controversy

Kid Cudi laughs off ATL show controversy

Midwest rapper Kid Cudi became the subject of controversy this week, following his turn as an opening act during OutKast’s ATLast shows at Centennial Olympic Park.

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith’s child protective services update

After a month of scrutiny and controversy, Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith have been cleared by the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). According to Radar Online, the superstar couple won’t be facing any charges following the public fallout from a photo of their daughter.

The road to Summer Jam 2014; who are you excited to see?

Hot 97’s Summer Jam 2014 kicks off this Sunday, June 1 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and it looks to be one for the ages. For the first time in what seems like a long time, there doesn’t appear to be any major controversy lingering over the show — at least not leading up to the big event. Who knows what can happen when you get this many egos in the same place at the same time?

Lil Wayne vows to be ‘more careful about what I’m saying’

Lil Wayne has insisted that his upcoming album Tha Carter V will be his last release as a solo artist. The YMCMB star discussed the project in a recent interview, where he revealed that he’s matured as a person, which has led to changes in his musical approach. Wayne went into little detail, but made it known that he has grown a little and wants to be more mindful of what he says in his music. He explained that his maturity is what makes Tha Carter V a unique project as compared to his previous work.

Lil Boosie addresses his daughter’s use of the N-word

Formerly incarcerated rapper Lil Boosie made national headlines when he was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary last week after serving nearly five years in prison. Shortly after Boosie was released, a video clip of his young daughter Tarlaysia sharing her excitement at his release was uploaded to the rapper’s Instagram account. In the clip, Tarlaysia drops the N-word as she applauds her father’s return.