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BET Hip Hop Awards Suspension Highlights the Threat to Black Cultural Institutions as DEI Initiatives Fade

Friday, October 3 by Stacey Gilmere

The BET Hip Hop Awards Cut the Cord as DEI Dies The suspension of the BET Hip Hop Awards marks more than just the end of a televised celebration—it signals a broader moment of cultural erasure at the institutional level. As diversity, equity, and inclusion... Read More.

Music Producer Omen Known for Collaborations with Jay-z, Beyoncé and Drake Dies at 49

Wednesday, September 24 by Stacey Gilmere

Music producer Sidney Brown, known professionally as “Omen,” has died at the age of 49. Brown, who collaborated with some of the biggest names in the music industry—including Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Drake—was found dead in his New York City apartment on Tuesday, according... Read More.

Cardi B and BIA Feud Heats Up on New Album as Diss Track Sparks Hip Hop Rivalry

Sunday, September 21 by Stacey Gilmere

Cardi B delivers some of her most biting lyrics yet on her new album "Am I The Drama?"—her long-awaited sophomore release, arriving seven years after "Invasion of Privacy." The Bronx rapper uses the project to address her tumultuous relationship with Offset, silence critics, and,... Read More.

Jeezy Marks 20 Years of Thug Motivation 101 with Vegas Residency and New Mixtape

Saturday, September 20 by Stacey Gilmere

Jeezy Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Thug Motivation 101’ with Vegas Residency and New Mixtape As Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101 marks its twentieth anniversary, Atlanta rap icon Jeezy is commemorating the milestone with a blend of retrospection and innovation. The trap pioneer is not... Read More.

Cam’ron Responds to Dame Dash Lawsuit with Freestyle as Feud Intensifies

Friday, September 19 by Stacey Gilmere

Cam’ron Fires Back at Dame Dash in New Freestyle Amid $300 Million Lawsuit Cam’ron and Dame Dash’s longstanding feud has reached new heights, as the Roc-A-Fella Records co-founder recently filed a $300 million lawsuit against Cam’ron. The suit alleges that Cam’ron made false and damaging... Read More.

Cardi B Announces Pregnancy and Drops New Album Amid Excitement Over Growing Family

Thursday, September 18 by Stacey Gilmere

Cardi B has announced she is expecting her fourth child with her boyfriend, New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The rapper shared the news during an interview on 'CBS Mornings,' where she also discussed her excitement about the pregnancy and praised the support... Read More.

Missing Teen Celeste Rivas Found Deceased in Impounded Tesla Registered to Singer d4vd in Los Angeles

Wednesday, September 17 by Stacey Gilmere

A decomposed body discovered in an impounded Tesla in Los Angeles has been identified as Celeste Rivas, a teenage girl who was reported missing last year. Authorities confirmed that the Tesla was registered to David Anthony Burke, known professionally as d4vd, a 20-year-old American singer-songwriter.... Read More.

Young Thug Faces Backlash Over Leaked Jail Calls as YSL Woody Issues Threat After Daughter’s Surgery

Thursday, September 11 by Stacey Gilmere

Young Thug is facing criticism on social media after several of his phone calls from jail were leaked online. Adding to the controversy, YSL Woody posted a video in which he threatened to come after Young Thug if his daughter’s surgery does not go... Read More.

Teyana Taylor Embraces New Beginnings After Finalizing Divorce with Iman Shumpert says that 70,000 dollars was the best little penny she has ever spent

Friday, August 29 by Stacey Gilmere

Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert's divorce concluded with Taylor required to pay Shumpert's legal fees due to a violation of a gag order. Teyana Taylor is relieved that the divorce is finalized. A significant part of her contentment comes from her current relationship with actor... Read More.

Missy Elliott Settles Long-Standing Lawsuit Over 1990s Song Credits

Thursday, August 28 by Stacey Gilmere

Missy Elliott has settled a lawsuit with a music producer who claimed he co-wrote several of her 1990s songs, concluding a lengthy legal battle just before a jury trial was set to begin. The settlement, reached in a Philadelphia federal court on August 22,... Read More.