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Kodak Black is trying to right his wrongs for the foul comments he made about Lauren London after the death of her longtime boyfriend and father to her son, Nipsey Hussle. On Monday, July 6, the rapper, who is incarcerated on gun charges, penned an apologetic message asking for forgiveness for his disrespectful behavior. In…

Even those accustomed to the pettiness of America’s greatest troller believe that 50 Cent crossed the line this time. The rapper’s latest denigration of Black women earned the scorn of celebrities and fans alike. During his interaction with another hater of dark-skinned Black women, Lil Wayne, on the Young Money Radio show, Curtis Jackson went…

21 Savage is doing his part to uplift and empower the next generation. The Grammy Award-winning rapper announced the launch of his new Bank Account At Home program initiative through his foundation, Leading by Example, on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. The program is a collaborative partnership between the mobile banking service Chime, the education technology…

Ty Dolla $ign got Kanye West on his star-studded new track, “Ego Death,” because he was aiming for “greatness.” The 35-year-old rapper has admitted it was a “blessing” to work with the hip-hop legend again on his latest release — which also features FKA twigs and Skrillex — and explained that he wanted the ‘Flashing…

Kanye West has released a video for his new song “Wash Us in the Blood” on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. The 43-year-old rapper took to Twitter on Monday, June 29, to tease a video accompaniment for the tune — which will feature on his 10th studio album, God’s Country — and its scheduled arrival at…

Congratulations are in order for rapper A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and his longtime girlfriend, beauty entrepreneur Ella Bands. The couple announced the exciting news on social media on Sunday, June 28, 2020. In a sweet post, they showed off photos of their first moments after welcoming their son and bringing the newborn home. They captioned…

Gucci Mane claims he is getting his own brand at Gucci. The 40-year-old rapper took to Twitter to announce that he has agreed to a deal with the Italian fashion house for a new brand, but the label has yet to confirm. He wrote: “It’s official I’m getting my own brand @gucci I hope they…

Tip “T.I.” Harris is headed to the classroom. The rapper and businessman will be lending his music industry expertise to students at Clark Atlanta University next semester teaching an innovative new course that will merge the history of trap music with the economics behind its success in the industry and mainstream presence. Clark Atlanta University…

Chicago-based rapper Tray Savage was killed after being shot while driving on the city’s South Side. He was 26. According to Billboard and the Chicago Tribune, the Chief Keef-affiliated rapper had just dropped off his girlfriend when shots rang out on South Evans Avenue at approximately 11 a.m. on June 19. The publications stated that…

Ludacris finds it “hard” to talk to his kids about racism. The 42-year-old rapper has admitted it’s difficult to explain the recent unrest to his children following the death of George Floyd on the streets of Minneapolis. The Fate of the Furious star — who has Shaila, 23, Karma, 18, Cai, 6, and Cadence, 5…

Cardi B is embracing her natural hair and letting people know that, despite her love for wigs, she always takes care of her hair. The rapper showed off her tresses on her Instagram account on Monday, June 8, as she took her followers on a journey of her hair growth and straightened her natural hair.…

Megan Thee Stallion performed some of her biggest hits during the party portion of YouTube’s celebration for quarantined graduates. The 25-year-old rap star joined graduates across the U.S. via the video-sharing platform, as she performed hit songs such as “Hot Girl Summer,” “Big Ole Freak” and “Captain Hook” to mark the special occasion. Thee Stallion…

As Snoop Dogg inches steadily toward the half-century mark on this Earth, the G-Funk rap legend has vowed to vote for the first time in his life during the upcoming presidential election. That proclamation from The Doggfather pleases some while simultaneously inciting anger in others. For example, some have asked how can a man who…

Lil Nas X thinks Blackout Tuesday was the “worst idea ever.” The 21-year-old rapper has hit out at the concept — which saw celebrities, corporations, music labels and sports stars show their support for the Black Lives Matter movement by refusing to post on social media — and Lil Nas has instead insisted now is…

Jay-Z has taken out a number of newspaper advertisements in honor of George Floyd. The 50-year-old rapper and his company Roc Nation have had the full-page ads published in the likes of The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, The Denver Post, and Philadelphia Enquirer, with more still to be printed over the…

As if there wasn’t enough tension in the streets of America already, rapper YG is dropping the heat-seeking single “FTP (F— the Police),” a song that ostensibly opposes police brutality. The fiery lyricist told his 7 million Instagram followers that he had to cancel his previously planned Hollywood and Vine demonstration in Los Angeles because…

Rapper, producer and businessman Ice Cube is starring the film The High Note, which is now available for streaming. The movie, featuring Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Dakota Johnson, is set in the music scene in Los Angeles. The High Note follows Ross’ character, Grace Davis, who is a singer trying to figure…

The new movie The High Note, starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Ice Cube and Kelvin Harrison Jr., is a story about taking chances and following your heart. The film follows superstar Grace Davis (Ross) as she struggles with her next career move. The audience watches the dynamic between Davis and music manager Jack Robertson (Ice Cube)…

Megan Thee Stallion has taken the music industry by storm, and her hard work certainly is paying off. The “Houston Hottie,” as she refers to herself, has a lot to celebrate, and she’s been making significant strides in her rap career over the past two years. Her most recent song, a remix of “Savage” that…

Kanye West is seemingly set to release new music. The chart-topping rap star could release new material from his upcoming album before the end of the month, according to video artist and cinematographer Arthur Jafa, who has recently been working with West on a music video. Speaking about the video, he told fashion designer and…