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50 Cent is confident 6ix9ine will continue to sell records following his release from prison. The hip-hop mogul explained his stance during a recent appearance on The Angie Martinez Show. At around the 55:40-minute mark, the titular host suggested 6ix9ine may lose support due to his cooperation with the feds. Fif dismissed this idea, saying “street opinions” would not squash 6ix9ine’s success. […]
In the wake of Pop Smoke’s death, Los Angeles native Blueface decided to offer some advice to artists coming to stay in the City of Angels. On his Instagram Story, Blueface urged artists to tap in with people that they know from Los Angeles to ensure that they are properly protected. Image via Instagram/bluefacebleedem “People think Cali/LA […]
Pop Smoke was reportedly fatally shot during what is believed to be a home invasion robbery early Wednesday, according to TMZ. He was 20 years old. Pop Smoke, born Bashar Barakah Jackson, was at a residence in the Hollywood Hills area when, around 4:30 a.m., two men are said to have broken into the home. According to […]
Nick Cannon appeared on VladTV to discuss the various problems that continue to plague hip-hop—specifically drug abuse. The conversation began with a discussion of Lil Wayne’s recent run-in with the law. On Dec. 23, 2019, federal agents searched a private jet Weezy and his crew had taken to Miami. The search yielded nearly $26,000 in cash, bullets and […]
Young Thug, an artist known for defying gender norms, is receiving backlash over a tweet that has been deemed transphobic. The ATL rapper was addressing Dwyane Wade‘s 12-year-old daughter, Zaya, who recently came out as transgender. Thugger began his ill-conceived message by misgendering the child, and went on to suggest Zaya was going against god’s will by living her […]
The lineup for the inaugural Lovers & Friends music festival is stacked with hip-hop heavy-hitters from the past and present. But unfortunately for organizers, the event has been overshadowed by confusion and conflicting reports. Promotional powerhouse Goldenvoice took to social media on Tuesday to reveal the festival’s first-ever lineup, which included acts like Megan Thee Stallion, Ludacris, Fat […]
Almost five years after being forced to cancel his UK tour dates, Tyler, The Creator won the award for Best International Male at the 2020 BRIT Awards on Tuesday. During his speech, Tyler proved he has a long memory by taking a shot at former UK prime minister Theresa May. “I want to give a special shout-out to […]
When you have something as timelessly brilliant as “Summer Games” in your catalog, it’s only right that you rock something worth more than half a million dollars on your wrist as a reminder. That’s the move for Drake, whose new Jacob & Co piece ran him an estimated $620,000. The piece boasts a fully functional roulette table armed […]
James Harden and Russell Westbrook sat down for a wide-ranging interview with GQ, where they talked about their friendship with the ate Nipsey Hussle. The Houston Rockets teammates recalled learning of his death, and discussed some of his unfinished business. “Hearing the news, James was one of the first calls I made,” Westbrook explained. “There was no hesitation about it […]
The fourth episode of the Complex and Spotify podcast Infamous: The Tekashi 6ix9ine Story, narrated by Angie Martinez, delves into the reason so many people loved and hated the rapper: his never-ending stream of beefs. Ludacris, Chief Keef, Bhad Bhabie, YG, Vic Mensa, Adrien Broner, and countless others clashed with the rainbow-haired rapper during his year […]
