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Roc Nation rapper Casanova reportedly in on the run from the FBI as officials with the U.S. Department of Justice announced they have indicted the rapper and 17 others on a slew of drugs, gun murder and racketeering charges. Casanova, 34, whose government name is Caswell Senior, has specifically been charged with conspiracy to commit…

Travis Scott‘s “Fortnite” concert reportedly grossed “roughly” $20 million. A source has told Forbes magazine that the hip-hop legend’s “Astronomical” event for the Epic Games title, which took place over five days in April, earned the rapper megabucks. The total included any merchandise sold. Epic’s Phil Rampulla told the publication: “The landscape is changing. “You’ve…

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky have been confirmed to be dating. The “Love on the Brain” singer and the hip-hop megastar, both 32, were first rumored to be romantically attached back in January after they shared a hotel suite in New York. As per the New York Post‘s “Page Six” column, the pair were spotted on…

Barack Obama has given Drake the greenlight to play him in a biopic. The former U.S. President revealed that he would be happy for the rapper to portray him on screen as he is a “talented brother” and is able “to do anything he wants.” Obama said: “I will say this: Drake seems to be…

Snoop Dogg is releasing a new festive track. The 49-year-old rapper has once again joined forces with food delivery company Just Eat, and his Christmas song “Doggy Dogg Christmas” will feature in the brand’s 2020 Christmas ad, which will begin airing on TV Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020. Andrew Kenny, the United Kingdom managing director of…

Chicago hip-hop artist Sydewayz’s latest EP, Don’t Love Me Later, is not only making an impact on music but also providing an original sound for the culture. Surprisingly, that is not what moves him. There is a deeper journey of hard work, dedication and belief in oneself that he shared with rolling out. How did you…

Baha Bank$ is brash, upfront and unapologetically sexy. Her music is full of life and speaks the language of her peers. No stranger to the nightlife, the Chicago native has the ability to make people move. Rolling out spoke with Bank$ about her music, her influences, her collaboration with Chance The Rapper and the motto…

A 23-year-old Florida rapper is facing murder charges after allegedly shooting and killing two men execution-style inside a recording studio in Tampa, Florida. Billy Bennett Adams III, who performs under the stage moniker Ace NH, is being held at a local jail without bail as he faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count…

Nothing holds more weight than a promise, according to Yung Pooda. Byron Lynn Nettles, Jr, also known as Yung Pooda, is a Texas native rapper with big and bold dreams to take over music. Pooda chose to turn his life around and dedicate it to music with the battle between life and art. The rapper…

Rap star 21 Savage is mourning his younger brother, who reportedly was killed during an argument that suddenly turned violent in their London hometown. Savage’s brother, Terrell Davis, 27, was stabbed to death at Blenheim Gardens Estate in the district of Brixton on Sunday night, Nov. 22, 2020, the London Metropolitan Police Department told Daily…

Nicki Minaj is to have her own docuseries. The “Superbass” hitmaker has confirmed she will be releasing a new documentary series on HBO Max, which she promises will give a “raw, unfiltered look” at both her personal life and professional life. In a video posted on Twitter, she said: “What’s up, y’all? It’s Onika Tanya…

Rapper 6lack is featured on a groundbreaking project — “Grounds Melody” — in partnership with Rémy Martin, where he shares how his hometown of Atlanta has influenced his own excellence. Much like the Rémy brand, 6lack is ground by and inspired by his roots. Rolling out had a virtual sat down with the rapper on…

Tory Lanez has entered a plea in the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. The rapper’s attorney, Shawn Holley, pleaded not guilty on behalf of his client after Lanez was charged with one count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm as well as also being charged for carrying a loaded, unregistered firearm in a vehicle. A…

Missy Elliott has paid $1,300 to fund the dream wedding dress of one of her fans. The 49-year-old rapper took to Twitter on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, to reveal she had paid for the wedding dress of a woman named Ireanna, after the bride-to-be shared a picture of the gown on the social media site…

Megan Thee Stallion wasn’t sure if people would “believe” her when she said she’d been shot by Tory Lanez. The 25-year-old star accused the 28-year-old rapper of shooting her in the foot after they got into an argument while riding in an SUV in the Hollywood Hills in July and she admitted she was more…

Rapper Boosie Badazz was reportedly shot on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, 2020, while visiting Dallas to mourn the life of fellow rapper Mo3 who was shot to death just three days ago. At last report, the Louisiana-born rapper Boosie was being treated at a local hospital for a gunshot wound after an armed confrontation at…

Megan Thee Stallion has announced the release of her new album, Good News. The “WAP” rapper took to Instagram to share some “good news” amid this “rough a– year” by giving her fans a release date for her record. She wrote: “Hotties, I first want to say thank you for riding with me, growing with…

Rapper Mo3 reportedly was killed and another person wounded during a drive-by shooting on an expressway in Dallas, according to news reports. Mo3, who was born Melvin Noble, allegedly was chased by an unnamed suspect on foot on Interstate 35 on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, sources within the Dallas Police Department told CBS 11 News.…

Rising rapper Lil Loaded turned himself in to the Dallas Police Department Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, 2020, to face a murder charge for allegedly killing his friend. Lil Loaded, whose birth name is Dashawn Maurice Robertson, was formally arrested and charged in connection with the shooting death of his close friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker, in…

Lil Nas X is set to release his new single “Holiday” this week. The “Old Town Road” rapper‘s Yuletide song was teased in a festive trailer aired during an NFL game on Sunday night, Nov. 8, 2020. The 21-year-old star appeared in the Western-themed time-traveling promo, in which he witnessed Santa get kicked out of…