What's On Today - Saturday

Actor Who Played Lotto In Eminem’s ‘8 Mile’ Passes Away

When Eminem’s debut film 8 Mile premiered back in 2002 it introduced us to a few interesting characters and rappers that have stood with us these past two decades, but unfortunately, one of the film’s standout actors passed away this week.

On Monday (Sept. 25), Mickey Factz took to his IG page to reveal that Nashawn Breedlove aka Lotto from 8 Mile had passed away. Though he didn’t say exactly when or what the cause of death was, Factz spoke from the heart in the caption of the post, which featured a clip from the cult classic Eminem film.… Read more

Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Zoleka Mandela Dies At 43

Zoleka Mandela passed away from cancer on Monday evening at the age of 43. The granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, was surrounded by friends and family in her final moments, according to a report from the BBC.

The cause of death was reported as breast cancer.

Zoleka Mandela is seen as an inspiration for detailing her cancer treatment and her history of drug addiction. She has raised “awareness about cancer prevention” as well as “breaking down the stigma surrounding the disease.”

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JAY-Z, TIMBALAND, AND GINUWINE WIN COPYRIGHT LAWSUIT OVER SAMPLES USED IN ‘PAPER CHASE’ AND ‘TOE 2 TOE’ 

A New York City judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Warner Chappell Music, rapper Jay-Z, producer Timbaland and singer Ginuwine over allegations of copyright infringement on the tracks Paper Chase and Toe 2 Toe.

The lawsuit was brought by soul musician Ernie Hines, who alleged that the 1990s tracks Paper Chase, performed and co-written by Jay-Z, and Toe 2 Toe, performed and co-written by Ginuwine, infringed on the copyright of his 1969 song Help Me Put Out The Flame (In My Heart).… Read more

BONE THUGS N HARMONY’S KRAYZIE BONE CONTINUES TO FIGHT FOR HIS LIFE IN L.A. HOSPITAL

 SHA BE ALLAH

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

everal reports have conformed that Krayzie Bone of the legendary, Cleveland-based quartet Bone Thugs N Harmony has been in a Los Angeles hospital fighting for his life ever since he checked himself in on September 22. It was reported that Krayzie, whose real name is Anthony Henderson initially came to the hospital after coughing up blood.

According to reports, Henderson suffers from sarcoidosis, an inflammatory disease, It was stated that Bpne had a CAT scan where doctors discovered his artery was leaking in his lungs.… Read more

TORY LANEZ REQUESTS MOVE TO GENERAL POPULATION IN PRISON

 SHAWN GRANT

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Tory Lanez reportedly wants to be moved to the general population. Last week, Lanez was transported to a prison and has been isolated in his cell.

According to TMZ, one of Lanez’s lawyers, Ceasar McDowell, Lanez revealed that he would like to be placed in the general population. Lanez is currently placed in a protective wing for high-profile inmates but wants general treatment.

Lanez currently gets frequent guard checks and escorts to meals but wants to be moved to a more normal treatment.… Read more

SEXYY RED RECEIVES A NEW DIAMOND WATCH FROM DRAKE: ‘ICE ME OUT DEN’

 SHAWN GRANT

 SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Drake iced out Sexyy Red’s wrist. Hitting Instagram, the “SkeeYee” rapper showed a diamond carties watch that Drake purchased for her.

“Thank you Drakeeeeeeee ice me df out den big boss sht I appreciate dat big dawg,” Sexyy Red wrote.

Sexyy Red and Drake have struck up quite the bond. Hitting Instagram last month, Sexyy Red shared a new image of her and Drizzy. “I’m with my man but it’s free my udda man.”… Read more

Mother of missing ex-NFL player Sergio Brown was killed

The mother of the former Buffalo Bills player was found dead after both were reported missing Saturday. Her death was being investigated as a homicide.

Sept. 17, 2023, 9:21 PM CDT

By Dennis Romero

Homicide detectives on Sunday were investigating the death of the mother of a former NFL player after both were reported missing from a Chicago suburb.

Myrtle Brown, 73, was found unresponsive near a creek behind her home Saturday as officers searched for her and her son Sergio Brown, 35, formerly of the Buffalo Bills, police in Maywood, Illinois, said.… Read more

Travis Scott’s Phone Lost In The Gulf Of Mexico, Plaintiff’s Lawyers Can’t Get Their Hands On It Now

Travis Scott is still in court dealing with civil lawsuits to the tragedy that unfolded at his Astroworld concert back in 2021. But it seems like a key piece of evidence that prosecutors want is MIA, and there’s a wild explanation behind it.

Consequence Sound is reporting that Scott’s lawyer, Steve Brody, told the judge that the rapper’s phone (which holds text messages prosecutors would like to comb through) was lost. They claim the “Highest In The Room” artist dropped his phone in the Gulf of Mexico back in 2022.… Read more

We Would Like To See It: Megan Thee Stallion Hints At Possible EP & Tour With Cardi B

A Megan Thee Stallion/Cardi B tour and joint album? It could happen.

Spotted on Complex, the head of Flamin’ Hot University teased the idea of a collaboration album and tour with her “WAP” collaborator following the success of their newest joint effort, “Bongos.”

In the interview, the Houston rapper said that she and her buddy Cardi are slowly building an EP together as they continue to deliver bops for the ladies to shake their booties to.… Read more