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Just as 03 Greedo was inching into hip-hop’s forefront, the rapper was sentenced to 20 years in prison on weapons and drug charges. Because he knew his hefty sentence was pending, Greedo pushed himself into overdrive in hopes his brand will thrive as he awaits parole. But now it appears his hard work is being used against him as […]
Among the highlights of Sunday’s BET Awards ceremony, broadcast live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, was Rihanna‘s speech honoring Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Mary J. Blige. After looking back on Blige’s introduction on the scene with a “brand new vibe forever aligning the worlds of hip hop and R&B,” Rihanna emphasized the multi-hyphenate’s proven […]
Nicki Minaj is adamant about her plan to eventually marry her boyfriend, Kenneth Petty. On Sunday, Nicki responded to a fan’s question on Twitter about whether or not Petty is a fan of her “Nicki Minaj” persona or solely in love with “Onika,” and added that she has no interest in dating anyone else because “I’m about to be married […]
The 2019 BET Awards are going down tonight at Los Angeles‘ Microsoft Theatre. This year’s edition is jettisoning a few of the quirkier categories like best verses and biggest hustlers for a more straightforward show that honors excellence in music, movies and sports. Cardi B tops the streamlined list of nominations with 7 nods. Tyler Perry and […]
Nipsey Hussle was honored posthumously on Sunday with the 2019 Humanitarian Award at this year’s BET Awards. T.I. spoke about the late rapper and his legacy. “There will never be another Nipsey Hussle,” he said. “He was a revolutionary. His emphasis on the power of equity and ownership of our art led the charge of independence and created a […]
Meek Mill is giving us an in-depth look at his journey from wrongfully spending months behind bars to using his experience and platform to help others who face similar circumstances, in the JAY-Z executive produced-docuseries Free Meek. The five-part docuseries will chronicle Meek’s widely-publicized legal battle over a two-to-four year sentence in state prison over probation violations stemming from his 2008 gun and drug convictions, […]
Nipsey Hussle’s daughter Emani honored her father during her elementary school graduation this weekend. In a short speech, the 10-year-old gave a shout-out to Nips, and her mother, Tanisha Foster. “I want to begin by sharing my thankfulness for my mom for believing in me, and my dad, for always being there for me,” Emani […]
The Game stopped by Power 106’s L.A. Leakers to spit a 10-minute freestyle. While in the studio, the L.A. native rapped over Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road,” YG’s “Go Loko,” 2Pac’s “Can’t C Me,” Young Thug’s “The London,” Mobb Deep’s “Quiet Storm,” and Royce Da 5’9″‘s “Boom.” The Game is heading into retirement soon, […]
It’s easy to forget, 20 some-odd years on, that Tupac Shakur helped put Jada Pinkett Smith in her first major film role. The longtime friend of Smith suggested her to the Hughes brothers when he was still attached to Menace II Society. Given the role he played in her life, it’s easy to see why […]
After dropping her new single “MEGATRON” and its eye-catching video, Nicki Minaj took to her Queen Radio show on Apple Music to give the Barbz what they want. She used the show as opportunity to take shots at Miley Cyrus, who recently referenced the rapper on her new track “Cattitude.” On the song, she sang, “I […]
