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Big L’s legacy lives on. More than two decades after his untimely death, the legendary rapper was honored with a ceremonial street renaming in Harlem. News of the tribute was announced earlier this month, after the team behind the official Big L documentary, Street Stuck, launched a petition campaign. “It took a whole lot of effort […]

Laverne Cox has made history, once again. The Emmy-winning actress was recently honored with her own Barbie—marking the first time Mattel has modeled the iconic doll after a transgender woman. Cox unveiled her Barbie during Wednesday’s episode of the TODAY show, saying she hoped the milestone would inspire LGBTQ youth who feel stigmatized. “I think this year […]

Harry Styles has pledged $1 million to a gun safety group in the wake of last week’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas that left 19 students and two teachers dead.  The pop star’s donation to Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund will be a result of his upcoming North American tour to promote his new LP, Harry’s House, […]

Roddy Ricch is showing support for his friend Gunna.  Weeks after Gunna turned himself in on Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act charges, and days after a judge denied him bond and set a trial for Jan. 9, 2023, Roddy Ricch took to his Instagram Stories to extend thoughts and prayers.  “Free @gunna,” Roddy wrote over […]

Nearly a month since she landed in the ICU after suffering stroke, Little Women: Atlanta star Shirlene “Ms. Juicy Baby” Pearson returned home this week to begin her road to recovery. The 50-year-old reality TV star took to Instagram on Friday to announce that she was officially discharged from the hospital.  “I am not at 100%, but I am […]

Meghan Markle’s father Thomas has been hospitalized following an alleged stroke, and her half-sister now claims it’s in response to stressors in his life, per TMZ.  Samantha Markle told the publication that she believes the stress in his life is coming from Meghan, seemingly blaming their lack of a relationship for his declining health. The 77-year-old […]

In a viral video circulating the web, Ted Cruz walked away from a British reporter who asked about the frequency of mass shootings in the U.S.  In the clip, Sky News reporter Mark Stone grills Cruz two days after the second-deadliest mass shooting at a school, which took place at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, while the senator from […]

Nearly a year after signing his first major management deal with Scooter Braun, before leaving the firm just three months later, the Kid Laroi is reuniting with the renowned music executive. Variety reports the 18-year-old Australian artist recently signed a new management deal with Braun’s SB Projects, whose star-studded roster includes Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato, […]

In a post that has since been deleted, legendary hip-hop producer Pete Rock suggested drill rap is “doo doo and it disrupts the soul.” This week, Rock shared a video of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who has been targeting drill as artists in the scene get linked to allegations of real-life violence. While Adams’ attempts to censor drill […]

Just a week after joining forces with producer 6ix  for their single “Vinyl Days” (with scratches by DJ Premier), Logic taps Grammy-nominated producer Like and Los Angeles duo Blu and Exile for his latest offering, “Orville.” The fifth track from Logic’s forthcoming album Vinyl Days, “Orville” follows the previously released double single, “Decades” and “Tetris,” as well as “Therapy […]