Master P Named President of Basketball Operations at University of New Orleans JG 6:38 AM 0 Photo Courtesy UNO Athletics Hip-hop mogul, entrepreneur, and former pro basketball player Percy "Master P" Miller has been named...
Court Rules Jay-Z Can Sue Tony Buzbee Over Public Statements in Dismissed Assault Case JG 4:29 PM 0 The legal battle between Jay-Z and Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has escalated, as a California judge ruled that the rapper’s defamation laws...
BigXthaPlug Faces Texas-Sized Setback Before Tour With Marijuana Arrest in Arlington JG 4:03 PM 0 Arlington Police Department Dallas rapper BigXthaPlug, a rising star in hip-hop, was arrested early Wednesday on a misdemeanor marijuana cha...
Roberta Flack, Grammy-Winning Singer of ‘Killing Me Softly,’ Dies at 88 JG 1:49 PM 0 Roberta Flack in 1976. Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer known for classics like "Killing Me Softly With His Song" and ...
‘I’m Hurting’: Yung Joc Grieves Deaths of Three Young Relatives in House Fire JG 2:18 PM 0 A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of 9-month-old Xhalia White, 1-year-old Xyla White, and 4-year-old Jhacari White...
Voletta Wallace, Mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Dies at 78 JG 1:51 PM 0 Photo Courtesy Christopher Wallace Memorial Foundation Voletta Wallace, the mother of rap icon The Notorious B.I.G. and a tireless advocate ...
Jerry Butler, ‘Iceman’ of Soul and Former Politician, Dies at 84 JG 9:21 AM 0 Courtesy Photo: Stax Records Jerry Butler, the smooth-voiced baritone whose blend of gospel roots, Chicago rhythms, and heartfelt soul earne...
Cécred Goes Mainstream: Beyoncé’s Hair Care Line Hits Ulta Stores Nationwide JG 6:09 PM 0 Courtesy Photo: Cécred Beyoncé is making power moves once again — this time in the beauty industry. Her hair care brand, Cécred, is set to ...
A$AP Rocky Found Not Guilty in 2021 Los Angeles Shooting Case JG 8:38 PM 0 Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, seen in a Fenty Skin campaign. Rocky was found not guilty today of two felony assault charges stemming from a 2021 s...
Jay-Z Cleared as Rape Accusation is Dropped With Prejudice JG 6:15 PM 0 Jay-Z has been officially cleared of sexual assault allegations after a Jane Doe accuser voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit with prejudice, p...
Paul Wall and Paul Masson Offer One Fan a $15K Johnny Dang Chain and VIP Experience JG 11:08 PM 0 Paul Wall showcases the custom Paul Masson ICE chain and brandy, part of a giveaway tied to his upcoming birthday bash. The Houston rapper a...
From 'Jesus Walks' to Hitler Talks: Kanye West Vanishes After Selling Swastika Shirts JG 6:05 PM 0 A screengrab fromYe's Super Bowl commercial. After a weekend of hateful posts on X — where he declared himself a Nazi, praised Adolf Hit...
Gary Grier, longtime member of The Contours, dies at 72 JG 5:53 PM 0 Gary Grier, bottom left, with The Contours in 2017. Grier, a longtime member of the Motown vocal group, died in February, the band announced...
Master P Unveils New Orleans Walk of Fame, Honoring City’s Legends JG 10:35 PM 0 Master P New Orleans’ rich cultural legacy is now set in stone — literally. On Thursday, hip-hop mogul and city ambassador Percy "Maste...
Ye Declares 'I Love Hitler' in Latest Social Media Tirade JG 10:45 AM 0 Kanye West, reignited controversy with an explosive spree of antisemitic posts on X, echoing the rhetoric that cost him billion-dollar fashi...
Detroit Immortalizes Hip-Hop Icon J Dilla With Street Name and Official Holiday JG 8:34 PM 0 The newly unveiled J Dilla Street sign stands at the intersection of Nevada and Charest in Detroit today, a day before what is now officiall...