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Teyana Taylor Alleges Iman Shumpert Leaked Divorce Details

Teyana Taylor’s legal team alleges that ex-husband Iman Shumpert leaked the details of their divorce, casting her in a bad light.

According to reports, lawyers for Teyana Taylor have filed a request for her ex-husband Iman Shumpert to be held in contempt of court in addition to being locked up in jail for 20 days and to pay fines for leaking the details of their divorce. In the documents, the legal team states that Taylor has been the subject of online hate because of the information of the settlement, some of which has been presented incorrectly.… Read more

Los Angeles Street Legend Big U Indicted On RICO Charges

Eugene “Big U” Henley is known in the hip-hop community as a former member of the Rollin’ 60s who changed his life after spending 13 years in prison, using his stature in the city to prevent gang violence and make moves with artists like the late Nipsey Hussle. But an FBI investigation has Henley battling accusations of murder, kidnapping, robbery, extortion, and fraud.

LA Times reports that federal authorities filed a 107-page report running down a variety of crimes they’ve accused Henley of.… Read more

21 Savage Affiliate, Lotto Savage Reportedly Passed Away

Lotto Savage, an affiliate of 21 Savage and a member of the Slaughter Gang collective, has reportedly passed away. DJ Kutthroat, his manager and DJ, confirmed the news in an Instagram post saying, “Dam Lotto #RIPLottoSavage.”

While the cause of death has yet to be revealed, the news has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community.

Lotto Savage emerged on the Atlanta rap scene in 2015, quickly gaining attention for his raw, authentic storytelling about life in the streets—focused on trapping, hustling, and survival.… Read more

Lil Kim Pens Heartfelt Tribute To Biggie’s Late Mom Voletta Wallace: ‘This Hits Different’

by Marisa Mendez

Published on: Mar 19, 2025, 1:00 AM PDT

Lil Kim poured her heart out to Biggie‘s mother Voletta Wallace in a heartfelt tribute following the matriarch’s passing.

Voletta passed away last month at the age of 78. She died of natural causes while in hospice care at her home in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.

Last week, a service was held at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City, where Kim, Ma$e and Faith Evans were among the attendees.… Read more

Young M.A. responds to leaked hospital video

Young M.A. speaks out after an old hospital video resurfaces online, addressing her past health struggles and recovery

Brooklyn rapper Young M.A. has addressed the recent circulation of an old hospital video that surfaced online, allegedly leaked by a former partner. The footage, which captures the artist in a visibly weak state while at a medical facility, sparked widespread conversation on social media.

Taking to Instagram, Young M.A. reassured fans that she is in good health and remains unshaken by the incident.… Read more

You Excited? Will Smith Is Back With His First Album in 20 Years

Will Smith is back, y’all. Whether you’re excited or not the Fresh Prince got something to say. After a 20-year break, he’s finally slapping us with his first album since Lost and Found in 2005.

His new project, Based on a True Story, is set to hit the streets on March 28, and the hype is real. Will took to Instagram to let his fans know, saying, “My new album Based On A True Story drops March 28.… Read more

Ye All In For “War” With Kim Kardashian Over North West

Ye aka Kanye West shared his willingness to fight ex-wife Kim Kardashian over the trademark for their daughter North West’s name.

On Saturday (March 15), Ye aka Kanye West shared his anger with former wife Kim Kardashian over an issue involving their daughter, North West. He took to social media to detail how Kardashian went ahead to obtain ownershp of any trademarks in a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, beginning with a post showing a document that stated that the reality star is the “sole and exclusive owner” of trademarks.… Read more

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie Unharmed After Dangerous Car Accident

 

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie clearly has angels looking over him because he recently walked away unharmed from a dangerous accident that left his car totaled.

As spotted on TMZ, the Bronx, New York, rapper should be feeling grateful. On Sunday (March 16), A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie was in a horrible car wreck that looked pretty bad. Footage captured on the scene after the accident shows that the hood of his sportscar was peeled right off.… Read more

Jamie Foxx To Federal Government: “Stop Playing With Us” Over DEI

Jamie Foxx had some words about the Trump administration’s anti-DEI policies and rhetoric during an interview.

The federal government under President Donald Trump has been virulently against diversity, equity, and inclusion policies (DEI) since he took office. Many are upset and vocal about those attacks, including Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx. Foxx voiced his opinion in an interview with Essence at the purple carpet premiere for a new documentary by Apple+, Number One on The Call Sheet.… Read more

Ye And Sean Combs Bond On Jailhouse Phone Call

Sean “Diddy” Combs and Ye (formerly known as Kanye West) probably see a lot of themselves in each other these days.

Only one of them is in jail with his freedom on the line, but both have gone from having long careers as the most beloved, influential figures in music to being its most despised. It makes sense that the two would bond, and that’s exactly what happened in a recently leaked phone call between the two artists.… Read more

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