Category Archives: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B

Foolio’s Friend Gives Tearful Testimony During Murder Trial

Foolio‘s friend delivers a tearful testimony on the first day of the trial for the rapper’s 2024 murder. On Wednesday (Oct. 22), opening arguments and testimony began for the trial of Alicia Andrews, one of the five people charged with Foolio’s killing. The first day of trial included testimony from Foolio’s friend, Mr. Norris, who […]

Tupac’s ‘Brenda’s Got A Baby’ Mother & Son Reunited 30 Years

Rappers are often criticized for exaggerating their stories in their rhymes, but that proclivity has apparently reunited a mother and son, thirty years after she gave him up for adoption, courtesy of Tupac Shakur. Buckle up, this is a ride. New York Times Best Selling author Jeff Pearlman recently made the switch from sportswriting to […]

Kevin Gates’ Estranged Wife Dreka Seeks Over $70,000 a Month

Kevin Gates‘ estranged wife, Dreka, is reportedly seeking over $70,000 a month from the rapper for spousal and child support. On Wednesday (Oct. 22), TMZ reported on an update in the former couple’s legal split. According to divorce docs obtained by the celebrity news site, Dreka claims Kevin stopped paying for their children’s private school […]

How Artists Like George Ezra & Pool Kids Make Music With OCD

Musician Jared Choeft suffers from a subtype of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder known as “Just Right OCD.” The condition manifests as an intense need for his actions to be carried out in a manner that feels precise, correct, “just right.” This desire leads to repetitive behaviours other people would judge as unnecessary. When trying to complete […]

50 Cent on New Music, the 40 Shows He Has in the Works and More

Over 25 years into his storied career, 50 Cent continues to push hip-hop forward into uncharted territory. Fresh off the Oct. 15 unveiling of 505 Edition Branson cognac, an exclusive collab between 50’s Sire Spirits and ultra-luxury crystal company Lalique, the Queens, N.Y. icon discusses his unprecedented output of TV shows and films, new music, empowering underserved youth through entrepreneurship […]

Leon Thomas’ ‘Pholks’ EP Trailer Stars Issa Rae In Diva Mode

Leon Thomas’ Pholks EP is just days away from release, which he announced with a new trailer starring Issa Rae. The Insecure creator is a disco diva in the short clip, giving Thomas a funk-filled introduction in the style of the television variety shows that showcased some of his inspirations back in the 1970s. “This […]

Logic Reveals He Made $1 Million in Pre-Sales for His New Movie

Logic reveals he made $1 million in pre-sales for Blu-rays for his upcoming film Paradise Records. On Oct. 17, the Maryland rapper shared a post on Instagram, giving fans an update on the  success of his independent film, which was released in June. “The people have purchased over $1 million in Blu-ray pre-sales for my […]

Chika’s Introspective ‘Float’ Says Goodbye To Simpler Times

One of my faves, Alabama rapper Chika, quietly made her return a few weeks ago with a noodley, lighthearted song called “Stimming.” Written about “scovering parts of my neurodivergence as an adult and wishing i could tell younger me that it would all make sense eventually,” according to her Twitter, the track marked a decided […]

Snoop Dogg Has Change of Heart About Same-Sex Couples

Snoop Dogg has had a change of heart about same sex couples after previously stirring up controversy with comments on the topic over the summer. On Wednesday (Oct. 16), Snoop linked up with the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation for Spirit Day, an annual initiative to support LGBTQ youth. Uncle Snoop sat down with […]