An important decision has been made in the RICO case against Atlanta rapper and label owner, Young Thug. The judge in the case has ruled that lyrics that the recording artist has said in sound recordings can be used as evidence against him and his associates. According to ABC News, after defense attorneys for Young… Continue reading Judge In Young Thug Case Will Allow Lyrics As Evidence In RICO Trial
Category: Hip Hop
Cardi B and Patti LaBelle Hook Up For the Holidays
Whipshots® Launches Festive New Holiday Campaign with Patti’s Good Life Cardi B and Patti LaBelle team up to create new holiday traditions in multi-video campaign Santa Monica, CA (November 9, 2023) – Starco Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: STCB) today announced that Whipshots®, the innovative vodka-infused whipped cream, and Patti’s Good Life, Patti… Continue reading Cardi B and Patti LaBelle Hook Up For the Holidays
DJ Khaled Reveals He Handles His Own Money
Shannon Sharpe just released the latest episode of his podcast, “Club Shay Shay” and it features hip-hop DJ and producer, DJ Khaled. In this particular episode, the talented recording artist discusses why he has no accountant or money manager and that he handles all his financial issues on his own. The “We the Best” label… Continue reading DJ Khaled Reveals He Handles His Own Money
Jeezy Says He Tried Therapy To Stay Married To Jeannie Mai: ‘God Has Put Me in a Different Path’
Atlanta recording artist and businessman, Jay Wayne Jenkins, also known as Jeezy filed for divorce from his wife, talk show host, Jeannie Mai on Sept. 14. The couple recently had a daughter together, Monaco Mai Jenkins and was married for two years. In a recent interview with actress, Nia Long, the “Soul Survivor” rapper admits… Continue reading Jeezy Says He Tried Therapy To Stay Married To Jeannie Mai: ‘God Has Put Me in a Different Path’
Atlanta Judge To Determine If Prosecutors Can Use Young Thug’s Lyrics As Evidence In YSL Trial
The RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) trial of Atlanta hip-hop recording artist, Young Thug is starting as a jury was recently seated. Now, the judge assigned to the case has set a hearing scheduled for Nov. 8 to determine if the lyrics that the rapper has used over the years can be used… Continue reading Atlanta Judge To Determine If Prosecutors Can Use Young Thug’s Lyrics As Evidence In YSL Trial
Sickamore Partners With SoundCloud To Launch IIIXL STUDIO
SoundCloud partners with maverick A&R executive Sickamore to launch IIIXL STUDIO, a joint venture dedicated to signing and developing New York City artists Starting with Harlem based artist Liim (Sickamore, Noah Harkin, Skyler McLean, Credit: Sonia Broman) (Brooklyn, NY) November 1, 2023 – Today, SoundCloud and the maverick A&R executive Sickamore announce IIIXL STUDIO, a… Continue reading Sickamore Partners With SoundCloud To Launch IIIXL STUDIO
The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21
New Documentary Features One Man’s Shot at Immortality While Unraveling the Mystery of a Music Icon Produced by Versus and MTV Entertainment Studios November 6, 2023 – Paramount+ today announced that the new feature-length documentary THE CHOICE IS YOURS will premiere exclusively on the service Tuesday, November 21 in the U.S. and… Continue reading The Choice Is Yours Documentary Featuring Dres From Black Sheep Premieres On Paramount+ November 21
LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
In 2021, LL Cool J was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Two years later, he inducted the godfather of hip-hop, DJ Kool Herc. Along with Missy Elliot, The Spinners, Chaka Khan and Don Cornelius, the man who is credited with starting the culture of hip-hop were all inducted into this year’s… Continue reading LL Cool J Inducts DJ Kool Herc Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
Oakland Renames Section Of MacArthur Boulevard Tupac Shakur Way
With a possible conviction for the killing of Tupac Shakur looming, the slain entertainer continues to get the recognition that escaped him when he was still alive. A street that the “All Eyez On Me” rapper lived on for some time in Oakland in the 90s was recently renamed on Friday, Nov. 3 to Tupac… Continue reading Oakland Renames Section Of MacArthur Boulevard Tupac Shakur Way
Big Boi Almost Flips The Bird During Performance
Big Boi is for the birds but, apparently, one wasn’t for him at a recent performance! Outkast’s Antwan Patton, known to us as Big Boi has a penchant for owls as he owns a few as pets. While on performing after a college football game, one of his owls wasn’t feeling the attention from the… Continue reading Big Boi Almost Flips The Bird During Performance
50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’
Go 50, it’s your birthday! 50 Cent has been riding the success of his TV shows while getting in some performances on his Final Lap Tour this year. Now he can add to his celebratory career the addition of a certified Diamond plaque to his catalog of music. The “Get Rich or Die Tryin” entertainer… Continue reading 50 Cent Earns First RIAA Certified Diamond Record With ‘In Da Club’
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Loses Attorney Right Before Arraignment In Tupac Shakur Killing
The man accused of being involved in the 1996 killing of hip-hop recording artist Tupac Shakur is set to appear in court for an arraignment but, will do so without legal representation. According to 8 News Now, Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is due in court on Thursday, Nov. 2, will not have a defense… Continue reading Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis Loses Attorney Right Before Arraignment In Tupac Shakur Killing
Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones
Kendrick Lamar is dropping a product that was unexpected from the hip-hop recording artist. Through the company that he owns with Dave Free, pgLang is releasing a phone in partnership with tech company Light, the Light Phone II. A video was released that shows a little baby crawling with the unit in her hand with… Continue reading Kendrick Lamar’s PgLang Dropping Limited Light Phones
2 Other Suspects Charged In Connection With The Killing Of PnB Rock
Philadelphia recording artist, PnB Rock was killed while eating with his girlfriend on Sept. 12, 2022, at Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles in South Los Angeles. Although three suspects were apprehended shortly after the killing, two other suspects have been charged in connection to the murder. According to The Los Angeles Times, two people, Trenton Jones… Continue reading 2 Other Suspects Charged In Connection With The Killing Of PnB Rock
Will Flavor Flav Be Singing The National Anthem Again? Two Teams May Be Interested
After getting some solid good reviews about his performance singing the national anthem at the Milwaukee Bucks opening night game, Flavor Flav has stated that he may have other gigs lined up! The Public Enemy legend spoke to TMZ Sports about the anthem and why it meant so much to him to get the chance… Continue reading Will Flavor Flav Be Singing The National Anthem Again? Two Teams May Be Interested
