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David Augustine Jr., better known as Dee-1, has made a name for himself not only as an artist, but as CEO of his independent label, Mission Vision Music. He started out as a rapper signed to RCA Records. Eventually, he left RCA Records in 2019 and started his label. During the virtual RIDE Con 2020,…

Future continues to find ways to give back during the global pandemic. The Atlanta-based rapper recently announced that his Freewishes Foundation has helped senior citizens impacted by COVID-19. The Wellness on Wheels initiative is a delivery service that gives senior citizens bags containing first aid kits, masks, healthy snacks, essential items, and books on health…

Cardi B says her “DMs are flooded” with dating offers. The “WAP” hitmaker recently split from her estranged husband Offset — with whom she has two-year-old daughter Kulture — and has insisted she’s been inundated with offers from various men who want to take her on a date, although she isn’t interested in any of…

Travis Scott has released his M.I.A. and Young Thug-featuring single, “Franchise.” The hip-hop superstar pays homage to the 2004 song “White Tee” by Atlanta group Dem Franchize Boyz on the track and had planned on naming it after the original. He told Apple Music: “We just naturally, it was just always just calling it ‘White…

Bow Wow has become a father for the second time. The 33-year-old rapper — who already has daughter Shai, 9 with former partner Joie Chavis — has confirmed he and Instagram model Olivia Sky have welcomed a son into the world, though the name of the baby and when he was born have not been…

Megan Thee Stallion has been named as a pioneer in Time magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2020. The publication has revealed its annual list, which features the “WAP” hitmaker alongside the likes of Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson and Gabrielle Union. Writing about Megan in the magazine, Taraji P. Henson said:…

As Cardi B and Offset’s 2-year-old daughter made her debut on Instagram over the weekend, she also showed off some expensive new gifts from Megan Thee Stallion. On the page run by mom Cardi B, the first couple of images show Kulture rocking a plaid blue skirt, a pink sweater, some white Air Force 1s,…

The Notorious B.I.G.‘s plastic crown has sold for $594,750 at auction. The novelty accessory was worn by the late hip-hop legend in his iconic photo shoot with Barron Claiborne, just three days before he was shot and killed in Los Angeles in 1997. The crown went under the hammer at Sotheby’s hip-hop memorabilia auction in…

Cardi B reportedly wants her divorce from Offset to be “amicable.” The “WAP” hitmaker filed legal documents to end her three-year marriage to the Migos rapper earlier this week, and it has now been claimed she has asked her legal team to amend her paperwork after they reportedly made it seem like she had issues…

Travis Scott has vowed to help instigate societal change “in any way.” The “Sicko Mode” hitmaker is relieved the wider world is growing to understand the injustices and inequality the Black community faces and now he knows they are “listening,” he wants to do whatever he can to make a long-lasting difference. Speaking in his…

Cardi B claims she had to hire a private investigator after her address was leaked online. The “Bodak Yellow” hitmaker has become a target for trolls because of her criticism of the current president, and though she tries to “ignore” their comments, she had to take action after her personal security was allegedly under threat.…

No matter who you are, your child’s first day of school calls for a mandatory photo op and this is no different for Drake. The rapper, who has kept his son hidden from the spotlight, has recently started showing more of his son Adonis. One of those moments happened on Wednesday, Sept. 9, on his…

Big Sean has wanted to “give up on life” in recent years. The 32-year-old rap star has taken to Twitter to discuss his recent experiences of mental health problems, revealing he’s been “wanting to kill [himself]” at times. Discussing the lessons he learned while working on his new album Detroit 2, he wrote: “I don’t…

Cardi B has become the new face of Balenciaga. The 27-year-old rap star fronts a new campaign for the luxury fashion house, and Cardi has taken to Instagram to reveal how proud she feels to be promoting the iconic brand on billboards across the globe. Alongside an image of her on a Balenciaga billboard at…

Snoop Dogg is set to launch his own gin brand. The 48-year-old rap star — who released his iconic single “Gin and Juice” back in 1994 — has entered the spirits market with INDOGGO Gin. He said: “I can’t wait for the world to taste my remix on gin! “When I wrote ‘Gin & Juice’…

Tekashi 6ix9ine is to release a new album next week. The 24-year-old rapper will drop new record Tattle Tales on Sept. 4, 2020, which will be his first album since he was released from prison earlier this year. Speaking in a video on his Instagram, he said: “I’m dropping the album September 4th, Tattle Tales the…

Ty Dolla $ign is slated to release “Expensive,” a new collaboration with Nicki Minaj, this week. The rap superstars’ new track follows their feature on Megan Thee Stallion‘s mega-hit “Hot Girl Summer.” The pair previously hooked up with Jason Derulo on “Swalla” in 2017. “Expensive” is set for release on Friday, Aug. 28. Alongside the artwork,…

Pharrell Williams and Jay-Z have dropped a new collaboration in honor of “every Black queen, king and entrepreneur.” The “Happy” hitmaker’s group The Neptunes produced the track titled “Entrepreneur,” which comes with a powerful music video. Pharrell tweeted: “ENTREPRENEUR out now. Thank you to Jay (@S_C_), and to every Black queen, king and entrepreneur who…

Kanye West has been removed from the presidential ballot in Wisconsin. The “All Day” hitmaker’s campaign to be president of the United States has been rocked by another blow after the Wisconsin Elections Commission voted on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, to remove him from the ballot in that swing state — which has 10 electoral…

Common is using this quarantine to get fit and he’s trying to help you too. The rapper has just launched a wellness series on “Com&Well” on YouTube. The six-episode series is all about health and wellness. Ahead of the first episode, which aired on Tuesday, Aug. 18., he made the announcement via Twitter and Instagram…