After agreeing to plead guilty to shooting and killing a youth football coach last year, Yaqub Talib, the brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib was handed down his sentence on Monday. According to WFAA, Yaqub has been sentenced to 37 years in prison for the killing of youth football coach Michael Hickmon. Last month,… Continue reading Yaqub Talib Receives Prison Sentence of 37 Years for Killing Youth Football Coach
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Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023
BLACK THOUGHT STEPS INTO A NEW LIGHT WITH AUTOBIOGRAPHY THE UPCYCLED SELF OUT NOVEMBER 14, 2023 PRE-ORDER HERE “Tariq Trotter . . . could be hip-hop’s Dostoyevsky. Like the Russian novelist, Mr. Trotter has refined literary fire from the soulful furnace of pain and suffering.”—The New York Times MORE NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING SOON Four-time… Continue reading Black Thought Will Release Autobiography The Upcycled Self on November 14, 2023
Method Man Discusses Being Depressed During a Point in His Career
Method Man covered the recent issue of Men’s Health and discussed the mental issues he faced in the early part of his recording career with the media outlet. Meth was easily one of the most recognizable voices of Staten Island’s rap supergroup, Wu-Tang Clan. From the onset of the group’s success, the man born Clifford… Continue reading Method Man Discusses Being Depressed During a Point in His Career
Ja Rule To Headline Amazon Music’s Final ‘50 & Forever’ City Sessions Livestream Series
Amazon Music Reveals Ja Rule as Headliner for Final ‘50 & Forever’ Livestream ‘50 & Forever’ caps off its celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with a new City Sessions livestream from New York City featuring rap star Ja Rule and friends Twitch.tv/AmazonMusic Photo Credit: James Farrell NEW YORK—August 4, 2023— Amazon Music announces the… Continue reading Ja Rule To Headline Amazon Music’s Final ‘50 & Forever’ City Sessions Livestream Series
Family of C-Murder Victim Upset by Kim Kardashian’s Efforts to Free Him
After hearing that Kim Kardashian is advocating for No Limit Soldier, C-Murder, to be released from his prison sentence and granted a new trial, the family of the victim he was convicted of killing has struck back. According to TMZ Hip Hop, George Thomas, who is the brother of the man C-Murder was convicted of… Continue reading Family of C-Murder Victim Upset by Kim Kardashian’s Efforts to Free Him
Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Says Accuser Is Being ‘Hunted By the NYPD’ While Prosecutors Gather More Evidence
With the trial regarding Jonathan Majors being accused of domestic battery, it seems that the tables are turning. It’s being reported that the trial has been pushed back and NYPD is now looking for the accuser, who is currently out of the country. According to Insider, the domestic assault trial against the “Creed III” actor… Continue reading Jonathan Majors’ Attorney Says Accuser Is Being ‘Hunted By the NYPD’ While Prosecutors Gather More Evidence
Adidas Releasing Kobe Bryant’s First Signature Shoe
adidas has plans to release a version of Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant’s first signature shoe known as the KB8. According to Lakers Nation, the sneaker company that produced Bryant’s first signature shoe will be releasing an updated version of the KB8 also known as the adidas Crazy 8. Adidas is re-launching Kobe Bryant’s… Continue reading Adidas Releasing Kobe Bryant’s First Signature Shoe
Tory Lanez May Be Sentenced for More Than A Decade
We will find out the fate of Canadian recording artist, Tory Lanez on Monday as the judge is expected to announce the prison term after he was found guilty earlier this year in a Los Angeles court. According to The Associated Press, Lanez was found guilty of shooting fellow recording artist, Megan Thee Stallion after… Continue reading Tory Lanez May Be Sentenced for More Than A Decade
Tiffany Haddish Hit With Defamation Lawsuit By Mother Of Children Who Filed Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Last Year
The legal problem that comedian Tiffany Haddish encountered last year when she and fellow comedian, Aries Spears were accused of sexually abusing an underaged brother and sister isn’t yet over. According to Radar Online, the woman who befriended Haddish and is the mother of the two children who accused the two comedians of sexual abuse is… Continue reading Tiffany Haddish Hit With Defamation Lawsuit By Mother Of Children Who Filed Sexual Abuse Lawsuit Last Year
MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke
The celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop continues with Universal Music. Universal Music Enterprises (UMe) has collaborated with The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) of New York City to launch “Hip Hop At 50 – Honoring 50 Years of Hip Hop: A Legacy of Rhythm, Revolution, and Soul.” There are 80,000 Metro Cards made available for customers of the… Continue reading MTA to Distribute 80,000 Metro Cards Featuring Cam’Ron, LL COOL J, Rakim, & Pop Smoke
Kalan.FrFr & Tyga ‘Butterfly Coupe’
Kalan.FrFr & Tyga ‘Butterfly Coupe’ Kalan.FrFr and Tyga release anticipated summer anthem “Butterfly Coupe” produced by Hitmaka & OG Parker Compton born artists collaborate on self indulging track celebrating the fast life culture of cars, partying and beautiful women. (Los Angeles, CA – August 4th, 2023) Kalan.FrFr wants it to be known: the best is… Continue reading Kalan.FrFr & Tyga ‘Butterfly Coupe’
Lloyd Banks – Survival (Live Session) | Vevo ctrl
Vevo and Lloyd Banks Release Performance Videos for “Movie Scenes” and “Survival” Session filmed as part of Vevo’s Original Content Series, Ctrl WATCH “MOVIE SCENES” HERE Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, announces Lloyd Banks as the next artist in their Ctrl. series with performances of “Movie Scenes” and “Survival.” Vevo’s Ctrl series highlights… Continue reading Lloyd Banks – Survival (Live Session) | Vevo ctrl
Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection
Young Dolph’s Son Launches His ‘King of Memphis” Clothing Collection On Friday, August 4th – Young Dolph’s son, Tre, dropped his personally designed ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection. The collection was the vision and direction from Tre himself – and pre-sales sold out Dolph’s birthday weekend. Now, it’s fully reloaded and fans can purchase directly… Continue reading Young Dolph’s Son Launches ‘King of Memphis’ Clothing Collection
Jennifer Hudson Discusses Raising her Son and him Always Being her Focus
Jennifer Hudson had some things to say in her exclusive interview with Real Simple regarding being a single mother and her thoughts about raising her son. One of the many accomplishments she has garnered over the years included her singing at the White House for the very first Juneteenth celebration after the holiday was made… Continue reading Jennifer Hudson Discusses Raising her Son and him Always Being her Focus
Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund
A tennis player has returned back to the area where he honed his game to announce that he has started a fund to help younger people who want to be led down the road to success. According to The Associated Press, tennis player, Frances Tiafoe was at a clinic for younger players at the venue where… Continue reading Tennis Player Frances Tiafoe Announces the Launch of The Frances Tiafoe Fund