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Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images March 31, 2023, marks four years since the hip-hop world lost Nipsey Hussle and Lauren London lost a partner. In remembrance of his death, Lauren took to Instagram and penned an emotional tribute to Nipsey, born Ermias Joseph Asghedom. “I hold my breath all of March knowing I have to face the memory of the day you transitioned,” she wrote. “Holding […]

MEGA/GC Images Kanye West is accused of breaching a contract in a new suit filed by a former Yeezy staffer. TMZ reports Dora Szilagyi, the company’s former director of product innovation, claims the rapper now owes her $275,000. In court docs obtained by the outlet, Szilagyi alleged that Ye convinced her to give up her job at Adidas and hired […]

Lil Wayne makes this week’s New Music Friday with a new album. Here’s what else dropped: Lil Wayne, I Am Music  — The compilation features songs spanning Weezy’s career, including “Lollipop,” “A Milli,” “Fireman” and “Mr. Carter” with Jay-Z. DJ Drama, I’m Really Like That — The 14-song track list features over 30 guest appearances from the likes of Lil Baby, Lil Uzi Vert, Rick Ross, Jim […]

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images for VIBE x Def Jam Recordings Jadakiss is down for a redo of The LOX and Dipset Verzuz, per the request of former opponent Jim Jones. When asked about his thoughts on a potential rematch, he joked, “You gotta talk to my advisors.” Then he told Vibe, “I would love to run it back, you know what I mean? Why not? […]

ABC Missy Elliott‘s animated voice won’t only be heard in her music, it’ll also be on a new episode of Cartoon Network’s Craig of the Creek.  In the episode titled “The Jump Off,” Craig, Cannonball, Sparkle Cadet and Diane seek tips from Craig’s mom, Nicole, as they prepare for a double Dutch tournament. She tells them about Carla Frazier, her […]

Christopher Polk/NBC Megan Thee Stallion‘s in her hometown of Houston, where she’s slated to perform at the NCAA March Madness AT&T Block Party. Ahead of the big performance, however, she took to Houston’s Minute Maid Park to throw the first pitch at the Astros game against the Chicago White Sox. Representing Houston in an all-white ensemble complete […]

John Parra/Getty Images Three men were arrested Thursday in connection with last week’s attack of Tekashi 6ix9ine at a Florida gym. In an update shared on Twitter, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced that suspects Rafael Medina, Jr., Octavious Medina and Anthony Maldonado were located and were being booked/processed into the Palm Beach County Jail. Tekashi, born Daniel Hernandez, was allegedly attacked at an LA […]