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Atlanta rap veteran T.I. is turning the camera toward trap music’s origins with a new documentary spotlighting the genre’s early architects and cultural impact. The Grammy-winning rapper partnered with producer Drumma Boy to create The Birth of Trap Music, a documentary short set to premiere April 25 at the Atlanta Film Festival. The film explores how trap […]

Rihanna reportedly breaks her silence following the shooting incident that took place at her home. According to police reports, a woman allegedly fired multiple shots at Rihanna’s home in Beverly Hills. Authorities say the incident occurred while Rihanna, her partner A$AP Rocky, their children, and other family members were inside the property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Investigators […]

50 Cent trolls Usher after he defended Diddy in a recent interview. As previously reported, during a recent conversation with Jabari Young for Forbes’ The Enterprise Zone, Usher says he doesn’t have anything ill to say about Diddy. “I think certain people are prosecuted and maybe not recognized for the greatness that they offer,” Usher said. […]

Music mogul Jaÿ-Z says he has grown uneasy about rap battles in modern hip-hop, citing the fallout from the high-profile feud between Drake and Kendrick Lamar. In a recent interview with GQ, the Roc Nation founder reflected on the role competitive rivalries play in today’s music culture. The billionaire artist acknowledged that lyrical battles have long fueled creativity […]

A California jury has ruled that comedian Bill Cosby is liable for drugging and sexually assaulting a woman more than 50 years ago, adding another chapter to the long legal saga surrounding the once-dominant television star. The verdict, delivered Monday in California, orders Cosby to pay $59.25 million in damages to Donna Motsinger, a former […]

Actor Terrence Howard recently revealed that he once had an opportunity to date global superstar Beyoncé, but ultimately chose not to pursue it. During a recent interview with Patrick Bet-David, Howard opened up about a moment earlier in his career when he said there was a chance for a romantic connection with the Grammy-winning singer. […]

Dr. Dre has reached a financial milestone that reflects both his musical legacy and years of business ventures beyond the studio. In its latest ranking of the world’s wealthiest individuals, released March 10, Forbes placed the producer and entrepreneur among its billionaires for the first time. The magazine estimates his fortune at roughly $1 billion, […]

With the premiere of the Michael film only weeks away, one might think the Jackson clan would be more excited than ever. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth, at least for Janet Jackson, a source tells TMZ. Apparently, the R&B-pop icon and her brother Jermaine got into a screaming match over the phone after the family […]

Drake appears poised for a major comeback, teasing his ninth solo album, Iceman, with hints that suggest more than a typical release. On March 11, he shared a series of enigmatic Instagram Stories. These included a selfie in a cream bubble vest, a model in a tee reading “I Support Women’s Rights & Wrongs,” and a […]

According to reports, the woman who fired nearly 10 rounds of gunfire into Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home has been identified by authorities. The female suspect, 35-year-old Florida native Ivana Lisette Ortiz, remains in custody. Ortiz has been charged with attempted murder, with bail set at $10,000,000. LAPD officials reported that the suspect used an AR-15-style rifle. The front […]


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