We have come to know and love the venerable DJ Biz Markie for his oversized personality, and goofiness in real life, and on vocals like on his hit song “Just A Friend,” where he sings off-key with accuracy. But the late Biz Markie’s close friend and DJ Cool V, Vaughan Lee, says he never got…… MORE
According to the singer, she’s already been welcomed into the genre with “open arms.” After nearly three 30 years of belting out R&B songs, Monica is trying out another genre. During a recent interview with Billboard, the “Boy is Mine” singer revealed she’s in the process of working on a country album, noting her love…… MORE
Find out what we know about the luxe collection. Frank Ocean is stepping into the jewelry business. Recently, the singer-turned-entrepreneur took to social media to announce the launch of his independent luxury brand, Homer. Inspired by his childhood obsession, the debut collection features handcrafted jewelry pieces that use 18K gold, recycled sterling silver, hand-painted enamel,…… MORE
Kodak has been wanting to work with these guys for a while. Kodak Black has accomplished a lot in his career, but he still thinks he could use some guidance, and he’d love to get some from two rap legends. Responding to a fan who tweeted a collaboration suggestion to him, Kodak mentioned Nas and…… MORE
“I had to create and imagine, and really understand why someone would hit a woman they love.” Respect hits theaters on Friday, August 13th, and anticipation for the large-scale biopic, of Aretha Franklin’s life, is high. From the fabulous furs Aretha was known to wear, to the songs that shifted the culture, and the talented…… MORE
Quentin Tarantino’s teachers viewed his screenwriting as “a defiant act of rebellion” in class. Quentin Tarantino revealed on Brian Koppelman’s “The Moment” podcast (via Insider) that his mother once berated him for writing screenplays in school instead of doing actual schoolwork. The director said his teachers viewed his screenwriting in class as “a defiant act…… MORE
Benjamin Crump and Ronald Haley Jr., have joined his team. In an effort to win his freedom from prison, former No Limit rapper C-Murder is adding lawyers Benjamin Crump and Ronald Haley Jr. to his legal team. According to AllHipHop, the rapper (real name Corey Miller) previously released a statement from prison after undergoing a…… MORE
Nicki Minaj’s husband, Kenneth Petty, reportedly has struck a plea deal after he was arrested in 2020 for failing to register as a sex offender in California. Petty has agreed to plead guilty to one count of failing to register in return for a shorter sentence, according to documents obtained by TMZ. The outlet reported…… MORE
(CNN)Target has announced that it will begin paying the college tuition and textbook expenses for its US-based part-time and full-time employees who attend select schools. The retail giant is following the lead of other large US companies offering more benefits to attract and retain talent in a tight job market. Starting as early as their…… MORE
Aaliyah’s music will finally be available on streaming services and in print. A handful of Aaliyah’s albums will make their Spotify debut beginning Aug. 20, after years of contention between her estate and Blackground Records — founded by her uncle Barry Hankerson — over releasing the singer’s music, according to Billboard. Hankerson has landed a…… MORE
Diddy has filed a massive nine-figure lawsuit over a documentary for defamation. Sources report that Diddy is seeking at least $100 million from NBCUniversal for the Peacock doc Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. He says the project “maliciously accuses” him of murdering “the love of his life and mother to his children,” Kim…
It’s time for the Bey Hive to bust open their piggy banks because Beyonce is going back on tour! Fans have been eagerly anticipating her big announcement for a while now, and on Sunday morning, it came in the form of an Instagram post. The teaser video shows the words Cowboy Carter Tour in bright…
Snoop Dogg might seem unbothered by criticism of his appearance at the pre-inaugural Crypto Ball, but he might want to check the Gram. According to the New York Post, Snoop has lost 571,800 Instagram followers since performing at the event on January 17th. Despite the dent, Snoop still has an eye-popping 88 million followers on…
On Sunday, the world remembered the passing of Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and seven others who died in a helicopter crash five years ago. Vanessa Bryant, Kobe’s widow and Gigi’s mother, announced last week that she will be releasing a book of murals commemorating her loved ones. Mamba & Mambacita Forever will feature over…