bench warrant out after she skipped her February court date on a suspended-license charge from December.
